Which new names will end up in the class?

Submitted by Blue in Paradise on
Who is your best guess for a recruit that has not been heavily discussed to-date that will end up in the class? Last year, Asiasi and Eunbanks would have been good examples. I know there have been similar threads in the past, but I haven't seen anything recent.
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GoBlue519

January 6th, 2017 at 1:08 PM ^

I think they will be looking to poach some 3 star DT's that are committed to other programs as it looks like Solomon and Tufele are going elsewhere.  I don't have a clue who they will be but I can't imagine the staff letting this class go by without adding some depth at that position.

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CalifExile

January 6th, 2017 at 2:01 PM ^

His lack of an offer suggests there is a non-football issue with him. He's 6-4, 330, the #20 DT. In comparison, Reitmeier is #23 and Paea is #37. In further comparison to a guy we were serious about but eventually looked past: Bolds is #44.

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Blue in Paradise

January 6th, 2017 at 3:42 PM ^

He was a great player for the Lions - loved his attitude. If he is half the player his dad was - I would be happy if Harbaugh snagged him. Like someone posted, there is no offer from UM so either they don't have him high on their board or there is an issue there. They would have seen a lot of him scouting DCAF

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Maize in Cincy

January 6th, 2017 at 1:06 PM ^

I could see Antjaun Simmons getting a late offer if we miss on some of the bigger names. I know he hasn't shown interest but anything can happen when you get that offer.

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93Grad

January 6th, 2017 at 2:21 PM ^

a report of an offer in the past doesn't mean much in this case.  The staff clearly hasn't recruited very hard and it rubbed the kid the wrong way.  He's a local kid who clearly wanted the staff to show more interest.  

Who knows what would happen if that were the change and the staff made a late push. Not saying it would happen, but it certainly seems possible.

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Magnus

January 6th, 2017 at 2:23 PM ^

When you're talking about recruiting, an offer is an offer is an offer. Michigan has offered over 300 players in the 2017 class. Which ones have offers and which ones don't? The answer is simple: they all have offers.

Is Michigan actively pursuing Simmons or will they? I don't know. But in recruiting parlance, he has an offer and will until he signs with someone else.

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reddogrjw

January 6th, 2017 at 1:06 PM ^

OT - Austin Jackson

CB - Brandon Sebastian - BC commit, teammate of Black

RB - Eno Benjamin if we miss on Najee and Samuels leaves the class

CB - Lenoir - Oregon commit who decommitted

LB - Ellis Brooks

OT - Jalen McKenzie - but if we get Filiaga and Becton maybe not

 

 

way out there -

still flip Ford from Pitt

CB - Speed

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Expert In Bird Law

January 6th, 2017 at 1:13 PM ^

I think I read that Eno Benjamin is deciding at the game saturday then enrolling early, so pretty sure he is out. Jacksons name came up lately and I'm surprised we havent heard it before, he is a 5* but seemed a little light (hopfully that was an old weight).

Lenoir would be really cool

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