Recruiting Board Going into Final Weekend

Submitted by alum96 on

For those who don't read the diary section (hand raised, I probably ignored it my first year+ here), we have an in depth recruiting board there but I decided to narrow it down to something more concise here.  If you want the long form version go here

Number of open spots is up for debate - the floor is 4X 5 6 spots (Russ departure opens a spot) (Well that escalated - Keith opens up another spot) and based on potential attrition we don't know about but coaches may know about, and decisions on offfering scholarships to Kerridges and Glasow Bros it can be higher.  We also don't know if Harbaugh will do any grayshirts (maybe it's not in his wheelhouse).  Four Five to Six remaining spots leading to a class of thirteen fourteen to fifteen seems logical.  Would not be surprised to see two of those spots goes to corners.

All face to face visits end this weekend.  Monday and Tuesday will just be phone/direct message/written letters (I see you Jay Harbaugh).

If I missed any just mention in comments and I'll edit.  Only including guys who have been or will be on campus.

 

Offense (6)

  • TE Chris Clark - NSD decision between UCLA/UM.
  • TE Matt Snyder - Nebraska commit who followed Riley from Oregon State to Neb, had official to UM.
  • TE/DE Ty Wheatley Jr - maybe it was chance but his in home visit and on campus visit involved Drevno so he migh be headed to TE or even OL down the road (rather than DE) at 260 lbs already.  Heavy pursuit of other DEs would also indicate this.
  • RB Mike Weber - former UM commit and current OSU commit. Sounds like he is battling heart vs mind on this one.
  • RB Titus Booker - Wisconsin CB commit (flipped from Indiana), will be on campus this weekend.  UM seems to be recruiting him as a speed back (legit 4.41 40).  Sticking with Wisconsin.
  • WR Ryan Davis - prospects look bad here as he is not scheduled to be on campus.
  • WR Van Jefferson - former local product, son of former Lions WR coach, and Ole Miss commit who will be on campus this weekend.
  • WR Deontany Burnett - Washington State commit who will be on campus this weekend but seems like a long shot; WSU offense is a WR dream.

 

Defense (6)

  • CB Damon Arnette - South Carolina commit. High priority or UM, battling OSU now as Urban is making a strong push.  Is on campus in Columbus for the long weekend.  First real Harbaugh/Meyer battle - of course S.C. remains in play.
  • CB Chris Williamson - Kid is blowing up in recruiting the past month; UM was in to visit again this week; looks like a terrific athlete that could play in multiple spots.  Multiple southern schools coming hard for him.  Will be at Florida this weekend for official. Will announce Monday but 7 crystal balls have turned to UF the past 48 hrs.
  • CB Iman Marshall - Most assume a very heavy USC lean, UM went in home this week and made good impression with dad.  But pulling him a few thousand miles away when favorite is a short drive is tough.  Cancelled Oregon official.
  • CB Jarius Adams - Rutgers commit who was on their campus last week and will be on ours this week.
  • CB Markel Bush - Under the radar prospect with no offers but some schools have picked up his recruitment in the last week after he returned from UM.  Some reports he was "upset" he was not offered when up here.  Guy like this could always be a grayshirt if Harbaugh was open to it.
  • DE Jake Pickard - was expecting a yes already on this WIS commit.  UM was a dream school, dad cried on visit, everything seems in place but no trigger yet.  Hosted Wisconsin in home this week.  Hmm.  (EDIT - Pickard is suddenly being forecast to Syracuse by a lot of people since the 2 UM transfers announced)  Commited to Syracuse.
  • DE (?) Ty Wheatley - see above.
  • LB Roquan Smith - Most see him as a Georgia lean, UM is basically involved due to his affinity for Durkin.   UM might finish a close second here. Would be a great get.

 

LSAClassOf2000

January 30th, 2015 at 11:12 AM ^

The volume and depth of these updates, both here and in the diary section, have been phenomenal, informative and very much appreciated. Thanks for putting the time and effort into these. It is one of the things that makes this blog a cut above anything else out there really.

The_Mad Hatter

January 30th, 2015 at 11:27 AM ^

After hearing about his dad's reaction on the field at Michigan Stadium, I really want the guy to play here.  Even if he's not the top rated prospect for his position.

/dad, would probably cry under similar circumstances

geewhiz99

January 30th, 2015 at 11:50 AM ^

Since we are all rolling the dice here, my predictions are:

 Offense
    1) TE Ty Wheatley Jr
    2) RB Mike Weber
    3) WR Van Jefferson


 Defense   
    4) CB Iman Marshall
    5) DE Jake Pickard
    6) CB Chris Williamson

alum96

January 30th, 2015 at 1:13 PM ^

Well we now have 1 more open spot so 5 as the floor

I guess a dream scenario is

  • Clark
  • Marshall
  • Smith
  • Williamson
  • Then Weber or Wheatley based on your preference

The first 3 due to position and starz.  Williamson's recruiting is blowing up and seems like an athlete that you can put in multiple spots and could even return punts maybe.  We also need 2 DBs IMO.  Then the last spot is based on what you want I guess.

I'd consider the middle 3 of those 5 unlikely at this point for UM.  But we'll see.

drakemc

January 30th, 2015 at 1:40 PM ^

Any word on Auden Tate?  I thought that we were still a possibility with him.  A friend of mine follows everything in Florida, people down there still think that he will flip to us.

 

 

 

alum96

January 30th, 2015 at 2:21 PM ^

I was struggling with including him.  Was he on campus this summer?  I know Jim went down to see him in the past few weeks.  He is commited to FSU now.  Almost no crystal balls show UM so if he flipped it would really surprise everyone who follows this stuff.

Mitchamaniac

January 30th, 2015 at 2:36 PM ^

These are my crazy predictions regarding the top three. They are mostly based of Twitter, IG etc since those show what the players are expressing themselves.

1. Chris Clark - He goes to UCLA. I do agree that it is 50/50 with him but the kid absolutely loves it there and I think that's what wins him over come NSD.

2. Mike Weber - Stays with OSU. While he may be regretting signing onto OSU, he feels too guilty to leave at the last minute. The kid is stressed out of his mind right now.

3. Iman Marshall - We land him. He wants to be part of the revival here and he loves the staff. People are saying he's going to USC but I really don't see him expressing much about that. Doesn't seem like he's in it with them.

Go Blue Jim

January 31st, 2015 at 8:01 AM ^

This stuff is really annoying. Iman doing a NSD video? Come on. Pick your school and get about it already. I know too many people who can't make a decision. I know these are kids, but figure it out already. You'll have to make alot of important decisions in life. For most of them, you won't have the luxury of 2+ years to sort it out.