With only 3 (ish) spots left in the 2014 class, we are turning most of our attention to 2015 and the top flight class that Brady Hoke has already started. He has commitments from the best receiver in the country, George Campbell, and the best player in the Midwest, RB Damien Harris, as well as commitments from two other up and coming prospects.
This class is going to be small but very talented, as the Wolverines have high interest from a lot of the best players in the country. Let\’s just say, this could be the fastest put together class in the nation.
Check out our latest BGRC:
1. QB: 4* David Edwards, 6\’6\’\’ 195lbs. Downers Grove, IL (North HS)
Offer: Not Yet- Edwards is a big, strong, athletic quarterback that may or may not be a QB in college but he has the build Hoke and Borges crave in their signal callers. If he lands an offer, there is a very good chance he commits on the spot as he has admitted several times that Michigan is his favorite and out right leader.
Visit: Yes
Michigan\’s Chances: Very, Very Good, if offered
Highlights
2. RB: 5* Damien Harris, 5\’11\’\’ 195lbs. Berea, KY (Madison Southern HS)
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| Damien Harris #34, RB |
-Possibly the #1 running back in the class and one of the top players in the country, Harris is huge Michigan fan and is seen as a must get for Hoke. He is just bigger, faster, and stronger than his competition and has an Arien Foster running style. There is a good chance he is the only running back in this class.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Not Yet
Michigan\’s Chances: COMMITTED
3. WR: 4* Brian Cole, 6\’2\’\’ 190lbs. Saginaw, MI (Heritage HS)
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| Brian Cole #1, WR |
-One of the top players in Michigan, Cole is a big play receiver that can stretch the field and go across the middle. He is starting to receive a ton interest from Michigan and is be a top recruit in the class. It looks like it could be a Michigan-Michigan State battle.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, Camper
Michigan\’s Chances: Very Good
4. WR: 5* George Campbell, 6\’4\’\’ 185lbs. Tarpon Springs, FL (East Lake HS)
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| George Campbell sporting Michigan gloves (via SBNation.com) |
-The #1 WR and #3 overall prospect for 2015, Campbell is a 6\’4 receiver and defensive end that ran the fastest 40 yard dash at the 2013 Opening as a junior at 4.36 (also ran 4.37). This speed will be used as a go-to target for Wolverines as he will be a wide receiver.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes
Michigan\’s Chances: COMMITTED
5. TE: 4* Tyrone Wheatley Jr., 6\’6\’\’ 235lbs. Manlius, NY (Fayetteville-Manlius HS)
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| Tyrone Wheatley Jr. #9, TE/DE |
-Son of former Michigan star running back, Tyrone Wheatley, TJ (as he is referred too) is one of the most physically gifted players in the 2015 class. He can dominate at both tight end and defensive end, and Michigan sees him playing either side of the ball. With his Dad in his ear, the Wolverines have a great chance.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, but not as a recruit
Michigan\’s Chances: Very Good
6. OT: 3* Jon Runyan Jr., 6\’4\’\’ 250lbs. Philadelphia, PA (St Joseph HS)
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| Jon Runyan Jr. #75, OT |
-The son of former Wolverine great, Jon Runyan, Jr is a talented youngster that is still growing. He landed his offer after a very good showing at the 2013 summer camp and committed soon after. He could grow into an All-Big Ten talent like his father.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, Camper
Michigan\’s Chances: COMMITTED
7. OT: 4* Sterling Jenkins, 6\’8\’\’ 305lbs. Pittsburgh, PA (Baldwin HS)
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| Sterling Jenkins, OT |
– One of the best offensive tackles in the country, Jenkins is a monster of a man and has already been offered, and has real interest in Michigan. It also helps that the Wolverines are in need of tackles.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, BBQ
Michigan\’s Chances: Good
8. DE: 5* Jashon Cornell, 6\’3\’\’ 245lbs. Saint Paul, MN (Cretin-Derhem Hall HS)
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| Jashon Cornell (via Rivals.com) |
– The #1 prospect (according to ESPN), Cornell is a beast defensive end that disrupts just about every play as a sophomore and is very interested in Michigan. All of the big Wolverine commits in \’14 and \’15 are already in his ear, as well as the entire coaching staff. He has visited before and it looks like the Wolverines are at the top with Notre Dame on his list.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes
Michigan\’s Chances: Very Good
9. DE: 5* Keisean Lucier-South, 6\’4\’\’ 220lbs. Orange, CA (Lutheran HS)
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| Keisean Lucier-South, DE |
– One of the most physically gifted recruits in the class, KLS is a dominant force at defensive end. He would be a great get for any program but they may all be trailing the Wolverines as KLS has admitted that he and his family are \”big Michigan fans\” and that an offer from Brady Hoke would be a dream come true. If offered, he said they would jump to the top of his list.
