2015 Season Countdown: #28 Ben Gedeon

Ben Gedeon

Name: Ben Gedeon
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 241 lbs.
High school: Hudson (OH) Hudson
Position: Linebacker
Class: Junior
Jersey number: #42
Last year: I ranked Gedeon #38 and said he would make 30 tackles and 1 sack as a backup linebacker. He made 17 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, and 1 sack; plus he returned a blocked punt for a 32-yard touchdown.

Gedeon is one of those players who is hitting his later years on campus with fans thinking, "Huh? How is this guy so old already?" Despite not being needed, he played immediately as a freshman in 2013, making 19 tackles and 1 sack. The same sort of role recurred in 2014 when he made 17 tackles and 1 sack. Michigan had several more proven, more experienced guys ahead of him, but he played in all but one game during his first two years. His most impressive play of last season came when fellow linebacker Mike McCray blocked a punt; Gedeon corralled it, showed off his high school running back skills, and found the goal line 32 yards later.

Gedeon's a junior now, and he is arguably the best athlete in the linebacker corps. He has been pretty good when he gets playing time, but the path to the field is blocked by seniors Desmond Morgan, Joe Bolden, and James Ross. Gedeon will probably be the first linebacker to sub in, and an injury would likely give him a starting job. He has good size, speed, and instincts. Additionally, despite never being a starter, Gedeon is quite possibly the spearhead of the 2016 linebacker group, if not the entire defense. He has been a role player the past two seasons, but he should get more of a chance to shine this year.

Prediction: Backup linebacker; 35 tackles, 2 sacks

Michigan vs. Ohio State Awards

Drake Johnson (#20) scored two touchdowns in Saturday's rivalry game against Ohio State

Let's see more of this guy on offense next year . . . Dennis Norfleet. Michigan is lacking big-play threats, and while Norfleet has yet to break a truly big play, he is one of those guys who can gain yards in chunks. He ended the OSU game with 3 carries for 10 yards and 1 catch for 9 yards, but at least one decent run was called back for an Amara Darboh hold (Darboh was called for two holding penalties in the game). Norfleet's final carry of the day lost 3 yards when he tried to run outside of his block, but he at least threatens to make people miss. Virtually every other receiver and running back is very likely to be brought down by the first guy.

Let's see less of this guy on offense next year . . . De'Veon Smith. Smith was essentially forced into action late in the year when Derrick Green went down with a broken collarbone. Smith was the starter essentially by default, and he responded with just one solid game (18 carries, 121 yards, 1 touchdown against Northwestern). Drake Johnson started against Ohio State and did well, and then Smith stepped in with 3 carries for 4 yards when Johnson got hurt. Smith is too slow to be a full-time back, and he doesn't break as many tackles as an ideal short-yardage back should. It's not Smith's fault that he got so much playing time, but Michigan can do better. Johnson passed him up late in the year, starter Derrick Green will return in 2015, and the Wolverines will also have the services of USC transfer Ty Isaac. Barring injuries or transfers, I think Smith should be no higher than #4 on the depth chart next year.

Let's see more of this guy on defense next year . . . Ben Gedeon. It will be interesting to see how the linebacker positions shake out next year. With a potential coaching change coming, the scheme may also change. However, Michigan should once again be deep at the linebacker position. The sophomore Gedeon would be a starter on some Big Ten teams, but he was stuck behind Butkus Award finalist Jake Ryan at middle linebacker. Next year weakside starter and #2 tackler on the team Joe Bolden will return, and former starting inside linebacker Desmond Morgan will come back from his shoulder injury that caused him to redshirt this year. Furthermore, part-time starter at strongside linebacker James Ross III will be back. It would almost be a shame for Gedeon to have to wait until his senior year to start, but that's a possibility with Bolden, Morgan, and Ross returning, all three of whom will be seniors in 2015.

Let's see more of this guy on defense next year . . . Jabrill Peppers. Peppers, the 5-star cornerback who took a medical redshirt, is needed in the secondary. Michigan should be solid at the very least with everyone but Raymon Taylor returning, but Peppers' playmaking potential is desperately needed. Michigan got just 2 interceptions from defensive backs this season, both of which came from sophomore Jourdan Lewis. Peppers could play safety, but his tackling ability is a good fit at slot corner, too; he or Blake Countess could start on the outside, with the other guy playing in the slot.

Play of the game . . . Devin Gardner's touchdown pass to Freddy Canteen. It was only a 3-yarder and Michigan's fate was essentially already sealed, but Gardner rolled right to find Canteen in the endzone near the sideline. Canteen - who showed flashes of promise in the spring but was quiet all season - made an excellent diving catch, getting a foot down before sliding out of bounds.

MVP of the game . . . Drake Johnson. I would like to pick Gardner (22/32, 233 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception), who made some nice plays as well. But Gardner also gift-wrapped two touchdowns for Ohio State. The first one was an interception on the opening drive, setting up OSU on Michigan's side of the field. The second was a fumble that was returned for a touchdown by Ohio State linebacker Darron Lee. So I'll pick Johnson as the MVP. Johnson carried the ball 15 times for 74 yards (4.9 yards/carry) and 2 touchdowns, and he threw a halfback pass to Gardner for 18 yards. When Johnson went down with what I'm guessing is an ACL injury late in the game, Michigan's running game suffered greatly.

Michigan vs. Appalachian State Awards

Jehu Chesson, Devin Gardner, and Devin Funchess combined for a great day on Saturday.

Let's see more of this guy on offense . . . Dennis Norfleet. It's not so much that Norfleet himself was a huge threat. He's dangerous with the ball, but we've learned that he can easily get flung around because of his slight stature. No, the nice thing is that Michigan was spreading the ball laterally and getting it to people like Norfleet in the slot. Norfleet caught 3 passes for 30 yards, and Funchess was also a target on some quick screens. Those plays are going to help open up the middle of the field for the running game.

Let's see less of this guy on offense . . . Joey Burzynski. Burzynski's start was like a gold star for his efforts over the last several seasons, including fall camp. He tore his ACL last year, and he was filling in for the partly injured Kyle Kalis on Saturday. Kalis took over for Burzynski shortly after the game began, and the fifth year walk-on is less likely to play when Graham Glasgow returns next Saturday. Thanks for your efforts, Joey, but Michigan needs bigger and better linemen in there if they want to compete with the big boys.

