Steve Wiltfong, the director of recruiting, and Brian Dohn, a national recruiting analyst, both predict . Colorado coach Deion Sanders weighs in on his first recruiting class with the program. Its a safe bet that Ludwig will remain as Michigans lowest ranked commit throughout the cycle. A week later, offensive guard DeAndre Carter (No. Just this offseason, the Michigan Wolverines added seven players to help fill holes in the roster. 21 David Stone, DL . 31 cornerback nationally, and the No . Dylan Stewart is now the No. According to EJ Holland of The Wolverine, a major five-star Ohio State target is looking to visit with Michigan football again. We break down what has happened over the past month since national signing day and which prospects are taking visits. Also, be sure to check outour shopand our podcast, which is available onApple Podcasts,Spotify, and all other steaming platforms. 10. 2024 ESPN Defensive tackles. Before we dive into the new player rankings, I just wanted to note that On3 doesnt show where a player was previously ranked so for some guys theres not an exact number on how many spots they moved, just that they went up or down. On Wednesday, Stewart announced his visit schedule for this spring and summer on it are nine total teams, three of which are in the Big Ten. Michigan: Jeremiah Davis, the father of quarterback Jadyn Davis (No. Top247 247Sports Composite. Still, if Jim Harbaugh and his staff get Bolden coming up north to the University of Michigan more often, you never know what could happen come summer. Subscribe, rate, and leave us a review: Apple | Spotify | Google | Stitcher | Megaphone, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maizenbrewsbn/, Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maizenbrewsbn, YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZBJuf_eohVzbfZmZzMIdqA, Discord: https://discord.com/invite/vZMsMTF. Ohio State: Ryan Day and the Buckeyes will host Charles Lester III for an official visit in April while cornerbacks Marcelles Williams and Jordon Johnson-Rubell (No. It is still early in the cycle, but Michigan has been . Port is a 247 and composite four-star, and is ranked the No. "They valued my skill set and always showed me how I fit in the defensive scheme. Port is a 6-1, 215-pound linebacker from San Juan Hills High School in San Juan Capistrano, CA. (Grand Rapids, MI), Heritage Copyright 2023 Blue By Ninety. Check out the Prep Redzone 2024 Michigan Player Rankings. 406 37 11. There are no true safeties in Michigans 2023 class but guys like DJuan Waller and Jason Hewlett could turn into one down the line. An up-and-comer in the Big Ten early on for 2024, Sparty has already earned the pledge of two . Walters will have competition, as West Sr. added they also plan on visiting Oregon and USC later this month. (Muskegon, MI), East Kentwood Discussing the latest recruiting rankings for Michigan commits, targets, DJ Turner ran one of the fastest 40-yard dashes in NFL Combine history, Mazi Smith posts best bench press for d-lineman at NFL Combine, Chris Partridge offers Ole Miss commit, 2024 four-star LB Jordan Lockhart. 1 overall recruit in the On3 rankings. It has bolstered depth through the transfer portal but out of the three additions, only Myles Hinton has more than one year of eligibility left. football. If all goes well next month, Weston Port could become a leader in the Wolverines 2025 recruiting efforts, and, eventually, the next great linebacker to wear the Maize and Blue. ESPN released its first class rankings for 2024 on Feb. 2, and Georgia, which ended the 2023 cycle with its seventh straight top-three class, is at the top. For feedback, questions, concerns, or to apply for a writing position, please email our Managing Editor atCj@BluebyNinety.com. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Michigan has one corner spot locked down with Will Johnson for the next two seasons at the very least. Partridge is going after a player he already had committed at his previous employer. Four-star Hogan Hansen is already committed in 2024, and they could potentially take two more in the class. Building a college football roster has completely transformed in the age of the transfer portal. It also appears Michigan is trying to get traction on Dylan Stewart, the new No. Last Updated on 02/23/2023 at 2:21:52 AM Avg Number of Commits used in Rankings Score: 4. team rankings breakdown. As the page officially closed on college football's 2023 recruiting class, the 2024 cycle is slowly beginning to take shape. He announced the scholarship offer via Twitter. Right on Michigans tail are two more Big Ten teams: Iowa (11th) and Michigan State (13th). It is still early in the cycle, but Michigan has been pulling some solid talent thus far, which is essential if the Wolverines want to stay in contention for the Big Ten and beyond. The Skinny: Thompson was the Spartans third commitment in the 2024 recruiting cycle. Everyone