This incoming class is remarkable

Submitted by Alumnus93 on December 19th, 2018 at 12:41 PM

Mods please delete the last OP's post about Harrison live feed  (what a dumbass)..

We just landed the top RB and the top S,  at two positions that have evaded us, the past decade, in Dax and Charbonnet  (the only Zach that matters).

We also landed two OT much needed,

and two top 5 DT  in Smith and Hinton....

This class IS different....

Mr Grainger

December 19th, 2018 at 1:06 PM ^

So ... did OSU lose a third guy? They're 19th WITH Harrison. And have 14 WITH him. Started with 16 and I know they lost 2 ...

Did I miss something?

EDIT: I see 247 updated their standings now, so I stand corrected.

OwenGoBlue

December 19th, 2018 at 1:10 PM ^

The versatility of this OL class is key to me. Seems like a high floor bunch with as many as 4 guys who could play tackle and a few who would fit at C and will get a shot there. 

So many dudes to be excited about that some are lost in the hype shuffle. Mazi is going to be a monster.

LabattsBleu

December 19th, 2018 at 1:21 PM ^

Hill flipping back and Johnson signing has changed my outlook from good class to great class.

Hill and Johnson are both kids at positions of need...

What a terrific start to the day

Mongo

December 19th, 2018 at 1:34 PM ^

Harbaugh's best class yet.  That OL haul is outstanding and provides a foundation for program strength for many years.  Plus, some impact players for next year at positions of need ... Safety and DT for sure ... nice to have Charbonnet for the RB rotation to be fully ready when Chris graduates.

Go Blue !!!

DonAZ

December 19th, 2018 at 1:34 PM ^

Every year I pick an incoming player -- usually someone not a "star" of the class -- and make it a point to watch for them in games.  Examples: Sione Houma, Oliver Martin, Julius Welschof.  

This year I'm leaning towards either Quintel Kent or Joey Velazquez.

Gr1mlock

December 19th, 2018 at 1:37 PM ^

It really is an awesome class, and the staff did an excellent job at targeting and securing not just great players, but great players at positions of need.  Real excited for the future.  

iMBlue2

December 19th, 2018 at 1:43 PM ^

I agree after a rollercoaster week or so it’s a nice capstone...getting Daxton and Charbonnet is monumental.  Pretty much everyone in this class has a high upside, I’m sure there will be some that don’t pan out but the volume is there I think this is the tide turning in the BIG.

reddogrjw

December 19th, 2018 at 1:49 PM ^

Michigan's current average in the 247 composite = .9037

Top 15 recruits average .9289, OSU's 15 man class averages .9257

Top 18 recruits average .9224, PSU's 18 man class averages .9212

so basically we have the best class currently, plus took additional lottery tickets with some 3-stars that will work themselves out one way or another

Michifornia

December 19th, 2018 at 2:11 PM ^

The Dax Hudl film will put a smile on anyone's face who is still glass half empty (sorry don't have the link).  Dude and the rest of the Goon Squad 19 are gonna be fun to watch!!

GO BLUE!!

MichiganStan

December 19th, 2018 at 2:29 PM ^

Also SPEED

At one point I remember reading Giles Jackson was the fastest guy in the entire 2019 class

Santrisil is also a speedster. And obviously Dax Hill is fast as fuck

We desperately needed speed and we got plenty

93Grad

December 19th, 2018 at 2:56 PM ^

It is a well balanced class that hits a lot of areas of need and has some nice top end talent.  There are still a few guys farther down the list that seemed like odd early offers, but hopefully they are sleepers that pan out.  

Hail to the Vi…

December 19th, 2018 at 3:19 PM ^

Agreed, this class has what I would consider elite potential.

Excellent top end talent with Hill/Charbonnet/Smith/Hinton all positions of need

Great raw, but high ceiling projects with Keegan/Ojabo/Solomon

High floor guys like McNamara/Rumler/C. Johnson

And some guys I think were really under evaluated in Jones/Jackson/Sainristil

if some of the other guys develop into contributors you're looking at an excellent class that can perform on the national level.

Hats off to the coaches!

jboyd11

December 19th, 2018 at 5:50 PM ^

To be successful with OSU, you first must be successful with MSU. If you don't recruit the top 5 in your state, they go to MSU with an ax to grind. You need half you team to understand and hate the rival for success. #rememberthe90s Lloyd Car was the last coach to understand this, to bad he didn't understand the spread offense.

 

wolve1972

December 20th, 2018 at 12:31 PM ^

Sure hope so but they have a massive amount of talent returning which is the reason for their very  small recruiting class. They have only 8 scholarship seniors and are awaiting the final word from a few underclassmen that might enter the draft. Their 2019 class could max out at around 18 or so which brings down their total class rating but sure looks good for next years' team experience. 

We have to beat those idiots in AA next year. I can't even think of losing to a first year coach.