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This is a list of the Important targets that have Michigan in their anticipated or stated top 5. I have listed them by importance to the Class of 2014. It’s still early in the process with more offers starting to go out and recruits are narrowing down their choices.
FB, TE, Safety, OLB, are lower priority needs and I did not list them. DT is a pretty big need and several offers have been given out, but Michigan doesn’t sit too well with the big named prospects as of yet.
The biggest need in this class is SDE. We have some big name offers given out and Michigan is sitting well with at least 3 of them.
SDE
Da’Shawn Hand [#1 overall prospect] (Has Michigan in his top 5)
Malik McDowell [#2 SDE] Detroit Loyola kid who is a must get for this class. (Michigan in top 3)
Bryan Mone [#9 SDE] HS teammate of Sione Houma (Michigan the assumed leader)
QB
David Cornwell [#8 QB] No offer as of yet (Michigan in top 5)
CB
Jabrill Peppers [#1 ATH] Could play RB/WR as well (Michigan in top 5)
Parrker Westphal [ #11 CB] (Michigan the assumed leader)
D’Andre Payne [#20 CB] (Michigan in top 5)
Nick Watkins [#4 CB] (Michigan in top 5, Alabama the assumed leader)
WR
Mark Andrews [#7 WR] 6’6” target! (Michigan in top 5)
Corey Holmes [#61 WR] (Michigan the assumed leader)
Artavis Scott [#11 WR] (Michigan in top 5) Possible “package deal” Mason Cole, OG
Drake Harris [#6 WR] (MSU committ who is opening up his recruiting to focus on football)
OT
Denzel Ward [#41 OT] (Committed to Michigan, but wants to take visits)
Damien Price [#2 OT] (Michigan in top 4)
Tommy Doles [#32 OT] (Michigan the assumed leader)
Alex Bars [#21 OT] (No named leaders. Brother is on current team)
OG
Mason Cole [#5 OG]. (Michigan in top 3) Possible “package deal” with Artavis Scott, WR
ILB
Michael Ferns [#7 ILB] (Committed to Michigan)
WDE
Lawrence Marshall [#16 WDE] (Michigan the assumed leader)
Joe Henderson [#17 WDE] (Michigan in top 4)
*All player Rankings are based on 247 Composite Ratings
January 17th, 2013 at 11:40 AM | 
Extremely slim list
Extremely slim list
January 17th, 2013 at 11:54 AM |
247 lists him as a sde. I
247 lists him as a sde. I
247 lists him as a sde. I would agree that sde is a position of need. Although we have many on the roster a true pass rusher has yet to have been found so yea I'd like to see the coaches go after the top sde and wde in the class. Not there are a ton of top ends interested.
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January 17th, 2013 at 11:56 AM |
Agree about Mone ending up at
Agree about Mone ending up at
Agree about Mone ending up at DT, but he is rated as a SDE. What position do you feel is a more important need for 2014?
January 17th, 2013 at 12:18 PM |
WR and some QB depth...
WR and some QB depth...
WR and some QB depth... especially if there's a chance DG doesn't get the medical red shirt. And since we're talking about Michigan, you are always safe looking for a quality safety, imo.
go blue
January 17th, 2013 at 12:20 PM |
There is a four-deep of
There is a four-deep of
There is a four-deep of scholarship players at each position on the defensive line. I think Michigan needs a top shelf WR and 2 QBs more than it "needs" more D-linemen.
January 17th, 2013 at 12:36 PM |
I think two qbs would be a
I think two qbs would be a
I think two qbs would be a bit much if we get Cornwell. I'm not worried about Gardner's redshirt and we have depth with Shane and Russel. I think we are going to take 2-3 dline and leave spots open for Hand and McDowell. We have the depth but getting some elite ends would be nice. I'm curious to see the number of kids they want at each position since this is seemingly going to be a rather small class.
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January 17th, 2013 at 12:58 PM |
Heitzman/Wormley/Stroble are
Heitzman/Wormley/Stroble are
Heitzman/Wormley/Stroble are the only true SDEs we have on the roster after this year . We have the most high end talent that is focussing on Michigan at DE. I do not believe that we have signigicant depth there by any means.
