2015 Season Countdown: #32 Mike McCray II

Mike McCray (image via MWolverine)

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Name: Mike McCray II
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 242 lbs.
High school: Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison
Position: Linebacker
Class: Redshirt sophomore
Jersey number: #9
Last year: I ranked McCray #64 and said he would be a backup middle linebacker. He made 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 blocked punt.

McCray was not expected to contribute much last season with all of the competition for playing time at linebacker. First and foremost, he was behind star linebacker Jake Ryan. Second, the Wolverines had several more experienced 'backers, including Desmond Morgan, Joe Bolden, and Ben Gedeon. McCray was expected to play special teams, which he did well enough in the season opener. He made a leaping block of a punt against Appalachian State that was returned for a touchdown by Gedeon. Despite playing a fair amount on specials, though, the rest of his year was fairly quiet.

The depth chart has thinned a bit this year. Ryan matriculated to the NFL, second-year linebacker Michael Ferns transferred to West Virginia, and fellow second-year guy Chase Winovich moved to tight end in the spring. Those players don't necessarily impact McCray on the depth chart, but their departures from the position group elevate him in importance. McCray won't be a starter this year, but Morgan and Bolden will both graduate after the season, and it would be nice for McCray to get some significant playing time before he's counted on heavily in 2016. He had an upper body injury in the spring that caused him to miss a significant chunk of those practices, but he should be healthy for the beginning of camp.

Prediction: Backup linebacker, special teamer

2014 Season Countdown: #64 Mike McCray II

Mike McCray II (image via Go Blue Wolverine)

Name: Mike McCray II
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 242 lbs.
High school: Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison
Position: Linebacker
Class: Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: #9
Last year: I ranked McCray #58 and said he would be a backup linebacker and special teamer. He redshirted.

I thought McCray could have filled a role as a special teams player last year, but he spent the year on the bench. It was probably a good thing, because Michigan has played a lot of freshman linebackers in recent years; the only player on the linebacker two-deep to redshirt was Jake Ryan back in 2010. Last year Ben Gedeon burned his redshirt for a fairly small amount of playing time late in the season, though he performed well for a freshman once he got on the field.

McCray is ranked lower this year but will probably see some playing time. The Wolverines have considerable depth at middle linebacker, where Jake Ryan will start and probably be backed up by sophomore Gedeon. That leaves McCray to fend off freshmen Michael Ferns III and Noah Furbush for the third MIKE linebacker spot. I would expect to see McCray on the field for stretches of time early in the year and possibly on special teams, but the likelihood is small that he will be a significant contributor just yet.

Prediction: Backup middle linebacker, special teams contributor

2013 Season Countdown: #58 Mike McCray II

Mike McCray II

Name: Mike McCray II
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 225 lbs.
High school: Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison
Position: Linebacker
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: #9
Last year: McCray was a senior in high school. I gave him a TTB Rating of 74.

McCray committed to Michigan in March 2012 and stuck by the Wolverines even when Ohio State eventually came calling with an offer. He was invited to The Opening last summer and also selected to the Under Armour All-America Game, but he didn't particularly stand out at either event. In between the two, he had a solid but unspectacular season that pretty much confirmed what the prognosticators had seen earlier.

One large determining factor for McCray's future might be his height. At the Rivals 5-star Challenge last summer, he measured in at 6'1" despite being listed in other places at 6'4". My 6'2" up there is just a guesstimate, as he's likely somewhere in between. If he's taller than that, he might fit best at SAM linebacker. If he's 6'2" or shorter, he will probably end up at MIKE in the long-term. After starter Jake Ryan's ACL injury in the spring, McCray was mentioned as a possible backup, along with Cam Gordon and Mark Lawson; however, it was shortly revealed that Brennen Beyer was moving from weakside end to SAM to shore up the position, so that potentially shoves McCray farther down the depth chart. I would like to see McCray redshirt, but for some reason, I think the coaches are going to burn it to prepare him for the stretch run or for next year.

Prediction: Backup SAM linebacker, special teams coverage

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.

Nike's The Opening participants: Michigan

Jourdan Lewis and Delano Hill were two of Michigan's ten eventual signees to participate in Nike's The Opening

2013
Ian Bunting, TE - Hinsdale, IL
Drake Harris, WR - Grand Rapids, MI

2012
Kyle Bosch, OG - Wheaton, IL
Jake Butt, TE - Pickerington, OH
Taco Charlton, DE - Pickerington, OH
David Dawson, OG - Detroit, MI
Ross Douglas, CB - Avon, OH
Derrick Green, RB - Richmond, VA
Delano Hill, S - Detroit, MI
Jourdan Lewis, CB - Detroit, MI
Mike McCray II, LB - Trotwood, OH
Shane Morris, QB - Warren, MI

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.