Let's see more of this guy on defense . . . Desmond Morgan. There have been hints that Morgan will be relegated to the bench in favor of Joe Bolden, but I still see Morgan as the superior player. He did a good job on Saturday and needs to see a majority of the snaps at either MIKE or WILL linebacker.

Let's see less of this guy on defense . . . nobody. Michigan didn't get any takeaways, but they put pressure on the quarterback and generally tackled well. Late in the game, Appalachian State bled the clock by running up the middle over and over again, but that mercifully allowed the game to end quicker. If they insisted on passing, Michigan would have hurt the quarterback(s), picked off some passes, and scored more points.

Play of the game . . . Ben Gedeon's return of a blocked punt for a touchdown. There were so many big plays from Devin Funchess, Devin Gardner, Derrick Green, and De'Veon Smith, but those blocked punt returns are always exciting to watch. Linebacker Mike McCray tipped the punt, and Gedeon fielded it in mid-air. As soon as I saw #42 fielding the punt, I said to myself, "This is gonna be a touchdown." Gedeon was an excellent high school running back and could probably play that position in college for some teams. He did a nice job of weaving, tiptoeing down the sideline, and diving to stretch the ball across the front edge of the goal line for a 32-yard touchdown return.

Player of the game . . . Devin Gardner. Gardner was 13/14 for 173 yards and 3 touchdowns, plus he rushed 5 times for 9 yards. Best of all, he made good decisions, put appropriate helpings of mustard on his passes, and put the balls where only his receiver could catch them. His one misfire was a crossing route where the receiver was wide open, but it's tough to argue with those numbers.

2014 Season Countdown: #37 Ben Gedeon

Ben Gedeon (image via Toledo Blade)

Name: Ben Gedeon
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 236 lbs.
High school: Hudson (OH) Hudson
Position: Linebacker
Class: Sophomore
Jersey number: #42
Last year: I ranked Gedeon #68 and said he would be a backup linebacker and special teamer. He played in all thirteen games and made 19 tackles with 1 sack.

If there was any question about whether Gedeon would burn his redshirt or not, it was answered in the first game of the season when he made 4 tackles. From the beginning, he looked physically developed and prepared to play linebacker in the Big Ten. He proceeded to make 6 tackles (5 solo) against Ohio State and another 5 in the bowl game against Kansas State. He looked quick and sharp and aggressive despite being the third-string middle linebacker behind Desmond Morgan and Joe Bolden.

Unfortunately for Gedeon, his path to playing time is now blocked by Butkus Award candidate Jake Ryan. With Morgan and Bolden off to the WILL position in the new 4-3 Over, Ryan moves over from SAM and Gedeon is still on the outside looking in. Michigan's coaching staff likes to keep defensive guys fresh, though, so he should find plenty of snaps; additionally, Ryan is a guy who can play outside linebacker or defensive end in certain packages, so defensive coordinator Greg Mattison may be able to find ways to get them on the field at the same time. Either way, Gedeon looks the part of a future Michigan starter, and possibly even a star.

Prediction: Backup middle linebacker; 30 tackles, 1 sack

Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl Preview: Linebackers

Blake Slaughter (#53) helped seal a win against TCU with an interception and 39-yard return

MICHIGAN
Starters: Sophomore weakside linebacker James Ross III (6'1", 220 lbs.) leads the unit in tackles and is tied for the team lead despite missing the last 1.5 games with an injury; he has 81 stops, 5 tackles for loss, and 1.5 sacks. Quick and decisive, Ross makes plays by beating blockers to the point of attack, but he's listed as "questionable" for the bowl game. Junior middle linebacker Desmond Morgan (6'1", 227 lbs.) is a thumper despite not being particularly big, and he has 73 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 1 sack, and 1 highlight-reel interception this season. Morgan isn't the fastest linebacker around, but he can hold his ground in the run game. The "star" of the group is actually redshirt junior outside linebacker Jake Ryan (6'3", 240 lbs.), who has just 26 tackles and 4 tackles for loss; he tore his ACL in the spring and returned halfway through the season, so he has flashed his old athleticism but hasn't performed up to the standard he set in 2012.
Backups: Sophomore Joe Bolden (6'3", 225 lbs.) is fourth on the team with 50 tackles, along with 3 tackles for loss and 1 sack. He will likely be Ross's replacement if the starter can't go. Bolden has been the top sub at both inside linebacker positions all year in what was mostly a three-man rotation, thus the high tackle total. Freshman Ben Gedeon (6'3", 236 lbs.) took over Bolden's substitute role with Ross out, so he might see a significant amount of playing time; he made 14 tackles and 1 sack in limited duty. The other notable player is fifth year senior Cam Gordon (6'3", 237 lbs.), a fast and strong athlete who's been pushed to the side by Ryan's return despite having 38 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 4 sacks on the season.

KANSAS STATE
Starters: Fifth year senior Blake Slaughter (5'10", 227 lbs.) is the team leader in tackles with 103 and was honorable mention all-conference; he also had 6 tackles for loss, 3 sacks, and 1 interception. Despite being a little stouter than fellow inside linebacker Jonathan Truman (5'11", 219 lbs.), Slaughter's the one who bounces outside the box against trips formations and slot receivers. Slaughter was a little used linebacker in 2009-2011 and then redshirted in 2012 in order to help the team in 2013, which was part of the reason he was voted team captain this year. Truman has 85 tackles and 4 tackles for loss to his credit. He's a redshirt sophomore former walk-on.
Backups: Senior Tre Walker (6'3", 225 lbs.) is the outside linebacker when Kansas State is in a 4-3 look, and he has 26 tackles and 2.5 tackles for loss this season. Redshirt freshman Will Davis (6'0", 223 lbs.) has 16 tackles this season but doesn't see a lot of playing time.

THE TAKEAWAY
Michigan has had solid play from its linebackers for most of the year, and they generally tend to be technically sound. The Wolverines basically have five guys capable of starting (Ross, Morgan, Ryan, Bolden, and Gordon) with Gedeon as a pretty good fourth inside linebacker. The inside guys won't blitz often, but Ryan and Gordon can threaten the quarterback off the edge. In an admittedly limited study of Kansas State, I think Slaughter, Truman, and Walker are exploitable. Kansas State runs a lot of a 4-2-5 look, meaning their opponents are running at a six-man core that includes two linebackers who are the same weight as Michigan's linebackers but don't play quite as stout, in my opinion. They try to run around blocks and they have trouble disengaging. They are fairly quick, which might suit them well against some of the wide-open offenses in the Big 12 (Oregon State, Oklahoma, Baylor, etc.), but they might struggle against a straight-ahead running team that has power running backs in 240 lb. Derrick Green and 224 lb. De'Veon Smith.

