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MI CB Ambry Thomas, the #2 player in the state, just announced his commitment to Michigan:

Thomas is the #3 CB and #31 overall player in the country to 247; he's 5th and 58th, respectively, on Scout. The other two services have him around 200th. Sam Webb on Thomas:

"I think he is a taller, faster version of Jourdan Lewis. He is an excellent bump and run defender. He has great feet, loose hips, recovery speed, and tremendous ball skills. Lewis was better technically at the same stage of development, but Thomas is more physical."

Michigan now has commits from 5 of the top 8 players in the state and hopes to add Donovan Peoples-Jones and Deron Irving-Bey in the near future.

A full post is coming tomorrow.

Comments

AZBlue

December 7th, 2016 at 10:09 PM ^

From listening to Sam on WTKA, I am convinced that he believes that Ambry is the best football player in Michigan this year. DPJ has more athletic ability and probably a higher ceiling - but that Ambry is the better football player at this point. He hasn't said it outright, but you can hear it in his voice when he talks about AT.

julesh

December 8th, 2016 at 8:20 AM ^

But didn't they play against each other recently, and DPJ won that battle? It's hard to believe he's the beter football player now if DPJ was able to beat him. I'm just glad that the two of them will only have to face each other on the practice field from now on. Steel sharpens steel. 

Ahriman

December 7th, 2016 at 9:59 PM ^

Already got JKP and Ambry. Looking forward to the next few weeks. I can't remember the last time Michigan expected so many early enrollees, especially of the caliber that should be coming in. Think about it, DPJ, Isaiah Wilson, Cesar Ruiz, and Chuck Filiaga, among others. I know Harris is a long shot, but hey, Harbaugh got the first ever consensus number 1 player in the country, so who knows?

This offensive line haul could be one for the ages.



Garret Fishaw has a nice expected commit list:

http://mgofish.com/2017-best-guess-michigan-football-recruiting-class-11-30-16/

Bo Schemheckler

December 7th, 2016 at 10:04 PM ^

I LOVE this kid. You have to love his game in general but when I heard he was just going to visit for Michigan's camp until he saw that Nico Collins there and had to lace them up to compete with him. That's when I knew I desperately him at Michigan.

Mr. Yost

December 7th, 2016 at 10:14 PM ^

Got better after his junior year...he isn't an early riser who topped out. This kid will be locking WRs down.

Pair him with St.-Juste, Hill and Long and the no fly zone will remain in A2.

MichiganMAN47

December 7th, 2016 at 11:41 PM ^

I think Lewis is the best cornerback this program has ever had besides Woodson, and we have had some really good ones including Ty Law, Leon Hall, and Marlin Jackson. How many times did Lewis get beat on a route this year? I bet you can count it on one hand, and those were still well defended. If Thomas gets into this conversation I will be thrilled for him.

taistreetsmyhero

December 8th, 2016 at 12:06 AM ^

Not hating at all, but would like to see how big ten qb's compare now to back in the day. He got beat a couple times and saved by playing against horrendous qb's that air balled the passes. Granted, I noticed that more while he was just out from coming back so maybe injury was he cause




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Magnus

December 8th, 2016 at 9:55 AM ^

I agree with this in a big way. I was actually pretty disappointed with QB play in the Big Ten this year, even though it's the best conference in the country right now. J.T. Barrett is probably the best QB in the conference, but he's not an outstanding pocket passer. Otherwise, you're looking at guys like Trace McSorley and Wilton Speight being among the best in the conference. MSU, Rutgers, Maryland, Purdue, Wisconsin, etc. all are in bad shape. I guess Indiana's okay with Lagow, but I think the Big Ten used to have a few high-quality college QBs every year.

CoverZero

December 8th, 2016 at 12:04 AM ^

"I think he is a taller, faster version of Jourdan Lewis. He is an excellent bump and run defender. He has great feet, loose hips, recovery speed, and tremendous ball skills. Lewis was better technically at the same stage of development, but Thomas is more physical."

Please mon...please. Fred Jackson much?

First of all, Jourdan is actually pretty physical and is a great tackler on the boundary despite his size. Secondly, if this kid is faster than Jourdan, then he must be in the low 4.3s or 4.2. I give that 3 fakes out of five.

Not saying Im not happy that he went Blue. I am of course. He is a great prospect.

HarbaughFever

December 8th, 2016 at 1:49 AM ^

Harbaugh's doing wonders.  Next year is going to be one of the younger Michigan teams in a LONG time.  With a really solid 2016 recruiting class and what looks like it will be a superb 2017 recruiting class, next year should be really interesting.  Can we figure out enough to at least get back to double-digit wins?  If we do, Harbaugh could very well have an Urban-like first 5 years at Michigan, with double-digit win seasons every year.  And 2 playoff appearances wouldn't hurt either. 

Gerald Ford

December 8th, 2016 at 6:04 AM ^

Nice to see the board debating whether or not a recruit is as good as or better than one of the best Wolverines we've seen in a long time.  Bodes well for the future.  Welcome, Ambry

BrownJuggernaut

December 8th, 2016 at 7:14 AM ^

I'm excited for this commitment. Ambry seemed like the biggest question mark of the highly sought after in-state player, so to secure his commitment is huge. It scares me that we're losing a lot of leadership in the secondary with Jabrill and Jourdan, but I'm hoping that the next generation pushes each other to be great like those two pushed everyone.

Watching From Afar

December 8th, 2016 at 9:10 AM ^

RCMB has lost it.

"He got torched by DPJ, he's not that good."

Someone responded: "DPJ is probably the best WR recruit in the state since Rogers. And Thomas won't have to worry about him except on the practice field."

 

"DPJ will be the next 5 star bust at Michigan. Green, Kalis, Peppers (who plays like a low 4 star) and Gary (who I heard is already looking like a bust in his limited playing time) have done nothing."

Jesus christ Sparty. Cry some more.