TomVH: WR Devin Lucien Schedules Visit
Four star wide receiver Devin Lucien (6'1", 189 lbs.) just scheduled his official visit to Michigan today. He will be in town for the weekend of January 7th. Lucien is the 28th ranked receiver in the country according to Rivals. Here's his junior film. He was excited, and asked that I send him the link to this post, so he and his mom can see what the fans say. I'll have a full interview with him later, too.
December 5th, 2010 at 5:56 PM ^
If that is his Jr. year, I'd like to see his Sr. year highlights. Remember Devin, our helmets have wings!
December 5th, 2010 at 5:58 PM ^
He should have included Tyga's verse on "Roger That" so my sig could get a shout out.
December 5th, 2010 at 6:17 PM ^
Nice long strides. Can't wait for the Denard to Devin, Tate to Devin and of course, Devin to Devin with a little Dee to Devin flea flicker thrown in.
December 5th, 2010 at 9:00 PM ^
you stole my joke -_-
December 5th, 2010 at 6:21 PM ^
I know he can probally see through the "blindfold" but its kinda funny
December 5th, 2010 at 7:33 PM ^
It's also funny because Braylon Edwards did the same thing. Foreshadowing?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nrk9I1jhJ9U&NR=1&feature=fvwp
December 5th, 2010 at 6:20 PM ^
loved his route running in addition to all the other aspects that have been mentioned...very fluid
December 5th, 2010 at 6:23 PM ^
GO BLUE Devin ! we need a big WR like you
December 5th, 2010 at 6:35 PM ^
Hope he enjoys his stay in Ann Arbor. He would be welcome to join the Michigan family!
December 5th, 2010 at 6:51 PM ^
this kid looks like he would fit in really well in Ann Arbor
Good vertical and nice hands
December 5th, 2010 at 6:35 PM ^
I LOVE seeing a wr throw a stiff arm!
December 5th, 2010 at 6:52 PM ^
The Junior Hemingway comparison is apt. He reminds me a little bit of Marquise Walker, too. Good sized kid, runs really good routes, goes up and high points the ball.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:45 PM ^
Magnus is on board. This is good news.
December 5th, 2010 at 8:56 PM ^
Appears to be very physical with dbs and he makes a lot of box-out type body positioning plays where he shields the defender with his back. Looks like he's played some hoops.
December 5th, 2010 at 6:56 PM ^
This kid looks pretty dam polished for it being juior film. #27 wr? I dont think there are 10 wr's out there with better film then that. He is so big and strong, and he is always catching deep balls at the hghest point in his jumps. He is just a bully carrying the ball. Would love to see him in a Michigan uniform next fall. This guy is gonna be a terror if he puts the work in. Devin, you might be excited for the offer, but alot of people here would be more excited if you accepted it. Best of luck to you either way..Go Blue!
December 5th, 2010 at 7:00 PM ^
He is the total package. Would love to have another deep threat!
December 5th, 2010 at 7:06 PM ^
He does a really good job of adjusting to deep throws. With a couple of years under RR, this kid might be our best vertical threat. We need this type of receiver on our team. Although we have good receivers, we don't really have an excellent vertical threat receiver. We haven't had one since Manningham And Braylon.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:26 PM ^
December 5th, 2010 at 7:34 PM ^
I agree with an earlier poster, there's no way there are 27 receivers with better film. Reminds me of Calvin Johnson with that stiff arm and leaping ability. Awesome name too.
December 5th, 2010 at 9:42 PM ^
According to ESPN, there are 155 receivers with better films. Hopefully Rivals is right on this one.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:55 PM ^
I mean, he looks like a really great football player, but...
I thought his highlight reel needed more Josh Groban.
December 5th, 2010 at 7:59 PM ^
Without the drops...
December 5th, 2010 at 9:21 PM ^
Mike Hart but faster.
/FredJackson'ed
December 5th, 2010 at 8:31 PM ^
This kid's got Michigan WR written all over him
Go Blue, Devin!
Plus, there's the eventual Devin Gardner to Devin Lucien combo which will be fun.
"Touchdown, Michigan! And that folks is another Devin to Devin connection "
December 5th, 2010 at 8:40 PM ^
In addition to having great body control, kid looks like he has great timing too. Not only does he high point the ball, he manages to adjust his body and speed extremely well. Combined with his speed, that's a killer combo.
December 5th, 2010 at 8:49 PM ^
Devin would be a great addition to this class -- a kid with a good head on his shoulders and great physical capabilities. He'd have a wonderful opportunity to be worked in to the starting lineup not too long after getting on campus, but before that, he'd have the opportunity to learn from our current WRs who have been in the system for a few years now.
All in all, whichever school he picks will be lucky to get him. Hope it's us -- we'll definitely show him the most love at least. How many other schools' fans watch recruit highlight films regularly on this big of a scale and are as knowledgeable about the recruiting landscape as us?! Devin G to Devin L all day!
December 5th, 2010 at 8:51 PM ^
Mario Manningham, Marquise Walker, Amani Toomer, David Terrell, Jim Smith, Derrick Alexander, Bennie Oosterbaan, Desmond Howard, Braylon Edwards, Anthony Carter.
You could be next Devin!
December 5th, 2010 at 9:14 PM ^
Lemme see...great speed, excellent hands, goes up and gets the ball, owns the cornerback, not afraid of the safety over the middle, and, uh, and, uh, oh yeah, WOW WHAT A STIFF ARM!! How many people did he put on the ground with that thing? What's not to like? He'd be a great addition, come on Devin, Go Blue!! Thanks Tom as always, great work!!
December 5th, 2010 at 9:34 PM ^
December 5th, 2010 at 9:35 PM ^
Talk about a divergence in recruiting rankings: Lucien is the 61st best wideout according to Scout and the 156th best wideout according to ESPN.
December 5th, 2010 at 9:54 PM ^
Stonum. I love how he catches the ball with his hands, and he's got great speed too. I'm suprised to see that he isn't one of the top 10 recievers. But Junior and Roy both were ranked outside of the top 30 recievers according to rivals, and look at them now.
December 5th, 2010 at 10:10 PM ^
He made a lot of "Braylon vs MSU" type grabs. I especially like his physicality, he'll probably be a great blocker in college. Go Blue!
December 5th, 2010 at 11:28 PM ^
We Want You!!!
I promise you -- "those who stay will be champions"
December 5th, 2010 at 11:31 PM ^
December 5th, 2010 at 11:57 PM ^
So is it a recruiting violation if I tell Devin he should come to Michigan??
Devin: Our helmets have wings!! =)
December 6th, 2010 at 2:36 AM ^
he is such a natural and well-rounded receiver that he could excel in any system or scheme, under any coach, so he isn't likely to be worried about that.
December 6th, 2010 at 4:31 AM ^
save yourself time, check out the video at 35 seconds. That's all you need to know....
Bring this boy here and let Denard throw it up! This kid has several highlights where he catches the ball at the top of his jump - great timing - and when he grabs the ball, he grabs it tight. WR's like this are gold with Denard running the offense b/c the CB are often 1 on 1 with our WR's.