When it comes to talent the state of Michigan isn't Florida, Texas or California by any means. These seven Michigan commitments made the the state relevant this season and the three players on the left are all-Americans. Let's look into these 7 players who were selected to the "ALL STATE DREAM TEAM" and what they bring to the table for the wolverines next season. I'll do the players in order as shown above.
http://youtu.be/pw_72erkAMU
Terry Richardson, CB - Richardson possesses skills that only a handful of high school CB's can relate to. At 5'9" 170lbs, he is a true cover corner in the sense. His back pedal speed is excellent and breaks on the ball very well, watch him run the receiver's route for them in some of these highlights. He picked off 8 balls this year for the state champs, Cass Tech. He will fit right into the rotation with Floyd, Countess, Taylor and Hollowell. Him and Countess could be a dynamic combo in the future.
http://youtu.be/yPduxCmeYkM
James Ross, MLB - Ross is a two time all-American and it's easy to see why in his film. Ross is 6'1" 215lbs and doesn't creep up on RB's but hits them at full speed. He doesn't think but reacts to plays, he can get outside if necessary also. He recorded 179 tkls this season and 45 for loss. I really don't need to explain much more, watch him play. He will play behind Kenny Demens this season and probably push him for time, he is the future all conference MLB, no doubt.
http://youtu.be/OlhNIxndegc
Royce jenkins-stone,LB- RJS will make the transition to OLB in college, he is an all-american LB who is a raw athlete. 6'2" 215lbs, RJS lacks that natural LB mentality but shouldn't have a problem being coached into a nice LB. He needs time and will sit for a while. Michigan is deep at LB with demens, Ryan and morgan, that's without mentioning gordon, and newcomer bolden.
http://youtu.be/_2CtODtf6SE
Matt Godin,DT/DE- Godin is a big, strong, physical kid. At 6'5" 265lbs this DT/DE sheds tackles with great hands and plays low for a tall kid. Matt Godin is an underrated player who I think can gain weight and play the 3-tech or SDE as well. Michigan isn't super deep at DL next season but do have size on the interior. It will be interesting to see if they red shirt him or not.
http://youtu.be/PL5F4q1qgyQ
Mario Ojemudia,DE - This kid is 6'3" 223 lbs and plays SDE like he is 280lbs. He is an absolute sack machine with 14 on the season and watch him get through blockers as if they were tied to a tree. This is a versatile kid, he can play SLB, SDE, WDE and is fast and athletic enough to play WLB which is my prediction. He is good enough to play this season.
http://youtu.be/P15gEI5EGz8
Drake Johnson, RB - Johnson is a track star that shows good speed and he runs hard. He is a decent
Rb who picks a crease and goes but his change of direction and agility is questionable. I'm a little surprised he was offered. He will likely red shirt and probably won't be a big time player in the near future but he could be productive and surprise some people.
http://youtu.be/iZSIIPiIZuY
Ben Braden, OL- Braden is roughly 6'7"-6'8" 320 lbs. Braden needs work but is absolutely massive and built like a truck, he isn't a slob and he moves pretty well. He needs footwork and he will never play LT but provides depth on the line. He seems awful tall to play OG so a 2nd team RT could be his future position and with some work could become a quality player. He will probably sit behind Kalis and I would almost guarantee a red shirt this coming season.
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