ADVANTAGE: Michigan

Michigan vs. Ohio State Awards

Devin Funchess had 4 catches for 41 yards and 1 touchdown 

Let's see more of this guy on offense . . . Drew Dileo. I wish Dileo (5 catches, 60 yards, 1 touchdown) had another year left in him. I just think he's one of the more dependable peripheral wide receivers at Michigan. He has had a couple balls go through his hands this year, but this passing offense goes a whole lot better when he's in the game, as compared to . . . say . . . Jeremy Jackson.

Let's see less of this guy on offense . . . Power Al Borges. It's crazy how Michigan's offense started to get going a little bit once Borges realized that Michigan can't overpower teams with a bunch of baby-faced offensive linemen and a 195 lb. tailback. He went from a power team with a finesse running back to a finesse team with power running backs, and now things seem to be clicking a little bit.

Let's see more of this guy on defense . . . Ben Gedeon. Actually, I want James Ross to return to his WILL position as soon as possible, but Gedeon's someone I'm looking forward to watching develop over the next couple years. The coaching staff has done a good job of identifying talent at the inside linebacker positions, and Gedeon (6 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack) has looked solid for a true freshman who got thrown into the fire due to injuries.

Let's see less of this guy on defense . . . Josh Furman. Furman (3 tackles, 1 pass breakup) gets lost out there. He was beaten for a 53-yard touchdown early, was slow to react in the running game, and took some bad angles. Hopefully Jarrod Wilson can return from his injury in time for the bowl game.

Play of the game . . . Devin Funchess's bubble screen. In a play reminiscent of the Indiana game, Funchess took a bubble screen to the right, leaped over cornerback Doran Grant, and sprinted up the right sideline for 22 yards before getting pushed out of bounds. This isn't anything new, but for a 6'5", 235 lb. guy to make these kinds of plays is pretty amazing.

Player of the game . . . Devin Gardner. Gardner had his second-best game ever with a 32/45 effort that resulted in 451 yards and 4 touchdowns, along with 9 carries for 10 yards and 1 touchdown. A chunk of that came with a bum ankle. That's the most passing yards and touchdowns in the history of The Game. He looked beaten up for the past few games, but he looked rejuvenated in this one. Honorable mention goes to Jake Butt (5 catches, 85 yards, 1 touchdown) and Jeremy Gallon (9 catches, 175 yards, 1 touchdown).

Class of 2013 Redshirts

Derrick Green (#27) carries the ball against Central Michigan

Here's an updated list of the freshmen who have played thus far in 2013 and the freshmen who are on pace to redshirt. Offensive guard Kyle Bosch, who is expected to start at left guard against Michigan State, is the most recent addition to the first list.

FRESHMEN WHO HAVE PLAYED
OG Kyle Bosch
TE Jake Butt
DE Taco Charlton
LB Ben Gedeon
RB Derrick Green
S Delano Hill
WR Da'Mario Jones
CB Jourdan Lewis
QB Shane Morris
RB De'Veon Smith
CB Channing Stribling
S Dymonte Thomas
WR Csont'e York

FRESHMEN WHO ARE REDSHIRTING (SO FAR)
OG David Dawson
FS Reon Dawson
CB Ross Douglas
WR Jaron Dukes
OT Chris Fox
TE Khalid Hill
DT Maurice Hurst, Jr.
C Patrick Kugler
LB Mike McCray
DT Henry Poggi
OG Dan Samuelson
FB Wyatt Shallman
LS Scott Sypniewski
OT Logan Tuley-Tillman

Video: News feature on Ben Gedeon

The voiceover guy does a lot of YELLING in this video, but it's still an interesting feature on freshman linebacker Ben Gedeon:

2013 Season Countdown: #68 Ben Gedeon

Ben Gedeon

Name: Ben Gedeon
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 220 lbs.
High school: Hudson (OH) Hudson
Position: Linebacker
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Gedeon was a senior in high school. I gave him a TTB Rating of 81. He ended his senior season with at least 960 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns.

Gedeon committed to Michigan in April 2012 and never wavered. He did a little bit of everything for Hudson, playing quarterback, running back, tight end, and linebacker at various times. While not the flashiest player, he has a nose for the football and ended up ranked as the #214 player overall in 247's Composite rankings.

Gedeon plays like a WILL linebacker, but at his height, I would guess he ends up playing MIKE once he adds some weight down the road. Michigan's coaching staff hasn't been shy about playing freshman linebackers for the past couple years (Desmond Morgan, Joe Bolden, Royce Jenkins-Stone, and James Ross have all played as freshmen under Hoke), and it's unclear if that's a trend or if Brady Hoke just needed an influx of talent at the position. Gedeon has a chance to unseat Jenkins-Stone as the backup WILL this season, play special teams, or redshirt. I think Gedeon will be as ready to play as Bolden or Morgan the past couple years, so it all depends on how quickly Jenkins-Stone improves and how healthy the linebacker unit stays.

Prediction: Backup linebacker, special teams

Poll results: Who will be the best linebacker in the 2013 class?

Hudson (OH) Hudson linebacker Ben Gedeon

Ben Gedeon - LB - Hudson (OH) Hudson: 58%
There aren't many options for the best linebacker in the 2013 class, but Gedeon wins out here.  Gedeon is a 6'3", 220-pounder who finished the recruiting cycle as the #11 inside linebacker and the #214 overall player in 247's Composite Rankings.  Also a well rounded offensive player in high school, he was recruited to play the weakside linebacker position; there's also a chance that he could grow into the middle linebacker spot as he ages.

Mike McCray II - LB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: 41%
McCray is listed at 6'4" in some places, although he measured in at last summer's Rivals 5-star Challenge at just 6'1".  He also reportedly weighs 230 lbs.  Michigan's coaching staff has mentioned that they see him playing the SAM position this fall, and they surely know his actual height; but height and length are often desirable traits in a SAM, so perhaps McCray won't stay at that position for his entire career.  Readers went away from the recruiting sites' line of thinking in this vote, because McCray is considered the #4 athlete and #130 overall player by 247's Composite Rankings.

