ESPN 300 for 2016 updated

Hartland (WI) Arrowhead offensive tackle Ben Bredeson is Michigan's top-ranked recruit to ESPN

ESPN updated their top 300 players for 2016 (LINK). Here's what it looked like back in April (LINK). Movement for Michigan commits:

- Ben Bredeson dropped from #53 to #56
- Brandon Peters dropped from #142 to #152
- Michael Onwenu jumped from off the list to #255
- Matt Falcon dropped from #243 to #258
- Erik Swenson dropped from #300 to being off the list

Hit the jump for the rest of Michigan's offerees:

Scout 300 for 2016 updated

Indianapolis (IN) Ben Davis running back
Chris Evans is the #164 player in the country
(image via 247Sports.com)

Scout updated their top 300 players for 2016 (LINK). The last update I posted was in April (LINK).

Movement for Michigan commits:
- Erik Swenson dropped from #102 to #124
- Matt Falcon remained at #147
- Chris Evans appears at #164. I'm not sure where he was in April since he had not been offered.
- Michael Onwenu dropped from #167 to #168
- Brandon Peters remained at #283

The rest of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
1. Rashan Gary - DT - NJ
3. Shea Patterson - QB - LA (Ole Miss)
6. Greg Little - OT - TX (Texas A&M)
7. Nate Craig - WR - FL
8. Caleb Kelly - LB - CA
10. Dexter Lawrence - DT - NC
11. Jacob Eason - QB - WA (Georgia)
12. Levonta Taylor - CB - VA (Florida State)
13. Ed Oliver - DT - TX (Houston)
16. Kendell Jones - DT - TX (Alabama)
17. Mique Juarez - LB - CA (USC)
18. Jack Jones - ATH - CA
20. Michael Menet - OT - PA (Penn State)
21. Kareem Walker - RB - NJ (Ohio State)
23. Tyler Vaughns - WR - CA

Hit the jump for the 4-star prospects.

Rivals 100 for 2016 updated

Erik Swenson

Rivals released the new top 100 list at noon today (LINK). Here's what it looked like back in February (LINK). Michigan's lone representative on the list, Erik Swenson, dropped from #82 to #93. Here are Michigan's other offerees on the list:

5-stars:
1. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
2. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Ole Miss)
3. Marlon Davidson - DE - Alabama
4. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
5. Nate Craig-Myers - WR - Florida
6. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
7. Demetris Robertson - ATH - Georgia
8. Mique Juarez - LB - California (USC)
9. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
11. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
12. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia (Florida State)
13. Ben Davis - LB - Alabama
14. Lyndell Wilson - LB - Alabama
15. Malik Henry - QB - Florida (Florida State)
18. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Maryland (Clemson)
19. Caleb Kelly - LB - California
22. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
24. Jonah Williams - OT - California (Alabama)

4-stars:
27. K.J. Costello - QB - California (Stanford)
29. Eli Stove - WR - Florida (Auburn)
30. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
31. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
33. Curtis Robinson - LB - California (Stanford)
34. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia (Florida State)
36. Isaac Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
37. Mecole Hardman - ATH - Georgia
43. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas (Stanford)
47. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
48. Landon Dickerson - OT - North Carolina
49. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
51. Ahmir Mitchell - WR - New Jersey
52. Ben Cleveland - OG - Georgia (Georgia)
53. Deontay Anderson - S - Texas
54. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio (Ohio State)
55. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
57. Devin Duvernay - WR - Texas
60. Byron Murphy - CB - Arizona
62. Erick Fowler - LB - Texas
63. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
65. Ed Oliver - DT - Texas (Houston)
67. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
69. Josh King - DE - Illinois
70. Theo Howard - WR - California (Oregon)
71. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
74. Richard Merritt - OG - Washington, DC
75. Trayvon Mullen - CB - Florida
76. Lokeni Toailoa - LB - California (UCLA)
79. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
82. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
83. Dwayne Haskins - QB - Maryland (Maryland)
84. T.J. Chase - WR - Florida (Clemson)
85. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
86. Kendell Jones - DT - Texas (Alabama)
87. Frank Martin - OT - California (USC)
91. Jack Jones - ATH - California
93. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
95. Devin White - ATH - Louisiana
96. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey (Tennessee)
97. Trevon Sidney - WR - California
98. Marquill Osborne - CB - North Carolina (Tennessee)

Recruiting Snapshot: Michigan

Brian Cole, Jim Harbaugh, and Tyree Kinnel (left to right)

Yeah, that's right. Michigan. What is up with Michigan's recruiting?

2015 Team Ranking: #38. Michigan signed six 4-stars and eight 3-stars in February. The 14 total signees is Michigan's smallest class in the Rivals era, which began in 2002.

Cream of 2015 Crop: The biggest fish is Saginaw (MI) Heritage wide receiver Brian Cole, who was a 4-star, the #5 athlete, and #74 overall. Cole was a speedy jack of all trades in high school, playing running back, receiver, safety, returner, and punter. He enrolled early in the spring and got positive reviews, although he needs to get stronger in order to match up against college players. The Wolverines also pulled in a late steal in the form of Albuquerque (NM) Eldorado quarterback Zach Gentry, a 6'7", 230 lb. pro-style quarterback who's a 4-star, the #8 player at his position, and #175 overall.



