Michigan hosted a handful of visitors over the weekend and looks to continue to positive momentum going after 2025 DE Nathaniel Marshall’s commitment.

I’m told the Wolverines made a major move for 2025 four-star LB Marco Jones out California.

While I don’t believe a commitment or anything of the sort is imminent, I was told that he is very high on U-M.

Gorney should have a full write up in the AM.

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Do we have an update on Jack Lange? I think he's going to announce this week based on another rivals site. Do we have any indication as to which way this will go?

@Josh Henschke @Trevor McCue

If I've missed the latest on this, throw something at me.

Last update I saw was this: https://michigan.forums.rivals.com/...-lange-lists-michigan-as-a-top-school.358065/

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About Michigan's chances with Rivals250 RB Marquise Davis, I feel he is trending Michigan's way right now. I am very close to putting in an official prediction but need a little more in order to feel comfortable doing it.

I would say this buzz has been building for quite some time. Tony Alford brought Michigan back from obscurity to get things to where it is today. I would say someone like Bo Jackson is trending more towards Ohio State, which has allowed Michigan to put in the work for Davis.

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I can't say whether anything is imminent right now, I don't think it is, but if an announcement were to be made today hypothetically, Michigan's chances here are very, very good.

If I were you, I'd be prepared for more good news, as I would keep a close watch on 2024 SG Lorenzo Cason. Hearing he is close to a decision. Feel good about Michigan's chances here.

Recently visited campus and Dusty May has been very open about Cason joining him in Ann Arbor.

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ANOTHER ONE!
Dusty May lands a versatile forward in the portal, with Sam Walters transferring to Michigan.
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Alex Graham announcing April 26th.

Are things about to get hot on the recruiting trail? 🔥

Where's the beef? Why are we not getting anyone? This is really starting
to get scary. Being the National Champion I thought recruits would be lining
up to come here.

The other day I commented on a posting saying Dusty was waiting on admissions, and the rumor was 3-4 silent commitments.

That is confirmed. No longer a rumor to me. If I could name drop, I definitely would.

My hint that I shouldn’t even give, not all of them have visited yet.

I know there is a thread on it already but I wanted to place an official transfer portal prediction for the Michigan basketball program as Dusty May is working quickly to fill out his roster.

After doing some digging, I am placing my prediction for Michigan to land Ohio State shooting guard Roddy Gayle.

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He was on campus this weekend and it shouldn't be too long until official word comes out.

My best guess at the 2024-25 projected Men's basketball roster (projections are in parentheses).
Backcourt-
Freshman- "Fat Fat" Brooks, 6'1', 190-PG
Freshman- Justin Pippen, 6'3", 180-SG
Sophomore- George Washington III, 6'3" 185- SG
Junior- Roddy Gayle, 6'4", 210- SG
Junior- Tre Donaldson, 6'2", 200- PG/SG
(Junior-Aidan Mahaney, 6'3", 180- PG/SG)
Grad- Nimari Burnett, 6'4", 200- SG/SF
Grad- Rubin Jones, 6'5", 190- SG/SF

The talent is nicely spread out- Good depth

Interesting note on the backcourt: Not one G under 6'.

Frontcourt-
Sophomore- Sam Walters, 6'10", 200- PF/SF
Junior- Will Tschetter, 6'8", 245- PF
Junior- Danny Wolf, 7', 255- PF/C
(Grad- Vlad Goldin, 7'1", 240)

Swings-
(Freshman- Khani Rooths, 6'7", 200 SF)
(Senior- Terrance Williams, 6'7", 225 SF)

That's 14.

I really have no idea about who they are looking at for the SF position, but my best guess is that Rooths rejoins the 2024 class and that Williams returns from the portal. I see Jones/Burnett playing some minutes at the 3 as well...But I'm sure that the space between bigs and guards will be addressed.

Wisconsin's William Whitelaw has committed to Michigan, and the offseason tracker now reflects that.

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Some info on some 2027 and 2028 prospects with ties to Michigan, including Charles Woodson’s sons.

Charles Jr. is a freshman at Orlando Lake Nona and saw varsity time, Younger brother Chase is an 8th-grader.

Charles Woodson Jr. DB/WR 6'0 Orlando Lake Nona Florida

As a freshman WR/FS on a 4-6 4M team he had 6 tackles, 5 assists, 1 INT, 2 PBUs and 1 KR for 8 yards..................Goods length and athleticism. Royal bloodlines.................The son of former Michigan and NFL superstar Charles Woodson.................Youth leagues star

Video:
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Chase Woodson (2028)

Old videos

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The most talented of Marcus Ray's sons is also a 2028 prospect:

