The Michigan Recruiting Thread

• OldDanTucker

  It is ideal for any team but most of them guys that are quick with great hands are very undersized which will cause some teams to stay away from them most of the time. Most teams will take a rb/wr with good size with less speed than the small quick wr/rbs
• pkebker

  Trueblue23 wrote:

  OldDanTucker wrote: 4* LB/S Tony Jefferson (CA)-Down to USC, Oklahoma, UM
  4* S/LB Josh Furman (MD)-UM Va Tech
  3* DT Johnathan Hankins(MI)-Not 100% but have heard it will either be UM or O$U
  
  Anyone hear anything on where these guys might go?

  
  Johnathan Hankins is deciding between Michigan, OSU and Florida.. but there are talks of him extending his recruitment into January, in order to visit Alabama. His parents are high on Michigan, that's the only visit they have went on with him. I think it's VERY close between OSU and Michigan, with Florida a distant 3rd. My prediction- Ohio State
  
  Tony Jefferson is supposed to announce on Friday at 9pm, I HIGHLY doubt he goes to Michigan.. but you never know. Reports say he is still struggling with his decision, which bodes well for Michigan. USC and OU have been ontop of him longer, and had he declared a long time ago Michigan would have zero chance. My prediction- USC
  
  Josh Furman was supposed to play in the Crab Bowl this weekend, but will not do so due to injury. Virginia Tech was the favorite early, but Michigan basically swept the kid off his feet during his visit. My prediction- Michigan
  
  3/3 with the kids would be HUGE, but IMO that is unrealistic. If anything, I think Furman and Hankins come before Furman and Jefferson.

  Well it's Friday after 9...any word on Jefferson?
• Tinkertrain

  Jefferson as expected is heading to Oklahoma.
• pkebker

  Tinkertrain wrote: Jefferson as expected is heading to Oklahoma.

  source?
• Tinkertrain

  It was posted on the insider board on michigan's scout page. I'd post the thread link but doing that could cost me my subscription.
• Trueblue23

  

  FYI that 9pm announcement is California time.. so in about a half hour.
  
  Word is he is going to USC.
• Trueblue23

  

  Jefferson commits to Oklahoma.. He was supposed to be a USC lock.. good pick-up for OU.
• pkebker

  Trueblue23 wrote: FYI that 9pm announcement is California time.. so in about a half hour.
  
  Word is he is going to USC.

  Oh duh, I should have realized that.
  
  Anyways, sucks we didn't pick him up. Any word when the other two will make their announcements?
• Trueblue23

  

  Furman will be announcing on Sunday I believe, and there is no solid time table on Hankins, although I hear is is "ready to get this over with"
  
  UPDATE: The Crab Bowl has been postponed due to the snow. Furman's father says he wants to announce at the game, so they hope it is rescheduled soon.. probably Monday night.
• OldDanTucker

  I really hope that Furman picks UM I just have a feeling like he could be a very good player.
• pkebker

  Any word if Furman made his announcement sunday?
• Tinkertrain

  Due to the snow storm the crab bowl was pushed back and Furman will announce for Michigan tonight.
• pkebker

  Tinkertrain wrote: Due to the snow storm the crab bowl was pushed back and Furman will announce for Michigan tonight.

  Announce for Michigan? As in he is for sure committing to UM??
• Trueblue23

  

  Hey guys..
  
  The Crab Bowl was delayed until tonight, and Furman WILL be announcing soon. He was very bummed about not being able to play, but he is excited to commit tonight. Word is he will commit in the 4th quarter, and right now there is just a few minutes left in the 1st half. VERY high chance that he is a Wolverine, I'll keep you updated.
• Trueblue23

  

  4th quarter just started, should hear something soon.
• pkebker

  Trueblue23 wrote: 4th quarter just started, should hear something soon.

  Thanks! Keep us posted!
• Trueblue23

  

  Furman has committed to Michigan.
  
  
• Trueblue23

  

  Four-star safety Sean Parker has announced that he has narrowed his list to 3 schools, those being Michigan, Cal, and USC. He will announce on signing day. This would be a great pickup for Michigan.
• pkebker

  Any chance Furman will see time at RB, or is he strictly a safety?
• Trueblue23

  

  pkebker wrote: Any chance Furman will see time at RB, or is he strictly a safety?

  Still not sure.. RB is pretty solid as far as depth is concerned, he may end up in the "Spinner" position that Stevie Brown played this year... Although thinking of him and Marvin Robinson playing LB together is fun
• OldDanTucker

  That would be amazing speed at LB. I really like this pick up I think he could be a pretty good player for UM
• Trueblue23

  

  Furman is an athletic freak..
  
  6-foot-2, 192 pounds, 4.39 40 yd dash, 42 inch vertical, 4.12 in the shuttle and a broad jump of 9 ft 8 inches.
• Trueblue23

  

  Rivals confirmed that Furman will be playing the "Spinner" position, which is the LB/S hybrid spot. With his speed and burst off the edge, that is VERY promising. I can't wait to see him lining up with Marvin Robinson and Justin Turner.
• OldDanTucker

  with smith transfer out and warren leaving its a pretty good chance we could see turner and furman this season
• OldDanTucker

  I could see the D being like this next year
  CB-Floyd
  CB-Turner
  FS-Woolfolk
  SS-Emilien
  LB(hybrid)-Furman
  LB-Mouton
  LB-Leech/Ezeh
  DE(hybrid)-Roh
  DE-Van Bergen(Ezeh could move here IMO)
  DT-Martin
  DT-Campbell