January 17th, 2013 at 1:02 PM |
First off, it's
First off, it's
First off, it's "Strobel."
Second, Wormley was practicing at 3-tech.
Third, Beyer can be moved over on the Craig Roh plan.
There are at least 12 scholarship D-linemen, and the last thing, THE LAST THING, you should worry about with this incarnation of Michigan football is the defensive line.
A SDE depth chart of Beyer - Heitzman - Strobel - whoever (Godin as cover when he's not 3-teching) is great.
January 17th, 2013 at 1:20 PM |
I think you just proved my
I think you just proved my
I think you just proved my point. SDE depth is not all that impressive. Like most SDEs, guys will be placed at 3-tech in passing downs and are used interchangeably.
January 18th, 2013 at 8:12 AM |
Mone reminds me of Suh minus
Mone reminds me of Suh minus
Mone reminds me of Suh minus the roids and mental illness
January 17th, 2013 at 12:23 PM |
SDE
SDE
It seems to me that if Shallman doesn't work out as a RB, then he will likely move to SDE. So that could be one factor bearing on our depth at that position.
"You will suffer humiliation when the team from my area defeats the team from your area." -- The Onion
January 17th, 2013 at 1:05 PM |
I think he's saying this
I think he's saying this
I think he's saying this because he once did a diary for 2014 offers
http://mgoblog.com/diaries/sinsemillaplease
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
January 17th, 2013 at 11:43 AM |
I'd add Drake Harris
I'd add Drake Harris
I'd add Drake Harris
January 17th, 2013 at 12:00 PM |
Well he may be a target but
Well he may be a target but
Well he may be a target but Michigan is not in his assumed top 5 as of yet. I didn't include him simply because I feel he is a long shot.
January 17th, 2013 at 12:28 PM |
By all accounts he grew up a big M football fan
By all accounts he grew up a big M football fan
That puts him on this list. The only way we are not in his top 5 is if MSU takes our spot...not happening if this is a football driven decision.
January 17th, 2013 at 12:59 PM |
Wide receiver Drake
Wide receiver Drake
Wide receiver Drake Harris (Grand Rapids, Mich./Grand Rapids Christian) is still committed to Michigan State, but he will now consider other programs.
"I'm still committed, but I'm also looking at Notre Dame, Michigan, Ohio State, Florida, Alabama, Georgia and Florida State," he said.
So how about we say we're in his top 8?
I'm starting to look at more of the bigger football schools since I'm just playing football now." - That's my favorite part.
“When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing” - Bo Schembechler
January 17th, 2013 at 1:15 PM |
I know he and Shane Morris
I know he and Shane Morris
I know he and Shane Morris played at a camp together as well. Here's to hoping...by popular demand I added him
January 17th, 2013 at 12:52 PM |
If we go with 20 kids which
If we go with 20 kids which
If we go with 20 kids which is on the higher side I believe, I think the offensive breakdown will be something like 1qb 1rb 2te 2wr 4ol
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January 17th, 2013 at 12:53 PM |
I would add Alex Bars for OL,
I would add Alex Bars for OL,
I would add Alex Bars for OL, and Derek Kief for WR.
ty
January 17th, 2013 at 1:06 PM |
Good info without too much
Good info without too much
Good info without too much extraneous stuff. Thanks.
January 17th, 2013 at 2:05 PM |
Thanks... great summary. DT? RB?
Thanks... great summary. DT? RB?
This is a great list. Thanks for compiling. who do you think are the top targets for DT and RB? Who else for LB?
...just one man's opinion.
January 17th, 2013 at 2:21 PM |
My guess is Mone will be one
My guess is Mone will be one
My guess is Mone will be one of those DTs. He is 314 pounds. A couple 4-5 stars at DT have been offered but have Michigan low on their lists.
There are not a ton of offers that have been sent out to RBs. Jonathan Hilliman is a current 3 star but will rise up the charts fast (He might be the most likely at this point). He has quite and impressive offer sheet. Jalen Hurd is another but Michigan will have a hard time making the cut for him IMO.