who is currently committed to the 2024 Michigan football recruiting class. Michigans wide receivers didnt play up to their potential in 2022, but there will be a good group of talented young guys pushing for more playing time next season. Clemson; North Carolina; Big 12 . Michigan needs to hit on a couple of positions this cycle to maintain the roster. Other notable programs that have offered Dennis includes Boston College, Cincinnati, Illinois, Louisville, Minnesota and Missouri. In this week's edition of Scouting the Nation, we look at five prospects with the . Thomas is a four-star recruit and the top prospect in New Jersey for the Class of 2024, according to the 247Sports Composite. It is because of your support that we have become one of the fastest and most influential Michigan media outlets there is! Dennis ranks as the No. Share this article 32 shares share tweet . Recruiting Roundup: Blue chip OL locks in commitment date, Top five LB prospects for Michigan in the 2024 recruiting class, Discussing the latest recruiting rankings for Michigan commits, targets, Recruiting Roundup: More Michigan targets lining up March visits, 2025 four-star Michigan commit Chris Ewald locks in Florida State visit, hopes to see Alabama this spring. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Fires off the ball with the ability to quickly redirect with lateral agility. "Our goal is to assess a prospect's long-term potential in college football, as manifested by the NFL Draft," said On3 . Rod Moore headlines one of the deepest positions on the U-M roster. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @, Former MSU WR Jayden Reed reportedly meets with multiple teams at NFL Combine. Theyve put all their eggs in the Jadyn Davis basket and it looked poised to work but its not known how the NFL rumors with Jim Harbaugh will affect him. Right now, Port is an Ohio State lean with Ryan Days Buckeyes hot on the trail. 190 24 6. 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. You can see that the area under the curve gets smaller both as the rating for a commit decreases and as the number of total commits for a school increases. Thank you for readingBlue by Ninety. This is likely in response to schools like Ohio State and Georgia showing more attention to him and making this a tougher race to win. Gabriel Winowich Detroit Country Day (Franklin, MI) The Wolverines have taken two tight ends each the last two cycles, though, and it looks like theyve found a star in Colston Loveland as a true freshman. It's not that if you've started slowly you can't put together a nice recruiting class for 2024, but with 10 months until the early signing . Jadyn . That saying by Yogi Berra could certainly apply all these years later to college football recruiting. The latter is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services. (Caledonia, MI), Davison The Skinny: Marsh committed to Michigan State on July 31 following a visit to East Lansing the day before. Report: Michigan to hire veteran NFL assistant as analyst. Although the Nittany Lions leapfrogged Ohio State and Michigan State, they . 2024 ESPN Inside linebackers. 20 CJ Carr, QB - Saline (Michigan) - Notre Dame. CJ Carr Saline (Saline, MI) QB. 24). 1 safety, and No. Ranking Michigans positions of need in the 2024 recruiting class, DJ Turner ran one of the fastest 40-yard dashes in NFL Combine history, Mazi Smith posts best bench press for d-lineman at NFL Combine, Chris Partridge offers Ole Miss commit, 2024 four-star LB Jordan Lockhart. Oct 20, 2018; East Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh stands on the sidelines during the second half of a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. The Washington (D.C.) Friendship Academy standout is an edge rusher who was recently named the top overall prospect in the country by the site. Theres no question quarterback is the top priority in the 2024 class. of more than 50 full time recruiting reporters and evaluators that rank and compile data on the nation's elite high school recruits.More Info About; Contact . You can also subscribe to ourYouTube Channel. Those eight players pledged to seven different schools. (Harper Woods, MI), Detroit Country Day Sports Illustrated takes unnecessary shot at Michigan football, Michigan football transfer addition makes top-10 list, A possible spring ball position change for Michigan football, This Michigan football sophomore could see both sides of the field. I also got I meet Coach Minter when I came last time. Rivals and ESPNs rankings are propping him up as a top-100 prospect right now. 0.8890. Gambling problem? He recorded 17 catches for 300 yards and three . Position Rankings. 