ESPN150/300 updated
Biggest move for Michigan is that Jake Butt moves up to #171 (was #234 before) and Shane moves up slightly to #26 from #32. The rest of the commits fluctuated slightly based on others moving up or down.
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He neglected to learn how to throw a football prior to the The Opening.
If he can't throw accurately, then he just might be the second coming of Vince Young.
I think Hackenberg is a bit further along than Morris at this point based on what I've seen, even though Morris has a higher ceiling due to his freakisly strong throwing arm. Hackenberg throws a tighter ball and makes excellent reads. If I had to pick one to start as a true feshman, I'd be a little more comfortable with Hackenberg than Morris. Both are excellent prospects though and should do very well in the Big Ten.
I think the hype with Shane comes more from what he can grow into, than what he is right now. Given that he has great arm strength, and excellent leadership skills, once he learns to get through his reads faster, and become more accurate with his throws its easy to see why people are quick to hype him.
It's shocking that ESPN has O.J. Howard #39. Looks a like 5-star to me
I agree. I think Howard is one of the few sure-fire prospects in this class.
I mean, #39...fine. Tight ends don't quite have the same value as other positions. But not #1 at his position? The kid is a freak athlete. Bama has a very, very good TE on their hands. And, he's a hell of a kid too -- nice, smart, well spoken...like the Shane Morris of TE's. Hard not to like and cheer for him. Even though he's going to Bama.