Michigan offers 2017 WR/CB Kahlee "K.J." Hamler

Submitted by Magnus on

Michigan offered Orchard Lake St. Mary's wide receiver/cornerback K.J. Hamler today. This is potentially significant since he's considered one of the top prospects in the state for 2017. I know some have differing opinions, but I happen to think 2017 is a pretty strong class within the state, especially at the skill positions. Linemen develop a little bit later so maybe more will pop up on the radar, but there are several running backs, wide receivers, and cornerbacks that I would be happy with if they signed with Michigan.

http://www.hudl.com/athlete/4721537/highlights/184691375/v2

True Blue Grit

May 5th, 2015 at 2:51 PM ^

This is one school it would be good to establish a more productive pipeline to.  It seems a lot of good Orchard Lake players have gotten away from us in recent years. 

ken725

May 5th, 2015 at 2:54 PM ^

Magnus have you heard anything about possible transfers being announced today? There is quite a bit of speculation on the rivals board about some players leaving and possible grad transfers.

maize-blue

May 6th, 2015 at 9:27 AM ^

Rumors that I've seen through various 4th and 5th hand accounts are: a QB transferring out, a young defensive player transferring out (*not a D-lineman or Peppers), two medical scholarships, and another possible grad transfer in (*WR, possibly).

A common thought was Drake Harris taking a medical, but that has been dismissed at the moment.

Magnus

May 5th, 2015 at 3:22 PM ^

No offense, but I don't really understand comments like this. We can win football games even if we don't get ___________ (in this case, Peoples-Jones). I think Peoples-Jones should be a high priority, but saying he's a "must get" sets us up for panic if he commits elsewhere.

Magnus

May 6th, 2015 at 7:08 AM ^

First of all, there's no strong evidence that they do. No Cass Tech player has committed to Ohio State since that Mike Weber thing went down.

But secondly, winning cures all. Ultimately, kids want to get to the NFL and play winning football, and that's what Ohio State can offer them.

Coldwater

May 5th, 2015 at 3:23 PM ^

It was just a matter of time before this kid got an offer. Definitely more of a RichRod type slot receiver than a Harbaugh guy though. But his route running, quickness and speed set him apart. He's going to be a great player

Magnus

May 5th, 2015 at 3:32 PM ^

Yeah, if Rodriguez were the coach, Hamler would have been offered a year ago. It will be interesting to see where he plays and what he does in college. Right now he's really tiny, but he and Ambry Thomas from Detroit King are two of the fastest players in the state.