2024 DE Darien Mayo names M to top six
Olney (MD) Good Counsel defensive end Darien Mayo (4-star, #17 edge, #181 overall) named Michigan to his top six. He's 6'7" and 250 lbs., and he's a teammate of top-100 linebacker Aaron Chiles. They've talked about being a package deal at the next level, and Chiles is expected to pick Michigan, though there are no crystal balls in place for Mayo. The rest of the top six is made up of Clemson, Maryland, Ohio State, South Carolina, and USC.
Class of 2025 quarterback Cutter Boley (4-star, #6 QB, #72 overall) committed to Kentucky yesterday. He was high on Michigan, but he might be reclassifying to the 2024 class, and Michigan is not interested in potentially rocking the boat with Jadyn Davis by taking another QB in 2024. I thought for a while that Boley would be Michigan's QB for 2025, but you never know with recruiting.
This is a package deal I hope works out.
I thought Bryce Underwood would be the 2025 QB before Boley.
Apparently Underwood will work out at Michigan's facilities every Thursday during his season. I'd be curious to know how the staff handles that, considering he could end up doing so and then committing elsewhere in the end.
This seems like a good thing. More exposure can only help.
I'd be curious to know how the staff handles that, considering he could end up doing so and then committing elsewhere in the end.
I have no doubt they'd be professional and supportive throughout. While slightly different, Harbaugh hosted Jameis Winston for some pre-draft prep work early in his tenure here (and there might be more, less high profile, examples). And there's no reason to be petty. Even if we don't get Underwood, this is just one more example of the culture we're building here, and could have a positive impact on other recruits ("hey, we're gonna support you even if you don't end up picking our school"), plus who knows, building a good relationship could keep the door open for him to transfer here if he doesn't pick us initially.
Personally I love the fact that a highly skilled recruit will be working out at our school once a week during the season. I’ll take this situation 99/99 times.
If he’d be willing to commit to Michigan, I’m sure that’s the case. But that’s far from certain, and looked extremely unlikely a couple months ago while the recruitment of Boley was going really well. “I thought for a while” probably refers to that point in time.
Correct.
Hopefully this indicates Bryce Underwood is going Blue. Lol, one can hope.
I don’t think it indicates anything other than Boley’s desire to reclassify and Michigan was unwilling to accommodate
I know Boley’s decision has nothing to do with Underwood. It was moreso a comment to build some positivity to convince me that UM can and will land the guy. Enamored with his play style
We seem to be in on a ton of edge prospects. Really feel like we have to take Brian Robinson.. But other than that, who are the best best options?
Dylan Stewart is the top guy and has visited, but I don’t think he will end up at Michigan. There’s a lot of buzz around Dominic Nichols, too.
Boley apparently was a 2024 recruit that moved into the 2025 class due to CoVid.
Kentucky fans are very confident he is going to reclassify back into the 2024 class.
Chad Simmons on On3 has already said he's reclassifying.
I just have a feeling Mayo goes to OSU, I know my insider thinks it's 60/40 Michigan right now so I hope I'm wrong
so, do we hold the mayo or do we go and get
miracle whip is an abomination and an affront to all things holy.
thanks for coming to my TED talk. I will not be taking questions or constructive criticism …. or nonconstructive criticism
Them's fightin words.
A sandwich just isn't a sandwich without the tangy zip of Miracle Whip.
We have both in the fridge.
barf
you got
no place else to go?
Yum!
We have a great shot at the following at EDGE (position rankings used):
- #11 Brian Robinson (leader but Kentucky is catching up)
- #17 Darien Mayo (probably top 2 with OSU)
- #18 Jacob Smith (leader)
- #20 Elias Rudolph (leader according to On3)
- #28 Devon Baxter (leader or close to it)
- #31 Dominic Nichols (leader)
I think we're still shooting our shot with 5* Dylan Stewart and Elijah Rushing as well as Top 100 Marquise Lightfoot. I'm less optimistic there.
Other name I've seen as a sleeper is Elijah Newby who is a teammate of the Smith twins. Newby is already a 4* on 247 so he is definitely a riser.
Lots of possibilities here, so I'm interested to see how things shake out. I'm sure there will be a shift or two based on how guys size up on their official visits.
I think M has to take Smith or risk losing his brother. This probably leaves 1 open spot as I don't believe they are looking for more than 2 true WDE types since M already has Cole Sullivan and Mason Curtis that are going to be looked at for the OLB/Edge role that Harrell currently plays.
My guess is that they try to hold off for Mayo - whom the staff seems to view as a top 100 level prospect. If Mayo goes elsewhere they will go after Robinson or one of the others on your list. As with 5* at other positions - if Stewart or Rushing decide to choose M later in the process you take them no matter who is already in the fold.
I'd put Lightfoot and the other D Line guy out of Chicago in the no matter category as well. In fact he's visiting soon. I'm hearing from others that we probably don't get either and we shouldn't expend the resources but I still have my fingers crossed.
Oh the Mayo memes we'll share.
Chiles with Mayo on top, please!
Good update - Thanks
Good update - Thanks
Cutter Boley committed on Thursday and is re-classifying to 2024.
6'7" 250lbs...sounds like Hutch. Sign him up.
Who is this Joe Mayo that everyone is talking about?