Final TTB Ratings for 2013

Maurice Hurst, Jr. made the biggest leap in
the final TTB Ratings

Here are the finalized TTB Ratings for the class of 2013.  Discuss!

Derrick Green - RB - Richmond (VA) Hermitage: 92 95
The more I think about the offensive line Michigan is building, the more I think Green is going to have a very good career in a winged helmet.  He could very well be the starter by his sophomore year, if not as a freshman.

Dymonte Thomas - S - Alliance (OH) Marlington: 92 89
I'm downgrading Thomas because I don't know that he's an All-American candidate, which is what a 90+ grade entails.  I think he will still be a very good player and turn into an all-conference player as a strong safety.

Kyle Bosch - OG - Wheaton (IL) St. Francis: 88
I'm going to leave Bosch right where he is.  He looks like an excellent guard prospect, and I like his nastiness.

Shane Morris - QB - Warren (MI) De La Salle: 89 87
Morris still has all the physical schools he has ever had - strong arm, decent athleticism - and has shown with his recruiting that he has some leadership skills.  It just seems like he has some limitations on seeing the whole field and making good decisions.

Patrick Kugler - C - Wexford (PA) North Allegheny: 83 86
With a couple years between Jack Miller and Kugler, the latter should have at least a couple seasons as a starter.  I liked what I saw of him at the Under Armour All-American Game.


Chris Fox - OT - Parker (CO) Ponderosa: 90 85
Fox's ACL tear concerns me some. He's still a big body who's pretty athletic, but I fear that this injury might put him behind some of the other linemen to begin..

Jourdan Lewis - CB - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: 86 84
Lewis isn't the biggest, strongest, or fastest recruit out there, but he shows good change of direction and ball skills.  I like him as a college cornerback, but he might be limited beyond that.

Jake Butt - TE - Pickerington (OH) North: 82
I'm leaving Butt right where he is. He's not a "next generation" tight end who can run really fast and jump really high, but he's a very solid prospect.  He should have no problem turning into a good blocker at the very least.

Ben Gedeon - LB - Hudson (OH) Hudson: 82 81
I still like Gedeon, but I have slightly more confidence in Butt as a prospect.  I like turning running backs into linebackers, and he has experience at both positions.

Da'Mario Jones - WR - Westland (MI) John Glenn: 79 81
As Michigan's passing offense improves and they can find more ways to get the ball to receivers, I like Jones's skill set more.  He's not an absolute blazer, but he offers a dimension of speed that some other recent receiver recruits lack.

Henry Poggi - DT - Baltimore (MI) Gilman: 81 79
Watching Poggi in the Under Armour All-American Game, I still think Poggi looks like a good prospect for the college level - he played very well - but I'm not sure he'll have the size or explosion to be a serious NFL prospect down the road.

Maurice Hurst, Jr. - DT - Westwood (MA) Xaverian Brothers: 73 78
I always liked Hurst's athleticism, but I like his energy, too.  After seeing his senior highlights and his performance in the Semper Fi All-American Bowl, I think he has some potential to be a pretty good player down the road.

Csont'e York - WR - Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park Academy: 79 77
York's rating doesn't change much, but I have less confidence in him than Poggi.  He still has considerable upside because he can go up and get the ball, but he's not a dynamic athlete.

Taco Charlton - DE - Pickerington (OH) Central: 75 76
Charlton has the speed to stick at weakside end, but he keeps growing and growing. I wonder if at some point he might be too heavy to play WDE and end up as a strongside end. Considering some lacking technique, that could be troublesome.

Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Peoria (IL) Manual: 79 75
I'm downgrading Tuley-Tillman a little bit because he's so raw.  He's helped by the fact that he's the only left tackle prospect in this class, but it's tough to get a feel for him.  Pass protection is still a huge issue for him as he learns.

Mike McCray II - LB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: 74
This seems to be a pretty good spot for McCray. It's unclear whether he'll finally end up at SAM or MIKE. He's a good athlete, but I have questions about his ability to read plays quickly.  I might be in favor of putting him at SAM, where he would be in a position to attack more often than having to read and react.

Channing Stribling - CB - Matthews (NC) Butler: 73
I thought about bumping up Stribling, but I just don't think I can do it.  He showed his ability to make plays in high school, but I just don't think he has the speed to be a dynamic player in college.  Most of Michigan's good corners over the past 15 years or so have been fast or at least quick, but I don't see that in Stribling.

David Dawson - OG - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: 67 71
I'm bumping Dawson up a little bit, because I think he could be a starter later in his career.  Anyone who becomes a starter with the way Michigan is recruiting has to be pretty good player, but I don't see a particularly high ceiling for him.

Delano Hill - CB - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: 71 69
Hill has lots of physical talent, but if he were a great playmaker, he would have been rated higher by the recruiting services.  He seems to be a guy who could be a very good special teamer and earn spot duty in college, but he's a man without a position - is he a corner or a safety? - and there's talent at those spots already.

Wyatt Shallman - RB - Novi (MI) Catholic Central: 65
I think this is a pretty good spot for Shallman.  I don't think he will ever be a starter at running back, although he could be a factor at fullback or U-back in the future.  He also has the ability to contribute on defense, but Shallman and the coaches have been insistent that he'll play offense.

Ross Douglas - CB - Avon (OH) Avon: 63
Douglas was recruited to play slot corner, and when you combine that with his lack of great size, I think he's somewhat limited when projecting him beyond college.  I think he could be a solid slot corner in the same vein as Brandon Harrison.

DeVeon Smith - RB - Warren (OH) Howland: 63
I thought about bumping Smith up because I truly believe that Michigan will be putting together some good rushing seasons in the coming years because of the offensive line, and not totally because of the talent of the running backs.  I do not believe Smith has the speed to be a dynamic running back himself, but he might put up good numbers as a backup and perhaps eventual successor to Green.

Reon Dawson - CB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: 62
Dawson does have some potential to outperform this ranking, but he's behind some of the other guys in technical prowess.  The speed and size are there.  It just depends on how it all comes together.

Khalid Hill - TE - Detroit (MI) East English Village: 68 60
Hill can fill a role on this team, but he has talent ahead of him and his lack of speed or size sort of limits his upside.

