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ESPN likes them some Gareon Conley
ESPN is the last major ranking service to deposit a top X on us, which they've done today. The name that jumps off the page is OH CB commit Gareon Conley, who's 63rd overall after getting mostly meh three-star reactions. (Scout does have him in their top 300 but at the tail end where they're still giving out three stars for now.) Ten other Michigan commits make their 150:
- #37 Shane Morris
- #63 Gareon Conley
- #75 Mike McCray
- #92 David Dawson
- #97 Logan Tuley-Tillman
- #98 Dymonte Thomas
- #105 Chris Fox
- #107 Jourdan Lewis
- #112 Kyle Bosch
- #115 Taco Charlton
- #121 Patrick Kugler
ESPN has also rated the rest of the class. All are four stars save Khalid Hill and Wyatt Shallman, and Shallman may be held back because he's rated at fullback (as the #1 FB) instead of on defense. The four stars:
- Jaron Dukes is the #29 WR; the last 150 guy is #18 and the first three star is #41, indicating that ESPN may have been generous with the stars this year.
- Jake Butt is the #4 "TE-Y"—ie, guy on the line instead of an H-back sort—and the first of those guys not in the 150. He's got the same rating as Marcus Baugh, the OSU commit who is, so he's probably just outside.
- Ben Gedeon is the #32 ATH, an odd place to stash a guy clearly destined for linebacker. He's nowhere near the 150 or the three star drop.
- Deveon Smith is the #28 RB, not near the 150 and about six slots from their three-star dropoff.
As for uncommitted players of note, with serious interest in bold:
- #15 Su'a Cravens
- #27 Kendall Fuller
- #42 LaQuon Treadwell
- #56 Eddie Vanderdoes
- #68 Ty Isaac
- #74 Demorea Stringfellow
- #120 Joe Mathis (yeah, yeah, nevermind)
- #149 Sebastian Larue
I was kind of hoping they'd throw a fourth star Hill's way so he wouldn't be lonely.
April 17th, 2012 at 12:51 PM | 
I'm asking this question
I'm asking this question
April 17th, 2012 at 12:54 PM |
So Conley should be getting
So Conley should be getting
So Conley should be getting an under armor invite soon?
April 17th, 2012 at 1:10 PM |
Funny you should mention
Funny you should mention
Funny you should mention that, he already has it.
April 17th, 2012 at 1:50 PM |
Chart?
Chart?
I'd like to see a chart that shows star bias based on which all-star game a kid choses to play in.
I have no chart skills.
April 17th, 2012 at 3:15 PM |
I have no chart skills
I have no chart skills
I have no chart skills either, but you will see lots of guys from the Top150 playing in the ESPN Under Armour AA Game.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
April 17th, 2012 at 1:08 PM |
Just like Will
Just like Will
Just like Will Campbell. The promising thing about it is that Campbell was a shot in the dark that happened to kind of be right, but generally when ESPN goes out on a limb they miss big.
Not that I loved Rich Rod less, but that I loved Michigan more.
April 17th, 2012 at 1:26 PM |
Much like the draft board of
Much like the draft board of
Much like the draft board of the Big Tuna, ESPN has thier own set of rules for grading recruits. Sure same guy same game, but there is a bit more follow-the-leader between the other recruiting services.
I could really use a good ass kickin, but I would rather have my 200 dollars
April 17th, 2012 at 1:37 PM |
To not have Levenberry in the
To not have Levenberry in the
To not have Levenberry in the 150 is an absolute crime. He has 5 Star written all over him. I have no idea what ESPN is thinking by leaving him off this list.
April 17th, 2012 at 2:23 PM |
"He has 5 Star written all
"He has 5 Star written all
April 17th, 2012 at 3:29 PM |
Do you know the reason why he
Do you know the reason why he
Do you know the reason why he the other services dropped him? Was is sort of like a Wayne Morgan deal where the services listened to the hype/marketing, but changed their minds when they actually saw him live?
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
April 17th, 2012 at 5:13 PM |
Where has he dropped? I
Where has he dropped? I
Where has he dropped? I haven't seen him drop significantly in the rankings. Most sites have just come out with one ranking so far.
Levenberry is a guy that was bigger than everyone else at a young age, and he's kind of hit a wall. He's not really great at anything. He's a solid overall player, but you don't really watch his film and say "wow" at any point.
April 17th, 2012 at 5:45 PM |
I know for a fact that he
I know for a fact that he
I know for a fact that he dropped in the 247 rankings. In Feb., he was the #21 prospect. Now he is 235.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
April 17th, 2012 at 5:54 PM |
I didn't know that the 247
I didn't know that the 247
I didn't know that the 247 rankings had changed. It looks like they were updated yesterday, but yeah, he was #21 in February and now he's dropped. Regardless, I think his new ranking is just as accurate as his old one.
