Michigan in touch with Clemson Grad Transfer (DB) Korrin Wiggins
According to Ryan Bartow. Michigan is in contact with Clemson DB Korrin Wiggins who is seeking to graduate transfer. Wayne Lyons, Michigan's previous graduate transfer didn't pan out the way we had hoped, but Wiggins is worth the shot.
TWEET: https://twitter.com/RyanBartow/status/861635423562592263
Here is his athlete profile from Clemson: http://www.clemsontigers.com/ViewArticle.dbml?ATCLID=206289261
Here is his recruiting profile: http://247sports.com/Player/Korrin-Wiggins-12974?Institution=17066
Does this say anything about how our staff feels about our current situation? Maybe not. It is always nice to add extra depth, especially if we have the scholarship room.
I have to think that getting more players at a position with a thin/not established depth chart is a good thing regardless. I don't think it reflects anything we don't already know.
yeah, but he was a 3 star recruit...
/s
There also can be an age thing too.
The mental maturity gap from 18-19, to 22-23 is HUGE.
And secondaries can definitely get "rattled" so to speak, if they get exposed a few times in a row. As much maturity as possible in back is always great.
Of course there are exceptions, but it only proves the rule.
name?
4* out of Massachusetts. Currently committed to PSU. Per Steve Lorenz on twitter.
Interesting. PSU already has Kuntz in their class who's a giant, so maybe this kid is having second thoughts. I'll gladly take Jeremy Ruckert and Mustapha Muhammad.
I can't blame them for favoring Kuntz.
Worth a shot. Depth in the secondary is always welcomed.
#neverforget
He's from the south, so he's probably going to want a promise that he will start, and he's not getting that here.
And on what are you basing this sweeping generalization?
so these type of generalizations don't apply to him.
We could use the depth/competition. Makes sense considering Long and Hill have been beat up as well. Washington could start in that scenario and this kid could play nickle.
He's used to playing in Brent Venables' defense which blitzes quite a bit and asks DBs to play a bunch of man coverage. If nothing else, he provides a veteran presence and another body to compete for a spot.
Looks like they are worried about quality DB depth.
Everyone is worried about DB depth....
a good job in the spotlight with the Clemson defense. I am surprised there hasn't been more chatter about him getting a HC job somewhere.
If you've ever been on Clemson's campus I think you'd agree that it's one of THE most beautiful campii in the country. I completely understand why Venables would want to stay with a powerhouse football program and keep his family in that area. I took an extra year to get my BS there. My parents felt sorry for me having to take summer classes, but I had a great time sailing, water skiing, and golfing (I studied some, too)... ;)
He turned down a chance to interview for the Miami (YTM) job back in 2010. The AD there was the former Oklahoma AD, so he probably would've had the inside track. I think the DC of Oklahoma had to have a better chance than the HC of Temple back then.
Not saying he is a Blake Countess as he is not, but damn we could use a Blake Countess sure thing back there this year. He transferred the other way - north to south, so hopefully this works out better than Lyons if he comes. That said per the stories of his transfer he wants to play closer to home (NC) which is difficult to do if you are not playing at NC or Duke, considering he was just in SC. Sounds like Clemson banned him from playing where he wants to go since they are on the schedule.
According to TigerNet, Wiggins is allowed to transfer anywhere so long as the team is not South Carolina or any other team on Clemson's schedule in 2017.
Wiggins tallied 13 tackles in 194 snaps in 2016, during which he played in seven games but only started one. He leaves Clemson with 67 career tackles, four tackles for loss and four interceptions.
http://www.tigernet.com/story/football/Clemson-defensive-transfer-15827
If he's a grad transfer, why's it up to Clemson where he goes? Maybe there's a league thing, but I would think South Carolina could just go tell them to pound sand.
The NCAA just lifts the waiver on having to sit out a year, but Clemson still has to grant release. If you remember last year Michigan basketball got some flack because Michigan originally told Spike that they would block him from transfering to a Big Ten School or any school on their scedule. They ended up waiving that and Spike transfered to Purdue. From what I understand it is pretty common to not allow a player to transfer to a school on their schedule next year.
Michigan attempted to block Spike from transferring to Purdue. Beilein eventually lifted the block but it's possible to limit transfer destinations.
But he was a better zone corner--part of the reason he transferred to Auburn, I believe. Wiggins plays a more similar defense to Michigan's. A good get. Depth, potential starter, and player from a championship program.
with big time game expereince, yes lets get him. Depth on depth on depth.
I think they should look for a DT. Couldn't hurt to at least see if anyone is out there.
Ondre Pipkins?
According to TigerNet, Wiggins is allowed to transfer anywhere so long as the team is not South Carolina or any other team on Clemson's schedule in 2017.
I would get the coach and AD to sign my unconditional release papers, just waiting for me to sign, before I officially committed to any school.
But I think only Top 100 or so recruits would be able to negotiate that deal from a top program.
Also, as much as I am for students being able to transfer unconditionally, I think that would create a massive issue for schools poaching opposing team's players each year. While the NFL has free agency, the NFL teams have a lot more hours to practice and change their style/plays. NCAA much less so.
I think the pick any team not on our schedule is a pretty fair deal. I don't get the no other school in SC, though.
I thought it said no team in the state of SC and no other school on their schedule. Makes sense--he wasn't likely to transfer to Citadel, SC State, or Furman.
On the roster is always gonna be a welcomed sight. And I think since he's a grad transfer that probably means he's beaten OSU twice now!
This guy's played in big games and a leader of the secondary is something we definitely need
While many Clemson fans are pretty quick to tell you each and every guy on their team is great, one of the more reasonable ones I know down here described him as "tall and fast ... talented kid."
this pretty much answers the magic wand thread then.