2015 We are leading for arguably the best RB in the class in Damien Harris. He is a big Michigan fan. Something to keep an eye on as well.
Donte Booker is an Ohio LB that will most like commit to Ohio. Nyles Morgan is another that seems to be a Notre Dame lean. Not a whole lot of offers beyond that
January 17th, 2013 at 3:01 PM |
Mone
Mone
Yah, knew about Mone as a DT but saw no need to get anal about your SDE label.
Thanks again.
...just one man's opinion.
January 17th, 2013 at 4:12 PM |
Hilliman is a little slow for
Hilliman is a little slow for
Hilliman is a little slow for my liking but I've been wanting to check out his 2012 highlights.
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January 17th, 2013 at 4:16 PM |
Double post
Double post
Double post
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January 17th, 2013 at 3:12 PM |
Not sure if you're updating
Not sure if you're updating
Not sure if you're updating you're list but I've heard quite a few names that should be added to your list.
QB: Tyler Weigers, Andrew Ford, Caleb Henderson, Coleman Key
RB: Joe Mixon, Johnathan Hilliman, Elijah Hood, Mikale Wilbon, Sony Michel*
OL: Sam Mustipher, Orlando Brown, Jamarco Jones, Nathaniel Devers
TE: Kyle Rachewal, Nick Weishar, Ian Bunting, Ethan Wolf, Chance Sorrell
WR: Derek Keif, Darean Watkins, Jaylon Grandison, Moe Ways, Dominique Booth
DT: Enoch Smith, Craig Evans*, Andrew Brown*
DE: Connor Sheehy, Gelen Robinson
LB: Kyle Berger, Troy Reeder, Brandon Lee, Clifton Garrett*, Nyles Morgan*, Dante Booker*
CB: Damon Webb*, Troy Vincent, Jalen Watts-Jackson, Darius West
S: Montae Nicholson, Quin Blanding*
* means outside shot but still worth recruiting
January 17th, 2013 at 3:23 PM |
Yeah I can update
Yeah I can update
Yeah I can update periodically. My goal was not to inundate you with a lot of names. Obviously the targets will get expanded and narrowed, but for this purpose, I only wanted to include those with current offers and are known to have Michigan in their top 5.
January 17th, 2013 at 11:22 PM |
If we only get one safety in 2014
If we only get one safety in 2014
I hope it is Nicholson. He already has good size, and is quite the WR as well.
Born in Ohio to a Catholic family, but I went Blue
January 20th, 2013 at 9:27 AM |
No Running Back in this class
No Running Back in this class
No Running Back in this class being pursued? I looked through the Scout list of RBs and the highest one with any mention of Michigan is Joe Mixon from California - a three star. Must be banking on both Smith and Green for 2013 . . . but think we'd still have at least one in the 2014 class.
January 21st, 2013 at 12:50 PM |
QB and RB seem to be a wait
QB and RB seem to be a wait
QB and RB seem to be a wait and see type of recruitment for Michigan. I am sure they will want at least 1 RB in this class.
January 20th, 2013 at 12:04 PM |
Lots of things still subject
Lots of things still subject
Lots of things still subject to change with these lists. Michigan has not even sent out that many offers yet. Top 5 Lists change all the time. I do agree with you that Malik Mcdowell is a absolute must get for this class.
January 20th, 2013 at 2:22 PM |
Whats the word on Deshone
Whats the word on Deshone
Whats the word on Deshone Kizer? I heard he grew up a Michigan fan and seems to be pretty highly rated. Is he a legit passer? Just because we are growing pro style doesnt mean I want to see any statues behind center.
January 21st, 2013 at 12:54 PM |
He attended camp at Michigan
He attended camp at Michigan
He attended camp at Michigan and visited for the Michigan State game. My guess is that he'll get an offer soon.
A little light on content for a diary as well. Judging by the title, I was expecting more than a list of names and positions. Also Mone is a DT, no question. Edit: Biggest need is SDE? LOLWUT
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