2023 RB Cole Cabana committing today at 2 p.m.
Dexter (MI) Dexter running back Cole Cabana is committing today at 2:00 p.m. EST. He's a 3-star, the #22 running back, and #362 overall. Despite growing up an MSU fan, he's expected to commit to Michigan. The Wolverines have all 10 of his crystal ball picks, including one with confidence level 9 from MSU writer Sean Scherer.
He recently ran a couple laser-timed 40s in the 4.3 range, so he's a true speed burner.
February 5th, 2022 at 9:49 AM ^
Magnus what’s your take on him
February 5th, 2022 at 11:35 AM ^
That he's a high IQ, gritty, gym rat, who will develop into a coach on the field by the time he's an upperclassmen. He's got great fundamentals and deceptive speed, despite that laser timed 4.3, but that just shows how sneaky athletic he is.
Also, I heard he's a gamer who plays the game the right way - a pure lunch pail guy with all the intangibles.
February 5th, 2022 at 11:46 AM ^
In that case, please pick the hat with the M on it, young man. The Magnus seal of approval is good enough for me.
February 5th, 2022 at 12:49 PM ^
Sounds like you're talking about Wayne Chrebet. Most on this board probably didn't see him play.
February 5th, 2022 at 1:30 PM ^
That’s premium info. Gotta check his site for that
February 6th, 2022 at 8:28 AM ^
Here's my take on Cabana (LINK).
February 5th, 2022 at 12:45 PM ^
Zero to 60 in about 5 steps. He runs like the wind on some plays. He looks a little slender to be a RB in the BIG10. But he's got good hands. Seems he'd be an awesome Slot receiver! Hard to cover that speed in the slot.
February 5th, 2022 at 9:02 AM ^
Hot Damn, welcome aboard.
February 5th, 2022 at 10:56 AM ^
we hope!
Go Blue!
February 5th, 2022 at 9:05 AM ^
3* RB
5* name
February 5th, 2022 at 10:05 AM ^
Oh yes, this is one of those times where the name alone makes any effort worth it...
February 5th, 2022 at 11:40 AM ^
Gus Johnson is at home right now writing his one liners.
"COLE! CABANA BOY! Folks he's out here servin' EVERYbody with those smooth moves and grooves, HA HAAAAAA!"
February 5th, 2022 at 12:51 PM ^
"CA-BA-NA""
February 5th, 2022 at 1:03 PM ^
"Copa"
February 5th, 2022 at 9:09 AM ^
The boy can scoot.
February 5th, 2022 at 9:44 AM ^
The Cabana boy can scoot.
FIFY
February 5th, 2022 at 10:17 AM ^
#SpeedInSpace
February 5th, 2022 at 10:55 AM ^
#Hegone
February 5th, 2022 at 9:10 AM ^
Just a little reminder, this guy gutted the best team in his high school league for 3 TDs and 165 yards rushing. Cabana is the primary reason Dexter hangs around in a shootout with Saline. Saline has CJ Carr and a coach that left Whitmer to coach Saline that hasn’t lost a conference game in a decade.
Cabana is a burner and that game against Saline was impressive because no one does stuff like that.
February 5th, 2022 at 10:16 AM ^
Is that Whitmer HS in Toledo Ohio?
February 5th, 2022 at 4:02 PM ^
That’s the one. The coach of Saline is Joe Palka, former coach of Whitmer HS in Toledo, Ohio.
Took over about a decade ago and hasn’t lost an in conference game since he first took the job. Usually takes Saline on MI HS playoff runs.
He’s good and his Saline teams are good. Not many RBs run like that on Saline.
I follow the conference because my hometown team is in that league, it’s a tough league. Cabana might be a 3 star but he’s playing solid competition.
Saline, Bedford, Monroe, and Ann Arbor Pioneer are usually solid playoff teams every year.
February 5th, 2022 at 9:20 AM ^
Impressive video. Crazy how he gets seperation on guys who even have an angle on him!
February 5th, 2022 at 9:21 AM ^
Well, I hope he goes blue. And if it doesn’t work out here, he and Sam McGuffie can form a bobsled team together. Sort of a reverse “Cool Runnings”
February 5th, 2022 at 11:02 AM ^
Wouldn’t Sam McGuffie have to coach at this stage?
February 5th, 2022 at 12:23 PM ^
Feel the rhythm
feel the rhyme
get on up
it’s former running back time!