Dan Samuelson - OG - Plymouth (IN) Plymouth: 65 59
I think Samuelson will be a quality backup down the road, who could make a spot start and be fine.  However, I think he's someone who might get lost in the shuffle with the rest of the linemen Michigan is getting.

Jaron Dukes - WR - Columbus (OH) Marion Franklin: 70 58
Dukes didn't have a great senior season, and I already had questions about him going into the 2012 season.  He doesn't have great speed, and he doesn't look like a lithe athlete who can make up for that speed deficiency with acrobatics.

Scott Sypniewski - LS - Ottawa (IL) : Incomplete
I don't know enough about long snappers around the country to offer an opinion here.

Scout: Class of 2013 Ohio Final State Rankings

Dymonte Thomas is the #2 player in the state of Ohio for the class of 2013

Scout finalized its state of Ohio rankings for the class of 2013.  Here are some notes for Michigan fans:

2. Dymonte Thomas - S - Alliance (OH) Marlington: Offered, committed to Michigan.
3. DeVeon Smith - RB - Warren (OH) Howland: Offered, committed to Michigan.
4. Evan Lisle - OT - Centerville (OH) Centerville: Offered, committed to Ohio State.
5. Cameron Burrows - CB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Offered, committed to Ohio State.
6. Gareon Conley - CB - Massillon (OH) Washington: Offered, committed to Ohio State.
7. Jake Butt - TE - Pickerington (OH) North: Offered, committed to Michigan.
9. Ben Gedeon - LB - Hudson (OH) Hudson: Offered, committed to Michigan.
11. Taco Charlton - DE - Pickerington (OH) Central: Offered, committed to Michigan.
12. Billy Price - DT - Youngstown (OH) Fitch: Offered, committed to Ohio State.
14. Shane Jones - LB - Cincinnati (OH) Moeller: Offered, committed to Michigan State.
16. Rob Wheelwright - WR - Columbus (OH) Walnut Ridge: Offered, committed to Wisconsin.
19. Jayme Thompson - S - Toledo (OH) Central Catholic: Offered, committed to Ohio State.
20. Godwin Igwebuike - RB - Pickerington (OH) North: Teammate of TE commit Jake Butt.
22. Jacob Matuska - DE - Columbus (OH) Bishop Hartley: Offered, committed to Notre Dame.
24. Michael McCray II - LB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Offered, committed to Michigan.
32. Jarrod Clements - DT - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Teammate of LB commit Michael McCray II, committed to Illinois.
37. Reon Dawson - CB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Offered, committed to Michigan.
38. Ross Douglas - CB - Avon (OH) Avon: Offered, committed to Michigan.
39. Matt Miller - OG - Toledo (OH) St. John's: Brother of Michigan center Jack Miller, committed to Wisconsin.
40. Marcus Ball - S - Westerville (OH) South: Offered.
47. Jaron Dukes - WR - Columbus (OH) Walnut Ridge: Offered, committed to Michigan.
52. Kevin Gladney - WR - Akron (OH) Firestone: Offered, committed to Nebraska.
58. Dan Monteroso - WR - St. Clairsville (OH) St. Clairsville: Teammate of 2014 LB commit Michael Ferns.

Scout 300 for 2013 finalized

Offensive lineman Patrick Kugler is Michigan's highest rated commit to Scout.com

Scout has finalized its top 300 players for the class of 2013.  Here's what it looked back in July and here's the initial list from March.

Here's the movement since July:

- Patrick Kugler jumped from #30 to #27
- Dymonte Thomas fell from #35 to #39
- Shane Morris fell from #29 to #40
- Kyle Bosch fell from #48 to #49
- Deveon Smith fell from #60 to #62
- Jourdan Lewis jumped from #168 to #80
- Chris Fox jumped from #134 to #118
- Maurice Hurst, Jr. jumped from #213 to #139
- Henry Poggi fell from #136 to #143
- David Dawson jumped from #179 to #144
- Jake Butt fell from #137 to #145
- Ben Gedeon fell from #155 to #168
- Taco Charlton jumped from #267 to #174
- Delano Hill, who had no offer at the last update, appears at #270
- Wyatt Shallman fell from #268 to #293
- Logan Tuley-Tillman fell from #194 to #300
- Jaron Dukes fell from #296 to off the list
- Mike McCray II fell from #216 to off the list

Below is a list of all the Michigan offerees on the list:

5-stars:
3. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
4. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
6. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
7. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
9. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California
10. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
16. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
21. James Quick - WR - Kentucky (Louisville)
22. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
23. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania (Alabama)
26. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
27. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
29. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
30. Laquon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
34. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
37. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
38. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
39. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
40. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
41. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
42. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)

4-stars:
45. Justin Manning - DT - Texas (Texas A&M)
49. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
51. John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
54. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
55. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
59. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
60. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida (USC)
62. Deveon Smith - RB - Ohio (Michigan)
72. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
74. Steve Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
80. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
83. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
86. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)
87. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
88. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey (Miami)
90. Mike McGlinchey - OT - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
95. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana
98. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
99. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia
101. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
103. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
107. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
109. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
111. Eli Apple - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
112. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
113. John Ross - WR - California (Washington)
114. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
118. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
123. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
128. Christian Lacouture - DE - Nebraska (LSU)
129. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
130. Kameron Miles - S - Texas (Texas A&M)
131. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
133. Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
137. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
139. Maurice Hurst, Jr. - DT - Massachusetts (Michigan)
141. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (TCU)
142. Jon Reschke - LB - Michigan (Michigan State)
143. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
144. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
145. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
146. Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas (Texas)
147. Joe Mathis - DE - California (Washington)
149. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
150. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
153. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
154. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
158. Jake Raulerson - DE - Texas (Texas)
159. Jaynard Bostwick - DT - Florida
165. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)
166. Ishmael Wilson - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
168. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
170. Durham Smythe - TE - Texas
171. Ryan White - CB - Kentucky (Vanderbilt)
174. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
182. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey
184. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
185. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona (Notre Dame)
190. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (Florida)
199. Marcell Ateman - WR - Texas (Oklahoma State)
204. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
208. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (UCLA)
212. Shane Jones - LB - Ohio (Michigan State)
218. Rob Wheelwright - WR - Ohio (Wisconsin)
219. Kenny Lacy - OT - Arizona (UCLA)
224. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
239. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Indiana)
246. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
255. Dennis Finley - OT - Michigan (Michigan State)
258. Chase Abbington - RB - Missouri (Missouri)
266. J.J. Gustafson - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
267. Josh Augusta - DT - Illinois
270. Delano Hill - S - Michigan (Michigan)
276. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia (Virginia Tech)
277. Dajaun Drennon - DE - New Jersey (North Carolina)
280. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
287. Cameron Hunt - OG - California (Cal)
292. Nadir Barnwell - CB - New Jersey (Rutgers)
293. Wyatt Shallman - FB - Michigan (Michigan)
296. James Onwualu - WR - Minnesota (Notre Dame)
299. Jacob Matuska - DE - Ohio (Notre Dame)
300. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)

