Updated 'Crooting Pool
I am putting projections for the class in long form in diary every few weeks or as conditions change materially (will do update at end of week) but here is a short form for main board of remaining prospects as I am guessing in terms of probability. Obviously 2 names will fall one way or the other by Thursday at 12:30 PM.
I am also projecting Kiante Enis (Indiana visit this weekend, said a few weeks ago only 1 contact from UM in a month) and Weaver (Temple visit) out of the class by NSD to open 2 spots.
Obviously which "category" someone falls in is subjective but tried to put them in appropriate pods with info we have now and then a few guys at bottom of the chart I just can't tell. Someone like Allen could also come out of the blue as we saw tonight.
Guys like Murhphy and Onwuzurike still have UM interest but is there room for a DE in class - I would assume we are recruiting them in case other guys fall out of class, and it's better to take talent no matter the position in the last few weeks. Same with someone like Hudson.
Pos | Name | Ntl Rnk | Projected | Top Comp |
UM Favorite? | ||||
DL | Rashan Gary | 1 | UM | SEC |
RB | Kareem Walker | 38 | UM | FSU |
OL | Terrance Davis | 65 | UM | MD? |
TE | Chase Allen | 562 | UM | MN |
PK | Quinn Nordin (PSU) | >1000 | UM | PSU |
Less Certainty? | ||||
CB | Lavert Hill | 143 | UM | MSU |
LB | Devin Bush Jr | 238 | UM / FSU | FSU |
LB | Jonathan Jones | 422 | UM / ND | ND |
DB | Chris Brown | 717 | UM | Texas |
Solid Chance | ||||
CB | David Long (Stanford) | 63 | Stanford | |
OL | Jean Delance | 90 | Texas / LSU | |
WR | Dylan Crawford | 101 | Oregon | UM |
Some Shot | ||||
TE | Isaac Nauta | 9 | GA | GA |
LB | Dontavious Jackson | 123 | Texas? | Many |
WR | Donnie Corley | 119 | MSU | |
ATH | Khaleke Hudson | 593 | WV | |
Doesnt Seem in Cards | ||||
ATH | Mecole Hardman Jr | 19 | AL | |
LB | Caleb Kelly | 23 | OK | |
DT | Boss Tagaloa | 96 | UCLA | |
ATH | Jordan Fuller | 128 | OSU | |
DL | Chris Daniels | 171 | OK | |
DL | Levi Onwuzurike | 273 | WASH | |
TE | Jacob Mathis | 315 | UF | |
WR | Velus Jones (USC) | 426 | OK? | |
Confused Shot | ||||
WR | π Young | 394 | ? | |
ATH | Victor Viramontes | 435 | Cal | |
DL | Connor Murphy | 205 | USC | USC |
Off Board | ||||
LB | Jeffrey McCulloch | 81 | Texas? | |
WR | Eddie McDoom | 397 | Oregon | |
DL | Terrell Lucas | >1000 | Duke |
December 15th, 2015 at 12:18 AM ^
For this amazing mgoservice! Nice work!
December 15th, 2015 at 12:23 AM ^
Seems odd to see a current commit to PSU wearing a Michigan sweatshirt in his Twitter profile (Quinn). saw this when reading Tomvh Twitter page.
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December 15th, 2015 at 8:52 AM ^
He is just waiting to find that next private plane that will land at the Ann Arbor airport so he can shoot his Coming Home 2.0 commitment video.
December 15th, 2015 at 12:26 AM ^
I feel more confident in Lavert Hill than anyone else. Seems you are overacting by putting him off the most likely group. But whatever there is no consequence so who cares.
December 15th, 2015 at 12:33 AM ^
Basically going off Sam's comments past week about the loss of Durkin hurting us. 2 weeks ago Lorenz had him as "most likely" commit on the board and he has also backed off. I still have him as a good probability - just not in the nearly sure thing of a few weeks ago.
He wasn't super effusive post official this week either in his comments but always difficult to read into those - I dont know what else he was going to learn on an official at this point as he has lived in AA for 3 months and his bro goes here.
December 15th, 2015 at 12:57 AM ^
And he also pushed back his announcement and isn't an EE anymore. Count me as skeptical. Seemed we had him dead to rights but Durkin leaving really changed things
December 15th, 2015 at 1:50 AM ^
I'm gonna shkizzle on your schmizzle.
