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| Tom Van Haaren interviews Wyatt Shallman (image via ESPN) |
Weight: 255 lbs.
Class: 2013
Position: Running back, fullback, defensive end
School: Novi (MI) Catholic Central
Notes: Holds offers from Cincinnati, Michigan, Michigan State, Syracuse . . . Teammate of 2012 commit Matt Godin . . . As a sophomore in 2010, rushed the ball 53 times for 355 yards and 6 touchdowns; also made 32 tackles, 6 tackles for loss, and 2 sacks
Strengths: Excellent size . . . Ability to make sharp jump cuts despite size . . . Keeps momentum going forward with consistency . . . Runs behind pads when he sees contact coming . . . Keeps feet churning through contact . . . Drives pile . . . Fundamentally sound at defensive end
Weaknesses: Just mediocre speed/quickness for a college tailback . . . Good initial pop when blocking but doesn't finish blocks . . . Looks as if he doesn't take pride in defense . . . Somewhat lackadaisical and passive at defensive end . . . Doesn't chase ballcarriers with passion . . . Too much of a finesse player at defensive tackle
Projection: Fullback
Reminds me of: Vince Helmuth
I thought Borges was telling him they want him to be a tail back. Watching his video, that just doesn't make sense. The staff seems like straight shooters, so why would they say anything other than fullback? I'm starting to get worried about Borges' ability to evaluate talent and recruit. We missed on a bunch of good RBs this year, yet we have the best OL in the country coming in (thanks to Funk).
ReplyDeleteI thought Borges was telling him they want him to be a tail back. Watching his video, that just doesn't make sense. The staff seems like straight shooters, so why would they say anything other than fullback? I'm starting to get worried about Borges' ability to evaluate talent and recruit. We missed on a bunch of good RBs this year, yet we have the best OL in the country coming in (thanks to Funk).
ReplyDeleteI hope this has no effect on Ty Isaac's recruitment. I have to say I agree with the common sentiment that Shallman doesn't look like a Michigan feature back. I'd love to see him at FB, TE or SDE.
ReplyDeleteI agree, I cant see him being a feature RB, but some kind of FB/blacking HB hybrid....so he has the ability to offer some versatility
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