Monday Recruitin'

Since our fearless leader typically gives recruiting updates each Monday, I'll carry the torch in his absence. My site, Varsity Blue, is a little more recruiting-oriented, and already has updates on many of these guys.

Quarterback

Michigan will probably take 2, at least one of whom is a star.

Devin Gardner comes from Inkster Michigan. He will probably be a 5-star prospect, and is one of the Wolverines' top recruiting targets.

Malik Stokes is a dual-threat QB from Philadelphia Northeast High School. If the name and school sound familiar, it's because his older borther, Je'Ron, signed with Michigan last week.

Running Back

Michigan will probably take 2 or 3 running backs.

Austin White from Livonia Stevenson will be among the top prospects in the state, but he comes from a Green-and-White family.

Brennan Clay hails from California, and is a high school teammate of Tate Forcier. He is a speedy prospect, but might lok to stay on the west coast.

Nick Hill from Chelsea grew up a Michigan fan, and most people predict he will commit if offered.

Receiver

Michigan might take 1 tight end, 3ish wideouts, and a couple slots.

Ricardo Miller was Michigan's first commit in the 2010 class. The Florida WR is expected to be a 5-star prospect.

Jeremy Jackson is the son of Michigan's RB coach Fred Jackson, and was Michigan's second 2010 commit.

Jerald Robinson is expected to commit today, and would be Michigan's third in the class. He has potential to move positions down the line.

De'Joshua Johnson from Pahokee is a good slot candidate. He is electric with the ball in his hands, and the Blue Devils may slot him in at QB this year.

Chris Dunkleyalso comes from Florida, and he is yet another diminutive potential slotman.

CJ Fiedorowicz is the #1 TE in the country, an he reports a 40-yard dash time under 4.6 seconds, despite being 6-7.

Offensive Line

Michigan loses a couple offensive linemen after 2009, and will likely take 2 or 3 in 2010.

Seantrel Henderson is the #1 overal recruit in the nation, and the Minneapolis product may not be a particularly realiztic target for Michigan.

Robert Crisp, on the other hand, isn't far behind Henderson, and he is mentioning Michigan as a school of interest early in the process.

Jose Jose has a spectacular name and good quickness, which is at a premium in Michigan's scheme. However, he hails from Miami, and grew up a fan of the Hurricanes.

Christopher Devezin comes from Cass Tech, but it isn't clear if he has potential to be a Michigan recruit.

Defensive Tackle

After missing on a couple of guys in 2009, DT is again a need in 2010. 2 or 3 might be necessary.

Jay Guy from Texas has a Michigan offer already, and like the Wolverines. He should be a highly-regarded prospect, and there will be plenty of competition for him.

Richard Ash, Doral Willis, and Anotnio Ford are all from Pahokee, and Michigan might change up the pipeline a bit and take a lineman from the school this year.

Defensive End

Michigan loses an impact player in Brandon Graham, but they have enough talent in the pipeline that they only need 1 or 2 ends.

William Gholston is a near-lock for 5-star status, and will battle Gardner for #1 prospect in the state. Michigan is on him early, battling State (the leader?) and Ohio State (which turned his cousin, Vernon, into an NFL first-rounder).

Derrick Bryant from Columbus Brookhaven has Michigan interest, and he's talked about wanting to make an early decision.

Darryl Baldwin from Solon Ohio is another prospect that Michigan has taken an early interest in - extending an offer.

Linebacker

Michigan doesn't lose any LBs off the 2009 roster, but they need impact players at the position. Maybe 1 or 2.

Austin Gray from Warren Fitzgerald is reporting a Michigan offer early in the process, and will be among the top LBs in the state.

Jewone Snow hails from Canton McKinley, and knows Jerald Robinson. He is also the son of Michigan great Garland Rivers.

VJ Fehoko from Hawaii is expected to be one of the nation's top linebackers. He is reporting early Michigan interest.

Daniel Easterly is a bit of an enigma. The Cass Tech product is athletic enough to play corner at 6-6, so if he can fill out his frame well, he could have tons of upside.

Safety

Michigan only loses Stevie Brown off the 2009 roster, and probably wants an impact player or two.

Marvin Robinson was once considered a Michigan lock, but now is looking to take his time with his recruitment. He is a probable 5-star guy.

Corner

Michigan will probably take a couple guys who have potential to make an impact.

Lorenza Wood from Orlando has had Michigan near the top of his list for some time. He is also expected to make an early decision, so the Wolverines are hoping he chooses them.

Dior Mathis out of Cass Tech is the mighty mite of the bunch. He is reminiscent of Boubacar Cissoko (though perhaps even smaller), but could end up as a slot on the other side of the ball. He grew up a Miami of Florida fan.

Cullen Christian from Penn Hills, PA has talked early about Michigan being one of his favorites. He would be a taller complement to a corner group.

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For a much more comprehensive list of Michigan recruits, and recruiting updates on many of these guys already, head to my site, Varsity Blue.