Davonte Miles, a 2022 Defensive Tackle, Has Committed to Michigan, is a Defensive Tackle
This is a Michigan-bound MI 3* defensive tackle:
Michigan gets their 2nd in-state commit in the 2022 class with River Rouge DL Davonte Miles (6-5, 275) who they see as an "athletic interior" defender but can also play some end. https://t.co/ZYcssUmRqu pic.twitter.com/QnNHqKnYne
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) December 18, 2020
Davonte Miles is a defensive tackle-flavored defensive tackle who plays defensive tackle (and some DE) for River Rouge, and who announced tonight that he intends to play defensive tackle for Michigan, which is need of them.
Miles is a low 3-star (#671 overall on the composite) to Rivals and 247, and did not yet have an ESPN profile as of yesterday. He was also listed as a "WDE" on 247 until this evening, but that has been updated to "DT" which stands for defensive tackle. The update also posted a weight of 275 (up from 256). Word is his rankings are due a bump as well.
Junior highlights show a defensive-tackle shaped Problem who often lines up at weakside end because he's athletic enough to play it at that level.
Pay no attention to that. This man is a defensive tackle, the second (with still-rising 4* Alex VanSumeren) in-state DT in a class currently at four. We'll get a hello up next week. There is no content after the jump.
December 18th, 2020 at 7:04 PM ^
But can he be converted to CB?
Welcome aboard, Davonte, even if you don't become our biggest cornerback ever!
December 18th, 2020 at 7:04 PM ^
Thing is, with a functional program we’d be all, “Nice to have you! See you on the field in three years.”
Kid might see the field as a true freshman. . .
December 19th, 2020 at 8:00 PM ^
Unless he forgoes his senior year in high school to come play in Ann Arbor next season? All he has to do is get a GED online over the summer and then... bada-bing!
December 18th, 2020 at 8:00 PM ^
It's what's for Davonte.
December 18th, 2020 at 7:18 PM ^
LOVE the title of the post. LOL.
Now, what is this "De-fense Based Tackler Position" you speak of?
December 18th, 2020 at 7:34 PM ^
Wait.. two defensive tackles in the '22 class?? That makes too much sense to be true.
Welcome Devonte! You will be a sight for sore eyes, once you're ready to hit the field in Ann Arbor.
December 18th, 2020 at 7:37 PM ^
Can never have too many DTs
With that said, I can't see at all what is happening in that highlight tape lol
December 18th, 2020 at 7:43 PM ^
We need an ace recruiting defensive line coach and image and likeness money.
December 18th, 2020 at 8:29 PM ^
I would sell my left kidney if we were ever able to bribe Larry Johnson to leave Ohio State and come here, but alas, that isn't likely. I wouldn't be mad if Greg Mattison came back to coach d-line either, but that's also likely not happening. I have no idea what other good d-line coaches exist, so here's hoping we find the Ed Warinner of defensive line coaches
December 18th, 2020 at 9:46 PM ^
Brady Hoke.
Not because he is a 'Michigan Man' or whatever. Just because he really is a great d-line coach and also a very strong recruiter.
But maybe SDSU will take off the interim HC label and just name him the HC for 2021. Hard to see SDSU doing a search and bringing in a new HC and staff.
December 19th, 2020 at 7:46 AM ^
You must be right-kidneyed, thus your preference for selling the left. Most Americans, as well as Ethiopians are right side dominant.
December 20th, 2020 at 9:08 AM ^
Every time I hear I&L, I envision a billboard near the airport, with the picture of some 5-star recruit (preferably defensive tackle) emblazoned on it, that says "Michael Sunblotter welcomes you to Michigan...and wants you to go to mgoblog.com". Purchased via the mgoblog Gofundme page.
December 18th, 2020 at 7:56 PM ^
May the floodgates open!
December 18th, 2020 at 9:30 PM ^
The kid talks about Coach Nua a lot in the article. Which is something, certainly.
December 18th, 2020 at 10:16 PM ^
I guess Nua could theoretically save his job if he picks up Benny and a transfer or two. VanSumeren is a straight-up beast.
December 18th, 2020 at 10:15 PM ^
So what happens with this kid and VanSumeren if (when) Nua gets the boot?
December 18th, 2020 at 10:21 PM ^
A defensive tackle! Welcome.
December 19th, 2020 at 9:28 AM ^
Welcome to the fam Devonte!
Question, if Michigan lands Benny is DT really an issue?
2020-
DT-
Hinton 5* 300 lbs
Welschof 3* 295
Morris 3.5* 285
Jenkins 3* 275
NT-
Smith 4* 305
Jeter 4* 315
Benny 4* 295
2021-
You only lose Jeter and you gain VanSumeren and Miles and probably a 3rd
December 19th, 2020 at 11:55 AM ^
These are not large DTs in the B1G. None demand a double team like Bryon Mone did when healthy. We need athletic 350lb NTs ... DB never recruits that guy. Takes tweeners like Paye and turns them into solid college DL guys. But like Gary or Winovich the NFL plays theses guys at a versatile LB/DE rusher. At Michigan they are pure DL. That is the issue. In the B1G, our DL is way under sized and gets pushed around.
December 20th, 2020 at 9:11 AM ^
Yup. most of the time, DB had Gary lined up at DT. Most of the time now, in Green Bay, he's an edge rusher
December 19th, 2020 at 11:28 AM ^
I'll take it. I think DT is the most important position on the defense. If you can stop the run and turn the other team into being one-dimensional, which is what most of Brown's defenses did at Michigan, you have solved half the problem. Yes, a team can then attack the edges, but again, you're dictating what they can do. I know Michigan also missed at the corner position, but I think DT is the most important. Take at least three true DT every recruiting cycle. I'm fine if you wanted to up that to four.
December 19th, 2020 at 11:43 AM ^
Someone explain to me... why not have say three jumbo interior linemen with one of them playing SDE and one hutchinson sized WDE on the weak side or long side of field to cover the edge. These small and quick guys we have don't get to the qb anyways maybe the big guys tire out the OL and at least the run game will be held up.
Has the game become so fast to the edges that this isn't feasible? I'd rather take away the run completely and give the qb on paper more time but again our small guys aren't getting there anyway and I do think big boys would wear down the OL and later in game when it matters they get stops and sacks. I'll be quiet now and hope to listen to those more knowledgeable than my layman self here. Thanks.
December 20th, 2020 at 6:19 PM ^
Good get. Having agile but powerful DTs is important. The days of 320 lb earthmovers in the middle of the line are gone since the explosive spread offenses took over the game. Think about Ohio's "rushmen", that's what it's based on. Quick, explosive D-linemen who still have the power to use their hands and leverage to push into the backfield to disrupt plays.
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