Mr. Yost

April 4th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^

That's where I've thought he fit best...not that my opinion matters, but the Best Guess List is still alive.

Time to go get Falcon to get 1 of 2 RB spots, Corley and Fitzpatrick to fill out the 2 WR spots, Jordan for 1 of the 2 OT spots, Onwenu for 1 of the 1 or 2* DT spots and Kareem for 1 of the 2 or 3* DE spots.

*I have us getting 1 true DT (Onwenu), 2 true DEs (Kareem and 1 other - Connor Murphy) and 1 DT/DE player.

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MAZandBLUE

April 4th, 2015 at 11:45 AM ^

Does it matter for which position he was recruited (serious question, and I know reading that could come off as me being a dick if you assume the wrong tone)? I ask because Harbaugh has said he lets players on the team "try out" for whichever position they want, so that makes me think his actual position will be decided once he hits campus (and by David, not Harbaugh and co.--or at least in combination).

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Gentleman Squirrels

April 4th, 2015 at 12:38 PM ^

It does matter because if he wants to be a fullback or linebacker in college then that affects how the staff will recruit players moving forward. If they want to change later on in their careers, its assumed that Harbaugh will let them try out for that position, but from a numbers standpoint, it definitely makes a difference.

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turtleboy

April 4th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^

Now what about his friend Des Fitz the WR? He's got a tough decision to make. They were going to school together, and he's committed to Louisville

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Space Coyote

April 4th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^

I don't think he has the same upside, because I don't think he's quite the athlete that Bolden is or has the same size, but he plays the game very similarly. He'll have to improve his ability to read plays, but, like Bolden, when he does get a beat on a play he is very downhill and attacks.

I think Reese is more of a true MIKE type because he probably lacks the every down sideline to sideline speed required to play on the outside. But this is a guy with good burst that needs to continue working to understand the game and can be a very stout player in the middle of Michigan's defense. I was honestly more surprised at the upside I saw on his film compared to what I expected.

Though apparently he was recruited as more of a FB, which makes sense. I don't know much about him in terms of hands and such, but a guy with his burst, now not having to read and react, can be a very good FB for Michigan. The way he plays football combined with his ability to get up to speed make it so he's a guy that can make all the blocks asked of a FB and get into the second level before LBs can get downhill.

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alum96

April 4th, 2015 at 11:37 AM ^

http://247sports.com/Bolt/What-coaches-see-in-David-Reese-36502892

Here's what coaches see in their initial evaluation of Reese's game.

Reese is an explosive and physical inside linebacker that loves contact. He invites contact every play. Reese's strongpoints are diagnosing plays and getting the ball carrier quickly. He reads action extremely well and has an instinctive first step. He doesn't second guess himself. Reese is decisive and closes on the ball carrier with tenacity and takes a bee-line for the ball. Quick enough to get by blockers and puts himself in great position to make a tackle. He really fires through ball carriers when he makes a hit.

Reese doesn't have the biggest frame at around 6-foot, and 230-pounds but he packs a punch. He's got the tenacity you like inside the box and wins in tight spaces. His timing when he shoots the gap is outstanding on run plays and when he's blitzing. He makes a ton of plays behind the line of scrimmage. Reese doesn't have great agility but he takes great angles in the open field to make a tackle and he's got good straight line speed. Reese tackles low and wins the leverage battle because he's built low to the ground with good strength overall. Reese has strong and active hands and his leverage and lower body strength frees him from blocks. Highly aggressive player you want on the inside. Solid in coverage but not great.

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Victor Hale II

April 4th, 2015 at 11:51 AM ^

There are a couple of posters on the Rivals board saying that they met Dontavious Jackson in AA, and he told them he'd committed to Michigan as well. No confirmation from Tim Sullivan or Brandon Brown, however. Jackson is a highly rated 2016 LB prospect from Houston.

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