December 15th, 2015 at 6:58 AM ^
You were on a roll last night, eh?
December 15th, 2015 at 12:39 AM ^
I would be really bummed if we lost Kiante Enis... That kid just looks like a playmaker, and I feel like he could play a number of positions.
December 15th, 2015 at 1:44 AM ^
I Kiante imagine life without him
December 15th, 2015 at 1:24 AM ^
not sure how accurate you'll end up being but it's nice to be able to read this.
Let's hope for the best and we get the guys we really need, whomever that ends up being.
December 15th, 2015 at 1:43 AM ^
Indeed I don't know what you think of us
December 15th, 2015 at 1:46 AM ^
I think you know what I want.
December 15th, 2015 at 7:35 AM ^
why don't you tell me what you want, what you really really want
December 15th, 2015 at 8:30 AM ^
I'll tell you what I want. What I really really want.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:59 AM ^
So tell me what you want, what you really really want,
December 15th, 2015 at 9:53 AM ^
I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really really really wanna zigazig ha.
December 15th, 2015 at 1:48 AM ^
I'm the dude that is not responsible for any damages to your house tonight when I go through the thickest part of the hash browns
December 15th, 2015 at 1:51 AM ^
Anyone want to settle?
December 15th, 2015 at 8:18 AM ^
Catan?
December 15th, 2015 at 3:04 AM ^
Hoping for Lavert Hill, Devin Bush Jr., Kareem Walker, and Rashan Gary to round out this class. Would love to have all them lol but hoping for the best. In Harbaugh I trust.
December 15th, 2015 at 4:19 AM ^
Lavert Hill seems like one of those recruits that everyone worries about but ends up going blue in the end.
December 15th, 2015 at 9:37 AM ^
Or one of those recruits who everyone just assumed would eventually committ and as it draqges out longer and longer without a committ we all realize it isn't happening anymore because they are looking for any excuse to go somewhere else.
December 15th, 2015 at 7:30 AM ^
I comented on a couple of older threads yesterday that I saw hill dressed in all UM gear at UOfD v King hoops game. This seems to be a very good sign.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:17 AM ^
It's completely meaningless to be honest.
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December 15th, 2015 at 8:30 AM ^
I agree when it is only a shirt but it was hat, shirt and pants.
December 15th, 2015 at 3:44 PM ^
Could've gotten the shit for free from his brother.
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December 15th, 2015 at 7:54 AM ^
When did Hardman become a Bama guy? He was Georgia all the way -- did he say something after Bama hired his recruiter from UGA? Or is that just assumed based on the positive things he's said about him in the past?
December 15th, 2015 at 8:19 AM ^
He loves Pruitt and made that very clear. Probably that.
December 15th, 2015 at 9:23 AM ^
Its prob GA v AL. Pruitt was with his mom at church while son visiting UM.
https://www.seccountry.com/alabama/what-does-the-nations-no-1-athlete-t…
“I’ve been feeling Alabama, anyway, but with him being there, that just made my feelings a whole lot better,” Hardman told SEC Country. “Coach Pruitt is a great coach and I’d love to play for him.”
The 5-foot-10, 175-pounder took to Twitter shortly after UGA fired Mark Richt and showed his support for Pruitt. The defensive coordinator was actually in church with Hardman’s mother when the news of Richt being fired broke.
Another factor that may give Alabama an edge for the U.S. Army All-American; he has made it clear that he thinks the Crimson Tide holds an advantage in one key area. “Defensively wise, Alabama is the best fit for me because of the schemes they run,” Hardman said. “They play a lot of man. I think I fit that scheme perfectly.”
December 15th, 2015 at 12:49 PM ^
Hmm we need to one up this. Let's sign her up for a trip to Peru to play some Peru Ball.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:07 AM ^
On the Recruiting roundup Sam just brought up a name I had never heard of. Called him "Levi O" with an African sounding last name and he said he is one of Michigan's top targets. He is a highly rated DE, Baylor is the biggest competition for him but we have a real shot.
Edit: here's his 247 profile. Looks like a fringe top 250 prospect with some decent offers.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^
See: "Doesn't seem in the cards" section.
