Crystal Balls coming in for 2022 DT Davonte Miles to Michigan
Miles is a 6'5" 275lb DT out of River Rouge. Ranked pretty low at the moment at #671 Nationally and #48 DT. However, with the state of how our DT recruiting has been going I'd rather secure a commitment of an in-state DT now (in addition to Alex VanSumeran) and shoot for higher rated recruits later on in the cycle.
December 18th, 2020 at 3:31 PM ^
Welcome to the fam, Davonte. Those who stay will be champions!
December 18th, 2020 at 3:31 PM ^
He's a pretty big body. That's a start at least.
December 18th, 2020 at 4:11 PM ^
Fill those gaps and take on those double teams!
December 20th, 2020 at 2:21 PM ^
Interesting phrasing. I am now wondering whether you're you talking about a DT or a porn actress.
/s
December 18th, 2020 at 5:57 PM ^
Alan Branch had similar size, I'd take that production any day, pancaking PSU QB's is fun!
December 18th, 2020 at 3:32 PM ^
It's going to be really awkward if Nua strikes out with DTs for two years, picks up several DTs for 2022, gets fired for striking out with DTs for two years, then we end up with zero DTs again.
December 18th, 2020 at 4:27 PM ^
thats not awkward - its the michigan way
December 18th, 2020 at 4:44 PM ^
No, it's the Michigan difference!
December 18th, 2020 at 3:33 PM ^
Too bad him and VanSumeran can't reclassify to 2021
December 18th, 2020 at 3:38 PM ^
We whiffed on Shepard.
But development tells me of the change in DC and philosophy. Brown would never go after a body type like this.
December 18th, 2020 at 4:33 PM ^
Agreed, good indicator that the defensive philosophy is changing, and perhaps Devion was made aware of what that philosophy will be?
could be an indicator that a new defensive staff has been assembled at least internally.
December 18th, 2020 at 5:59 PM ^
Isnt Benny pretty close to that size?
December 18th, 2020 at 3:38 PM ^
Will be interesting to see where he's ranked after next season -- scouting for 2022 and 2023 players especially is super-out-of-date, given how the high school season has gone. I would actually trust staff evaluations of local kids more than usual.
December 18th, 2020 at 5:41 PM ^
Agreed, and I am wondering if in large part, the severely abbreviated 2020 season kept him off the radar a little bit. Looking at his offer list, I wouldn't say his recruitment has blown up by any means, or even that his class ranking hasn't caught up to his offer sheet. However, both Cincinnati and Buffalo have offered. Those are programs that both excel within their leagues because they are good at identifying talent early and landing kids that continue to fly under the radar.
Michigan is his only P5 offer, but having both those mid-major offers might indicate this kid is underrated and under-scouted. He is definitely has the type of recruiting profile I am totally fine taking a flier on.
December 18th, 2020 at 7:26 PM ^
Personal opinion: I doubt Miles has much upward mobility. I wouldn't be surprised if he goes up, but I would be surprised to see him make a giant leap.
December 18th, 2020 at 3:55 PM ^
Cool. Now OSU will respond by signing the #1 DT in the class.
December 18th, 2020 at 4:00 PM ^
For the next three years too.
December 18th, 2020 at 3:57 PM ^
Just get bodies in there at this point. Many. And hold onto them for more than two years for god's sake.
December 18th, 2020 at 3:58 PM ^
Miles is a 6'5" 275lb DT
oh he a big boy
December 18th, 2020 at 4:16 PM ^
Ohlawdhecomin
December 18th, 2020 at 4:06 PM ^
That's great ,but we need to get Benny back in the class and or get some dt transfers this year!
December 18th, 2020 at 4:22 PM ^
Love it! We need big boys up front; let’s find a guy in transfer portal! I think this signals change is upon us!
December 18th, 2020 at 4:23 PM ^
Now that is a 3-4 nose guard frame. He is like 16??
December 18th, 2020 at 4:29 PM ^
Don't care about his rankings, just bring in plausibly sized guys that can play the position and have some D-I interest. Defensive tackles are a lot like offensive linemen.
Many times you don't know what you have until at least 3 years on campus and in the weight room and nutrition program with the exception of a few elite prospects.
Let's bring him aboard and see what he can do!
December 18th, 2020 at 5:02 PM ^
This is the approach that should have always been taken. Much better than the "take 6 SDE's and bulk a few of them up" approach.
December 18th, 2020 at 5:22 PM ^
That is nice, but we need help for 2021. Where’s the beef??
December 18th, 2020 at 5:26 PM ^
Good. Get some orb shaped dudes now.
December 18th, 2020 at 5:41 PM ^
He’s a very large person .... plug him in and let him take up space in the A gaps
December 18th, 2020 at 5:53 PM ^
Wait, the kid is, what 16, a sophomore in HS, and already 6’5” 275? Got damn...
December 18th, 2020 at 5:53 PM ^
Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin's NT, was #1238. He's starting as a true sophomore and seems to be doing just fine. Antonio Shelton, PSU's NT was #1417 and is having a good year. And, Robert Windsor, who was PSU's DT last year and is now in the NFL was #1014.
December 18th, 2020 at 6:01 PM ^
Class of 22 so a junior.
Edit: meant as response to post above.
December 18th, 2020 at 9:38 PM ^
Area HS had a sophomore who played *right field* at 285.
December 18th, 2020 at 7:15 PM ^
He just committed:
https://twitter.com/Davontemiles90/status/1340076803235459074
December 18th, 2020 at 9:33 PM ^