Rivals 250 for 2013 finalized

Jourdan Lewis (left, pictured with once and future teammate Delano Hill) jumped up to the #131 player in the nation

Rivals released its final top 250 players for the class of 2013.  The top 100 was released yesterday:  Here's what the top 250 looked like on December 4.

Movement for Michigan players:

- Kyle Bosch fell from #99 to #104
- Dymonte Thomas fell from #107 to #109
- Mike McCray fell from #88 to #115
- Jourdan Lewis jumped from #147 to #131
- Chris Fox fell from #123 to #142
- Jake Butt fell from #141 to #144
- Taco Charlton fell from #231 to #237
- Ross Douglas fell from #238 to #241
- Logan Tuley-Tillman fell out of the top 250

Here are the rest of Michigan's offerees

104. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
106. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
107. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Mississippi)
109. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
110. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)
112. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
115. Mike McCray II - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
124. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
127. Jake Raulerson - DE - Texas (Texas)
131. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
133. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona (Notre Dame)
139. Kameron Miles - S - Texas (Texas A&M)
142. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
143. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
144. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
146. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
147. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
149. Jon Reshke - LB - Michigan (Michigan State)
161. Joe Mathis - DE - California (Washington)
162. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
165. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
174. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
175. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
179. Tim Harris - CB - Virginia (Virginia)
181. Na'Ty Rodgers - OT - Maryland (South Carolina)
183. Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
186. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
200. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
202. Nadir Barnwell - ATH - New Jersey (Rutgers)
204. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
209. Ishmael Wilson - OG - Texas (Texas A&M)
210. Sebastian Larue - WR - California
212. Ebenezer Ogundeko - DE - New York (Clemson)
213. Cameron Hunt - OG - California (Cal)
221. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
226. Chase Abbington - ATH - Missouri (Missouri)
237. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
239. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
241. Ross Douglas - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
245. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
249. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (UCLA)

ESPN 300 for 2013 finalized

Jourdan Lewis is ESPN's highest ranked Michigan commit

ESPN released its final top 300 list of players for the 2013 class, and 87 guys on the list have been offered by Michigan.  Here's what it looked like back in November.

Movement for Michigan commits:

- Jourdan Lewis jumped from #92 to #88
- David Dawson fell from #87 to #91
- Dymonte Thomas jumped from #97 to #94
- Patrick Kugler jumped from #115 to #101
- Logan Tuley-Tillman jumped from #105 to #104
- Mike McCray II fell from #111 to #114
- Taco Charlton jumped from #119 to #116
- Shane Morris fell from #54 to #127
- Chris Fox fell from #113 to #134
- Kyle Bosch fell from #127 to #157
- Jake Butt fell from #176 to #182
- Jaron Dukes jumped from #233 to #232
- Henry Poggi jumped from #288 to #254
- Ben Gedeon jumped from #282 to #280

5-stars:
3. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
5. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
7. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
10. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California
11. Eli Apples - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)

4-stars:
12. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
13. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
18. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
19. Laquon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
27. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
28. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
34. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana
37. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida (USC)
38. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
43. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
51. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
56. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
58. Al-quadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey (Miami)
59. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
62. Cam Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
67. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
71. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
72. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
74. Sebastian LaRue - WR - California
77. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida (Florida)
79. James Quick - WR - Kentucky (Louisville)
80. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (Florida)
82. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
84. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
87. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
88. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
91. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
92. Justin Manning - DT - Texas (Texas A&M)
93. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
94. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
97. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
101. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
104. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
106. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
107. Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
112. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
113. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
114. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
116. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
117. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
122. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
124. Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
126. Ebenezer Ogundeko - DE - New York (Clemson)
127. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
129. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
130. Maquedius Bain - DT - Florida (LSU)
132. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
133. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
134. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
136. Standish Dobard - TE - Louisiana (Miami)
139. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
148. Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas (Texas)
150. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
157. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
159. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)
161. Josh Augusta - DT - Illinois
174. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (UCLA)
182. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
187. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
188. Shane Jones - LB - Ohio (Michigan State)
191. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
193. Devin Butler - CB - Washington, D.C. (Notre Dame)
208. Brendan Mahon - OG - New Jersey (Penn State)
213. Riley Ferguson - QB - North Carolina (Tennessee)
215. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
216. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
218. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
220. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (TCU)
232. Jaron Dukes - WR - Ohio (Michigan)
233. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee (Auburn)
236. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
244. Marcell Ateman - WR - Texas (Oklahoma State)
246. Richard Benjamin - WR - Florida (Louisville)
249. Kameron Miles - S - Texas (Texas A&M)
254. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
257. Chase Abbington - RB - Missouri (Missouri)
262. Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii (Clemson)
267. Joe Mathis - DE - California (Washington)
275. Cameron Hunt - OG - California (Cal)
276. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
279. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Indiana)
280. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
285. Jay-nard Bostwick - DT - Florida
287. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
290. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)

2013 U.S. Army All-American Bowl rosters

Future Wolverine Dymonte Thomas will be playing safety for the East Team

Here's the list of Michigan offerees who will be playing in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl, which will be on NBC at 12:00 p.m. on January 5, 2013.