Marquis Ray DB/WR/RB 5'10 160 Ohio

One of the top prospects in Ohio...................Speedy and athletic two-way prospect with good bloodlines. Sound tackler on defense. Runs with good balance and acceleration. Put together well. P4 talent...................Youth leagues star at Picxkerington North Junior High.............November 17, 2023 tweet from MARCUS RAY @Marcus_Ray29: One of Ohio’s top 2028 prospects w/2 D1 offers. Marquis “Quis Mode” Ray 8th grade highlights. A true 2-way phenom. Indoor/outdoor track next.................August 29, 2023 tweet from MARCUS RAY @Marcus_Ray29: My 8th grade son @RealQuisMode WR/DB/RB is the real deal. He’s humble, super talented, and is the definition of speed in space. One of Ohio’s top 2028 prospects..................Son of former Michigan all-american safety Marcus Ray.........Younger brother of 2023 prospect Malik Ray......Offered by Kentucky and Bowling Green already in fall 2023 as an 8th-grader

Offers: Kentucky, Bowling Green
Social medai: https://twitter.com/RealQuisMode

Videos

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There is also a 2028 DB playing for the Old Town Ducks in Detroit by the name of Jordan Graham. Curious if related to Alex.

The Ducks best prospect, and possibly the best 2028 in trhe state is:

Deondre Hill LB/RB 6'3 200 Detroit/Oldtown Ducks Michigan

One of the top prospects in Michigan...................MLB prospect with great size, quickness and range. Athletic, sound tackler, can go StS, reads and reacts well. Explosive athlete. Very physical. Heady player. Has drawn early comparisons to the likes of Micah Parsons by some. P4 talent.........Nickname is "Draco"...........Youth leagues star for Oldtown Ducks.........As an 8th-grader he had 14.5 sacks and was team MVP.............Very impressive at February 2024 AYF All-Stars practices and game playing both LB and RB...........February 2024 AYF All-Star.............Impressive at February 2023 AYF All-Star camp as a rare 7th-gader............Very impressive at December 2022 AYF Nationals......3.0 GPA as an 8th-grader


Social media (He posts lots of videos on his twitter): https://twitter.com/hill5_deondre


This 2027 prospect is Brian Griese's son:

Nathan Griese TE/DL 6'2 Mountain View St. Francis California

Freshman team starter for a 7-4 program with no freshmen on varsity or JV teams (TE/DE)..............Son of former Michigan and NFL QB Brian Griese, the QB coach for the 49ers.............Freshman team basketball player

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Other 2027 prospect swith Michigan bloodlines:

Jimmy Kalis OL/DL 6'6 285 Pittsburgh Central Catholic Pennsylvania
Early offer from Akron and Duke
Younger brother of former Michigan OL Kyle Kalis

Jack Sprague OL/DL 6'2 Kansas City Rockhurst Missouri
Younger brother of Andre Sprague

James Cocozzo DL/LB/OL 6'3 230 Stillwater New York
Son fo former Michigan OL Joe Cocozzo
First Team Class D all-state (smallest classification), but so was Mike Hart) as a freshman at LB but may grow into a DL
Freshman starter at MLB/G on a 7-1 D team and he had 9 pancakes, 44 tackles, 39 assists, 1 INT and 5 FR

Xavier Sabb DB/WR/RB 6'1 180 Glassboro New Jersey
Younger brother of former U-M safety Keon Sabb
Possibly the top 2027 in New Jersey

Jabin Gonzales QB/DB/ATH 6'2 195 Orchard Lake St. Mary's Michigan
Son of former Michigan player Jermaine Gonzales, the St. Mary's head coach
Has several MAC offers


Also, Dakota Guerrant, possibly the top 20276 in Michigan, is a cousin of Michigan signeed Jacob Oden.


Sabb and Guerrant are Michigan caliber.

Marquis Ray, DeOndre Hill and Jimmy Kalis could be, depending on future development.

Too early to say on the others. They all have question marks and most will probably not be Michigan caliber.

Dusty May🧑‍🍳
Roddy Gayle Jr transfers to Michigan from rival Buckeyes.
Gayle is a former top 50 recruit who took a big leap last year despite a wrist injury. Massive get for Michigan.
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Dude gets it! 💯

With spring practices coming to a close, it is time for the best-guess unofficial depth chart.
Based on intel gathered through spring, comments from coaches and players, and obviously some of what we saw in the spring game.
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wiltfong just put in a pick for UM to land marshall - holy crap

and trending for transfer CJ west - LOU IS ON A HEATER

anything else to say about esposito’s ability to recruit at this level? @Minocm

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Just picked up a crystal ball to Michigan.. I’m ready to lie about this team again.. as don Thomas said, we going from worst to first next year!!!!

After doing some digging, I feel confident to place a FutureCast prediction in favor of Michigan for Rivals100 DE Nathanial Marshall.

Michigan was a strong contender heading into the visit, the development of the defensive line had always stood out to him.

A quote from him in August of ‘23 when I asked whether Michigan will be a factor for him when they offered: “It’s a program with great tradition so continuing to grow/build the relationship with them and see what happens down the line and yea you never know 〽️”

The visit was knocked out of the park, obviously.

Would not be surprised if this one goes public soon but I do not have any specifics.

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Regarding Auburn transfer guard Tre Donaldson and Michigan.

Dusty May putting in work.

Plans to visit the weekend of the spring game.