Recruit Tracker: Ben Gedeon

Ben Gedeon

August 24, 2012: Gedeon's Hudson (OH) Hudson team beat Kenston (OH) Kenston by a score of 20-14.  Gedeon rushed 17 times for 64 yards had a 1-yard touchdown run.  He also made 10 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.  His team is now 1-0.

August 31, 2012: Hudson beat Uniontown (OH) Uniontown Lake by a score of 56-33.  Hudson is now 2-0.

September 7, 2012: Hudson beat Brecksville (OH) Broadview Heights by a score of 38-21.  Gedeon ran the ball 18 times for 107 yards.  Hudson is now 3-0 on the year.

September 14, 2012: Hudson lost to Brunswick (OH) Brunswick by a score of 26-20.  Gedeon had 23 tackles to go along with 14 carries for 90 yards.  Hudson is now 3-1.

September 21, 2012: Hudson beat Cuyahoga Falls (OH) Cuyahoga Falls by a score of 46-28.  Gedeon had 10 tackles and 1 fumble recovery to go along with 155 rushing yards and 1 touchdown.  Hudson is now 4-1.

September 28, 2012: Hudson beat Garfield Heights (OH) Garfield Heights by a score of 37-12.  Gedeon had 13 carries for 71 yards rushing and 2 touchdowns, along with 1 reception for 7 yards; he also had 12 tackles on defense.  Hudson is now 5-1.

October 5, 2012: Hudson beat Stow (OH) Stow-Munroe Falls by a score of 38-0.  Gedeon had 13 carries for 70 yards, including 4- and 1-yard touchdown runs.  He also caught a 12-yard touchdown pass, had 8 tackles, and grabbed an interception.  Hudson is now 6-1.

October 12, 2012: Hudson beat Mayfield (OH) Mayfield by a score of 35-13.  Gedeon had 13 carries for 105 yards, including a 3-yard touchdown; he also had 11 tackles and 2 tackles for loss.  He now has at least 557 yards rushing and 7 touchdowns, along with 63 tackles.  Hudson is now 7-1.

October 19, 2012: Hudson lost to Elyria (OH) Elyria by a score of 26-16.  Gedeon had 15 carries for 62 yards, as well as 7 tackles and 1 tackle for loss.  Hudson is now 7-2.

October 26, 2012: Hudson beat North Royalton (OH) North Royalton by a score of 19-7.  Gedeon had 21 carries for 149 yards and 1 touchdown.  Hudson is now 8-2.

November 3, 2012: Hudson beat Canton (OH) GlenOak by a score of 38-6.  Gedeon ran 18 times for 104 yards and 2 touchdowns.  He now has at least 872 yards and 10 touchdowns rushing.  Hudson is now 9-2.

November 10, 2012: Hudson lost to Toledo (OH) Whitmer by a score of 39-28.  Gedeon ran 14 times for 88 yards and 1 touchdown, but he also lost a fumble.  Gedeon ends the season with approximately 960 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns.  Hudson ends the season 9-3.

ESPN 300 for 2013 Updated

ESPN released its updated top 300 list for the class of 2013.  Here's what it looked like back in July, and here's the movement for Michigan commits:

- Shane Morris fell from #26 to #54
- Gareon Conley jumped from #63 to #62
- Dymonte Thomas dropped from #94 to #97
- Logan Tuley-Tillman dropped from #102 to #105
- Mike McCray dropped from #108 to #111
- Chris Fox dropped from #112 to #113
- Patrick Kugler jumped from #116 to #115
- Taco Charlton jumped from #120 to #119
- Kyle Bosch fell from #126 to #127
- Jake Butt fell from #171 to #176
- Jaron Dukes fell from #224 to #233
- Ben Gedeon dropped from #278 to #282
- Henry Poggi dropped from #259 to #288

3. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
4. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
6. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
7. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
9. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
10. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
14. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
20. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
28. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
29. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
32. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
33. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
34. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
39. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
40. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
41. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
43. Maquedius Bain - DT - Florida
46. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
50. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
51. Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
53. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
54. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
56. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
62. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
64. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
66. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
67. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
70. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
71. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida (Florida)
72. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
73. Demore'ea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
74. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
75. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
76. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (South Carolina)
82. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
83. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
86. Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
87. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
88. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
92. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
95. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
97. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
98. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
99. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
105. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
111. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
112. Ebenezer Ogundeko - DE - New York
113. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
115. Patrick Kugler - C - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
119. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
122. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
126. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
127. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
130. Josh Augusta - DE - Illinois
132. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)
133. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
142. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
145. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
149. Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas (Texas)
150. Sebastian LaRue - WR - California (USC)
167. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
176. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
177. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
182. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
183. Shane Jones - LB - Ohio (Michigan State)
186. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
187. Devin Butler - CB - Washington, DC (Notre Dame)
188. Richard Benjamin - WR - Florida
205. Brendan Mahon - OG - New Jersey (Penn State)
211. Riley Ferguson - QB - North Carolina (Tennessee)
212. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
213. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
214. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
217. Jayme Thompson - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
219. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
231. Nadir Barnwell - ATH - New Jersey (Rutgers)
233. Jaron Dukes - WR - Ohio (Michigan)
234. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee (Auburn)
236. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
242. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
247. Marcell Ateman - WR - Texas (Oklahoma State)
250. Uriah LeMay - WR - North Carolina (Georgia)
251. Joe Mathis - DE - California
261. Chase Abbington - ATH - Missouri (Missouri)
265. Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii (Clemson)
278. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
281. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana
282. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
288. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
291. E.J. Levenberry, Jr. - LB - Virginia (Florida State)