EAST
Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)*
Kendall Fuller - CB - Ohio (Virginia Tech)
Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)*
Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)
Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
Brendan Mahon - OG - New Jersey (Penn State)
Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
Al-Quadine Muhammad - DE - New Jersey**
Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
James Quick - WR - Kentucky**
Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia (Virginia Tech)
Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)

WEST
Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas (Texas)
Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
Steve Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)*
Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
Justin Manning - DT - Texas (Texas A&M)
Joe Mathis - DE - California**
Kameron Miles - QB/S - Texas (Texas A&M)
Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii (Clemson)
Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California

*Will miss the game due to injury
**Announcing college decision during game

2013 Under Armour game rosters

Leon McQuay III will announce his college destination during the game

The 2013 Under Armour game rosters were released.  The game will be played on January 4, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. and broadcast on ESPN.  Michigan commits David Dawson, Patrick Kugler, and Henry Poggi have been named starters, and Kugler has been voted a captain.  Other Michigan offerees include:

TEAM NITRO (WHITE)
Sebastian LaRue - WR - California
Priest Willis - S - Arizona
LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
Cam Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
Mike McCray II - LB - Ohio (Michigan)*
Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (Florida)*
Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
Yannick Ngakoue - LB - Washington, D.C.
Na'Ty Rodgers - OT - Maryland
Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
Cameron Hunt - OG - California (Cal)
Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)

TEAM HIGHLIGHT (BLACK)
Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida (Florida)
Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania (Alabama)
Demore'ea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
Leon McQuay III - S - Florida**
Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
Maquedius Bain - DT - Florida
Ebenezer Ogundeko - DE - New York**
Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana

*Will not play in the game due to injury
**Announcing college decision during game

Rivals 100 for 2013 updated

Patrick Kugler was the lone Michigan commit to move up in the updated rankings

Rivals released its updated top 100 prospects today.  Here's what it looked like back in August, and here are Michigan's movers and shakers:

- Shane Morris fell from #17 to #25
- Henry Poggi fell from #58 to #68
- Patrick Kugler jumped from #88 to #79
- Mike McCray fell from #81 to #88
- Kyle Bosch fell from #92 to #99

Here's a list of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
3. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
5. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
8. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
9. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
10. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
11. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
13. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
14. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
17. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
19. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
20. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
25. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)

4-stars:
28. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
29. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
31. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
32. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
38. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)
40. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
44. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
47. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
50. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
51. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
56. Steven Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
62. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
63. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
65. John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
68. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
71. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
72. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
73. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
74. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
79. Patrick Kugler - OG - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
87. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
88. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
95. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona (Notre Dame)
97. Al-Quadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
99. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)

Recruit Tracker: Mike McCray II

Mike McCray II

August 26, 2012: Trotwood-Madison played Fort Lauderdale (FL) University on ESPN.  Trotwood-Madison lost by a score of 33-14.  They are now 0-1 on the year.

August 31, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Dayton (OH) Dunbar by a score of 64-0.  Trotwood-Madison is now 1-1 on the season.

September 7, 2012: Trotwood-Madison lost to Huber Heights (OH) Wayne by a score of 21-14.  Trotwood-Madison is now 1-2 on the season.

September 14, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Kettering (OH) Fairmont by a score of 52-6.  Trotwood-Madison is now 2-2 on the season.

September 22, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat West Carrollton (OH) West Carrollton by a score of 20-0.    McCray had 6 tackles in the game.  Trotwood-Madison is now 3-2 on the year.

September 28, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Piqua (OH) Piqua by a score of 42-0.  McCray had a 77-yard touchdown reception to go along with his 5 tackles.  Trotwood-Madison is now 4-2.

October 5, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Greenville (OH) Greenville by a score of 62-12.  McCray had 11 tackles and a 6-yard touchdown reception.  Trotwood-Madison is now 5-2.

October 12, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Troy (OH) Troy by a score of 42-14.  McCray had 10 tackles and caught 4 passes for 50 yards.  Trotwood-Madison is now 6-2.

October 19, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Sidney (OH) Sidney by a score of 75-7.  McCray had 14 tackles and 1 sack, along with 2 passes for 23 yards.  Trotwood-Madison is now 7-2.