Offer: Not Yet
Visit: Not Yet
Michigan\’s Chances: Very, Very Good, if offered
Highlights
10. DT: 5* Hjalte Froholdt, 6\’5\’\’ 265lbs. Warren, OH (Warren G Harding HS)
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| Hjalte Froholdt #87, DE |
– The Denmark born foreign exchange student is a big, strong, athletic lineman that can use his hands very well. He was living in Ohio with an O$U fan but was so happy to receive his Michigan offer that he began crying. It should come down to the Wolverines and Buckeyes. But a twist in the story is that he is headed back to Denmark for his junior year. So, we\’ll see who recruits him the most.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, Camper
Michigan\’s Chances: Very Good, if spots are available
11. NT: 5* Tim Settle, 6\’3\’\’ 308lbs. Manassas, VA (Stonewall Jackson HS)
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| Tim Settle (via Rivals.com) |
– The best defensive interior lineman in the nation (#1 according to Scout), Settle is a monster nose tackle that has elite athleticism. He is a disruptive lineman that would fit in perfect with Mattison\’s defense. And he is starting to show real interest in the Wolverines, especially since one of his great friends, Da\’Shawn Hand, could be headed there.
Offer: Yes
Visit: ND Game
Michigan\’s Chances: Good, even better if Hand commits
12. OLB: 4* Tyriq Thompson, 6\’1\’\’ 200lbs. Detroit, MI (MLK HS)
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| Tyriq Thompson (via Rivals.com) |
– One of the best players in the state of Michigan, Thompson is an athletic playmaking hybrid linebacker that is already ranked in the ESPN 300 and is rising. He has interest from all over the Big Ten and country which will make him a top target, but I like Michigan\’s chances since his father is a former Wolverine safety.
Offer: Not Yet
Visit: Yes
Michigan\’s Chances: Very, very Good
13. OLB: 4* Justin Hillard, 6\’2\’\’ 225lbs. Cincinnati, OH (St. Xavier HS)
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| Justin Hilliard #47, LB |
– Seen as one of the best players in Ohio and the Midwest, Hilliard is a physically gifted, smart linebacker that can cover with the best of them. He was offered after his showing at the 2013 summer camp and could be a great get for Michigan.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, Camper
Michigan\’s Chances: Good
14. CB: 4* Shaun Crawford, 5\’9\’\’ 165lbs. Lakewood, OH (St. Edward HS)
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| Shaun Crawford, ATH |
-This speedster is one of the best playmakers in the country and happens to go to the same school as 2012 commit, Kyle Kalis. He is a big Michigan fan and has admitted that they are the favorite right now. A commitment is likely to happen on August 23rd.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes
Michigan\’s Chances: Extremely High
Highlights
15. S: 4* Tyree Kinnel, 6\’0\’\’ 185lbs. Huber Heights, OH (Wayne HS)
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| Tyree Kinnel #2, S |
– Another camper at the 2013 summer camp, Kinnel is rising fast on the recruiting boards. He is a very instinctive and athletic ball hawk that Mattison seems to love. Look out for him now that he has an offer. Im a really big fan of this kid already. With weight training, he could be a star.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes, Camper
Michigan\’s Chances: Very, very good
16. K: 3* Andrew David, 5\’8\’\’ 170lbs. Massilon, OH (Washington HS)
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| Andrew David, K |
– The member of the Chris Sailer Kicking Academy is one of the top kickers in the country and landed an offer after his great showing in front of the coaching staff. He didn\’t wait long to become the first commitment of Team 136.
Offer: Yes
Visit: Yes
Michigan\’s Chances: COMMITTED
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