April 17th, 2012 at 2:44 PM |
EJ Levenberry
EJ Levenberry
His offer list is what is impressive to me. Auburn, LSU, Georgia, Florida State, Ohio State, USC, and Florida to name a few.
April 17th, 2012 at 12:52 PM |
Hill is fine
Hill is fine
He is rated a 79 and the TE right above him is also a 79 4* so Hill isnt to far off
April 17th, 2012 at 12:52 PM |
Good thing Urban Meyer
Good thing Urban Meyer
never really wanted Gareon Conley....
/s
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
April 17th, 2012 at 12:59 PM |
Consider that he already has
Consider that he already has
Consider that he already has 2 corners in the Top 25 of the 150 in Burrows and Woodward.
April 17th, 2012 at 1:21 PM |
Touche'.
Touche'.
But he still had an offer from Ohio. And losing guys from your State that are ranked that high to your rival is never a good thing.
But no, it wasn't a position of need. And they're going to have another really good class too. We're both loading up. It's going to be fun. :-)
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
April 17th, 2012 at 1:30 PM |
Offer
Offer
Conley never got an OSU offer. Also, I was wrong below, I was thinking Conley was in the 5'9" range, he's 6'2".
April 17th, 2012 at 3:35 PM |
The coaches really wanted
The coaches really wanted
The coaches really wanted some taller corners in this class and I think they got a true player in Conley. I expect him to blow up because he was sidelined with an injury last year.
Greetings from Bolivia.
"It's special how the real true people hang together. And if you don't support the program you're not a true Michigan guy. It's that simple." - Gary Moeller
April 17th, 2012 at 1:26 PM |
This.
This.
And they're both ranked above Conley and have better size. I don't think it's that Urban didn't like Conley, the kid is a beast, but we already had two ridiculous corners committed. Also, Urban loves playing man-press with big corners, which Burrows and Woodard are. If we had missed on one, you can bet Urban would have given Conley a call. If I remember correctly, though, Conley grew up a Michigan fan and seemed all Wolverine from the start (or am I off?)
April 17th, 2012 at 4:41 PM |
Makes sense
Makes sense
"If I remember correctly, though, Conley grew up a Michigan fan and seemed all Wolverine from the start (or am I off?)"
I think you're right...I believe he did grow up a Michigan fan. Seems like that is happening a lot more these days... (or am I off?)
The Team, The Team, The Team
April 17th, 2012 at 3:37 PM |
pretty sure Urban
pretty sure Urban
had cooled on him, and he didn't have a committable offer.
And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it’s going to be Michigan again. Michigan!
April 17th, 2012 at 3:58 PM |
I think the only guys who have "Committable offers" from OSU
I think the only guys who have "Committable offers" from OSU
Are the guys who, like, commit.
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
April 18th, 2012 at 7:58 AM |
I should have put the /s on
I should have put the /s on
I should have put the /s on this. But that sometimes ruins the joke.
And when we play as a team, when the old season is over, you and I know it’s going to be Michigan again. Michigan!
April 17th, 2012 at 6:33 PM |
No
No
Sorry, but he never had an offer of any kind. The only schools I recall seeing with offers to him we're Michigan and Northwestern.
April 17th, 2012 at 7:25 PM |
Well....
Well....
http://mgoblog.com/content/hello-gareon-conley
"OFFERS
When he committed, Conley also held offers from Northwestern, Toledo, and West Virginia. According to 247, Cincinnati, Indiana, Ohio State, Virginia, and Wisconsin also showed interest."
"I love him, he's a great coach, he's a great mentor, he's a great friend. He's every single thing you want a college coach to be, and he does it flawlessly." -David Molk
April 17th, 2012 at 9:38 PM |
Well then, I'd say that's to
Well then, I'd say that's to
Well then, I'd say that's to your (Urban's) detriment. If you're saying that osu didn't offer him and UM by default is ending up with your table scraps, then it seems like you're trying to justify why he ended up Blue. I know that's not what you SAID, but it really seems like that what's you're implying. And that's juvenile.
The Team, The Team, The Team
April 17th, 2012 at 1:23 PM |
So, ummm
So, ummm
Just in case any running backs (Ty) read this list.... we just happen to have 5 committed OL this year. All 5 are in the ESPN top 150. We have the #1, 4, 5 G (one will play C) IN THE NATION.
I could get 1,000 yards behind these guys.
/probably not, but, c'mon, this line class is ridiculous.
"Over? Did you say, over? Nothing is over until we decide it is!"
April 17th, 2012 at 1:23 PM |
Others within the 150
Others within the 150
The leaders and the best - 11!