October 26, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Butler (OH) Butler by a score of 27-3.  McCray had 9 tackles on defense and 2 catches, 52 yards, and 1 touchdown on offense.  Trotwood-Madison is now 8-2.

November 2, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Cincinnati (OH) Mt. Healthy by a score of 48-0.  Trotwood-Madison is now 9-2.

November 10, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Cincinnati (OH) Winton Woods by a score of 27-20.  McCray had 11 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 fumble recovery, along with 1 reception for 34 yards.  Trotwood-Madison is now 10-2.

November 16, 2012: Trotwood-Madison beat Cincinnati (OH) Turpin by a score of 42-14.  McCray had 7 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, and 1 interception in the game.  Trotwood-Madison is now 11-2.

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)

Video: Kyle Bosch, Mike McCray

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)

Visitors: Michigan vs. Illinois

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Mike Barwick - DT - Cincinnati (OH) Summit Country Day: Barwick is a 6'3", 275 lb. defensive tackle prospect.  He just has one offer (Western Michigan), and he looks like a low level BCS prospect.  He's decently athletic, but he doesn't use his hands well to shed blockers and isn't explosive off the ball.  As a sophomore in 2011, he had 68 tackles, 3 sacks, 1 interception, and 1 fumble recovery.  I would be surprised if Michigan offered him anytime soon. (Highlights.)

Kei Beckham - CB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: Beckham is a 5'11", 170 lb. athlete from the class of 2015. He's the teammate of 2013 Michigan linebacker commit Michael McCray II.  (Highlights.)

Jaylon Brown - RB - St. Clairsville (OH) St. Clairsville: Brown is a 5'8", 160 lb. running back in the class of 2014.  He's a small, quick back who might be a third down option, but probably won't receive much of a look if he doesn't add some size.  Brown is the teammate of 2014 commit Michigan Ferns III. (Highlights.)

David Cornwell - QB - Jones (OK) Jones: Cornwell is a 6'5", 215 lb. signal caller in the 2014 class with offers from Auburn and Indiana.  He reminds me a little bit of former Indiana quarterback Ben Chappell.  Cornwell isn't a great athlete but has a little bit of ability to scramble; as a passer, he has a good arm and decent mechanics, but he's got some accuracy issues.  Michigan is still looking to offer their first quarterback in the 2014 class, and Cornwell could grab an offer at some point.  He's not an elite quarterback, but might be a decent player to follow one class after Shane Morris. (Highlights.)

David Dawson - OG - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Dawson committed to Michigan in February.

Nathaniel Devers - OG - Massillon (OH) Washington: Devers is a 6'3", 265 lb. offensive guard prospect from the class of 2014 with a lone offer from Toledo.  He has visited and camped at Michigan before, and he could be in line for an offer down the road, but I don't see him as an elite prospect. (Highlights.)

Michael Ferns III - LB - St. Clairsville (OH) St. Clairsville: Ferns committed to Michigan in August.

Ramroth Finnegan - QB - Columbus (OH) Whetstone: Finnegan is a 6'3", 205 lb. quarterback prospect from the class of 2014.  He doesn't have any offers at this point, and he doesn't appear to have a big-time arm or be an elite athlete.  I would not expect an offer from the Wolverines to come for Finnegan. (Highlights.)

Brandon Fritts - TE - Mentor (OH) Mentor: Fritts is a 6'4", 210 lb. high school receiver who looks like he'll grow into a tight end in college.  He's somewhat reminiscent of current Michigan freshman Devin Funchess.  As a sophomore in 2011, Fritts had 50 receptions for 800 yards and 9 touchdowns; in Mentor's first six games this season, he had 400 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns.  His former teammate is current Michigan freshman defensive end Tom Strobel. (Highlights.)

Connor Hayes - OG - Traverse City (MI) West: Hayes is a 6'4", 280 lb. offensive guard prospect from Traverse City.  He's a 2014 prospect who already has offers from Central Michigan and Indiana.  He camped at Michigan this summer.  He appears to be more of a drive blocker than an all-around lineman, and could use some more work on his pass blocking.  He could be a backup option in the recruiting process, but he has the potential to grow into a legitimate BCS prospect. (Highlights.)

Khalid Hill - TE - Detroit (MI) East English Village: Hill committed to Michigan in February.

Da'mario Jones - WR - Westland (MI) John Glenn: Jones is a 6'2", 185 lb. wideout who is committed to Central Michigan.  He also has offers from Bowling Green and Toledo.  Jones transferred to John Glenn this offseason after playing in New Jersey previously.  Michigan is still pursuing Crete (IL) Crete-Monee wide receiver LaQuon Treadwell, but Jones looks like a guy who could garner a late offer if things with Treadwell go south. (Highlights.)