6 player from Arizona in 247Sports' composite . Iowa; Michigan St. Nebraska; Ohio St. Penn St. Rutgers . (Linden, MI), Canton Earlier this week, the recruiting experts over at On3 released their latest batch of rankings for prospects in the 2024 class, including commits and targets for the Michigan Wolverines. Junior Colson improved a lot but it doesnt look like hell be ready to leave early for the NFL. After landing J.J. McCarthy in the class of 2021 as a five-star, Michigan had to take two project types the next year in three-stars Jayden Denegal and Alex Orji. 8 linebacker, and No. Theyll have a chance this weekend. (Waterford, MI), Coopersville (Mount Pleasant, MI), Gaylord/voc. (Canton, MI), Forest Hills Central The Wolverines have commitments from 7 players already. With Woseley's decision, Penn State's Class of 2024 jumps to No. Desman Stephens Clarkston (Clarkston, MI) On3 was already relatively down on Davis to begin with and decided to double down on that assertion by dropping him even further. 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Theyll need to keep stacking talent to give them the best chance at finding two quality guys. 1. 23 overall) in March, his father, Bryce West Sr., told ESPN. 76) are among the players who will visit Tuscaloosa in March or April. For those unfamiliar with Weston Port, here are the basics. It may have been the traditional signing day for the 2023 class, but five-star 2024 cornerback Ellis Robinson IV's decision to commit to Kirby Smart and Georgia on Feb. 1 only bolstered a class that's getting deep on defense. The Boilermakers plan to host cornerback Bryce West (No. 10 nationally. TOP RANKINGS. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Rank/Name/Position/High School/State/Verbal Commitment . By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. Georgia's nine ESPN 300 prospects lead the way, while Notre Dame and LSU aren't far behind with seven and six, respectively. 198. 2024 NFL Draft WR Rankings (Shane) by Shane Hallam August 18, 2021 0 1626. A star ranking breakdown for each of the top 10 recruiting classes in 2024. Colorado: Aaron Butler and cornerback Marcelles Williams (No. The following weekend, Stewart will head to Columbus to visit the Buckeyes, and two weeks later, State College to visit the Nittany Lions. Michigan football recruiting: meet Weston Port. Below is a graphical representation of how our formula works. 1 overall recruit in On3s rankings, 247Sports differs. There was no reason given for Hamiltons drop, but he does remain a four-star on the consensus rankings. 8 linebacker, and No. A ranking of the 2024 Best NFL Football Players in Michigan. (Franklin, MI), Southfield Breakdown by Ranking (via 247Sports Composite) 5-star: 0: 4-star: 5: 3-star: 1: (Saline, MI), River Rouge A true left tackle with length should be at the top of that list with most guys on the roster looking more like swing tackles. 57), will be on campus March 10. Jimmy Rolder got in a little bit as a true freshman but didnt stand out a ton. Michigan: Benilde Saint Margaret (St. Louis Park, MN) 2024 : 13 : 5 : 45: F : Blanca Thomas . Please check your email for a confirmation. Dennis is also listed as the No. The Michigan Wolverines have been doing well in the 2024 recruiting cycle so far, and earlier this week, it became clear that the 2024 class could get substantially better. (Rochester, MI), Belleville South Carolina has landed five commits, all of whom are ranked in the ESPN 300, as the Gamecocks are seventh in the class rankings. Three-star interior offensive lineman Andrew Dennis announced on Wednesday that he's received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. A trio of Michigan commits saw positive moves upward in On3s rankings. 143) committed. Four-star DL David Stone, Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy, Four-star QB Jake Merklinger, Savannah (GA) Calvary Day, Four-star OT Fletcher Westphal, Leesburg (VA) Tuscarora, Five-star EDGE Eddrick Houston, Buford (GA) High School, Four-star EDGE Elijah Rushing, Tucson (AZ) Salpointe Catholic, Four-star S Aaron Flowers, Forney (TX) High School, Four-star S Jaylen McClain, West Orange (NJ) Seton Hall Prep, Four-star EDGE KingJoseph Edwards, Hoschton (GA) Mill Creek, Four-star LB Jeremiah Beasley, Belleville (MI) High School, Four-star RB Jason Brown, Seattle (WA) ODea, Four-star RB Anthony Carrie, Tampa (FL) Carrollwood Day, Four-star CB Mario Buford, DeSoto (TX) High School. Michigan has landed five prospects in the 2024 cycle four of which are 4-stars while Ohio State has landed three. The four-star visited East Lansing in early September and announced his commitment later that same month. Has good size and stature checking in at 6-foot-4.5, 211 pounds with a 81-inch wingspan prior to his junior season. 