2016 Team Ranking: #31. Michigan has three 4-stars and three 3-stars committed.

Cream of 2016 Crop: Michigan's highest rated recruit so far is Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson, who committed to Michigan in November 2013 and has since pulled in an offer from Alabama. He's a 4-star, the #17 offensive tackle, and #158 overall. Slightly behind him is Avon (IN) Avon quarterback Brandon Peters, who chose Michigan over LSU in early April 2014. Peters is a 4-star, the #9 pro-style guy, and #185 overall.

ESPN 300 for 2016 updated

Avon (IN) Avon quarterback Brandon Peters

ESPN released their top 300 for 2016 (LINK). Michigan commits on the list include:

- Brandon Peters at #142
- Matt Falcon at #243
- Erik Swenson at #300 (UPDATE: Swenson was not on the original released list, as ESPN altered their list from #176 downward around 3:00 p.m. Some players toward the bottom jumped up at least five spots.)

Here are the rest of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
1. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
2. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
5. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
6. Ed Oliver - DT - Texas
7. Malik Henry - QB - Florida
9. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
10. Devin Asiasi - TE - California
13. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia (Florida State)
15. Lyndell Wilson - LB - Alabama

4-stars:
18. Trayvon Mullen - CB - Florida
20. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
22. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Florida (Clemson)
23. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
24. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
25. Dwayne Haskins, Jr. - QB - Maryland
26. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia (Florida State)
27. Jonah Williams - OT - California (Alabama)
28. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas (Stanford)
34. Marlon Davidson - DE - Alabama
35. K.J. Costello - QB - California (Stanford)
36. Deontay Anderson - S - Texas
38. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Ole Miss)
42. John Broussard - CB - Alabama
43. Mique Juarez - LB - California (USC)
46. Jordan Elliott - DT - Texas
48. Devin Duvernay - WR - Texas
49. Ben Davis - LB - Alabama
51. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
52. Nigel Knott - CB - Mississippi
53. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
54. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
56. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
57. Caleb Kelly - LB - California
60. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, D.C.
61. Lokeni Toaiola - LB - California (UCLA)
62. Patrick Bethel - DE - Florida
66. Boss Tagaloa - DT - California
67. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
68. Nate Craig-Myers - WR - Florida (Auburn)
69. Justin Madubuike - DE - Texas
73. Ronald Johnson, Jr. - DE - New Jersey
74. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
76. Demetris Robertson - WR - Georgia
77. Mecole Hardman - ATH - Georgia
84. Chris Owens - OG - Texas (Alabama)
85. Josh Hammond - WR - Florida
88. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia (Georgia)
90. Marquill Osborne - S - North Carolina (Tennessee)
92. Devin White - LB - Louisiana
95. Shaquille Quarterman - LB - Florida (Miami)
96. Charlie Woerner - TE - Georgia
98. David Long - CB - California
100. J.P. Urquidez - OT - Texas (Baylor)
103. Eric Cuffee - CB - Texas
104. Kendell Jones - DT - Texas
105. Eli Stove - WR - Florida
107. Jackie Jones - WR - California
110. Michael Jordan - OT - Michigan
111. Chris Daniels - DT - Texas
112. Erroll Thompson - LB - Alabama
116. Robert Washington - RB - North Carolina
120. Damar Hamlin - CB - Pennsylvania
121. Clark Yarbrough - OT - Virginia
123. Marquel Dismuke - S - California (Cal)
126. Khalid Kareem - DE - Michigan
127. Frank Martin II - OT - California (USC)
128. Isaiah Chambers - DE - Maryland
129. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)
133. Antonio Williams - RB - North Carolina (Wisconsin)
136. Austin Myers - OT - Texas (TCU)
137. Jordan Fuller - ATH - New Jersey
139. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio (Ohio State)
142. Brandon Peters - QB - Indiana (Michigan)
143. Auston Robertson - DE - Indiana
146. Luke Farrell - TE - Ohio
147. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
148. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey (Tennessee)
151. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
154. Terrell Hall - DE - Washington, D.C.
155. Elijah Holyfield - RB - Georgia
158. Carlin Fils-Aime - RB - Florida
161. Richard Merritt - OG - Washington, D.C.
164. Xavier Kelly - DE - Kansas
167. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
168. Devin Bush - LB - Florida
169. Joseph Jackson - DE - Florida (Miami)
172. Josh King - DE - Illinois
174. Jacob Mathis - TE - Florida
176. Tre Nixon - WR - Florida
179. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
181. Michael Williams - DT - Texas
184. Jeffrey McCulloch - LB - Texas
189. Steffon McKnight - WR - California
190. Jaylon Jones - S - Texas
192. Terrance Davis - OG - Maryland
193. Jaquan Yulee - LB - Virginia
194. Erick Fowler - LB - Texas
195. Dontavious Jackson - LB - Texas
198. Ahmir Mitchell - WR - New Jersey
201. Jared Mayden - CB - Texas
203. Josh Imatorbhebhe - WR - Georgia
212. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
214. Austin Mack - WR - Indiana
215. Cohl Cabral - OT - California
222. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
225. Romeo Finley - S - Florida
226. Cary Angeline - TE - Pennsylvania
227. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
229. Tavares Chase - WR - Florida (Clemson)
232. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
236. Nick Eubanks - TE - Florida
240. Cole Van Lanen - OT - Wisconsin
242. Josh Brown - DE - Virginia (Florida State)
243. Matt Falcon - RB - Michigan (Michigan)
245. Cameron Lewis - S - Louisiana (LSU)
253. Simi Fehoko - WR - Utah
258. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
259. Demetric Felton - ATH - California (UCLA)
261. Binjimen Victor - WR - Florida
262. Lavert Hill - CB - Michigan (Penn State)
264. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey (Michigan State)
269. Quayshon Alexander - DE - New Jersey
279. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
282. Jordan Woods - DE - Florida
300. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)

