Who is the next RB after Edwards?
Apologies in advance since I am not following recruiting closely, but after Corum (assuming he is going pro) and Donovan Edwards, is Michigan in on any similar super star RBs for 23/24 classes? The way Michigan runs its offense, looks to me we need dynamic RB to make it all work. Thoughts/comments appreciated. Thanks.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:37 PM ^
December 7th, 2022 at 8:23 AM ^
So they each fumbled once?
December 7th, 2022 at 8:24 AM ^
he's one of the rare instances of a freshman RB immediately passing the eye test in terms of "he looks like he belongs out there". seems to know how to get behind blocks and just get upfield. hopefully, he develops into a higdon-like back and michigan can develop a more lightningy RB to pair him with. cabana is fast-ish, no? maybe we can dj turner him and make him faster?
December 6th, 2022 at 10:53 PM ^
Stokes after putting on 10-15 more pounds will be a very good back. There is also a good back at Cincinnati Moeller in 2024 Jordan Marshall. I know he has unofficially visited a few times already.
December 6th, 2022 at 10:59 PM ^
Tell us more! You can't just throw out this tidbit!
December 6th, 2022 at 11:11 PM ^
He is supposed to visit again in the spring. That’s all I know from what I’ve read.
December 7th, 2022 at 8:25 AM ^
read more!
and then tell us!
December 7th, 2022 at 6:48 AM ^
It takes very little to find this for yourself. There was a recent you tube cli[p-EJ Holland maybe? Not a flashy kid-powerful, low center of gravity, great balance, good speed. More of a chain mover than a homerun hitter-but very nice.
December 7th, 2022 at 8:35 AM ^
Dude, this is the internet. Other people are supposed to find out stuff and then tell us. Duh!
December 6th, 2022 at 11:35 PM ^
Jordan is definitely their number 1 option for 2024. Some people have mentioned Jaden Hart from Indiana, but he grew up a massive Notre Dame fan. He’s a guy that if Notre Dame offers, he most likely jumps on it. So
December 6th, 2022 at 11:36 PM ^
Jordan Marshall’s tape is legit. Huge fan
December 7th, 2022 at 12:16 AM ^
So...Hold me, TomVH? Marshall sounds like our man.
December 7th, 2022 at 1:07 AM ^
After these last two years, I'd say we should plan to have two men who are fully capable to be the featured back. JH and this offense would allow them both to thrive
December 6th, 2022 at 10:53 PM ^
Probably Cabana, but I recommend just living in the moment
December 6th, 2022 at 10:54 PM ^
There's also the portal, where guys like Braeylon Allen are now hanging. If our O-line and culture remains steady, no reason RB's won't be interested in possibly transferring to UM
December 6th, 2022 at 10:56 PM ^
He’s not in the portal yet.
December 7th, 2022 at 12:15 AM ^
He announced he was sticking with Wisconsin today on twitter and kinda jabbed the whole transfer to Michigan thing.
December 6th, 2022 at 10:58 PM ^
I'd gag my own mother and then kick her down the stars to get Braellon Allen
December 6th, 2022 at 11:03 PM ^
Not fair you never really liked her.
December 7th, 2022 at 6:37 AM ^
Payback for making him eat eucalyptus leaves while he was growing up.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:15 PM ^
This epitomizes enthusiasm unknown to mankind.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:20 PM ^
Not exactly, this is regular behavior in East Lansing.
December 7th, 2022 at 12:30 AM ^
....as well as elder abuse. 😔
December 7th, 2022 at 1:08 AM ^
Username checks out
December 7th, 2022 at 9:55 AM ^
Classic Richard Widmark reference from the movie "Kiss of Death", 1947
Shocking at that time and still stunning today, he played one of the more stylish villains of the era: dark shirts, light tie.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:19 PM ^
Enjoy back to back Big Ten titles and a perfect regular season, especially with the crap fest that the expanded playoffs and potential dissolved divisions of the Big Ten will bring.
Can we please just enjoy this for once?
With that out of my system, think one of Cabana, Mullings, or Stokes step up. Stokes doesn’t have the vision yet but neither did Higdon when he started.
