Jarrod Wilson Offered
Jarrod Wilson is a 6"2, 190-lb Safety prospect from Akron, Ohio. Hoke and his staff have been busy offering prospects, and Wilson was offered today.
At this point Michigan does not have a true free safety on their roster. Tamani Carter is slotted to play there, and Troy Woofolk could play there as well, but Wilson would be a perfect fit at free safety. He is the definition of a center-fielder, and he's got great ball skills. Plus, he's 6"2, and will be able to play at 200 pounds in college. Win.
Illinois, Indiana, Toledo, and Michigan State have offered. Marc Givler, who scouts Ohio for Rivals, said Wilson is likely a top 20-25 player in Ohio, and a great offer. I'll try to talk to Jarrod soon, but this offer was big.
February 16th, 2011 at 11:51 PM ^
He didn't receive his first offer until two days ago, and is just now making his way onto recruiting lists. Gurus are calling him a darkhorse candidate for best Ohio safety in this class. I'm guessing nobody knew about him until his coach sent out video this week.
If that's not considered "under the radar" to this point, I'm not sure what is.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:14 PM ^
about Bam Bradley?
February 16th, 2011 at 9:32 PM ^
Bam Bradley is more of a SS than a centerfield FS type. Bradley is said to have the speed and athleticism to play FS, but he is such a big hitter that most people see him at SS. He is 6'2-3" around 200 and he might be a candidate to possibly move to LB.
He gets lots of hype for being one of the top prospects in Ohio for the 2012. What is surprising is that according to rivals he only has two offers.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/queencityhigh/football/recruiting/player-Bam-Br…
February 16th, 2011 at 10:56 PM ^
and he can run and hit thats the type of guy i want at free safety.GO BLUE!!!
February 17th, 2011 at 12:21 AM ^
It's a bit like talking to a wall isn't it?
Ken posts a perfectly good explanation as to why Bradley is suited for SS or LB and immediately "That's the guy I want for Free Safety!!!!1!Go Blue!!1!".
February 17th, 2011 at 2:44 AM ^
I think he is now known as the Go Blue!!!11!!! guy.
Duane Long said that Bradley has the tools to be compared to Taylor Mays who played at USC. If the comparisons are correct he might be able to play FS, but Mays was just a freak athlete and was considered an athlete by the recruiting services. IIRC, Mays actually played SS or closer to the line of scrimmage in his last year at USC.
FWIW, Long also said that he would recruit Bradley as a linebacker.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:12 PM ^
i say a top safety i mean a guy that ranks in the top 5-10-15 in his postion,or even top 5.I am not downgrading the kid.I am just saying this is Michigan thats all.GO BLUE!!!
February 16th, 2011 at 11:36 PM ^
Yeah, we all want guys who are top 5 at their position. But just because they aren't top 5 at their position doesn't mean we don't really want them.
The top safety that Florida signed in 2011 was #10. The top safety that Notre Dame signed was #15. The top safety that OSU signed was #25. These are all teams that take talented players.
You don't need your guys to be in the top 5 at their position to win games.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:49 PM ^
I agree, we need to jump on Bradley now! Get the head start on Ohio St. while their slacking and get in good with the kid. I"m actually kind of surprised we haven't offered by now, especially when were not real deep in that area to begin with.
February 16th, 2011 at 6:00 PM ^
In other news, somewhat unrelated, and in addition to the great names of 2012, add Taco Charlton to the list for 2013.
February 16th, 2011 at 6:05 PM ^
That guy certainly has the size to be a gamechanger.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/michigan/football/recruiting/player-Taco-Charlton-117789
February 16th, 2011 at 9:36 PM ^
His real name is Abraham, but his nickname is Nacho.
http://rivals.yahoo.com/ncaa/football/recruiting/player-Abraham-Garcia-…
Imagine having a guy named Nacho and Taco on the same team
Edit: I didn't scroll down far enough. Socalwolverine beat me to it.
February 17th, 2011 at 11:01 AM ^
No worries, I've just got a quick trigger finger today...that coupled with a lack of life and nothing to do at work.
February 16th, 2011 at 6:15 PM ^
Xavier lock.
February 16th, 2011 at 6:59 PM ^
So he is going to play some club football.
February 16th, 2011 at 6:55 PM ^
I saw that earlier. Taco Pants would be proud.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:15 PM ^
There's also a Nacho Garcia...
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<br>Just need those two with a Salsa McPlayswherever and we're in business.
February 16th, 2011 at 7:47 PM ^
Prediction: More than 50% of our 2012 class comes from Ohio and 5 or fewer recruits come from outside of OH and MI.
February 16th, 2011 at 8:26 PM ^
are out of OH and MI and that is the position of greatest need IMO.
February 16th, 2011 at 11:43 PM ^
We just offered a huge tackle from Vandalia named Taylor Decker. He's 6'8" 270 and has also been offered by Cincinnati, West Virginia and Wisconsin. He's the skinniest 270 I've ever seen, he could easily play at 320+. He'd be a good pick-up.
February 16th, 2011 at 9:27 PM ^
Another Prediction: Of those 5 recruits 2 come from California
Fact: Most dumb posts on this blog are ended with Go Blue!!!11!
February 16th, 2011 at 9:21 PM ^
I trust TomVH with his reporting !!!!!!!! Gollllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!