Shane Morris - 6'3" 200 lbs, De LA Salle High School Michigan
http://youtu.be/PiUmdjN12eo
Weaknesses Strengths
a bit anxious at times before the snap plays under center and shotgun
sometimes throws off of back foot can throw on the run rolling right or left
accuracy
uses check downs
poise
arm strength
speed in the open field
keeps eyes down field on the run
hits tight windows
You get the drift with Morris. As a junior in high school, there are not many, if any, QB's as polished at such a young age. Another strength of Morris is that he committed before his junior season started and has been recruiting like a demon. People have questioned Michigan going back to the pro-style offense because of Denard and the smaller, quicker slot receivers. You have heard the saying " if it's not broke, don't fix it ", this is what is going on currently with the offense. Michigan has tweaked some things but with a weapon like Denard, he has to have the ball in his hands a majority of the time. Shane Morris is evidence of which way they want to go when Denard leaves Michigan.
For those who follow recruiting have probably caught on to how big Hoke is going on both sides of the ball, mainly OL and DL. With Morris being such a good passer, it puts everything into perspective. Michigan's 2012 class and the current offers for 2013 are very clear. Big, strong, smart QB with a great arm. Huge OL and one new revelation is the size of the WR's Michigan has brought in for this season and eyeballing for next. Darboh and Chesson at 6'2" and 6'3" and TE's Funchess and Williams at 6'4" and 6'6". Offers out for 2013 WR's Jaron Dukes, 6'5" and Kevin Gladney 6'2". No more running around the defense and slice and dice but beat teams with mismatches of size, huge OL, DL and WR's over small corners.
Dymonte Thomas - S/ RB 6'2" 180 lbs, Alliance , Ohio
http://youtu.be/JFQD0YwNqJU
You would think by his highlights that Thomas is going to be a RB on the next level, he could be. He's been playing behind an all-state RB named Alden Hill who is headed to Tennessee. Thomas will likely be a safety at the next level. An all state wrestler, Thomas is physical and an excellent tackler who takes good angles, he also does a good job of keeping his body controlled and balanced in pursuit. There isn't much he can't do on the field but looks to be a vicious SS in the future.
Khalid Hill - TE - 6'3" 235 lbs, Detroit Crockett
http://youtu.be/bRAb_hmt2VQ
A few things stand out about Khalid Hill, the first is how fast he gets off the line, past the DL and LB's. He shows good hands and the ability to gain yards after contact. Obviously he isn't a tall TE but quick and surprising speed. I also noticed he is equally good on the weak and strong side, blocks well and is quick in and out of his breaks on short routes. Then there is the fact ( look at picture above ) that he looks to be strictly business. Are you kidding me? That's the face of an angry ass man ready to kick some tail and take names in the near future.
These are a couple kids they have offered and are leaning towards Ann Arbor early in the process. Very early, but the sooner they offer these kids, the more visits they receive from them and in turn the recruit gets familiar every time he visits. There is a method to the madness and it's preparing a kid to be comfortable with your program and your coaching staff.
Logan Tulley-Tillman - OL - 6'7" 280 lbs, Peoria, Illinois
http://youtu.be/L3qnJdSVmSc
Tillman has all the tools and also an offer sheet that leaves no major D1 program absent. Size is perfect but hopefully he doesn't grow taller, I think there comes a point where a T can be over sized and take from his ability to deal with smaller , faster players. With that said, Tillman has been to Michigan six times already this early in the process, this is a huge plus. He is an absolute wall on the edge with great footwork and hands, also a strong run blocker. He will take all his visits but this kid is so highly touted that at sometime he will get tired of traveling all over the country for trips. Remember he has the rest of his junior year and whole senior season for schools to bug him, it takes a toll on a young man.
Jaron Dukes-WR-6'5" 200 lbs, Marion Franklin HS Columbus, Ohio
http://youtu.be/D9_QuTL1HxI
This is ironic, Dukes plays in the Columbus City League which was my stomping grounds during my scouting days. Marion Franklin is the cream of the crop in the league and owns a majority of the talent. Marion Franklin wins a whole lot of games, so first and foremost Dukes is a winner. Now, Dukes is one of the huge targets that I was talking about Michigan is focusing on to transition back to the pro-style offense. Dukes is in a league where nobody can deal with him, his size, hands, athleticism and physical tools clearly come into play on this highlight. He also breaks tackles and runs well in the open field.
Kevin Gladney- WR- 6'2" 180 lbs, Akron Firestone HS Ohio
http://youtu.be/hD-SuB_hxkg
The first time I watched Gladney on film was last year, I thought he looked a little rough on the edges. He has progressed well in one year. I questioned his speed at one time and then noticed on this film where the QB was taking a 3 step drop and throwing it as far as he could, Gladney seemed to pull up more than once to wait for the ball, he's fast. He possesses great hands and the ability to go over the middle. He's the latest in Michigan's new WR targets, goes up and gets it, shows nice separation, runs well in the open field, Shane Morris will be happy with a target of his caliber.
No comments:
Post a Comment