February 5th, 2022 at 9:22 AM ^
I heard he thinks AA is the hottest spot North of Havana.
February 5th, 2022 at 9:33 AM ^
Listed at:
6ft 180lbs
February 5th, 2022 at 9:36 AM ^
Potential top returner for punts and kickoffs.
February 5th, 2022 at 9:48 AM ^
Eric Boughner but fast.
February 5th, 2022 at 10:02 AM ^
The hottest back north of Havana
February 5th, 2022 at 12:18 PM ^
If true then we better not sign Rico, for fear of fomenting intrasquad quarrels
February 5th, 2022 at 10:18 AM ^
This would be a nice pick up. Ran an unofficial 4.34 and has great agility and change of direction. Curious how we would use him, but how we've used Donovan Edwards gives me some optimism
February 5th, 2022 at 11:36 AM ^
See that's the one thing I didn't notice from the video.
If we get him a crease he can go! I think the difference from a 5* back like Edwards(along with size and excellent catching ability) and a kid like Cabana is that "wiggle". Most of the highlights were him getting an opening and taking advantge of it, which is a HUGE gift to have. However, if blocking is not great can you make something happen on your own. He would be a great pickup for the RB room though and adds another player who can turn on the jets if needed.
February 5th, 2022 at 11:46 AM ^
I feel like the last season we finally made some progress on getting fast guys some creative touches. Hopefully can build on that !
February 5th, 2022 at 5:20 PM ^
He could follow AJ Henning.
February 5th, 2022 at 10:21 AM ^
That Dexter is getting kids into D1 schools is crazy considering I watched our fearless Dreads go 0-9 every year from 2014-2017. Historically bad at football.
February 5th, 2022 at 10:33 AM ^
To watch every game for 4 years is dedication.
February 5th, 2022 at 11:10 AM ^
Commies’ are tough. They can embrace pain and suffering.
February 5th, 2022 at 11:44 AM ^
Didn't Dexter get a new coach in 2018? Wonder if that coach is a candidate for a coaching position at UofM.
February 5th, 2022 at 5:38 PM ^
Actually was quite the drama until the superintendent reached back to Adrian to find the current coach. Maybe someone here knows more of the story, but the short story in 2019 was they hired a coach who then quit less than two months later. Current coach has done a good job, finally developing some of the kids.
February 5th, 2022 at 12:58 PM ^
Alum here. Indeed, it has been brutal. For years. Awesome to see a local kid get an M offer and hopefully he commits to the good guys!
February 5th, 2022 at 11:32 AM ^
100% committing to Michigan.
February 5th, 2022 at 11:59 AM ^
How do you run a laser-timed 4.3 40 and still get rated a 3-star?
February 5th, 2022 at 12:44 PM ^
He’s ranked 362 overall, so if that stayed, he’d probably be a 4* by the end of the cycle. He’s also small right now. And there’s more to football than running fast
February 5th, 2022 at 1:02 PM ^
I know no one on here will know who Walter Tullis is, WR with the Packers in 78 and 79. Supposedly ran a 4.27 40. And watching him, it he did look that fast. But he couldn't catch. Passes would go right through his arms. He had 10 catches in 4 years as a pro.
February 6th, 2022 at 8:20 AM ^
Well, the SEC does not brag about their speed for nothing-it is critical to playing this game well. Good coaches know how to employ speed.
Evidently, recent Dexter football reflects Pinckney football during my years there-and Dexter was not bad. One of my most vivid sports memories took place during a Dexter game. I was a safety, Dexter had a 6' 220 pound RB who came through untouched and it was all up top me as he approached with a full head of steam-and my life flashed before my eyes. He made a cut...slipped and went down. I have never been so grateful.
Best wishes Mr. Cabana...welcome aboard!
February 5th, 2022 at 12:05 PM ^
He looks quick with good speed on artificial turf, but he gets caught from behind a few times on grass. In the highlights he mostly has large creases to run through, but it doesn’t look like he’s going to break many tackles at the next level. If he sees much playing time at Michigan I bet it will be as a slot guy and kick returner, not as a RB. I’m skeptical he’s really 6’ and 180.
February 5th, 2022 at 12:40 PM ^
As someone who was 6' 180 as a hs senior... he does not look 180.
February 5th, 2022 at 1:16 PM ^
His own twitter says 5'11"