New Rivals 100 released

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Michigan Commits:

DPJ (WR) #12 5*  (from 13)
Jordan Anthony (LB) #26 5* (same as before)
Cesar Ruiz (C) #41 4* (from 77)
Drew Singleton (LB) #52 4* (from 51)
Luiji Vilain (WDE) #74 4* (from 181)
Tarik Black (WR) #76 4* (same as before)

Dylan McCaffrey dropped out of top 100 (from #52)

Michigan Targets:

Aubrey Solomon (DT) #31 5* (from 30)
Jay Tufele (DT) #37 4* (from 101)
Willie Gay (LB) #73 4* (from outside top 250)
Austin Jackson (OT) #77 4* (from 81)

https://n.rivals.com/prospect_rankings/rivals100

From https://n.rivals.com/news/final-2017-rivals100-risers

Tufele: “I was surprised that Tufele was not a little bit bigger physically, but that did not stop him from absolutely dominating during Army week. He was unstoppable in one-on-ones, a physical kid who also has tremendous speed to shoot gaps and get in the backfield. Once he adds even more size to his frame, Tufele could prove to be even more unstoppable. Ohio State, Utah, BYU and others remain involved.” – Adam Gorney, Rivals.com National Recruiting Analyst

Ruiz: “The rare polished high school center, Ruiz is a natural fit for the position. He shined at this year's Under Armour All-America Game, where he displayed impressive extension and solid power. The fact that he's spent his high school career snapping the ball from the center spot is a bonus for Michigan, which could use him at both guard and center early in his time in Ann Arbor.” – Rob Cassidy, Rivals.com Southeast Recruiting Analyst

Gay: “Gay was one of the most impressive players at this year's Mississippi All-Star Classic. He's added significant muscle this year and has retained the same athleticism that has always made him a special prospect. Once committed to Ole Miss, Gay will likely land at either Michigan or Mississippi State.” – Cassidy

Vilain: “Vilain will be a great pass rusher at Michigan, but at the Under Armour All-America Game he showed that he's not a one-trick pony. He played with more power than ever before and had lots of success in practices. Vilain's presence in the backfield during the game showed he will have success against elite competition.” - Friedman

Mr. Yost

January 16th, 2017 at 4:33 PM ^

Not sure if serious...but if you are, he's got a NFL dad and an All-American brother. People know who he is. Success or hype wasn't going to carry him any further - he just wasn't consistent during practices when they saw him live. It's subjective.

He was always headed for a redshirt, IMO he'll get his 2 years to start once Peters leaves. He's going to be REALLY good in 3 years, but he's got to get bigger, stronger and pick up the speed of the game like most freshman do.

schreibee

January 16th, 2017 at 2:23 PM ^

1 outright star out of that group in '05, 1 solid although not quite star contributor, 2 injury-shortened careers, 3 of the biggest busts we've ever had. I think maybe that was when the downturn began?

So that after that '07 happened, and then RichRod came in to no talent and a scheme guaranteed to make the least of what he had. I'd say those 3 highly rated busts and 2 unfortunate injuries set a tone for long bad spell following '06.

Minus beating Urbs & Tebow in Lloyd's farewell game!!!

oriental andrew

January 16th, 2017 at 2:42 PM ^

Big Ten and other teams of interest. Basically, ohio state has an epic class with 10 in the top 100 and 6 (!!!) Rivals five stars. 'Bama is not far behind with 9 overall and 5 five stars. Clemson only has 3 on the list, but they're all ranked in the top 18. 

There are 15 kids on the list who have not yet verbally committed. 

NOTE: 5 stars are #1-34 and are italicized below, #35 and down are 4 stars

ohio state (10) - #8, 9, 16, 22, 24, 33, 39, 55, 66, 91

Alabama (9) - #1, 4, 19, 25, 32, 40, 53, 67, 82

Georgia (8) - #17, 20, 35, 46, 58, 60, 71, 88

Florida State (7) - #3, 5, 23, 36, 56, 81, 96

Michigan (6) - #12, 26, 41, 52, 74, 76

Stanford (4) - #7, 10, 14, 69

Clemson (3) - #13, 15, 18

Nebraska (2) - #62, 90

notre dame (2) - #44, 95

Penn State (2) - #11, 78

Florida (2) - #84, 87

Iowa (1) - #30

Maryland (1) - #93

 

Special Mention - Oklahoma for top 100 all name team

  • 65 Addison Gumbs
  • 72 Cedarian Lamb
  • 97 Charleston Rambo