New Rivals 5 stars; Jordan Anthony and Aubrey Solomon
Solomon was expected, but Anthony is a pleasant surprise. Considered a strong Michigan lean.
https://n.rivals.com/news/rivals100-update-five-new-five-stars-movement-in-top-10
December 6th, 2016 at 3:59 AM ^
December 5th, 2016 at 2:38 PM ^
And Isaiah Wilson (who maybe moved down a couple) is at #6. If we do end up with Najee Harris (their #1 - not saying it will happen), it may be possible that we have Rival's #1 class at the end of Signing Day.
In which case Rivals would then be the new best overall recruiting service without question.
Prospects we are still heavily after, which most we are the leader for or very good chance of getting.
#1 Najee Harris RB
#6 Isaiah Wilson OL
#13 DPJ WR
#15 Darnay Holmes CB (Not likely at this point based off what Sam Webb said today on WTKA with Nebraska getting some DB coach from Arizona that apparently Darnay is very close to in combination with his brother(?) or teammate going to Nebraska or already at Nebraska - This is best best case scenario but still taking his Official this weekend at UM)
#19 Alex Leatherwood OL (Less likely than Darnay I would assume - coaches still after him)
#26 Jordan Anthony LB
#30 Aubrey Solomon DT
#51 Drew Singleton LB
#52 Dylan McCaffrey QB (Commit)
#59 Nico Collins WR
#67 Paris Ford CB (Pittsburgh Commit - Sam Webb has been throwing his name out there a lot lately - probably the least talked about recruit that may end up in the class other than complete unknowns)
#76 Tarik Black WR
#77 Cesar Ruiz OL
This pretty much rounds out the top 100 alone. I would expect 7-8 at the minimum to commit since pretty much the 8 I'm thinking of are almost considered in the class already or very close to it.
No matter what, this class will beat out last year's class. No reason for pessimism guys.
Rivals is doing a good job this year it seems.
December 5th, 2016 at 2:56 PM ^
Until Najee Harris sends his fax to a number in the 734 area code. I'd assume he's wearing crimson. Otherwise: damn. That is a delicious list of high school talent.
December 5th, 2016 at 3:02 PM ^
December 5th, 2016 at 3:56 PM ^
"Uhhhh" what? This one is on you, homeslice.
December 5th, 2016 at 5:57 PM ^
December 5th, 2016 at 8:45 PM ^
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December 6th, 2016 at 4:01 AM ^
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December 5th, 2016 at 3:32 PM ^
be exciting this year but to be in contention at this stage for 7 of the 30 top rated players in the country is just amazing. Michigan is recruiting at as high a level as I can ever remember right now. Plus one for the beautiful list Colels. Go Blue, and always be closing.
December 5th, 2016 at 3:08 PM ^
This is positive news
December 5th, 2016 at 3:19 PM ^
December 5th, 2016 at 3:24 PM ^
Good job Anthony. I expected the Aubrey Solomon move, but I didn't realize Jordan Anthony was held in such high regard. Sounds like a take for sure.
They say Collins is a big-bodied finesse athlete, with great potential as a down-field catcher but lacking the "suddenness" or explosiveness of other guys? Great. Sign me up. We've had great success with those kinds of receivers at Michigan.
Let's lock all these guys up!
Also, I saw that Isaiah Pola-Mao was also listed as a mover. I seem to remember him being mentioned in recruiting chatter around these parts. Where do we stand with him? Could use a back-up plan/insurance policy at safety.
December 5th, 2016 at 4:08 PM ^
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Whatever. Harbaugh is a great recruiter, end of story.
December 5th, 2016 at 4:11 PM ^
I hear that Red Robin Bottomless Fries help seal the deal.
December 6th, 2016 at 4:14 AM ^
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December 5th, 2016 at 4:29 PM ^
A bunch of elite recruits looking at each other asking, 'Is this the dude I want to go to battle with'.
December 5th, 2016 at 7:38 PM ^
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December 5th, 2016 at 10:30 PM ^
Once they commit to Mich, they will drop back down to a four star at the all star game while all of Alabama s or OSUs recruits will get a bump.