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Michigan football's 2020 recruiting class: How each player fits, who's their comp – Detroit Free Press, Freep.com

Michigan football's 2020 recruiting class: How each player fits, who's their comp – Detroit Free Press, Freep.com


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Free Press sports writer Orion Sang breaks down the Michiganfootballrecruits for the class ofwho signed letters of intent on Wednesday, the first day of the early signing period (Note: This story will be updated as players sign):(Signees) ******************************************** RB Blake Corum

School:

********************** Baltimore St. Frances Academy.

Vitals:5-8, *********************************************************************************************** pounds.

248 Sports Composite ranking:Four stars; No. 141 overall, No. (running back.) ****************

The buzz:Corum rose up the rankings during a successful senior season. He was the focal point of st. Francis’ productive offense. Runs with a low center of gravity and has 4.4-second 50 – yard-dash breakaway speed that allows him to get to the edge. Can run between the tackles. Has good vision and makes some high-level cuts. Should compete for snaps right away.

************** (Comp:) ************************ (Phillip Lindsay. ****************

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************************** Eamonn Dennis

******************** School:Shrewsbury (Mass.) St John’s

************** (Vitals:) ************************** (5-) ************************************************************************************************************************************, pounds.

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************ 434 Sports Composite ranking: Three stars; No. 540, No. (athlete.)

The buzz:There are too many parallels between Dennis and Mike Sainristil. Like Sainristil, Dennis was an explosive playmaker in high school who looked like he could’ve played either offense or defense in college. And like Sainristil, Dennis seems destined to play offense in offensive coordinator Josh Gattis’ scheme – whereas in previous cycles, he might’ve projected to cornerback.

Comp: (Mike Sainristil.) ************************** TE Matthew Hibner

School: Burke (Va.) Lake Braddock.

Vitals: (6-4, (pounds.) **************

************************ Sports Composite ranking:Three stars; No. 456 overall, No. (tight end.) ***************

The buzz:Senior highlights mostly included clips of Hibner flexed outside, which means there could be some adjustment as he learns to play out of a three-point stance in college. An athletic pass-catcher who fits the mold of previous tight ends that Michigan has signed. Will need to add weight to hold up as a blocker.

Comp:Sean McKeon.LB Nikhai Hill-Green

School:Baltimore St. Frances Academy.

Vitals:6-1, (pounds.)

******** Sports Composite Ranking: Three stars; No. overall, No. (outside linebacker.************ The buzz: Hill-Green has a big frame with long arms; he might even be taller than listed. Played middle linebacker for st. Frances and seems to have the instincts to stick there. He’s a good tackler and really attacks ball-carriers.

Comp (Ben Ben Gedeon.DE Kris Jenkins Jr.

************************** School:Olney (Md. (Our Lady Good Counsel.)

Vitals: (4-6,) ***************************************************************************************** (pounds.) ************)

******************************************************************** (Sports Composite ranking: Three stars; No. (********************************************************************, No. (strong-side defensive end.)

the buzz : Jenkins, the son of Kris Jenkins (the former All-Pro nose guard), does not have his dad’s size. But he has a frame that suggests he’ll add a decent amount of weight and move inside for Michigan’s defense.

Comp:Carlo Kemp.DE Aaron Lewis******************

************************ School: Williamstown (NJ).

Vitals:5-6, ******************************************************************************************** (pounds.)

**************************************************************************************** (Sports Composite ranking: Three stars; No. 514 overall, No. (strong-side defensive end.)

******** The buzz:Huge frame that looks like it could hold another 50 pounds. Lewis fits the mold of former defensive end Chris Wormley, who played strong-side defensive end and moved inside at times. Lewis could be that same type of player. He has a pretty high ceiling; will likely require time (especially in the weight room) to hit it.

(Comp:) Chris Wormley.DE Braiden McGregor

**************** School:Northern.

Vitals:6-5½, pounds.

248 Sports Composite ranking:Four stars; No. overal, No. 4 strong-side defensive end.

The buzz:McGregor missed much of

(The buzz: Another heavier, thicker inside linebacker who already has pretty good size for the position. Savage’s tackling ability is one thing that stands out. He seems to have solid all-around athleticism, too, with decent speed, acceleration and agility.

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Comp:Mike McCray.************************

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************ CB Andre Seldon

****************** School:Belleville.

Vitals:5-8, pounds.************************** 265 Sports Composite ranking: Fou r stars; No. overall, No. . (cornerback.)

The ************ buzz:Seldon played cornerback and safety for Belleville but will likely play cornerback in college, and his height suggests he might even play exclusively nickel back. Has the short-area burst and quickness to cover slot receivers. Needs to add weight.

******* (Comp:Terry Richardson. OG Zak Zinter************

School:Cambridge (Mass.) Buckingham Browne & Nichols.

************ (Vitals:6-6, pounds.

248 Sports Composite ranking:Four stars; No. 304 overall, No. guard.

The buzz:Big, road-grading offensive lineman who was bigger and stronger than his high school competition. He looks like a future guard in college with a big frame. Looks to have the right temperament to play offensive line.

(Comp:Kalis.Commitments C Reece Atteberry

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************************ School: Aurora (Colo.) Eaglecrest .******************** (Vitals:) ************************ (5-6) (pounds.)

******************************************************************************************** (Sports Composite ranking: Three stars; No. 456 overall, No. 8 center.

The buzz:A versatile prospect who could realistically play four of five positions up front. Played some tackle in high school but will likely play on the interior of the line at Michigan. Shows impressive mobility.Comp:Graham Glasgow. RB Gaige Garcia

School:Catawissa (Pa.) Southern Columbia.

