CBS Sports Team Ranks Michigan's Class #1

Submitted by Mason on

Sorry if this was posted already but I searched mulitple times and scanned the board.   CBS Sports Team updated their class rankings and Blue is #1!  Obviously it's still early but it's exciting nonetheless.

 

Link:

http://www.maxpreps.com/news/wMRH87OhEeCkhgAcxJSkrA/updated-top-25-college-football-recruiting-team-rankings.htm 

 

 

1. Michigan
Number of verbal commitments: 20
In the Top 100: 5
Comment: Michigan fans are simply delighted with the success of Brady Hoke on the recruiting trail, culminating with Kyle Kalis' flip to the Wolverines. Defensively and on the offensive line, this class is outstanding. Add another premium offensive skill player, like former Ohio State commit Bri'onte Dunn, and this class would get even stronger.

 

 

 

 

Thanks to Justingoblue for the formatting help 

wlubd

July 22nd, 2011 at 3:42 PM ^

Pre-emptive side note: The Bri'onte Dunn thing where it says former commit is wrong. He's still committed to OSU. Figured that fire should be put out before it exploded...

Willhouse

July 22nd, 2011 at 6:30 PM ^

...is so well rounded and comprehensive, it may be a reason that we are ranked so high. We might not have the flashy names some of the other teams do, but we are drafting for need, getting great players at those positions, and more importantly, getting guys who are excited to play for U-M and buying into the idea that they can change things and build something special.

I'll take a group of 3-4 star prospects like that over a handful of 5-star "me first" athletes anyday!

BlueRaines

July 22nd, 2011 at 9:03 PM ^

I think a handful of 5* athletes is exactly what would make this something special. Right now we are on track for a top-10 class.  Recruiting at positions of need is very important, but having a few 5* studs is just as important if contending for national titles is the goal.

althegreat23

July 22nd, 2011 at 10:09 PM ^

Also, ESPN rated has some of our guys rated lower.  Kalis is the #20 OT and barely in their 150, Magnuson is the #32 OT, and Strobel and Brown are both 3-stars.