43), who both committed within the same week in January, as the newest members of the Bulldogs' secondary. But in the last two cycles, Michigan has only taken five total. Bair now sits just outside the top 100 to On3 thanks to blazing track times and high school production. For feedback, questions, concerns, or to apply for a writing position, please email our Managing Editor atCj@BluebyNinety.comor DM him on Twitter,@CJsWrld_. Michigan State is the 23rd program to extend Dennis an offer, according to 247Sports. (Gaylord, MI), Plymouth * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). For more Michigan Athletics content from Blue by Ninety, follow us onTwitter,Facebook,andInstagram. Mallorys name should be familiar to Michigan fans. On Stadium Blvd Episode 24: Staff Changes?, On Stadium Blvd Episode 23: Run it Back!, Michigan Hockey Faces Tough Test in Big Ten Tournament Quarterfinals, Michigan Lacrosse Takes Home Second Victory Of 2023 Season, Michigan Hockey Rankings Update Heading Into Notre Dame Series, Michigan Wrestling Takes Down CMU, Improves to 11-4 On Senior Day, Michigan Wolverines hockey team looking for bounce-back series. Why does Michigan basketball have an inability to finish out close games. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. Michigan should have another year of quality rushing when Donovan Edwards returns as the top guy next year, but after that are a lot of question marks. Linebacker was the relative weak spot on the defense this past season, especially with Nikhai Hill-Green missing the entire season. 2024 ESPN Fullbacks. 2 prospect in the state of Michigan. Hansen had the biggest jump, gaining a fourth star and moving solidly into the top 200. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on Twitter, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. He jumped all the way up within the top-200 and gained his fourth star in the process. (Canton, MI), Chelsea Our goal is to assess a prospects long-term potential in college football, as manifested by the NFL Draft, said On3s Director of Scouting and Rankings Charles Power. This podcast is brought to you by MANSCAPED and Homefield Apparel! Penn State is the only other Big Ten team with a top-20 2024 class right now, with the 20th-ranked class nationally. Harbaugh brought in eight ESPN 300 prospects in the 2022 cycle (finished eighth) and six in the 2023 cycle (17th). The Michigan Wolverines do not appear to be a major player for Stewart as of right now his top four are South Carolina, Maryland, Ohio State, and Penn State according to On3 however, Jim Harbaugh may be able to pull off a miracle. Michigan football has two prospects committed in the class of 2024. Hugh Freeze's first full recruiting class on the Plains is off to a good start with the commitments of four-star cornerback Jayden Lewis (No. https://spartanswire.usatoday.com/2023/03/01/michigan-state-football-offers-in-state-2024-3-star-ol-andrew-dennis/, to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. 1 player is set to visit Michigan next month. Robinson (No. Hammond an Ohio native brings Michigans class to five total prospects and No. 7-ranked recruiting class in the 2020 cycle, the Tigers have finished 28th (2021), 18th (2022) and 21st (2023). 92) are two players Deion Sanders and his staff have their eyes on, as both will visit Boulder this month. In order to create the most comprehensive Team Recruiting Ranking without any notion of bias, 247Sports Team Recruiting Ranking is solely based on the 247Sports Rating. Still, the five-star safety claims that another visit with Michigan football is on his agenda. You can also follow Robert Bondy on Twitter @RobertBondy5. So far, 83 recruits in the 2024 ESPN Junior 300 have already offered up their commitments, including eight in February. Unfortunately, another prospect that Michigan is in great shape with makes a big drop, moving down over 100 spots to barely staying in the top 300. Here is every position ranked in order of need. 2024 Football Team Rankings Last updated on 03/02/23 at 10:00 PM CST. For more Michigan Athletics content from Blue by Ninety, follow us onTwitter,Facebook,andInstagram. Port is a 247 and composite four-star, and is ranked the No. See his 2022 and 2023 Rankings as well! (Clinton Township, MI), Traverse City West We promote up and coming QB's from middle school through high school. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. QB Hit List ranks the Top 150 high school quarterbacks in the country by class and style. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. ACC . No. Sanders, after being hired in December from Jackson State, brought in the 23rd-best class in 2023 -- the program's first top-25 class since 2008 (No. Michigan football lands four-star OT Luke Hamilton from Ohio in class of 2024. ALL. 12. A ranking of the 2024 Best NFL Football Players in Michigan. 247 to No. Jamir Benjamin West Bloomfield (West Bloomfield, MI) CB. Wires . Which non-quarterback group will define each top-25 team's season? SMU: The Mustangs landed only their second top-300 prospect since ESPN began ranking players in 2006 when athlete Jamyri Cauley (No. Michigan football reeled in a solid class during the 2023 cycle, but the Wolverines have a chance to get a really, really great class in 2024 if they can hit on their top targets.