Scouting Report: Cole Luke
This week's scouting report is on Chandler (AZ) Hamilton cornerback Cole Luke, who has expressed interest in visiting Ann Arbor. The coaches want another corner, and Luke seems like a very solid option. He's good in almost all aspects of the game, and I think he could play some significant minutes by 2014 if he were to commit.
Cole Luke wanted a Texas offer, and recently received one. I think he'll end up there. Even if he visits us, they'll be extremely tough to beat out.
It's top 100 or bust for that position. Much like LB,OL, and RB positions, if we didn't land another DB we would be no worse for the wear. Also for those who think we always lose when we are down to the last 2 or 3 schools for a recruit. These guys have offers from everybody, the hit rate tends to be a little lower.
All of that being said, Fuller is visiting again this summer, Cravens is due in around the beginning of June. If they visit we have a chance howeva I don't think we lead for any of them.
I disagree that it's top 100 or bust. Michigan has offered 19 corners in this class, and a couple more offers have gone out in the last week or so (Nadir Barnwell, Maurice Smith). I think it's pretty clear that the coaches want another cornerback.
Anthony Standifer.
Okay, okay. I don't really think we have a good chance with any of the current offerees. Kendall Fuller might be the "best" chance because he wants to visit again and enjoyed his first trip, but I (and most others) still think he's headed for Virginia Tech or Clemson.
If the coaches want another, they may have to offer someone like Kirk Garner (Good Counsel) or an under-the-radar Ohio kid.
Let's remember, it wasn't too long ago that Jourdan Lewis and Gareon Conley were under the radar.
Any thoughts on Maurice Hurst?
I don't think he's a superstar, but he's a serviceable player with good athleticism. Michigan needs bodies at the position, so he would be a nice addition.
What about Desmond King from Detroit Crockett? Do you think he's a possibility for an offer if they strike out on everyone else?
I haven't watched film on King yet.
of athleticism always have a chance to hit big, don't they? Running like he does at RB, it's pretty incredible - and to even have the HS coach put him at RB is something.
He plays a little high and free, but don't they all at that age. I've been reading up on him, and one of the criticisms I've seen is that he may not be able to grow into a true 300 pounder. I thought he was already around 285, but that may not be true. His film looks like he could be around 265, but what the hell do I know.
Specifically I read a comment from an Ohio poster saying their coaches didn't offer because they didn't think his frame could carry the weight (after seeing him in person).
Long winded question - but do you see that? Is there any reason this kid couldn't carry 295 lbs. and keep his quicks at the college level? Really like the athleticism
Has he done any interviews and how much does he weigh?
I hope he likes eggs
Apparently Luke has troubles with communication. Couple that with the number of parking meters in Ann Arbor, it might not be a good fit.