Scout 300 updated for 2016

Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson is the #102 player

Scout updated their top 300 players for the class of 2016 (LINK) a couple days ago. Here are a list of Michigan commits:

- Erik Swenson is #102
- Matt Falcon is #147
- Brandon Peters is #283

Hit the jump for all of Michigan's targets on the list.

247 Sports: Top 247 for 2016 updated

Erik Swenson

247 Sports updated their top 247 players for 2016 (LINK). Here's what it looked like previously (LINK). As you can see, Michigan's lone commit on the list, Erik Swenson, dropped from #240 to #242.

Here are the rest of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
1. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
2. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
3. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
10. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
12. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)
14. Malik Henry - QB - California (Florida State)

4-stars:
15. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia (Florida State)
16. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio
17. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, D.C.
18. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
20. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
24. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
26. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
28. Deontay Anderson - S - Texas
29. Caleb Kelly - LB - California
37. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
39. Nate Craig-Myers - WR - Florida (Auburn)
41. Demetris Robertson - ATH - Georgia (Alabama)
43. Devin Duvernay - WR - Texas
47. Dwayne Haskins - QB - Maryland
50. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
51. Josh King - DE - Illinois
53. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia
56. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
57. Nigel Knott - CB - Mississippi
62. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Ole Miss)
64. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
65. Josh Brown - DE - Virginia (Florida State)
66. Eli Stove - WR - Florida
67. Trayvon Mullen - CB - Florida
68. Steffon McKnight - WR - California
69. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
71. Binjimen Victor - WR - Florida
73. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
77. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
78. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
80. Ed Oliver - DT - Texas
83. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
87. Isaiah Chambers - DE - Texas
92. Jordan Fuller - ATH - New Jersey
94. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey (Michigan State)
95. Richard Merritt - OG - Washington, D.C.
98. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
100. Dontavious Jackson - LB - Texas
101. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey
102. Clark Yarbrough - OT - Virginia
104. Jared Mayden - CB - Texas
108. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas
110. Joseph Jackson - DE - Florida (Miami)
112. Auston Robertson - DE - Indiana
113. Shaquille Quarterman - LB - Florida (Miami)
114. John Broussard - CB - Alabama
117. K.J. Costello - QB - California
121. David Long - CB - California
122. Austin Mack - WR - Indiana
127. Quayshon Alexander - DE - New Jersey
129. Erick Fowler - LB - Texas
133. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
134. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
135. Ahmir Mitchell - ATH - New Jersey
139. Cary Angeline - TE - Pennsylvania
140. Terrance Davis - OG - Maryland
142. Khalid Kareem - DE - Michigan
146. Kendell Jones - DT - Texas
151. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Florida
152. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
154. Tavares Chase - WR - Florida (Clemson)
155. Lavert Hill - CB - Michigan (Penn State)
168. Antonio Williams - RB - North Carolina (Wisconsin)
179. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
180. Damar Hamlin - CB - Pennsylvania
181. Jordan Woods - DE - Florida
189. Michael Jordan - OT - Michigan
190. Jaquan Yulee - LB - Virginia
193. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio (Ohio State)
194. Michael Onwenu - DT - Michigan
197. Kyree Campbell - DE - Virginia
201. Jonathan Jones - LB - Florida
203. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
209. Frank Martin II - OT - California
210. Craig Watts - S - Florida
237. Devery Henderson - OT - Maryland
240. Josh Imatorbhebhe - WR - Georgia
241. Luke Farrell - TE - Ohio
242. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
247. Darrian Franklin - LB - California

Rivals 100 for 2016 updated

Erik Swenson is the #82 prospect in the country (image via 247Sports.com)

Rivals updated their top 100 prospects for 2016 (LINK). Here's what it looked like in December (LINK). Michigan commit Erik Swenson dropped from #76 to #82 over the past couple months. Here are the rest of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
1. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
3. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana
4. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
5. Nate Craig-Myers - WR - Florida (Auburn)
6. Demetris Robertson - ATH - Alabama (Alabama)
8. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
9. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia
11. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Florida
12. Caleb Kelly - LB - California
13. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
15. Malik Henry - QB - California
18. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
19. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)

4-stars:
25. K.J. Costello - QB - California
28. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
29. Elijah Stove - WR - Florida
31. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
32. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
36. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
39. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
40. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia (Florida State)
41. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
42. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)
43. Deontay Anderson - S - Texas
44. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio (Ohio State)
50. Ahmir Mitchell - WR - New Jersey
51. Erick Fowler - LB - Texas
53. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
55. Ed Oliver - DT - Texas
56. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
58. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
59. Josh King - DE - Illinois
61. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
62. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
66. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
68. Dwayne Haskins, Jr. - QB - Maryland
69. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
74. Trayvon Mullen - CB - Texas
79. T.J. Chase - WR - Florida (Clemson)
81. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
82. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
84. Kendell Jones - DT - Texas
91. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey

Scout 300 for 2016 updated

Detroit (MI) King wide receiver Donnie Corley is the highest rated player in Michigan

Scout updated their top 300 players for the class of 2016 (LINK). Offensive tackle commit Erik Swenson comes in at #100 overall. Here are the rest of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
1. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
5. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
7. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana
9. Caleb Kelly - LB - California
13. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
14. Kendell Jones - DT - Texas
17. Nate Craig - WR - Florida (Auburn)
18. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia

4-stars:
19. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
20. Ed Oliver - DT - Texas
22. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
28. Richard Merritt - OG - Washington, DC
29. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
32. Malik Henry - QB - California (Florida State)
33. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
36. K.J. Costello - QB - California
38. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
39. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
41. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
46. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)
48. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas
49. Ahmir Mitchell - WR - New Jersey
51. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
54. Jaquan Yulee - LB - Virginia
55. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio
61. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
64. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
66. Jeffrey McCulloch - LB - Texas
69. Devin Asiasi - TE - California
70. Deontay Anderson - S - Texas
72. Clark Yarbrough - OT - Virginia
74. Austin Mack - WR - Indiana
77. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
79. Antonio Williams - RB - North Carolina (Wisconsin)
82. Mike Williams - DT - Texas
84. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio (Ohio State)
86. Binjimen Victor - WR - Florida
88. Auston Robertson - DE - Indiana
89. Theo Howard - WR - California
95. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Florida
98. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
100. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
103. Josh King - DE - Illinois
105. Trayvon Mullen - CB - Florida
106. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
107. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia (Florida State)
108. Demetris Robertson - WR - Alabama (Alabama)
112. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
114. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
118. Michael Jordan - OT - Michigan
121. Shaquille Quarterman - LB - Florida (Miami)
123. Jordan Fuller - CB - New Jersey
127. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey
132. John Broussard - CB - Alabama
135. Camilo Eifler - LB - California
136. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
145. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
146. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, DC
147. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
154. Luke Farrell - TE - Ohio
160. Erick Fowler - LB - California
161. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
166. Michael Onwenu - DT - Michigan
169. Lavert Hill - CB - Michigan (Penn State)
171. Curtis Robinson - LB - California
174. Dontavious Jackson - LB - Texas
181. Kentrail Moran - RB - Illinois
189. Marquel Dismuke - S - California
196. Darrian Franklin - LB - California
203. Tavares Chase - WR - Florida (Clemson)
205. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
209. Levi Onwuzurike - DE - Texas
210. Jordan Woods - DE - Florida
213. Calvin Bundage - LB - Oklahoma
215. Wayne Davis - CB - Virginia
227. Dwayne Haskins, Jr. - QB - Maryland
229. David Long, Jr. - WR - California
237. Robert Washington - RB - North Carolina
247. Khalid Kareem - DE - Michigan
250. Thiyo Lukusa - OT - Michigan
255. Devery Hamilton - OT - Maryland
257. Elijah Holyfield - RB - Georgia
258. Damar Hamlin - CB - Pennsylvania
263. C.J. Pollard - S - California
265. Josh Brown - DE - North Carolina (Florida State)
282. Connor Murphy - DE - Arizona
287. Terrance Davis - OG - Maryland
292. James Valdez - CB - South Carolina (North Carolina State)
293. Craig Watts - S - Florida
297. Eric Cuffee - CB - Texas

247 Sports: Top 247 for 2016 updated

Erik Swenson

247 Sports updated their top 247 prospects for 2016 (LINK) at the end of January, but I was too busy with wrapping up the 2015 class to pay much attention. Here's what the list looked like last April, which is the last time I updated (LINK). Erik Swenson has dropped from #233 to #240 on the list. Here are the rest of the players who hold offers from Michigan:

5-stars:
1. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
2. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
3. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
5. Malik Henry - QB - California (Florida State)
9. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio
12. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)

4-stars:
15. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia
16. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, DC
17. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
19. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
21. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
23. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
25. Deontay Anderson - S - Texas
26. Caleb Kelly - LB - California
31. John Broussard - CB - Alabama
36. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
38. Nate Craig-Myers - WR - Florida (Auburn)
40. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
41. Demetris Robertson - ATH - Alabama (Alabama)
46. Dwayne Haskins - QB - Maryland
50. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
52. Josh King - DE - Illinois
53. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia
54. Shaquille Quarterman - LB - Florida (Miami)
56. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
60. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
65. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana
67. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
70. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
71. Josh Brown - DE - North Carolina (Florida State)
74. Trayvon Mullen - CB - Florida
75. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
76. Binjimen Victor - WR - Florida
78. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
81. Ed Oliver - DT - Texas
92. Jordan Fuller - ATH - New Jersey
94. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey
95. Richard Merritt - OG - Washington, DC
98. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
100. Dontavious Jackson - LB - Texas
102. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey
103. Clark Yarbrough - OT - Virginia
110. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas
112. Auston Robertson - DE - Indiana
115. K.J. Costello - QB - California
116. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
121. Auston Mack - WR - Indiana
126. Quayshon Alexander - DE - New Jersey
132. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
133. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
134. Ahmir Mitchell - ATH - New Jersey
145. Kendell Jones - DT - Texas
149. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Florida
150. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
152. Tavares Chase - WR - Florida (Clemson)
153. Lavert Hill - CB - Michigan (Penn State)
166. Antonio Williams - RB - North Carolina (Wisconsin)
179. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
180. Damar Hamlin - CB - Pennsylvania
181. Jordan Woods - DE - Florida
189. Jaquan Yulee - LB - Virginia
192. Michael Onwenu - DT - Michigan
196. Kyree Campbell - DE - Virginia
201. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
220. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio (Ohio State)
233. Michael Williams - DT - Texas
237. Devery Hamilton - OT - Maryland
240. Luke Farrell - TE - Ohio
241. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
244. J.P. Urquidez - OT - Maryland
246. Darrian Franklin - LB - California