Stokes is already the fastest RB on the roster per Harbaugh and he’s only a freshman.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:30 PM ^
If stokes is anywhere close to Edwards speed wise that would be an absolute coup, but I highly doubt that. Edwards is legit 4.4 speed.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:39 PM ^
Stokes run a 4.39 then
December 7th, 2022 at 12:18 AM ^
So in Fred Jackson-ese, Stokes is Higdon but fast?
December 7th, 2022 at 8:26 AM ^
Stokes may beat him in a sub 20 yard dash, but i find it impossible to believe he beats Edwards anything over 20.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:34 PM ^
I’m hoping we can pull Jordan Marshall out of Ohio in 2024. His tape is super impressive. He’s like a slightly less dynamic Corum but has that ability to grind out a few extra yards and fall forward that Haskins had. Watch his tape if you haven’t
In 2023, I’m excited for Cabana. If he can remotely get close to 200 pounds, he can be a monster
December 6th, 2022 at 11:39 PM ^
Enjoy him while he's here. Who knows what the future holds. I remember when Max Martin was the next guy. High 4 star recruit who we pulled from down south, only for Mike Hart to come along and take the reigns from both him and David Underwood.(guy who was technically next in line after Chris Perry). Underwood's was more injury related, but no one saw Hart coming.
Cabana is the highest rated recruit we have committed.
December 7th, 2022 at 8:29 AM ^
Nice memory. Underwood was definitely recruited to be the next blue blood in line. Hart was just ... different. Came out of nowhere and ran with it - never gave it up.
December 7th, 2022 at 8:40 AM ^
"...but no one saw Hart coming."
Of course not, dude's short. But he just bulled through people and took the lead. Some guys caught up to him, but couldn't bring him down to take the lead.
December 6th, 2022 at 11:41 PM ^
Kalele Mullings goes full Hassan Haskins in 2024
…that would be awesome….
but seriously, Stokes has shown flashes and the Higdon comparison is pretty good, but a Mullings and Cabana could be viable backups in 2024 as well. And who knows what the portal might bring
December 7th, 2022 at 1:03 AM ^
I feel like the offense has evolved beyond Haskins/daveon smith smash ball
December 7th, 2022 at 3:14 AM ^
Haskins was awesome last year. He would have been even better with this years OL.
December 7th, 2022 at 8:42 AM ^
Oh God... Another Kalel Mullings spelling post?
But c'mon - Kalele? He's not Hawaiian!
December 7th, 2022 at 10:29 AM ^
Mullins looked like more than just a short yardage back in the championship game. It was a welcome sight to see him show some vision and moves. But then we saw this in spring ball, too.
December 7th, 2022 at 8:21 AM ^
I’m not sure if CJ is second on the depth chart - but, it does seem like the roster has depth across most position groups. Go Blue!
December 7th, 2022 at 8:45 AM ^
Haskins was a 3* recruit, Evans was a low 4* (might have even been a 3* before Michigan offered)
I have faith in our RB recruiting and development. Cabana has the potential to be a stud, after a red shirt year to bulk up. Mullings, stokes, gash.... someone will step up.
December 7th, 2022 at 9:24 AM ^
Cabana is a solid RB even if I'm not sure he can be a huge usage guy.
Running back is also a position where, with this offensive line, you may be able to moneyball it a bit with transfers and some lower-rated guys who fit your system. Not unlike what Wisconsin did in those years when they had solid guys who they could deposit 3-4 yards downfield before contact.
December 7th, 2022 at 10:28 AM ^
Don't write off Stokes so fast. He showed a lot of potential this year.
December 7th, 2022 at 11:14 AM ^
Its odd but, initially, I thought Stokes in spring looked better than Dunlap, counter to most observers... then, recently I thought Dunlap actually looks better of the two, as a runner, though he blocks poorly.
December 7th, 2022 at 10:49 AM ^
Treveon Henderson
December 7th, 2022 at 11:31 AM ^
I trust Mike Hart (RB coach) to 1) develop CJ Stokes and 2) also coaching up incoming Cole Cabana. Since Mike returned to Michigan, all of the RB have improved their game. I have no concerns at this time about the RB future at Michigan.