We have a nice prior diary that is now a wiki, but due to the table format it is difficult to edit so let's do a post projecting the remaining spots of the class with a bit more detail in terms of serious candidates.  Aside from that wiki the MGo Depth Chart helps us project needs, and I did a diary last week on what positions have major needs for 2017 so we can reverse engineer 2015 'croots to fill those holes.

The question of the day is how many spots are truly open - MGo Depth chart says only 6, as long as both Glasgows and Kerridge are given scholarships.  I've read comments saying Sam Webb also says this is the #.   Of course some "gray" things can be done such as taking 8 commits and then assuming a few guys drop out after seeing the writing on the wall this spring.  Grayshirting is another option although more "controversial".   So I'll go 6 (floor and most likely) to 8 (ceiling and unlikely) spots. 

We'll look at it by position.  Please add any intel you may garner from various legit sources and I'll be happy to edit.  I am sure some more names will emerge in the coming days.

OFFENSE

TE

• Chris Clark - target #1.  NSD decision between UCLA and UM.  Gut feel says UM despite recent comments about neck and neck with UCLA.  UM offense focuses on TE, UCLA does not.  UM coaches have developed NFL TEs.  Heart was once with UM.
• Matt Snyder - current NEB commit set to visit this weekend.  Followed Riley from Oregon State to Nebraska.
• Jake Pickard - current WIS commit.
• (sorta) Ty Wheatley - seems to project more to DE but some feel at 260 lbs he can still be a TE as he grows in the coming years.

Projecting - Chris Clark

FB

• Reagan Williams - Stanford commit visiting this weekend.  With Kerridge and Houma both graduating post 2015 and Shallman the only type on roster to fill this roll this position is a need.  Looks like he will be visiting for 3 days so serious interest.  Can play close to home as he is from Ohio.  50/50 chance perhaps.

Projecting - Reagan Williams.  Harbaugh magic works this weekend.

RB

• Mike Weber - former UM commit who could see the competition crowding at OSU.  Yes UM will probably get a good back in 2016 as well to provide competition but the entire roster not named Ty Isaac clears out at RB post 2016.  Clearer path to playing time here, close to home, etc.
• [edit] John Kelly (also a potential DB) - Harbaugh is saying very nice things about him and crystall ballz trending our way but UM was late to this game.  MSU and TN seem to be the major competition.  Just committed to TN, UM will continue to pursue to NSD.

Projecting - Mike Weber or maybe whichever commits first of the 2 due to limited spots

QB

• [edit] Zach Gentry - NM product committed to Texas for a long time has some foggy smoke a raging inferno around him.
• McClane Carter - wasn't much interest in Carter nationally until Jim sniffed around which brought along some other interests.  Not sure if this is a scholarship type of guy or someone who you bring in for a year with a chance to earn a scholarship when more open up in year 2.

Projecting - tough one to figure.  Not sure if you give Carter a scholarship with a tiny class like this.  Maybe he comes with the promise of a 2016 scholarship.  Gentry is a long time UT commit, seems unlikely to flip in closing weeks.

WR

• Ryan Davis - super fun HS QB who might not have top flight speed but ridiculous change of direction and vision.  Will know better in the coming days if there is anything real here.  Would love this guy for punt returns and as a slot WR.
• [Edit] Austin Aaron - Cal commit, some noise early in Harbaugh chase with him ; not hearing much lately.

Projecting - none.

OL

• Nolan Ulizio - lightly ranked OL out of OH, committed to UConn getting some love from Michigan, Kentucky.   On paper seems like a no brainer to UM.  But if higher rated prospects at other positions are in play he might be told there is no room in the closing days of the signing period.  If this class was 16+ spots he'd probably be a close to sure yes.

Projecting - none only due to other commits taking his spot.  If those fall thru he seems likely.

