Recruiting Class YMRMFSFPA message board addition
One of my favorite elements the MGoStaff has incorporated into their mid-summer incoming freshmen recaps is the YMRMFSFPA ("you may remember me from such former players as" for those that may be unfamiliar) section, where Brian/Seth/Alex will compare the current incoming freshman to a former Michigan player for people that have followed the program for some time would be familiar with.
This is always intriguing to me just because it's kind of a fun exercise to get a sense for how each of the incoming freshman might project, both stylistically and from a potential impact perspective based on the newcomer's recruiting profile and high school film, to Wolverines of the past once they are ready to see the field.
Again, this is supposed to be just for fun. I'm not trying to associate any expectations to any of these young guys who will forge their own path in their UM careers. Still, would be interested to hear other people's takes that care to weigh in on who some of these new guys might remind you of when you look at their film and playing style. Here are a few of mine:
Keon Sabb --> Ernest Shazor maybe? Seems like a big, physical box safety that may not be outstanding in coverage, but is plus plus against the run and will make receivers nervous running over the middle
Jimmy Rolder --> i would say Ben Gedeon. Seems like an old school thumper type linebacker, but don't underestimate the athleticism. Both guys can really run and are pretty solid in coverage as well.
Darrius Clemons --> man, hard not to get serious Nico Collins vibes from his film. Big bodied receiver that can really run and stretch the field vertically. Very similar frames and receiver attributes, IMO.
Kody Jones --> To me, this guys film looks a lot like a young JD Lewis. I think he is going to be a very good corner as an upperclassmen with a few years developing under Clink. He may not be the highest rated DB in the class by the analysts. But he can run, he can really cover and you can see the intensity he plays with come through on his film. Really excited about him
CJ Stokes --> To me, this guy looks a lot like Karan Higdon coming out of High School. Not necessarily a big time recruiting profile coming out of high school, but both guys are compact, strong one cut runners with great balance and vision and enough speed to get the job done. I could see him being a steady reliable presence in the backfield once he gets his chance to crack the lineup.
I'll leave it with those for now. Who else has you excited in this class, and what former Wolverines might you see in some of these kids games?
December 17th, 2021 at 5:56 PM ^
*Edition, but you get the point.
December 17th, 2021 at 6:01 PM ^
Wait. Would that make this a...
December 17th, 2021 at 6:41 PM ^
Cool it now...
December 17th, 2021 at 7:24 PM ^
You better slow it down.
December 17th, 2021 at 9:37 PM ^
Oohhhhh, watch out!
December 17th, 2021 at 6:06 PM ^
I think I already read this on the recap from Brian or Seth, but Graham=Ryan Glasgow.
December 17th, 2021 at 6:07 PM ^
Myles Pollard=Channing Stribling
December 17th, 2021 at 6:11 PM ^
Will Johnson - Marlin Jackson
December 17th, 2021 at 7:09 PM ^
*but fast
December 17th, 2021 at 7:13 PM ^
Marlin wasn't that tall, maybe 6', I think Sir Charles Woodson is a better comp.
Gentry could be another Jake Long.
Moore = Uche.
December 17th, 2021 at 9:52 PM ^
I don't think Moore has anything in common with Uche but maybe Taco?
December 17th, 2021 at 7:24 PM ^
Mike Hart but defendier.
December 17th, 2021 at 6:15 PM ^
Amorion Walker = Tai Streets
December 17th, 2021 at 6:18 PM ^
And my personal favorite
Colston Loveland = Jerame Tuman
December 17th, 2021 at 6:25 PM ^
Love this one! I really like Loveland's tape as well, even considering he looks like bigfoot playing against Idaho HS competition. Maybe Benny Jopperu would be another decent comparison?
December 17th, 2021 at 6:44 PM ^
My kneejerk reaction is always “It’s not a Tuman!”, but yes, this gent very much looks like a Tuman.
December 18th, 2021 at 2:05 PM ^
Only Mandichier!
December 17th, 2021 at 6:19 PM ^
These are all great YMRMFSFPA's. That comp for Kody Jones might be a little rich but otherwise, well done!
Amorion Walker reminds me so much of a taller Andrel Anthony. That dude was a recruiting steal!
Jimmy Rolder is a more athletic version of Josh Ross.
Keon Sabb hopefully turns into an Isaiah Simmons clone. That's the archetype Michigan is shooting for.
I know this is a stupidly high comp but Colston Loveland is a poor man's Antonio Gates.
Kenneth Grant looks like a Haloti Ngata/Vita Vea type player (another stupidly high comp)
Alex Orji has Lamar Jackson type upside (though that's obviously a long shot)
Myles Pollard reminds me of Vincent Gray with better athleticism
Mason Graham reminds me of Cameron Hayward (don't throw rocks at me for making an OSU comp)
December 17th, 2021 at 6:29 PM ^
I know this is a stupidly high comp but Colston Loveland is a poor man's Antonio Gates.
I'm totally cool with Loveland playing basketball and being an honorable mention All American.
December 17th, 2021 at 7:19 PM ^
Fred Jackson sighting!
December 17th, 2021 at 7:22 PM ^
Call me silly but I think Orji plays RB for us. Watch his tape. It's better than Stokes. Orji looks like an elite RB to me.
December 17th, 2021 at 7:26 PM ^
Orji could maybe end up at another position.
The J doesnt make an H sound but just go with it.
December 17th, 2021 at 9:00 PM ^
I thought you were going for a “position” joke there, but carry on
December 18th, 2021 at 5:54 PM ^
I’ve been eying him as an H-back. Khalid Hill is my dream comparison, but you don’t know what until you see that chippy attitude . . .
December 17th, 2021 at 9:55 PM ^
They can’t all be super stars. Good comps can’t always be super great NFL players lol.
December 17th, 2021 at 6:25 PM ^
Tyler Morris——>Derrick Alexander
December 17th, 2021 at 7:38 PM ^
Keon Sabb -> Jabrill Peppers
Jimmy Rolder -> Larry Foote
Darrius Clemons -> Braylon Edwards
Kody Jones -> Ty Law
Colston Loveland -> Jake Butt
Mason Graham -> Jason Horn
Marlin Klein -> Jerame Tuman
Myles Pollard -> Marlin Jackson
Alessandro Lorenzetti -> Jake Long
Micah Pollard -> LaMarr Woodley
CJ Stokes -> Ty Wheatley
Kevonte Henry -> Jarrett Irons
Deuce Spurlock -> Erick Anderson
Connor Jones -> Jon Jansen
Derrick Moore -> Brandon Graham
Andrew Gentry -> Greg Skrepenak
Damani Dent -> Ernest Shazor
Kenneth Grant -> Mark Messner
Amorion Walker -> David Terrell
Tyler Morris -> Anthony Carter
Zeke Berry -> Tripp Welborne
Will Johnson -> Charles Woodson
Jayden Denegal & Alex Orji -> both Tom Brady as passers, Denard Robinson as runners
December 17th, 2021 at 7:47 PM ^
And here I thought this year's success on the field had exorcized this type of negativity. SMH
December 17th, 2021 at 7:50 PM ^
Was going to go "Desmond but taller" for Amorion at first, but taking a cautious wait-&-see approach
December 17th, 2021 at 9:25 PM ^
So it sounds like you’re pretty high on this class lol
December 17th, 2021 at 11:37 PM ^
might as well dream big
December 18th, 2021 at 11:42 AM ^
From your post to God’s ears! ?