247 Sports: Top 247 for 2013 update

David Dawson (#55) made the biggest leap in the updated rankings from 247 Sports

247 Sports updated their top 247 player list for the class of 2014.  Here's what it looked like back in July.

Movement since then:

- Shane Morris stayed at #19
- Dymonte Thomas dropped from #52 to #67
- Kyle Bosch dropped from #75 to #83
- Chris Fox dropped from #73 to #114
- Logan Tuley-Tillman dropped from #95 to #107
- David Dawson jumped from #138 to #109
- Henry Poggi dropped from #107 to #118
- Patrick Kugler jumped from #158 to #156
- Ben Gedeon dropped from #177 to #179
- Michael McCray dropped from #178 to #181
- DeVeon Smith jumped from #222 to #218
- Gareon Conley jumped from #229 to #225

2. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
4. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
5. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
6. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
8. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
9. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
11. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
15. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
19. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
22. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
25. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
30. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
34. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
38. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
41. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
42. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
43. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
47. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
53. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
54. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
59. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
61. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
64. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona
67. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
72. Darius Latham - OT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
73. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
78. Jake Raulerson - C - Texas (Texas)
83. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
84. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
87. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
91. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
92. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
96. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
99. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
100. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
101. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
103. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
104. Ishmael Wilson - OG - Texas (Texas A&M)
106. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
107. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
108. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
109. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
114. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
118. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
119. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
120. Sebastian Larue - WR - California (USC)
122. Tim Harris - CB - Virginia (Virginia)
126. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)
127. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
133. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (South Carolina)
136. Marquz North - WR - North Carolina
139. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
142. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
146. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
148. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
149. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia (Virginia Tech)
150. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
151. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
152. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee (Auburn)
155. Nadir Barnwell - ATH - New Jersey (Rutgers)
156. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
167. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
175. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
177. Durham Smythe - TE - Texas (Texas)
179. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
181. Michael McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
182. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
190. Josh Augusta - DT - Illinois
191. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
192. Chase Abbington - S - Missouri (Missouri)
194. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
195. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
199. Jacob Matuska - TE - Ohio (Notre Dame)
206. Dajaun Drennon - DE - New Jersey (North Carolina)
207. Elijah Qualls - ATH - California (Washington)
210. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida (Florida)
211. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
218. Deveon Smith - RB - Ohio (Michigan)
221. Steven Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
223. Jayme Thompson - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
225. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
229. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
232. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)

Rivals 250 for 2013 updated

Rivals updated its top 250 players in the nation.  Here's what it looked like back in May.  The top 100 was updated yesterday.

Movement for the Michigan commits:

- Dymonte Thomas fell from #95 to #102
- Chris Fox fell from #57 to #112
- Jake Butt fell from #118 to #131
- Jourdan Lewis fell from #147 to #150
- David Dawson jumped from #171 to #165
- Wyatt Shallman fell from #182 to #206
- Ross Douglas fell from #222 to #232
- Taco Charlton fell from #175 to #233
- Logan Tuley-Tillman fell from #235 to #241
- Ben Gedeon fell out of the top 250

4-stars:
102. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
103. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
104. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
105. Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas (Texas)
109. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
111. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
112. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
115. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
121. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)
127. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
130. Brendan Mahon - OG - New Jersey (Penn State)
131. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
136. Yannick Ngakoue - LB - Washington, D.C. (Maryland)
137. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee (Auburn)
145. Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii (Clemson)
150. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
151. Joe Mathis - DE - California
156. Al-Quadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
158. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
160. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
162. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
165. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
167. Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
178. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
182. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
186. Nadir Barnwell - CB - New Jersey
189. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
195. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
197. Ishmael Wilson - OG - Texas (Texas A&M)
206. Wyatt Shallman - FB - Michigan (Michigan)
213. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
217. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
218. Sebastian LaRue - WR - California (USC)
219. Chase Abbington - ATH - Missouri (Missouri)
221. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona
229. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
232. Ross Douglas - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
233. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
241. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)

247 Sports: Top 247 for 2013 updated

Hudson (OH) Hudson linebacker Ben Gedeon is now #177 in the country

247 Sports updated their 2013 ratings.  Here's what they looked like a week ago, and here are Michigan's movers:

- Shane Morris jumped #21 #19
- Dymonte Thomas dropped from #51 to #52
- Kyle Bosch dropped from #52 to #75
- Chris Fox dropped from #53 to #73
- Logan Tuley-Tillman dropped from #89 to #95
- Henry Poggi dropped from #105 to #107
- David Dawson jumped from #157 to #138
- Patrick Kugler dropped from #154 to #158
- Ben Gedeon dropped from #175 to #177
- Mike McCray dropped from #176 to #178
- DeVeon Smith jumped from #226 to #222
- Gareon Conley jumped from #232 to #229

Below is a list of all of Michigan's offerees:

2. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
4. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
5. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
6. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida
8. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
9. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
11. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
12. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland
19. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
21. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
22. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
32. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
33. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
38. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
39. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
41. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
43. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
49. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
51. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
52. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan) 
57. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
58. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
59. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
60. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
61. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona
68. Darius Latham - OT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
69. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
71. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
75. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
77. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
79. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
83. Ishmael Wilson - OG - Texas (Texas A&M)
87. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
89. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
90. Taco Charlton - OLB - Ohio (Michigan)
95. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
96. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
97. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
98. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
100. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
97. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
107. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
110. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
112. Sebastian Larue - WR - California (USC)
114. MarQuez North - WR - North Carolina
115. Tim Harris - CB - Virginia (Virginia)
118. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (Penn State)
119. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
120. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
123. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
125. Matt Rolin - OLB - Virginia (South Carolina)
129. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
132. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
135. Dorian O'Daniel - OLB - Maryland (Clemson)
138. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
139. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
141. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
142. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia
145. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
146. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee
150. Nadir Barnwell - CB - New Jersey
158. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan) 
164. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
171. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
174. Durham Smythe - TE - Texas (Texas)
175. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
177. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
178. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
180. Jacob Matuska - DE - Ohio (Notre Dame)
192. Josh Augusta - DE - Illinois
193. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
195. Chase Abbington - S - Missouri (Missouri)
198. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
199. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
200. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
210. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
211. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
212. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida
222. DeVeon Smith - RB - Ohio (Michigan)
223. Steven Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
226. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
228. E.J. Levenberry - OLB - Virginia (Florida State)
229. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
234. Uriah LeMay - WR - North Carolina
245. Joe Mathis - DE - California

Scout 300 for 2013 updated

Taco Charlton made a big leap, and Shane Morris continues to be Michigan's top recruit

Scout updated their top 300 prospects for 2013.  Here's what the rankings looked like back in May.

