Quavaris Crouch - LB - Tennessee: Crouch was listed as a 6'2", 235 lb. linebacker for Tennessee in 2020 after coming in at 6'1", 246 lbs. (too heavy) as a freshman in 2019. As a second-year player, he made 57 tackles and 2 tackles for loss. His final three out of high school included Clemson and Michigan. Originally from North Carolina, the Wolverines and Tarheels are being considered. Crouch was a 4-star, the #3 athlete, and #61 overall in 2019. Here's a blast from the past, what I wrote about Crouch when he committed to the Vols (LINK):
Crouch somewhat inexplicably picked the Tennessee Volunteers. With a top three including Clemson, Michigan, and Tennessee, most people thought he would pick Clemson. Except he then supposedly eliminated them in the last week or two, taking a final-weekend visit to Tennessee. Michigan seemed to be running #3, but Tennessee . . . I mean . . . Tennessee?
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Eric Gray - RB - Tennessee: Gray originally committed to Michigan before refusing to visit and then flipping to the Volunteers. This past season he was one of the few bright spots for the Vols, averaging 4.9 yards per carry and scoring 6 touchdowns (4 rushing, 2 receiving). I have not heard of any contact between Gray and Michigan this time around, and I would not expect to hear anything along those lines. But considering he's a former Michigan commit, I wanted to address it. He was a 4-star, the #3 all-purpose back, and #189 overall in 2019.
Jalen Green - CB - Texas: Green made 14 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 interception, and 2 pass breakups in 2020. He was originally a 4-star, the #6 cornerback, and #47 overall in the 2018 class. It appears that Mississippi State might lead in the race for his destination. UPDATE: Green went ahead and committed to Mississippi State a couple hours after I posted this.
Henry To'o To'o - LB - Tennessee: To'o To'o is a 6'2", 225 lb. linebacker who started for the Volunteers this past season. He was originally from Concord (CA) De La Salle, the home of former Michigan tight end Devin Asiasi, and ranked as a 4-star, the #3 outside linebacker, and #44 overall in 2019. He made 76 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 1 sack, 1 interception (for a 32-yard touchdown), 2 pass breakups, and 2 QB hurries in 2020.
Two LBs available, a position of need. When does UM start it's second semester?
ReplyDeleteThe player I have an on is 305 lbs DT from Central Michigan, Mohammad Dialo. He had great impact this year at Central. The ladt player from Centeal, Mike Danna, became an impact player at Michigan. Apparently there is talk he is transferring to Michigan.
ReplyDeleteMaybe Mike MacDonanld now being at Michigan is why there is contact with Tavarious Crouch, being that MacDonald was a LB coach in the pros.
I remember reading what you said about Crouch.
Joseph dreamed dreams
Gray was the back I really wanted in that class, over Charbonnet. Now they're both moving on...
ReplyDeleteBut RBs matter, I know. Just look at the NFL division title games.
22 carries for 69 yards
16 carries for 67 yards
29 carries for 59 yards
9 carries for 32 yards
As these 4 teams showed you absolutely need impact RBs who make big plays to win big.
All you gotta do is watch the games.
-Lank
WRs and QBs accounted for more rushing yards than RBs in the Buffalo/KC game.
DeleteInteresting to bring in an analyst with connections to the Tenn kids. Maybe there's some relevance to Michigan here...we'll see.
ReplyDeleteI think Barrett and Ross can be a solid LB duo but another wouldn't hurt.
-Lank