Davion Rogers has committed to Michigan.

Submitted by The Other Brian on
Front page of GBW, he's flipped from WVU.
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Big_G

January 17th, 2010 at 1:03 PM ^

Hmm if he's 6'6" and only 205-210, I would think a frame like his could probably add another 20 lbs without losing much speed. Still was he visiting this weekend? Neither rivals nor scout were clear on this as Scout had him visiting Michigan State this weekend.

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Magnus

January 17th, 2010 at 1:03 PM ^

Deathbacker. Definite redshirt in 2010. He needs to put one some weight. This is an even bigger sign that Wilkins and/or Paskorz will be a defensive end.

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Magnus

January 17th, 2010 at 3:10 PM ^

Define "good." He has all the physical talent in the world. He's fast and athletic and he'll probably be 240-245, at least, by the time he fills out. He really does look a lot like Crable. But he takes bad angles, reaches too much when tackling, doesn't diagnose plays that well, etc. You can see him trying to be fundamentally sound at times, so I think he's teachable, but he's definitely going to need to redshirt. He's probably a few years away from being a solid contributor, but the depth (or lack of it) at the OLB position might force him to play earlier.

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dinkmctip

January 17th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^

I wouldn't go that far... when it pertains to breaking news scout usually has it first and covers it better IMO. In the end you kinda have to use both Scout and Rivals... I wonder if they did that on purpose, those sneaky bastards. Scout is not almost as unreliable as ESPN, ESPN is in a league of its own.

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dinkmctip

January 17th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^

I wouldn't go that far... when it pertains to breaking news scout usually has it first and covers it better IMO. In the end you kinda have to use both... I wonder if they did that on purpose, those sneaky bastards. Scout is not almost as unreliable as ESPN, ESPN is in a league of its own.

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BlueintheBlood

January 17th, 2010 at 1:49 PM ^

Michigan started the recruiting class fast on the offensive side of the ball, but has since placed a major focus on defensive recruiting. To that end, several prospects committed to other schools have also been contacted, and the Wolverines picked up a pledge on Sunday when Warren (Ohio) Harding defensive end/linebacker Davion Rogers selected the Maize and Blue. "I just committed, because that's where I want to be," said Rogers. "It was the environment, the coaching, the people and the way the team is all together. I just want to come in here and work." Rogers had committed to West Virginia nearly a year ago, but when the Wolverines came calling and he got chance to see school, he insisted that the decision to make the switch was not a difficult one. Standing in at 6-6, 210 pounds while running the 40-yard dash in 4.6 seconds, Rogers described his position at Michigan as being the quick end spot. ***FWIW Cox was his host***

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Magnus

January 17th, 2010 at 2:56 PM ^

Inside linebackers need to be able to change directions quickly, they need to be able to keep blockers off their legs, they need to take on lead blocks from fullbacks, and they need to fill running lanes. All of these things are more difficult to do for taller players than shorter ones. That's why there have been great inside linebackers who seem small (Sam Mills, for example) and why it's rare to see inside linebackers who are extremely tall (for example, Brian Urlacher is abnormally tall for a middle linebacker at 6'4").

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