Texas - 7
Florida - 7
Georgia - 6
Alabama - 6
Texas A&M - 5
Free Tattoo University - 5
USC - 4
Penn State - 3
Florida St - 3
Lower South Bend Evangelical College - 2
I could really use a good ass kickin, but I would rather have my 200 dollars
April 17th, 2012 at 1:24 PM |
Who is Demorea Stringfellow
Who is Demorea Stringfellow
Who is Demorea Stringfellow and why aren't we putting a full press on him for the all-name team possibilities alone?
April 17th, 2012 at 2:02 PM |
Cosign
Cosign
Get that man an offer
Tremendous!
April 17th, 2012 at 2:35 PM |
I believe he already has an
I believe he already has an
I believe he already has an offer from Michigan.
“What the mind can conceive, the mind can achieve and those who stay will be champions.” - Bo
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April 17th, 2012 at 2:40 PM |
He does.
He does.
He does.
April 17th, 2012 at 1:39 PM |
Food for Thought
Food for Thought
Last year, Alabama had ESPN's top class and had 13 ESPNU commits and 15 4-star commits altogether. This year, we already have 11 ESPNU commits (in April!) and already 15 4-star commits. Granted, Alabama had 2 5-stars also sign, but with the offers we have on the board for the talent still available, it appears as if we're making a pretty good push for the top 2013 ESPN class. Sure, it's only April, but Hoke and Co. have shown a knack for holding onto Michigan recruits.
April 17th, 2012 at 1:44 PM |
the sites
the sites
Have left me confused as to which of our 5 ol I should be most excited for
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April 17th, 2012 at 2:02 PM |
All of them.
All of them.
All of them.
April 17th, 2012 at 2:04 PM |
Brian said we have 10 top
Brian said we have 10 top
Brian said we have 10 top 150's but by my count it is 11!
"Wasn't that Michigan drive just great. That's like Patton riding into Berlin." ~Bob Ufer
April 17th, 2012 at 2:14 PM |
Incredible Offensive Line Recruits
Incredible Offensive Line Recruits
I just went through the list, and there are a total of 19 recruits in the ESPN 150 who are listed at OT, OG, or OC. All five of Michigan's verbal OL commits are on the list.
This means that 26% of the best offensive linemen in the 2013 class have already committed to Michigan. Better than one out of four of the best OL recruits will be Wolverines. And Pocic probably wanted to commit, but there is no room.
The significance of this is huge. Don't overlook the difference made by a solid offensive line. In itself, I have to believe that a few skill players (Isaac? Treadwell? LaRue or Massington?) will come to Michigan to take advantage of playing behind such a strong line.
"It does not matter how many times you get knocked down, but how many times you get up." Vince Lombardi
April 17th, 2012 at 3:20 PM |
Hargreaves?
Hargreaves?
What's the word on ESPN #4, 5* Vernon Hargreaves III? I remember him being profiled here, and I know he holds an M offer, but he wasn't on your uncommitted list. Are we pretty confident he's not coming?
Always reaching for the banner.
April 17th, 2012 at 3:46 PM |
You can cross his off
You can cross his off
His dad is a coach USF, and if he doesn't end up there, which is higly unlikely, he will probably stay in Florida.
April 17th, 2012 at 4:14 PM |
My wife actually went to
My wife actually went to
My wife actually went to Wharton (where Hargreaves is currently attending). What are the rules on that?
Always reaching for the banner.
April 17th, 2012 at 3:45 PM |
Anybody notice Dorian
Anybody notice Dorian
Anybody notice Dorian O'Daniel is #73 overall?
Campaign manager--Hoke 2012.
April 17th, 2012 at 3:45 PM |
Poggi and Isaac
Poggi and Isaac
Poggi and Isaac didn't get any love from ESPN. Poggi being ranked only a 79 was probably the biggest surprise of the day sans Conley being ranked so high.
Those who stay will be Champions!
April 17th, 2012 at 4:30 PM |
Huge jump for Conely, but
Huge jump for Conely, but
Huge jump for Conely, but based on his tape...he deserves it. He may well be the best player in this class, or the one that will have the most impact on the field besides Morris...and that is saying a lot, I know. A shutdown corner is one of the most valuable things a team can have. Its cool to see him jump up like that in the rankings.
April 17th, 2012 at 10:42 PM |
Seems like most of these guys
Seems like most of these guys
Seems like most of these guys could be higher
Wear Maize! Go Blue!
April 18th, 2012 at 11:16 AM |
...or they could be lower.
...or they could be lower.
...or they could be lower.
I'm asking this question admittedly without a great knowledge of recruiting, but is it very strange that Rivals has E.J. Levenberry has the #15 recruit in the nation and espn does not have him listed in their top 150?