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Rival fans enjoyed laughing earlier in the offseason about Michigan football and where it stood in the recruiting rankings as if things would not eventually change for the Wolverines.
The maize and blue had very few commitments, which meant that they were languishing in the lower ranks in terms of recruiting, but the past month-plus has considerably changed the rankings as Michigan has added pledges to the class. Once ranked in the 40s and 50s, 247Sports has Michigan football has the No. 10 team in the country while On3 has it at No. 11 and Rivals has the Wolverines at No. 13.
And now that ESPN has updated its rankings (subscription required) it’s in the same vein, with the Wolverines coming in at No. 12.
12. Michigan Wolverines
ESPN 300: 7
Top offensive prospect: TE Andrew Olesh
Top defensive prospect: CB Ivan Taylor
Previous ranking: 16
The defending national champions start a new era with Sherrone Moore at the helm. Quarterback Carter Smith is a poised passer with good arm strength. He threw for over 2,000 yards, rushed for over 700 and was named Gatorade Player of the Year in Florida as a junior. WR Jacob Washington is a good, underrated pickup out of Louisiana. He tested very well this offseason on the camp circuit and offers a big target at nearly 6-foot-3 with close to an 80-inch wingspan. Olesh can be a productive target in the passing game from the TE position. He needs to fill out his frame but has excellent ball skills and body control and is good route runner for this stage.
Moore is a former offensive lineman and offensive line coach. So it isn’t surprising he added more talent to that unit with a pair of four-star big men in Avery Gach and Kaden Strayhorn. On defense, Kainoa Winston can be a well-rounded defender in the secondary with good speed. He makes plays in coverage and has the…
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Author : Wolverines Wire
Publish date : 2024-07-15 17:48:17
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