DEFENSE

DB

• Damon Arnette - SC commit getting the most attention of a host of CB prospects.  Was in town this past weekend and was visited by Harbaugh, Durkin, and Mattison at home Wednesday.  His HS is a NFL factory so is a key bridge to get into that school.
• Chris Williamson - late riser on recruiting boards out of GA getting interest from UF, UM, NC, Cal and GA.  Was at NC last weekend, will be at UM this weekend, then UF the following weekend.
• Will Lockett - UCLA commit who will be in town this weekend
• Jarius Adams - Rutgers commit
• Iman Marshall - obviously a crown jewel but some believe to be a silent commit to USC which of course they deny.  Dad did not join him on trip.  Sounds like UM did a great job hosting but most likely too little too late and a 2nd/3rd place finish for his services.

Projecting - serious chance for 2 CBs even if we only have 2 slots.  Guessing Arnette is 1. Hopefully Williamson is impressed this weekend but still has a visit to UF next weekend.

DE

• Reuben Jones - NEB commit also getting the full court press, will be visiting this weekend. Seems very unlikely he remains at NEB; it looks like a Louisville (where he was last weekend) vs UM battle with MSU trying to poke their nose in there.
• Jalen Bates - ASU commit but not much noise here after some initial excitement. No crystal ballz to UM.
• KLS - sort of been a tease from afar thru the Hoke era, but a UCLA commit and it seems solid.
• Ty Wheatley (more likely here than TE) - dude could play a great game of poker.

Projecting - Reuben Jones if this weekend goes well but Louisville seems very much into it.  As with Arnette, Mattison Durkin and Harbaugh all visited in home Wednesday.  Wheatley is a tough one - this might be a case of a guy wanting to strike out on his own away from his dad.  I have zero inside info but for some reason this feels like a Treadwell McDowell situation.  If dad was not coaching I don't think UM would have any chance.

LB

• Roquan Smith - highly ranked GA LB is a major target for UM, who has a chance due to Durkin.  Most still think he is headed to GA but this past weekend seemd to do UM a lot of good.  The longer his recruiting process goes the better for UM's chances.

Projecting - none.

OFF THE BOARD / UNLIKELY

• Marcus Lewis CB - this seemed like a sure commit post summer BBQ.  But his final 3 is Kentucky, Miami (YTM), and WSU (?!).
• Nate Dalton CB - visited in home and at school by Harbaugh Tuesday but more interested in Liberty.  Or Bret B at Arkansas.
• Arrington Farrar S - a Stanford decommit who sounded like a natural fit but the last 5 crystal ballz have him headed to ND.
• Drew Lock QB -  Missouri commit looks like a no.
• Joe Burrow QB - OSU commit apparently told Jim no.
• Cordell Broadus WR - his dad wants him to go to USC, and other than some nice words before Harbaugh was hired about Harbaugh there doesn't seem to be much connection there.
• Auden Tate WR - committed to FSU last summer, not much smoke anymore. [edit:  Harbaugh apparently visited 1/22]
• David Moorman OL - exiled WIS commit seems to want to hear from UM; not sure if there is any smoke there.
• [edit][edit again] Joshua McMillon - Alabama commit out of TN who was once sort of high on Michigan during the Hoke period is set to visit.  He cancelled his visit.

My pulled out of rear end class then falls like this

1. TE Chris Clark OR non Clark TE
2. RB Mike Weber OR RB/ATH John Kelly
3. FB Reagan Williams
4. CB Damon Arnette
5. DE Reuben Jones
6. A second CB - too foggy to tell but not Marshall*
7. (if room) RB Mike Weber/ATH John Kelly  - edit: Zach Gentry (?)
8. (if room) OL Nolan Ulizio

*you probably hold this spot open until the moment LB Roquan Smith says I am going to Georgia.

I am not a subscriber to recruiting services so maybe some are saying DE/TE Ty Wheatley is a sure thing or close to it.  So I'd be wrong on that end if true.  Yesterday's offer to Jake Pickard - who is also a DE/TE combo makes me wonder.