Hello: Brian Cleary - QB (Preferred Walk-on) 2012
Michigan landed preferred walk-on 2012 Quarterback Brian Cleary from U of D Jesuit. The 6'3 205 pound quarterback had an offer from CMU, and will more than likely garner an offer from Michigan State next week. Welcome aboard!
http://michigan.247sports.com/Board/59424/Michigan-lands-preferred-walk-on-QB-9350097
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Walk-ons with BCS school offers are cool!
Congrats Brian great decision... but CMU is not a BCS school
April 30th, 2012 at 11:00 PM ^
Think there's a decent chance he just didn't understand the State joke. With 7 points, there's a pretty decent chance he isn't yet totally obsessed with MGoBlog and didn't read the long snapper info.
Dopest dope.
All your catholic league QB are belong to us?
I spotted this kid as a possible walk on some months ago because he kept turning up on the front page of Scout as a prospect. I created a post about it back then with his highlights but could not get any confirmation or much interest from the board. Definitely a great pick up to bolster our thin QB depth. Coach Hoke proving that he is as adept at finding great walk-ons as he is at recruiting.
Can't wait for MSU to snatch him up.
If he is walking on here then I am guessing State won't offer him.
Haha nice point total. Was that the alzeheimers (sp?) jokes?
Point totals?
Indeed it was. I like ice cream. What about my vacuum? Yea you can borrow it.
-Pat Summit
If we multiplied our point totals we'd have a ton of positive MgoPoints.
i assume it was hilarious
edit: found what his dudeness did. sort of funny at first, but then out of line. very MBA.
Will more than likely garner an offer from Michigan State next week! LMAO
How does he project at WR?
he is 6'3. we might as well move him to WR now.
S/
The kid #11 was Damon Webb when he was a freshman.
Welcome aboard Brian!!!
April 30th, 2012 at 10:00 PM ^
Go cubs. I love me some QB depth.
April 30th, 2012 at 10:20 PM ^
Class of '09. Always good to have QB depth.
April 30th, 2012 at 10:06 PM ^
to da par tay and to the family.
April 30th, 2012 at 10:09 PM ^
Good pick up for Michigan. Cleary has the makings of becoming a decent QB at the college level, or at least a valued scout team contributor.
He is rough though in his mechanics. He sets his feet well, but he plays with a hunch and has a big wind-up release. He takes far too long to release the ball. His motion is not all that smooth, and he can improve on his arm stength quite a bit...especially when he gets propr tutoring by a solid QB coach who can work with him on his mechanics.
On the plus side, he appears to be very mobile for his height, and shows nice accuracy on many throws. You can "coach" accuracy in a QB...however a certain amount of it is inherient to the individual's talents. This is very positive thing for Brian Cleary.
Good height, but a small build show that he does have the capacity to grow, add weight and strength. A solid S&C program like Michigan's will do wonders to build this kid up.
April 30th, 2012 at 10:19 PM ^
Cleary is rated as the number 2,646th player in the nation. So when the Scout 3,000 comes out next week, we should have some new food for thought. I thought he should have been rated in the 2,300s to be honest. Classic anti-Michigan bias.
April 30th, 2012 at 10:23 PM ^
He has a pretty good motion throwing on the run, but it looks like he needs to learn to set his feet and throw the ball. Could be a pretty good backup if he learns the mechanics well.
April 30th, 2012 at 11:20 PM ^
Welcome Brian! Nice pick up.
He does need some work on his mechanics, but he's got really impressive touch when throwing on the run. Looks like a gamer. Some kids just find a way to make a play.
April 30th, 2012 at 11:29 PM ^
That proves it. DG is our starting #1 WR this fall.
April 30th, 2012 at 11:40 PM ^
Glad to see a fellow Cub make a statement in football! Go Cubs! Class of '09
April 30th, 2012 at 11:45 PM ^
Walkons with an offer from anywhere is pretty cool. probably will never see the field, but will get one hell of an education which is more than most schools will ever get to say.
The kid has some touch on his throws. Looks like a solid walk-on!