My God, I think I've seen it all now. There is a thread on an ohio recruiting site talking about the negatives of Michigan's fast paced recruiting commitments. What? This is a bad thing? How else do you reel in a top notch RB for the class of 2013? Receiving commitments from 5 blue chip OL is a terrible way to start , I'm sure of it. Not to mention a stud TE, two DE's and a 6'5" WR who worked ohio's top CB and one of the (rivals 5 *) standouts of their 2013 class, Cam Burrows. All that without mentioning the star of the Michigan class, All-American QB, Shane Morris. Michigan still has roughly 9-10 scholarships open for the class of 2013 and you can bet your sweet ass that it won't be a bunch of bottom feeders receiving offers at the last minute.
With the depth of Michigans OL becoming nothing less than absolutely loaded over the next couple years, we should look at the RB's they have offered and which of them will have the privilege to run behind the potentially unstoppable force. If your a top RB coming out of high school next year, what are you looking for? A massive line? Well of course. Who has landed the best OL from 2012 - 2013? Say it out loud, Michigan has. Michigan may not end up the top recruiting class when it's all said and done, but they don't care. They get kids before sites even rank them, they do not need help evaluating talent, they know what they want and go get it. Games are won in the trenches and no other college team understands that currently more than the Michigan Wolverines coaching staff.
Here are the nominees at RB
Ty Isaac - 6'2" 220 lbs, Joliet Academy, Illinois
http://youtu.be/D9_QuTL1HxI
A couple things here that standout. First of all, he is running through some nice size holes. Second, they know it's coming but still can't stop him. Great size, speed and vision. They run somewhat of a gimmick offense but Isaac shouldn't have a problem running out of I form. Watch how smooth he is in the backfield before initial handoff is made, it's just a split second but he is not anxious and in great control. This is where his vision comes in, the transition from handoff to find a crease and go are set up perfectly for him not to deal with garbage in his path. After he is through the first level is where he becomes more deadly, if the LB is out of position it then becomes "who can catch Isaac"?
Justin Davis - 6'1" 195 lbs, Lincoln HS, Stockton CA.
http://youtu.be/kuPkap1oxbg
Davis doesn't impress me as much as Isaac but his agility is undeniable. He stops on a dime and gets through the line and into the seondary very quick. He's fast enough to get the corner and smart enough to see openings at full speed when he can't get there. He doesn't look to be that big but Michigan's line won't need much help from a power back opening holes. I like the way he runs out of a single set, I-form and spread formations also.
Derrick Green - 5'11" 220 lbs, Hermitage HS, Richmond VA
http://youtu.be/TUC-Mu6Lswg
YOWZA, Is that how you say that? Green is college ready right now. He is ripping runs off left and right while breaking tackles and ankles. He's a perfect RB size at 5'11" 220 lbs and runs low and violent while looking to be playing some legit competition. This is the type of back that an OL can get a rhythm going with, he can wear a defense down. Can be a threat in the passing game also with screens and the size to pickup blitzing LB's. If Isaac is the total package then Green is the guy delivering the package. He's a 20-25 carry type of RB and would fit Michigan perfectly.
Deveon Smith - 5'11" 210 lbs, Howland HS, Warren OH.
http://youtu.be/Vd7kCeT60IM
Talk about under the radar. While Green shows more quickness and speed, Smith breaks more tackles in that clip than all the others combined. Has that low center of gravity and is physical as green, Warren, Ohio is no joke when it comes to talented teams either. He looks to pickup a blitz in one clip and stop the defender dead in his tracks. Also plays SS, so he has that defensive mentality, blue collar team player is what I see. Being from Warren and somewhat close to Ann Arbor, this may be the leader for a spot in the backfield. They can't go wrong with a player like that.
Jordan Wilkins - 6'1" 195 lbs, ST. Benedict At Auburndale, Cordova, TN
http://youtu.be/uCdxufS7Sbo
Wilkins may be the most athletic of all the backs here. Taller, leaner and catches the ball like a WR. I also like the way he sets up his blocks while still in the backfield, his vision keeps him from some potentially big losses. Wilkins could be lined up in the slot but I don't think he is that bruiser like Michigan RB's of old.
All these guys are good looking backs but here are my choices in order. You never know, they could take two backs in this class.
1.Green
2.Smith
3.Isaac
4.Davis
5.Wilkins
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