Name: Raheem Anderson
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 298 lbs.
High school: Detroit (MI) Cass Tech
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: Anderson was a senior in high school (LINK).
TTB Rating: 83
Anderson was a good prospect when he committed to Michigan in April of 2020. I had some criticisms of him, especially in his pass protection, but they were fixable things.
And I think he fixed a lot of them. I thought his senior film was much cleaner and showed that he continued to improve. He keeps a wider base and moves his feet better laterally. I think Michigan got a really good player here.
As for the 2021 season, Sam Webb has been beating the drum that Anderson could potentially be the starting center for Michigan. I find that outcome difficult to picture, especially when Michigan has more experienced and bigger guys vying for playing time at center, from Andrew Vastardis to Zak Zinter to Nolan Rumler to Reece Atteberry. I think Michigan has enough talented bodies to keep Anderson from being that important of a piece this fall, but I could definitely see him earning some playing time to groom him for 2022, when there will be a couple spots open.
Prediction: Backup center/guard
I predict he plays in exactly 4 games.
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Last several posts have been promising guys, but not quite ready. I see Lank's point about 4games, and that has been a thing since the rule came out. But, we've got to build a lead in order to rotate to our 3d (or 2d) Center ...
ReplyDeleteWe're more likely to be kicking & screaming to close wins than up by 20 in the 4Q. For that reason, I could see less opportunities in 2021
Getting blown out works too!
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This is so true, it hurts
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