Rivals 100 for 2016 updated

Detroit (MI) King wide receiver Donnie Corley is the State of Michigan's top uncommitted prospect (image via MGoFish)

Rivals released its updated top 100 for the class of 2016 on Monday (LINK). Here's what it looked like back in July (LINK). The lone Michigan commit on the list, Erik Swenson, dropped from #70 to #76. Here are the rest of Michigan's offerees, too:

5-stars:
1. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
2. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
3. Nate Craig-Myers - WR - Florida (Auburn)
4. Gregory Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
6. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Arizona)
8. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia
9. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
10. Rahshaun Smith - DE - Maryland
11. Demetris Robertson - WR - Georgia (Alabama)
13. Malik Henry - QB - California (Florida State)
17. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey
18. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
20. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)

4-stars:
25. K.J. Costello - QB - California
29. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
31. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio (Notre Dame)
34. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
38. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida (Florida State)
39. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio
41. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
44. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
49. Ahmir Mitchell - WR - New Jersey
52. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia
53. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
54. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
56. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
57. Josh King - DE - Illinois
59. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
60. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
66. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
67. Dwayne Haskins, Jr. - QB - Maryland
75. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
76. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
79. T.J. Chase - WR - Florida
88. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey
89. Donnie Corley - WR - Michigan
97. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, DC

ESPN 300 for 2016 updated

Erik Swenson is the #188 player in the country

ESPN updated their top 300 prospects for the class of 2016 (LINK). Here's what it looked like back in July (LINK). Movement for Michigan commits:

- Erik Swenson jumped from #256 to #188
- Messiah DeWeaver fell from #115 to #199

Hit the jump for the full list.

Junior Highlights: Erik Swenson

Rivals 100 for 2016 released

Erik Swenson (image via MGoBlog)

Rivals released its top 100 prospects for 2016. There are a number of Michigan targets on the list, including offensive tackle commit Erik Swenson at #70. Other offerees on the list include:

5-stars:
1. Nate Craig - WR - Florida (Auburn)
2. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington (Georgia)
3. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia (Georgia)
4. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
6. Gregory Little - OT - Louisiana (Texas)
8. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
9. Malik Henry - QB - California
11. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey
14. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia

4-stars:
17. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan (USC)
18. K.J. Costello - QB - California
23. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia (Duke)
29. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida (Miami)
31. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida
32. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
33. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio
36. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
39. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
40. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Arizona)
42. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
48. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey
50. Josh King - DE - Illinois
51. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
54. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
59. Dylan Crawford - WR - California
62. Dwayne Haskins, Jr. - QB - Maryland
63. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia
70. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
74. T.J. Chase - WR - Florida
80. Ahmir Mitchell - WR - New Jersey
92. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, D.C.

ESPN 300 for 2016 released

Messiah DeWeaver is Michigan's top ranked commit for 2016

ESPN released its initial top 300 for the class of 2016. Two current Michigan commits appear on the list, along with a host of offerees. There are no 5-stars to begin their recruiting cycle, so there are only 4-star and 3-star guys listed here. There are also several Michigan natives and guys with Michigan ties on the list, so you may want to click through and look at the complete list.

- Messiah DeWeaver is #115
- Erik Swenson is #256

4-stars:
1. Greg Little - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
2. Malik Henry - QB - California
4. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington
5. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey
6. Nate Craig - ATH - Florida
8. Brandon Jones - S - Texas
17. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
22. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia
24. Dwayne Haskins - QB - Maryland
31. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, D.C.
32. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia
33. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
34. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida
35. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Arizona)
39. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio
40. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas
42. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia
44. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia
61. K.J. Costello - QB - California
75. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida
81. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio
82. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
83. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
87. Richard Merritt - OT - Washington, D.C.
89. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
115. Messiah DeWeaver - QB - Ohio (Michigan)
119. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
123. Shaquille Quarterman - LB - Florida (Miami)
125. Josh King - DE - Illinois
137. Elijah Holyfield - RB - Georgia
145. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey
156. Clark Yarbrough - OT - Virginia
162. Josh Imatorbhebhe - WR - Georgia
190. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania
199. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas (Texas)
205. Tavares Chase - WR - Florida
210. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan
219. Kyree Campbell - DT - Virginia
224. Jaquan Yulee - LB - Virginia
239. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
256. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
262. Thiyo Lukusa - OT - Michigan

