Ace: 247Sports Names Michigan's OL Class Best in Nation
The article is free, so you can actually read all about how awesome the 2012 OL class is (and that's without potential future commits like Jordan Diamond), but I'll post it here anyway:
The Wolverines have five commitments on the line led by top national tackles Kyle Kalis (Lakewood, Ohio/St. Edward) and Erik Magnuson (Encinitas, Calif./La Costa Canyon).
Kalis has a 247 Rating of 96 and is the No. 40 prospect in the country and No. 7 offensive tackle in a truly special class of tackle prospects.
Magnuson, 6-foot-6, 275-pounds, checks in at No. 63 with a 96 rating. He is the No. 10 ranked tackle in the class.Joining the impressive duo are tackles Ben Braden (Rockford, Mi.), Blake Bars (Nashville, Tenn./Montgomery Bell Academy) and Caleb Stacey (Cincinnati, Ohio/Sycamore). Braden is on the verge of four-star status checking in with a 247 Rating of 89.
The tight end group of Devin Funchess and A.J. Williams also comes in for an honorable mention.
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August 25th, 2011 at 11:43 AM ^
How much of the article can you use?
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<br>Just saying now that you work for the blog not sure how much you can use in terms of "free use"
August 25th, 2011 at 11:46 AM ^
I was logged out of the site and could see the whole thing -- it's a front-page article for them. Let me know if I just jacked a huge section of a premium article because 247 doesn't know the difference between "logged out" and "logged in".
August 25th, 2011 at 11:48 AM ^
Regardless, nothing in there is exactly breaking premium content -- everybody knows the OL class is pretty effin' sweet.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:49 AM ^
and I can see the entire article.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:46 AM ^
theyre impressed now? just wait til we pick up garnett/banner/diamond to round it out!
August 25th, 2011 at 11:48 AM ^
How bout some love for the linebackers
August 25th, 2011 at 11:50 AM ^
Defense gets posted tomorrow -- that article just covered the offensive position groups. I'm sure the linebackers will be making an appearance, or I'll just stop reading 247 altogether.
August 25th, 2011 at 1:06 PM ^
I don't doubt for a second that they'll likely mention it. But I see them giving the "best LB class in the nation" to Alabama right now.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:56 AM ^
Right on, we do have a great linebacking class. And the d-line is already impressive with Pipkins, Wormley, Strobel, Godin and Ojemudia and could be even better if we end up with Dan O'Brien. And our secondary isn't too shabby either. I hope Ace does another one of these next week too.
Edit: Oops, guess Ace is already on it.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:58 AM ^
They haven't done the defense yet.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:51 AM ^
They didn't do defense yet i don't think.
DOH! beaten to it! sorry Ace. didn't mean to step on your court there!
August 25th, 2011 at 12:29 PM ^
No worries - I'm pretty hard to offend, and often slow on the draw anyway. I will not yell at people for posting useful information.
August 25th, 2011 at 11:53 AM ^
Our o line is going to be nasty. I hope we get a running back to compliment them. Fingers crossed for dunn.
August 25th, 2011 at 12:09 PM ^
"Ace:" already sets my heart aflutter. Well done.
August 25th, 2011 at 12:23 PM ^
Ace, there was a quote posted on 247 a day or two ago by Wes Brown's high school coach basically saying that his previous favorite, the U, is now out. He will not be going to Miami. Earlier in his recruitment, he mentioned Michigan along with Miami among his top two or three. Any chance you know if we are in contact with and still pursuing him?
August 25th, 2011 at 12:28 PM ^
Not sure where the coaches are at with him - there was a Rivals article on him yesterday that said he now has no clear leaders, or even really a list. The only team mentioned was Virginia Tech, who might be in his top five. Definitely sounds like a player Hoke could really take a shot at if he wants a running back in this class.
August 25th, 2011 at 12:30 PM ^
And welcome aboard!
August 25th, 2011 at 12:44 PM ^
Sweet, thanks for tracking this down and sharing this, Ace.
Also, just out of curiosity: did you "inherit" the contacts that TomVH had, or do you have to start from scratch with that?
August 25th, 2011 at 12:46 PM ^
in fold now, and a possible interest with Wes Brown, isn't that good news regarding Diggs @ WR?? Would be nice.
August 25th, 2011 at 2:09 PM ^
Are we pursuing him at all?
August 25th, 2011 at 4:42 PM ^