Jamarco Jones - OG - Chicago (IL) De La Salle: Jones is a 6'5", 285 lb. offensive guard prospect with offers from Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, and a few others.  While some sites list him as an offensive tackle, he reminds of class of 2011 recruit Chris Bryant, who has been playing guard at Michigan.


Marcelys Jones - OG - Cleveland (OH) Glenville: Jones is a 6'4", 325 lb. offensive guard prospect.  He plays offensive tackle for Glenville, a school that has sent Frank Clark and Willie Henry to Michigan in recent years; however, he's not a very technical player, and is more just a huge body.  He can push people around, but he's not a guy who should be blocking elite edge rushers.  Jones already holds offers from Indiana and Ohio State.

Tyler Jones - DE - Albertville (AL) Albertville: Jones is a 6'5", 270 lb. strongside end/defensive tackle prospect for the class of 2014.  He looks more like a defensive tackle to me, and I'm not sure he's a Michigan-level prospect.  He has no offers at this point. (Highlights.)

Jake Khoury - DT - Traverse City (MI) St. Francis: Khoury is a 6'3", 270 lb. defensive tackle from the 2014 class.  He's the cousin of former Michigan center Rocko Khoury.  Jake camped at Michigan over the summer and doesn't have any offers at this point; I do not foresee one coming from the Wolverines in the near future.  He's a decent athlete, but he doesn't deal well with blockers and appears to struggle with fulfilling his assignments. (Highlights.)

Tyree Kinnel - CB - Huber Heights (OH) Wayne: Kinnel is a 5'11", 170 lb. cornerback from the class of 2015.  He attends the same school as former Michigan players Terry and Terrence Talbott, who have left the program due to injury and discipline, respectively. (Highlights.)

DeShone Kizer - QB - Toledo (OH) Central Catholic: Kizer is a 6'4", 205 lb. dual-threat quarterback from the 2014 class.  So far he has netted offers from Boston College, Illinois, Louisville, and Nebraska, along with a few others.  He camped at Michigan, but the Wolverines have had several chances to offer and haven't done so.  That leads me to believe that Kizer won't be offered by Michigan, at least not very early in the process. (Highlights.)

Chase Lash - OT - Massillon (OH) Washington: Lash is a 6'5", 287 lb. prospect for the class of 2014.  At this point he has no FBS offers.  His favorite school is Ohio State, so if both the Buckeyes and Wolverines come calling, he'll probably be headed to Columbus.

Jourdan Lewis - CB - Detroit (MI) Cass Tech: Lewis committed to Michigan back in February.

Lawrence Marshall - DE - Southfield (MI) Southfield: Marshall is a 6'4", 215 lb. defensive end from the class of 2014.  He has offers from Bowling Green and San Diego State.  Through seven games of his junior season, he has 35 tackles and 6 sacks.  He looks to me like a guy who could start off his career as a weakside end grow into playing the strongside spot. (Highlights.)

Mike McCray II - LB - Trotwood (OH) Trotwood-Madison: McCray committed to Michigan in March.

Shane Morris - QB - Warren (MI) De La Salle: Morris committed to Michigan last year.  Here's a look at how his senior season is going.

Kyle Rachwal - TE - Lapeer (MI) East: Rachwal is a 6'3", 215 lb. tight end/linebacker with no offers at this point.  He also visited for the UMass game a few weeks ago.Rachwal has some abilities on both sides of the ball, but I'm not sure that he's a Michigan-caliber tight end or linebacker.  He's the type of player who can probably get a scholarship to a MAC team or even somewhere like Indiana, but he's just not on the same level as Jake Butt, Devin Funchess, James Ross, etc.  He also comes from the alma mater of former Wolverine Jake Long. (Highlights.)

Gelen Robinson - DE - St. John (IN) Lake Central: Robinson is a 6'1", 230 lb. defensive end/outside linebacker in the class of 2014.  He is the son of former Purdue and NBA basketball star Glenn Robinson, and his brother is Michigan basketball player Glenn Robinson III.  Gelen might be a little bit short to play defensive end in college, but he could be a SAM linebacker.  He has been having a productive junior season and could very well hit a growth spurt, so Michigan will likely keep their eye on how he develops. (Highlights.)

Jeff Rotheram - OT - North Olmsted (OH) North Olmsted: Rotheram is a 6'6", 290 lb. offensive tackle from the class of 2014.

Chance Sorrell - TE - Middletown (OH) Middletown: Sorrell is a 6'6", 225 lb. tight end from the class of 2014.  He does not have any offers at this point, and he looks like a pure blocking tight end.

Dymonte Thomas - S - Alliance (OH) Marlington: Thomas committed last year and is having an excellent senior season.