**************** Vitals:

5- (******************************************************************************************************************************************, ************************************************************************************************** (pounds.) **************

Sports Composite ranking:Three stars; No. (running back.

The buzz:Runs with a low center of gravity, much as you’d expect from a star wrestler playing running back. He was extremely productive for Southern Columbia, a powerhouse in Pennsylvania high school football. Previously signed his national letter of intent with Michigan’s wrestling program.

Comp:Tru Wilson. DE Jaylen Harrell************************ School:Tampa (Fla.) Berkeley Prep.

Vitals:4-6, *********************************************************************************************** pounds.

********************************************************************************** Sports Composite Ranking:4 stars; No. 320 overall, No. (weak-side defensive end.) ***************

The buzz:Harrell looks like it could hold 22 – 26 more pounds. And he has solid athleticism; played some middle linebacker and outside linebacker for his high school team, and showed the ability to drop into coverage. Mostly rushed the passer standing up in his highlight film and featured a variety of pass-rushing moves. Looks like a future weak-side defensive end.

**************** Comp:Kwity Paye .WR AJ Henning

(School:) ********************** Ill.) Lincoln-Way East. Vitals:

5-foot- (******************************************************************************************************************************************, ******************************************************************************************************** (pounds. **********) 265 Sports Composite ranking: Four stars; No. overall, No. (receiver.)

the buzz :A dynamic playmaker, Henning fits exactly what off off coordinator Josh Gattis wants to do. This was a big recruiting win for U-M, which beat out schools like Notre Dame and Georgia for Henning. As a senior, lined up everywhere for Lincoln-Way East and was fully healthy after dealing with injuries throughout his high school career. Can be a Swiss Army knife for Michigan’s offense and talented enough to play as a true freshman.

Comp: Giles Jackson.********************* OG Micah Mazzccua

School: Baltimore St. Frances Academy.********************** (Vitals:) ************************ (6-5, pounds.

248 Sports Composite ranking: Three stars; No. 870 overall, No. 40 guard.The buzz:A big, road-grading offensive lineman, Mazzccua could play guard or even right tackle. He’s a physical presence up front and dominated high school teams with his size and power. Like most other offensive linemen prospects, he’ll have to add technique. But you can’t teach size.Comp:Juwann Bushell-Beatty. William Mohan

*********************** (School:) Brooklyn (NY) Erasmus Hall.

Vitals:6- 1, 200 pounds.

************************ 414 Sports Composite ranking:Three stars; No. (************************************************************************, No. (athlete.)

The buzz: A tweener to some, Mohan is a prototypical VIPER prospect for Don Brown’s defense. He can set the edge and attack downhill. Looks almost as if he’s physically college-ready, and could have a productive career at UM and has the ability to make an impact on special teams from Day 1.

Comp: Khaleke Hudson.********************** LB Kalel Mullings School:

**************** Milton (Mass.) Academy.Vitals: (1-6,) ************************************************************************************************ (pounds.) ************

****************************************************************** Sports Composite ranking:Four stars; No. 163 overall, No. (outside linebacker.) ***************

The buzz:Mullings was bigger, faster and stronger than basically everyone he played in Massachusetts. Senior film showed a do-it-all player who caught passes, returned punts, covered receivers and played middle linebacker. Could probably project to either inside linebacker position but also maybe VIPER. He also showed an ability to cover slot receivers. A versatile, athletic prospect with intriguing potential.

Comp: Cam McGrone. TE Nick Patterson

School:San Antonio (Texas) Christian.

Vitals:6-3, 220.************************** 456 Sports Composite ranking:Three stars; No. overall, No. (tight end.The buzz:Patterson lined up all over the field in high school. He looks like a future H-back, although that might be pigeon-holing a player with some versatility. He has good hands and was an asset in the passing game for his high school, catching a lot of passes across the middle of the field.

Comp: (Khalid Hill.) **************

********** OT Jeffrey PersiSchool: San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) J Serra Catholic. Vitals: (6-7,) pounds.

************************ 414 Sports Composite ranking:Four stars; No. (********************************************************************************, overall, No. offensive tackle.

The buzz: He looks like a prototypical offensive tackle prospect. Not ready to play immediately, but won’t have to – should be afforded the time to develop technique and add to his frame. His athleticism is apparent; a high-ceiling type prospect who will likely have to wait a couple seasons but could become a star once he hits the field.Comp:Ryan Hayes.LB Cornell Wheeler

School:

West Bloomfield.Vitals: (1-6,) pounds.

248 Sports Composite ranking: Three stars; No. 458 overall, No. (inside linebacker.)

the buzz :Wheeler looks like he’ll play inside linebacker at Michigan. Has the requisite instincts to play middle linebacker. He has good tackling ability, he will have to add some weight.

(Comp:) Desmond Morgan.WR Roman Wilson

************************** School:Honolulu St. Louis ..

********** (Vitals: pounds.************

************ 434 Sports Composite ranking: Four stars; No. overall, No. 96 receiver.The buzz:Speed ​​kills, and Wilson has plenty of it. Put up great testing numbers at a Nike combine: 4. – second – yard dash; – inch vertical and 3. second second shuttle run. He can also play outside or in the slot. Productive in high school despite playing alongside another Power 5 prospect in Matt Sykes (committed to UCLA). He could be the most productive member of this class.

(Comp:Olave. Contact Orion Sang at osang @ freepress. com. Follow him on Twitter @ orion_sang. Read more on theMichigan Wolverinesand sign up for our Wolverines newsletter.

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