3-stars:
277. Mike Williams - DT - Texas
293. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
297. Malek Young - CB - Florida

Scout 300 released for 2016

Erik Swenson is the #86 player in the nation

Scout released its initial top 300 players for the class of 2016 today. Michigan commit Erik Swenson comes in at #86. Here's a list of Michigan's offerees who made the cut:

5-stars:
2. Greg Little - OT - Texas
5. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey
8. Nate Craig - WR - Florida
10. Malik Henry - QB - California
11. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey

4-stars:
15. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin
18. Shea Patterson - QB - Louisiana (Arizona)
23. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio
26. Richard Merritt - OG - Washington, D.C.
31. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas
35. Josh King - DE - Illinois
36. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina
39. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia
44. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida
45. Collin Johnson - WR - Texas
46. Ben Cleveland - OT - Georgia
48. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
53. Levonta Taylor - CB - Virginia
62. Jaquan Yulee - MLB - Virginia
67. Daelin Hayes - OLB - Michigan
68. K.J. Costello - QB - California
74. Jacob Eason - QB - Washington
77. Antonio Williams - RB - North Carolina
82. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana
86. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
103. E.J. Price - OT - Georgia
104. Thiyo Lukusa - OG - Michigan
107. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia
110. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio
115. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania
124. Janarius Robinson - DE - Florida
130. Shaquille Quarterman - MLB - Florida
152. Dwayne Haskins, Jr. - QB - Maryland
162. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
169. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
180. Jauan Williams - OT - Washington, D.C.
191. Tavares Chase - WR - Florida
195. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey
251. Kyree Campbell - DT - Virginia
259. Binjimen Victor - WR - Florida

Top 247 for 2016 released

Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson

247 Sports released its top 247 players for the class of 2016. Normally, I just list the offered players, but since this is so early for a class of 2016 list, I'll also be listing players with connections to Michigan and/or from the Big Ten imprint that Michigan normally recruits. Offered players are denoted by an asterisk, and the only Michigan offeree not on the list is Georgia offensive lineman E.J. Price.

Michigan commit Erik Swenson starts off at #233 on the list.

5-stars:
1. Greg Little - OT - Louisiana*
7. Liam Eichenberg - OT - Ohio*
10. Rashan Gary - DT - New Jersey*

4-stars:
12. Dexter Lawrence - DT - North Carolina*
16. Isaac Nauta - TE - Georgia*
17. Willie Allen - OT - Louisiana*
18. Kareem Walker - RB - New Jersey*
20. Ben Bredeson - OT - Wisconsin*
33. John Raridon - OG - Iowa
35. Tommy Kraemer - OT - Ohio
41. Rahshaud Smith - DE - Maryland
43. Trevon Diggs - ATH - Maryland
44. Michael Menet - OT - Pennsylvania
45. Josh King - DE - Illinois
47. Shaquille Quarterman - LB - Florida
49. Scott Bracey - WR - Virginia*
51. Brendan Ferns - LB - Ohio
55. Prince Sammons - DE - Ohio
56. Sam Bruce - WR - Florida*
62. Steven Smothers - WR - Maryland
83. Cameron Chambers - WR - New Jersey
89. Justin Layne - WR - Ohio
91. Ethan Tucky - LB - Ohio
93. Jarrett Guarantano - QB - New Jersey
99. Brandon McIlwain - QB - Pennsylvania
106. Martell Pettaway - RB - Michigan
109. Kaden Smith - TE - Texas*
111. Quayshon Alexander - DE - New Jersey
118. Jovanny Garcia - DT - Minnesota
126. Daelin Hayes - LB - Michigan*
129. Eric Burrell - S - Maryland
131. Cary Angeline - TE - Pennsylvania
135. Tuf Borland - LB - Illinois
138. Jonathon Cooper - DE - Ohio
147. Zack Sandwisch - LB - Ohio
149. Lawrence Gordon - DE - Michigan
152. Brad Hawkins - WR - New Jersey
153. Damar Hamlin - CB - Pennsylvania
157. Hasise Dubois - WR - New Jersey
158. Shane Simmons - DE - Maryland
164. Tyrece Speaight - CB - Ohio
165. Naseir Upshur - TE - Pennsylvania
171. Bryan Brokop - OT - Illinois
176. Sonny Abramson - QB - New Jersey
182. Seth Green - QB - Minnesota
183. Jake Hausmann - TE - Ohio
184. Ellison Jordan - DT - Maryland
197. Trent Maynard - OT - Indiana
200. Miles Sanders - RB - Pennsylvania*
213. J.P. Urquidez - OT - Maryland
216. Mike Waters - RB - Pennsylvania
224. Anthony Long - OT - Pennsylvania
225. Tino Ellis - WR - Maryland
227. Thiyo Lukusa - OT - Michigan*
230. Luke Farrell - TE - Ohio
233. Erik Swenson - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
239. Joseph Jackson - DE - Florida*
245. Messiah DeWeaver - QB - Ohio
247. Jalen Martin - WR - Michigan

Visitors: February 14-16, 2014

Bolingbrook (IL) Bolingbrook linebacker Tuf Borland

Josh Barajas - LB - Merrillville (IN) Andrean: Barajas is a 6'3", 212 lb. prospect for 2015 with offers from Illinois, Michigan, and Purdue; he just received his offer from the Wolverines last week.