Movement for Michigan commits:

- Shane Morris dropped from #28 to #29
- Patrick Kugler jumped from #31 to #30
- Kyle Bosch jumped from #49 to #48
- Deveon Smith fell from #53 to #60
- Chris Fox jumped from #139 to #134
- Henry Poggi fell from #135 to #136
- Jake Butt jumped from #152 to #137
- Ben Gedeon fell from #153 to #155
- Jourdan Lewis jumped from #173 to #168
- David Dawson fell from #178 to #179
- Logan Tuley-Tillman fell from #190 to #194
- Maurice Hurst, Jr. fell from #213 to #215
- Mike McCray fell from #214 to #216
- Gareon Conley fell from #232 to #233
- Taco Charlton jumped from outside the top 300 to #267
- Wyatt Shallman fell from #263 to #268
- Jaron Dukes fell from #295 to #296

5-stars:
4. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
5. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
6. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
7. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
9. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
15. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida
16. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
17. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
19. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
20. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
21. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland
22. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
23. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
24. Priest Willis - S - Arizona
26. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
29. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
30. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
35. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
37. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)

4-stars:
38. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky
41. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
42. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
43. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
48. Kyle Bosch - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
49. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
50. John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
55. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
59. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
60. DeVeon Smith - RB - Ohio (Michigan)
63. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
65. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
70. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
71. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
76. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
77. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
78. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
81. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
82. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
83. Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
88. Steven Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
89. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
93. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (Penn State)
94. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
98. Isaach Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
99. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
100. Peter Kalambayi - MLB - North Carolina (Stanford)
102. Larenz Bryant - OLB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
106. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
108. E.J. Levenberry - OLB - Virginia (Florida State)
111. Christian Lacouture - DE - Texas (Nebraska)
113. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
114. Standish Dobard - TE - Louisiana (Miami)
118. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
120. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
123. Joe Mathis - DE - California
126. Ishmael Wilson - OG - Texas (Texas A&M)
133. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
134. Chris Fox - OG - Colorado (Michigan)
135. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
136. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
137. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
141. Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas (Texas)
142. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
143. Sebastian Larue - WR - California (USC)
145. Dajuan Drennon - DE - New Jersey
148. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
154. Rob Wheelwright - WR - Ohio (Wisconsin)
155. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
159. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
166. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
167. Ryan White - CB - Kentucky (Louisville)
168. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
177. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
179. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
187. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (South Carolina)
188. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona
191. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
194. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
195. Chase Abbington - LB - Missouri (Missouri)
205. J.J. Gustafson - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
208. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
215. Maurice Hurst, Jr. - DT - Massachusetts (Michigan)
216. Michael McCray II - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
217. John Ross - WR - California
223. Mike McGlinchey - OT - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
235. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
242. Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii
243. Maquedius Bain - DT - Florida (Florida State)
251. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
254. James Onwualu - WR - Minnesota (Notre Dame)
259. Hardreck Walker - DT - Texas (Texas A&M)
267. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
268. Wyatt Shallman - FB - Michigan (Michigan) 
274. Marcell Ateman - WR - Texas (Oklahoma State)
279. Jacob Matuska - DE - Ohio (Notre Dame)
285. Yannick Ngakoue - MLB - Washington, D.C. (Maryland)
291. Nadir Barnwell - CB - New Jersey
293. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
296. Jaron Dukes - WR - Ohio (Michigan)
297. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia
298. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee
299. Tim Harris - S - Virginia (Virginia)

247 Sports: Top 247 for 2013 updated

Hudson (OH) Hudson linebacker Ben Gedeon jumped from outside the rankings to #175 overall

247 Sports updated their 2013 ratings.  Here's what they looked like back in April, and here are Michigan's movers and shakers:

- Shane Morris dropped from #18 to #21
- Dymonte Thomas dropped from #41 to #51
- Kyle Bosch dropped from #42 to #52
- Chris Fox dropped from #53 to #73
- Logan Tuley-Tillman dropped from #82 to #89
- Taco Charlton dropped from #86 to #90
- Henry Poggi dropped from #101 to #105
- Patrick Kugler jumped from #192 to #154
- David Dawson jumped from #199 to #157
- Ben Gedeon appeared at #175
- Mike McCray appeared at #176
- DeVeon Smith appeared at #226
- Gareon Conley appeared at #232

Below is a list of all of Michigan's offerees:

3. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
5. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida
6. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
7. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
8. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
9. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland
10. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
11. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
17. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
21. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
23. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
27. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
30 Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California
34. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
36. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
41. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
43. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania
49. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
50. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
51. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan) 
52. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
57. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
59. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
60. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
62. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona
63. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
70. Darius Latham - OT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
72. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
73. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
74. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
75. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
76. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
79. Sebastian LaRue - WR - California (USC)
85. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
86. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
89. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan) 
90. Taco Charlton - OLB - Ohio (Michigan)
92. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
93. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
97. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
98. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
105. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
108. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
113. Tim Harris - CB - Virginia (Virginia)
116. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
117. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (Penn State)
118. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
123. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
124. Matt Rolin - OLB - Virginia (South Carolina)
128. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
134. Dorian O'Daniel - OLB - Maryland (Clemson)
138. Nadir Barnwell - CB - New Jersey
143. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
145. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee
154. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan) 
157. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
162. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia
163. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
167. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
170. Durham Smythe - TE - Texas (Texas)
171. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
175. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
176. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
178. Jacob Matuska - DE - Ohio (Notre Dame)
189. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
191. Josh Augusta - DE - Illinois
193. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
195. Chase Abbington - S - Missouri (Missouri)
199. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
203. Joe Mathis - DE - California
206. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
213. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
216. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida
224. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
226. DeVeon Smith - RB - Ohio (Michigan)
227. Steven Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
229. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
231. E.J. Levenberry - OLB - Virginia (Florida State)
232. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
239. Uriah LeMay - WR - North Carolina