Jordan Van Dort - OG - Zeeland (MI) West: Van Dort is a 6'5", 280 lb. offensive line prospect from the class of 2014.  He doesn't have any offers at this point, and he played tight end as a sophomore; however, it seems pretty clear that he'll end up playing an interior line position in college.  He doesn't have any offers at this point, but athletic linemen like him won't go unnoticed.  I don't think he's an elite line prospect on par with the guys Michigan netted in the class of 2013, but he's still a BCS-level prospect, in my opinion. (Highlights.)

Denzel Ward - OT - Chicago (IL) Hales Franciscan:Ward is a 6'9", 285 lb. offensive tackle prospect with a lone offer from Purdue.  Ward trains with the Core 6 group of athletes, which includes Jamarco Jones and Joliet (IL) Plainfield South LB Clifton Garrett.

Jalen Watts-Jackson - WR/CB - Orchard Lake (MI) St. Mary's: Watts-Jackson is a 6'0", 172 lb. wide receiver or cornerback from the 2014 class.  He has no offers at this point, but they should be on their way.  He looks to me like more of a cornerback prospect.  I don't see him having the run-after-catch abilities to play wide receiver at the next level, but he's very thin and some added weight could change that perception a little bit.  Watts-Jackson is the former teammate of freshman Michigan linebacker James Ross. (Highlights.)

Jake Whitley - OG - North Augusta (SC) North Augusta: Whitley is a 6'4", 300 lb. high school offensive tackle from the class of 2014.  While he has the size to play big-time college football, he looks a little stiff to be a legitimate Michigan prospect. (Highlights.)

Mikale Wilbon - RB - Chicago (IL) De La Salle: Wilbon is a 5'9", 190 lb. running back prospect from the class of 2014.  He already has offers from Iowa and Purdue.  Wilbon is the teammate of Michigan offeree Jamarco Jones, and while he's not a blazer or particularly big, Wilbon is a little bit shifty and a fairly powerful runner.  He does a good job of getting north-and-south, and I could see Michigan pursuing him down the road. (Highlights.)

Csont'e York - WR - Harper Woods (MI) Chandler Park Academy: York committed to Michigan back in May.

Rivals 100 for 2013 updated

Shane Morris got a fifth star while Dymonte Thomas dropped out of the top 100

Rivals updated their top 100 players for the class of 2013.  Here's what it looked like back in May.

Movement for Michigan commits:

- Shane Morris jumps from #22 to #17 and gets a fifth star
- Henry Poggi fell from #52 to #58
- Mike McCray fell from #55 to #81
- Patrick Kugler fell from #73 to #88
- Kyle Bosch fell from #77 to #92
- Chris Fox fell from #57 to off the list
- Dymonte Thomas fell from #95 to off the list

5-stars: 
3. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
6. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
7. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
8. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
9. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida  
13. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
16. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
17. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
18. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
19. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)

 4-stars:
23. Laquon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
25. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
27. Cam Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
28. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
29. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
33. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
35. E.J. Levenberry, Jr. - LB - Virginia (Florida State)  
38. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
41. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
46. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
48. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
50. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
52. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
55. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
56. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)  
57. John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
58. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
59. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
61. Steve Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
70. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania  
73. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)  
78. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
79. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
81. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
84. Priest Willis - S - Arizona
88. Patrick Kugler - OT - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
89. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia (Virginia Tech)
92. Kyle Bosch - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
93. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida
94. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
96. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
98. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)

247 Sports: Composite Rankings Released for 2013

Shane Morris averages out to be the #16 recruit in the country

247 Sports  did a novel thing recently by figuring out a way to post "composite rankings," which combine the four major recruiting sites' rankings into an average for each player.  They claim it's "revolutionary," but it's kind of something I've always wanted to see . . . but who has the time or resources to do something like that?  Well . . . they do, I guess.

Here's a look at the Michigan commits (and offerees).  I'll only list the offerees until the last Michigan commit appears on the list.  After that I'm not scrolling down anymore.

3. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
4. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
6. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida (Florida)
7. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
9. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
12. Kendall Fuller - CB - Maryland (Virginia Tech)
14. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
15. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
16. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
19. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
22. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
26. Priest Willis - CB - Arizona
28. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
29. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)
30. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
32. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
39. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
41. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
46. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
47. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
48. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
53. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
55. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
56. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
57. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
58. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
60. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
62. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
63. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
64. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
66. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
72. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
74. Patrick Kugler - C - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
82. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
86. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
88. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
89. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
91. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
92. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
93. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (North Carolina)
94. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
98. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Notre Dame)
101. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
104. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
107. Sebastian LaRue - WR - California (USC)
114. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
115. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
116. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
118. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
122. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
127. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)
128. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
132. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
137. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
140. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (South Carolina)
143. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
145. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
146. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
153. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
154. Steve Elmer - OT - Michigan (Notre Dame)
155. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)
157. Joe Mathis - DE - California
159. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
160. John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
161. Cole Luke - CB - Arizona
163. Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
165. Standish Dobard - TE - Louisiana (Miami)
166. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee (Auburn)
174. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
176. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
178. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
181. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky (USC)
185. Tim Harris - CB - Virginia (Virginia)
187. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida
189. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
191. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
196. Chase Abbington - S - Missouri (Missouri)
197. Devon Allen - WR - Arizona
199. Darren Carrington - WR - California (Oregon)
200. Nadir Barnwell - CB - New Jersey
201. Maquedius Bain - DT - Florida
203. DeVeon Smith - RB - Ohio (Michigan)
208. Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii (Clemson)
215. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
218. Wyatt Teller - DE - Virginia
220. Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
237. Mike McGlinchey - OT - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
240. Christian LaCouture - DE - Texas (Nebraska)
242. Wyatt Shallman - FB - Michigan (Michigan)
245. John Ross - CB - California
252. Ryan White - CB - Kentucky (Louisville)
259. Dajaun Drennon - DE - New Jersey (North Carolina)
261. Marcell Ateman - WR - Texas (Oklahoma State)
265. Jayme Thompson - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
271. Yannick Ngakoue - LB - Washington, D.C. (Maryland)
274. Josh Augusta - DT - Illinois
279. Ebenezer Ogundeko - DE - New York
290. Rob Wheelwright - WR - Ohio (Wisconsin)
292. Jacob Matuska - DE - Ohio (Notre Dame)
293. Brendan Mahon - OG - New Jersey (Penn State)
301. Maurice Hurst, Jr. - DT - Massachusetts (Michigan)
305. J.J. Gustafson - OT - Texas (Texas A&M)
311. Jaron Dukes - WR - Ohio (Michigan)
312. James Onwualu - WR - Minnesota (Notre Dame)
314. Hardreck Walker - DT - Texas (Texas A&M)
320. Uriah LeMay - WR - North Carolina (Georgia)
346. Devin Butler - CB - Washington, D.C. (Notre Dame)
350. Ross Douglas - CB - Ohio (Michigan)
352. Durham Smythe - TE - Texas (Texas)
379. Richard Benjamin - WR - Florida (UCF)
428. Riley Ferguson - QB - North Carolina (Tennessee)
438. Paul Harris - WR - Maryland (Tennessee)
446. Tre Bell - CB - Florida (Florida)
472. Cameron Walker - CB - California
486. Marcell Lazard - OT - New Jersey (West Virginia)
495. Jay Ellison - DT - Georgia
496. Reginald Carter - LB - Georgia (Georgia)
523. Rod Crayton - DT - Alabama
528. Csont'e York - WR - Michigan (Michigan)
600. Shelby Christy - WR - Louisiana
611. Scott Orndoff - TE - Pennsylvania (Pitt)
612. Shane Cockerille - QB - Maryland (Maryland)
622. Khalid Hill - TE - Michigan (Michigan)
686. Zach Bradshaw - WR - Maryland (Penn State)
774. Kevin Gladney - WR - Ohio (Nebraska)
1112. Tim Gardner - OG - Indiana (Ohio State)
1113. Kyle LaPorte - WR - New Jersey
1207. Gaius Vaenuku - DE - Texas
1509. Channing Stribling - CB - North Carolina (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

ESPN 300 for 2013: Updated

The ESPN 300 has been updated for the class of 2013.  Here's what it looked like back in June.

Movement for Michigan commits:
- Shane Morris jumped from #32 to #26
- Gareon Conley jumped from #64 to #63
- Dymonte Thomas jumped from #98 to #94
- Logan Tuley-Tillman dropped from #94 to #102
- Mike McCray dropped from #104 to #108
- Chris Fox dropped from #108 to #112
- Patrick Kugler dropped from #112 to #116
- Taco Charlton dropped from #114 to #120
- Kyle Bosch dropped from #120 to #126
- Jake Butt jumped from #232 to #171
- Jaron Dukes dropped from #216 to #222
- Henry Poggi dropped from #250 to #259
- Ben Gedeon dropped from #271 to #278

Here's a list of Michigan's offerees:

5-stars:
3. Laremy Tunsil - OT - Florida
4. Vernon Hargreaves III - CB - Florida
7. Eli Woodard - CB - New Jersey (Ohio State)