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December 15th, 2015 at 9:29 AM ^
Yep I have him on the list - I think he is announcing a top 4 soon so if UM is there I'll put him in the category of Connor Murphy I guess in "hmmm". We still seem to be recruiting that position but the only way we have room for a DE is quite a few misses on main targets or >2 people falling out of class or more than 1 greyshirt IMO.
At least Connor has some UM crystal balls to UM while Levi is a very quiet recruitment in those terms - only WA crystal balls so difficult to know what he is thinking - if UM is not in his top 4 its moot and I will remove him.
December 15th, 2015 at 10:07 AM ^
My bad. I don't know how I didn't see that. My wife would not be surprised by that oversight.
December 15th, 2015 at 11:26 AM ^
Yes, please.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:09 AM ^
Babysat Connor Murphy!
December 15th, 2015 at 8:22 AM ^
Thanks for this well thought out summary Alum96. Helps clarify and focus what remains in the race to signing day. If we get Gary or Walker (both would be fantastic), one of the linebackers (hoping for 2) and end up at 28 in the class out of the names listed it will be a great finish and a great class.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:32 AM ^
Race!? Let's not bring that up
December 15th, 2015 at 8:44 AM ^
Came to upvote, will read later. Love these posts.
December 15th, 2015 at 8:46 AM ^
I'd like to see limits set on when these players can be recruited. Perhaps the earliest contact should be at the end of their Jr season of football. The current no-contact period is a good rule. There should also be an early signing period, so that a recruit can commit, secure his scholarship, and avoid the late pressure and bagmen that seem so prevalent before NSD. Also gives the coaches time to rest and spend w/ families.
We seem to always have players locked-up for the longest time after they and families have had time to make a rational decision, only to lose them at the last minute in a fly-by-night fashion. It might also avoid the entitlement atmosphere that so many seem to exhibit.
December 15th, 2015 at 9:13 AM ^
Agreed other than your last sentence which was mildly offensive. Maybe let's not call high schoolers entitled in the context of wanting to further restrict their rights to accept a prospective scholarship for thousands while making their school millions
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December 15th, 2015 at 8:51 AM ^
I wonder what Quinn Nordin is waiting for. Also I just don't get Nauta's logic. I get that he loves Georgia and everything, but if they don't use their TE's much then how does he plan on getting to the NFL??
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December 15th, 2015 at 9:11 AM ^
Perhaps he (Nordin) doesn't have an offer? I'm assuming the coaches have told him that he'll get an offer if there's space for him.
December 15th, 2015 at 10:57 AM ^
or greyshirt
December 15th, 2015 at 9:02 AM ^
I hope your wrong on Enis. I have watched films on kids for more than 10 years and I never have seen anyone seperate from defenders like he does. He seems to put two yards between himself and anyone else with one stride. He might play in a lower division, but even that doesn't explain what you see on film. No one would able to separate that drastically that consistently regardless of level.
I will be shocked if that kid doesn't turn out to be a major college weapon.
December 15th, 2015 at 9:50 AM ^
Yep as I go thru the lower "rated" guys Harbaugh wants Kingston Davis for sure and Chris Evans and Antwaine richardson were just on campus. Evans also tweeted Peters after he won Mr. Football in Indiana how he can't wait to play with him next year in AA. I don't think Enis has a twitter account as best as I could tell.
So that leaves Sir Patrick Scott, Weaver, Devin Gil, Sean McKeon, Metellus, and Dytarious Johnson.
Of that group Gil and Metellus are from Flanagan so if Bush comes I can't see backing off on those 2. Gil is 215 lbs supposedly so projecting to LB which we need. Johnson is a LB which we need.
McKeon is a TE which we seem to be missing out on our top targets and I assume Jim will want 2.
So that leaves Sir Patrick Scott which could be bumped if we flip Long and get Hill I suppose. And Enis who just had an official to Indiana this weekend while Evans and Peters were in AA. And Weaver who is visiting places like Temple.
We'll see how it turns out!
December 15th, 2015 at 9:23 AM ^
Can anyone talk me off the ledge with this?
Last I checked we didn't sign one last year, and we only have 1 committed this year.