Tuf Borland - LB - Bolingbrook (IL) Bolingbrook: Borland is a 6'1", 200 lb. prospect for 2016 with an offer from Illinois. He attends the same high school as 2014 Michigan target Parrker Westphal (Northwestern) and one of his coaches is former Michigan cornerback Todd Howard.

Donnie Corley - WR - Wyandotte (MI) Roosevelt: Corley is a 6'2", 160 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Messiah DeWeaver - QB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: DeWeaver is a 6'2", 180 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers from Kentucky and Louisville. He attends the same high school as redshirt freshman linebacker Mike McCray II, as well as former Wolverines Roy Roundtree and Brandon Moore.

Liam Eichenberg - OG - Cleveland (OH) St. Ignatius: Eichenberg is a 6'5", 275 lb. prospect for 2016 with an offer from Ohio State. He attends the alma mater of Michigan linebacker Jake Ryan.

Desmond Fitzpatrick - WR - Farmington (MI) Farmington: Fitzpatrick is a 6'1", 175 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers from Indiana, Ohio, and Toledo.

Lawrence Gordon - DE - Saginaw (MI) Arthur Hill: Gordon is a 6'6", 260 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers yet. He has been getting Michigan interest and was visited to Brady Hoke in January.

Juanye Johnson - OG - Muskegon (MI) Muskegon: Johnson is a 6'4", 275 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers at this time.

Corey Malone-Hatcher - DE - St. Joseph (MI) St. Joseph: Malone-Hatcher is a 6'3", 207 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers yet.

Jalen Martin - WR - Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park: Martin is a 6'3", 190 lb. prospect for 2016 with a lone offer from Eastern Michigan. As a sophomore in 2013, he had 42 catches for 985 yards and 12 touchdowns. He attends the same high school as redshirt freshman wide receiver Csont'e York and freshman basketball point guard Derrick Walton, Jr.

Emani Mason - OG - Detroit (MI) East English Village: Mason is a 6'4", 268 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time. He may be a little short right now to project to offensive tackle, so I have him listed as a guard; however, he has the feet to play tackle and may project there if he grows a little bit.

Josh Myers - OT - Miamisburg (OH) Miamisburg: Myers is a 6'5", 260 lb. prospect for 2017 with offers from Illinois and Indiana already. He has an older brother who plays center for Kentucky.

Michael Onwenu - DT - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Onwenu is a 6'2", 310 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers yet. I have not seen film on Onwenu, but he supposedly benches 325 lbs. and looks like a future nose tackle.

Donovan Peoples-Jones - WR - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Peoples-Jones is a 6'1", 170 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers yet. He could play receiver, cornerback, or safety at the next level.

Kalebb Perry - WR - Mt. Pleasant (MI) Mt. Pleasant: Perry is a 6'2", 180 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers yet. As a sophomore in 2013, he had 28 receptions for 543 yards (19.4 yards/catch) and 6 touchdowns.

David Reese - LB - Farmington (MI) Farmington: Reese is a 6'1", 235 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers up to this point. As a sophomore in 2013, he had 117 tackles and 6 sacks. Teammate and classmate Desmond Fitzpatrick, a wide receiver who is not expected to make the trip, figures to be one of the top in-state prospects in their cycle.

Mike Robb - TE - Midland (MI) Dow: Robb is a 6'6", 190 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers up to this point. He had 51 catches and 6 touchdowns as a sophomore in 2013.

Will Rogers - DE - Saginaw (MI) Arthur Hill: Rogers is a 6'4", 205 lb. prospect with no offers at this time.

Joshua Ross - LB - Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's: Ross is a 6'1", 195 lb. prospect for 2017 with offers from Michigan State and Oklahoma. He broke his ankle in the middle of his freshman season for St. Mary's, but he is expected to be one of the top few players in the 2017 class.

Emmanuel Rugamba - WR - Naperville (IL) Central: Rugamba is a 6'0", 170 lb. prospect for 2016 with no offers yet.

Prince Sammons - DE - Cincinnati (OH) Hills Christian: Sammons is a 6'8", 260 lb. prospect for 2016 with offers from Akron, Cincinnati, Duke, and Illinois. He is a very large kid who hasn't really learned how his body works, as he's a little awkward and stiff right now. It will be interesting to see how he develops.

Todd Sibley - RB - Akron (OH) Archbishop Hoban: Sibley is a 5'10", 195 lb. prospect for 2017 with no offers at this time.

Erik Swenson - OT - Downers Grove (IL) North: Swenson committed to Michigan back in November 2013.

Ethan Tucky - DE - Delaware (OH) Hayes: Tucky is a 6'3", 215 lb. prospect for 2016 with an offer from Eastern Michigan. He claims a 4.53 forty, a 4.51 shuttle, a 29" vertical, a 260 lb. bench, and a 365 lb. squat. He plays defensive end in high school, but depending on how his body develops, he may turn into an outside linebacker.