 4-stars:
11. Montravius Adams - DT - Georgia
12. Su'a Cravens - S - California (USC)
14. Jaylon Smith - LB - Indiana (Notre Dame)
19. Cameron Burrows - CB - Ohio (Ohio State)
23. Robert Foster - WR - Pennsylvania
26. Shane Morris - QB - Michigan (Michigan)
32. Keith Ford - RB - Texas (Oklahoma)
35. Eddie Vanderdoes - DT - California (USC)
36. Shaq Wiggins - CB - Georgia (Georgia)
38. LaQuon Treadwell - WR - Illinois
40. Leon McQuay III - S - Florida
41. Maquedius Bain - DT - Florida (Florida State)
45. Joey Bosa - DE - Florida (Ohio State)
46. Jordan Cunningham - WR - Florida
49. Adam Breneman - TE - Pennsylvania (Penn State)
54. Derrick Green - RB - Virginia
55. Michael Hutchings - LB - California (USC)
56. Jake Raulerson - OT - Texas (Texas)
58. James Quick - WR - Kentucky
59. Priest Willis - S - Arizona
63. Gareon Conley - CB - Ohio (Michigan) 
65. Alex Anzalone - LB - Pennsylvania (Notre Dame)
67. Kevin Olsen - QB - New Jersey (Miami)
70. Ty Isaac - RB - Illinois (USC)
71. Alvin Bailey - WR - Florida
72. Chris Hawkins - CB - California (USC)
73. Jonathan Allen - DE - Virginia (Alabama)
74. Demorea Stringfellow - WR - California (Washington)
75. Ethan Pocic - OT - Illinois (LSU)
76. Dorian O'Daniel - LB - Maryland (Clemson)
79. Matt Rolin - LB - Virginia (South Carolina)
84. Elijah Daniel - DE - Indiana (Clemson)
85. Maurice Smith - CB - Texas (Alabama)
88. Colin McGovern - OT - Illinois (Notre Dame)
89. David Dawson - OG - Michigan (Michigan)
91. Justin Manning - DT - Texas
92. Jourdan Lewis - CB - Michigan (Michigan)
94. Dymonte Thomas - S - Ohio (Michigan)
95. Hunter Bivin - OT - Kentucky (Notre Dame)
102. Logan Tuley-Tillman - OT - Illinois (Michigan)
108. Mike McCray - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
109. Ebenezer Ogundeko - DE - New York
112. Chris Fox - OT - Colorado (Michigan)
116. Patrick Kugler - C - Pennsylvania (Michigan)
120. Taco Charlton - DE - Ohio (Michigan)
122. Tray Matthews - S - Georgia (Georgia)
125. Tashawn Bower - DE - New Jersey (Auburn)
126. Kyle Bosch - OG - Illinois (Michigan)
128. Greg Webb - DT - New Jersey (Penn State)
132. Josh Augusta - DE - Illinois
133. Marquez North - WR - North Carolina
139. Standish Dobard - TE - Louisiana (Miami)
142. Isaac Rochell - DE - Georgia (Ohio State)
144. Darrell Daniels - WR - California (Washington)
145. Evan Lisle - OT - Ohio (Ohio State)
147. Alquadin Muhammad - DE - New Jersey
149. Antwuan Davis - CB - Texas(Texas)
150. Sebastian Larue - WR - California (USC)
165. Eldridge Massington - WR - Texas (USC)
171. Jake Butt - TE - Ohio (Michigan)
178. Shane Jones - LB - Ohio (Michigan State)
181. Justin Davis - RB - California (USC)
183. Devin Butler - CB - Washington, D.C. (Notre Dame)
184. Richard Benjamin - WR - Florida (USC)
199. Brendan Mahon - OG - Massachusetts (Penn State)
204. Riley Ferguson - QB - North Carolina (Tennessee)
205. Elijah Qualls - DT - California (Washington)
207. Billy Price - DT - Ohio (Ohio State)
209. Jayme Thompson - S - Ohio (Ohio State)
222. Nadir Barnwell - ATH - New Jersey
224. Jaron Dukes - WR - Ohio (Michigan)
225. Jordan Wilkins - RB - Tennessee
227. Larenz Bryant - LB - North Carolina (South Carolina)
232. Kyle Hicks - RB - Texas (Texas)
237. Michael Hill - DT - South Carolina (Ohio State)
241. Marcell Ateman - WR - Texas (Oklahoma State)
242. Jake Oliver - WR - Texas (Texas)
244. Uriah LeMay - WR - North Carolina (Georgia)
245. Joe Mathis - DE - California
254. Chase Abbington - RB - Missouri (Missouri)
258. Scott Pagano - DT - Hawaii
259. Henry Poggi - DT - Maryland (Michigan)
277. Darius Latham - DT - Indiana (Wisconsin)
278. Ben Gedeon - LB - Ohio (Michigan)
287. Jason Hatcher - DE - Kentucky
289. E.J. Levenberry - LB - Virginia (Florida State)
291. John Montelus - OG - Massachusetts (Notre Dame)
300. Peter Kalambayi - LB - North Carolina (Stanford)