Shamari Earls making push for Michigan football in spring ball

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — The Wolverines had a banner class last recruiting cycle, not only bringing in No. 1 overall recruit in Bryce Underwood, who flipped from LSU, but several other players who flipped from top-tier schools.

One such player is Shamari Earls, who had been committed to Georgia since the summer. Now, as an early enrollee, he’s not only impressing coaches on his side of the ball, but even offensive coaches during spring ball.

“(The guy) I mentioned to Coach Morgan the other day, was Shamari Earls, a freshman from Virginia,” wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy said. “He’s long. He’s a long corner, 6-2 corner, moves, very skilled — you know, those type of body types. He’s built a little longer than Will Johnson. Those guys give receivers problems just because if you beat them initially, they can recover with their length and athleticism. And he’s a kid that, expecting big things from him. Obviously, his recruitment everybody in the nation wanted him, and you can see why. I think he’s going to be a really good player.”

With that in mind, his direct position coach, LaMar Morgan, has been pleased with what he’s seen from Earls since he arrived on campus in December. Noting his upbringing, there’s a lot to like about what Earls brings to the table — especially his work ethic.

It’s going to be a process, given that he’s in his first year, but Morgan says that Earls is doing the right things for a young player and that he can see a solid trajectory for him as he continues to acclimate to the college game.

“I think Shamari has done a good job of getting here in January, trying to put it all together,” Morgan said. “He didn’t play his senior season, got hurt in preseason as a senior. So, it’s been a lot on him. I think he’s been pushing through. He’s a tough kid, his parents, former in the military, both of…

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Publish date : 2025-04-07 18:07:00

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