Recruiting Update: November 28, 2013

Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson

COMMITMENT
Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson committed to Michigan.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2014
Sugar Land (TX) Fort Bend Austin running back Vic Enwere was offered by Michigan. He's currently committed to the Cal Golden Bears - who are 1-10 - but will officially visit Michigan the weekend of December 13th. I wrote up a scouting report on Enwere last week.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2015Monaca (PA) Central Valley cornerback Jordan Whitehead was offered by Michigan. He's a 6'0", 180 lb. prospect with offers from Ohio State, Penn State, Pitt, and West Virginia, among others. He's a 247 Composite 4-star, #14 cornerback, and #155 overall. Most people expect him to become a Buckeye, but Alabama came in and stole elite wide receiver Robert Foster from the school in the 2013 class.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2016
Richmond (VA) Benedictine wide receiver Scott Bracey was offered by Michigan. He's a 6'3", 195 lb. prospect with offers from Clemson, Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, and Virginia Tech, along with several others. Bracey plays in the same league as 2014 Michigan quarterback commit Wilton Speight.

Pittsburgh (PA) Woodland Hills running back Miles Sanders was offered by Michigan. He's a 6'0", 186 lb. prospect with offers from Pitt, Temple, and Toledo. In eight games as a sophomore this year, Sanders had over 1,000 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns. Also, his nickname is "Boobie." If that seems confusing, you should read Friday Night Lights.

OFF THE BOARD
Woodbridge (VA) Senior defensive end Da'Shawn Hand committed to Alabama. Most prognosticators had him going to the Wolverines, but the combination of Michigan's subpar season and his interest in Alabama's engineering program led him to choose the Crimson Tide.

Berrien Springs (MI) Berrien Springs defensive end Jhonathon Williams flipped from Missouri to Notre Dame. Michigan offered Williams in the aftermath of Hand's decision, and while he seemed briefly interested, he was more enamored with the Fighting Irish. Williams did not grow up in Michigan, so that somewhat mitigates the loss of an in-state prospect.

MISCELLANEOUS
Paramus (NJ) Catholic cornerback Jabrill Peppers announced this week that he will take visits after his high school season because of concerns about rumors that Brady Hoke will not return to Michigan next season. I am almost 100% sure that Hoke will return, no matter what happens in the next two games.

Here's the most detailed visitors list in the blogosphere for The Game.

Erik Swenson, Wolverine

Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson committed to Michigan (image via 247 Sports)

Downers Grove (IL) South offensive tackle Erik Swenson committed to Michigan's coaching staff on Sunday night and made it public on Monday. He chose the Wolverines over offers from Illinois, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, and Virginia Tech, among others.

Swenson is a 6'7", 285 lb. prospect for the 2016 class, meaning he just finished his sophomore season in high school. Measurables are sparse since he's a youngster

RATINGS
ESPN: N/A
Rivals: N/A
Scout: 4-star OT
247 Sports: N/A

Swenson grew up as a Michigan fan and was favoring the Wolverines from early in the process. There was some miscommunication early in his recruitment that led some sites to report a scholarship offer from Michigan, but that was later cleared up . . . and then the staff offered him after all in late May of this year. Swenson tried to explore his options a little bit and visited a couple other campuses, but ultimately, he ended up picking his childhood favorite.

There's not a ton of video on Swenson, and even the available video is mostly from his freshman season (except a few clips from one game as a sophomore). So criticisms here are to be taken with a grain of salt, since it's rare that freshmen are worthy of being closely evaluated by recruiting analysts, services, etc.

Swenson is a big body who has a solid frame through his middle and plenty of room to add muscle to both his upper body and lower body. He is somewhat capable of moving his feet laterally to stay in front of rushers, and he's quick enough to move up to the next level and latch onto linebackers. Once he gets attached to a defender, he runs his feet fairly well and is difficult to disengage. He has a good, balanced stance and comes out of it with a decent pad level, although he will need to lower it as he plays stiffer competition; the flexibility and balance are present, though.

There seem to be a lot of technical mistakes, however, and that's going to happen with a freshman/sophomore lineman. Swenson often has a slow, tentative first step, which will get him beaten regularly against better competition; that's one thing that absolutely has to get fixed. It's not that he lacks the athleticism but he looks unsure of exactly where he should step or whom he should block. He also tends to hop out of his stance at times, which prevents him from getting momentum and can get him off balance. I would like to see Swenson keep his elbows closer to his frame and develop more of an initial punch, because he currently tends to wind up and cock back before shooting his arms. In pass protection, Swenson needs to keep a wider base and prevent himself from overextending the arms. Additionally, I would like to see him finish blocks with a little nastier disposition and find guys to hit rather than jogging behind the play. Most of the above critiques are typical of young players and should improve as his high school career continues, but they'll be something to watch as the next couple seasons pass.

Overall, Swenson's frame and natural athleticism suggest a high-level prospect, but it will be interesting to see whether his skills, agility, and footwork continue to progress or if he's just an early developer. I do not see the lateral agility and athleticism to project him as a blindside tackle, and he looks like more of a run blocker at this point. For a Michigan comparison, I would suggest a player like Jon Jansen.

Swenson is the first commit for the class of 2016. It's too far out to project exactly how big that class will be, but 17 players are scheduled to be seniors in 2015. Considering injuries and attrition, it's likely that the class will be over 20 players strong. If you're looking at a 1-for-1 replacement in regard to positions, Chris Bryant is the only offensive lineman scheduled to be replaced in that class, so the need for linemen may not be huge.

TTB Rating: I will not be assigning a rating until the 2015 class wraps up.