Michigan Football Tuesday: Wolverines Recruiting Blitz

Walk-On News

Michigan got a verbal for a preferred walk-on status for the 2011 class from Traverse City fullback/linebacker Joey Kerridge. 

Joey is 6'1", 230 pounds and runs a 4.7.  He is rated a 2-star prospects from Scouts.  He tore his ACL at the start of his senior year. Joey was expected to get some MAC offers and decided to walk on at Michigan. 

From Scout.com: 

"2009—Junior: Started at fullback, outside linebacker and punter. Carried the ball 134 times for 1223 yards (nine yard average), 22 touchdowns and no fumbles.

"Was named All-Conference, All-Region Free Dream Team and honorable mention All-State as a fullback, running back, linebacker and punter."

DeAnthony Arnett

Will make his decision public at 7:00 PM this Wednesday. Most believe his top three to be Tennessee, MSU and Michigan.  Tennessee seems to be the leader in the club house.

Dee Hart is moving up the charts!

He jumped 20 spots in the new Rivals 100.  He is now rated No. 17 in nation and just outside the 5-star status. 

"Dee Hart is the best back I have seen in person this season," said Every, who has seen many of the top backs in the country in games this year. "He is dangerous in space and catches the ball like a receiver. Hart is ideal for that Michigan offense, he's probably a better receiver than most of the guys they have already and he's perfect for the spread."

Hasean Clinton-Dix

A recent Michigan visitor and planning to come back to Ann Arbor with his best friend Dee Hart, now ranked No. 6 in the country by Rivals.

Karlos Williams is now ranked No. 11

Sammy Watkins is No. 25

TomVH comes in for his regular weekly update on Dallas Crawford and Sammy Watkins

From his head coach: 

"Dallas has Michigan as his No. 1 school because of his two visits there and the atmosphere. Sammy still has Michigan in close second to Clemson. It's a little harder for me to get a read on him, but Michigan is close. They're in the hunt for both of them. I don't think it should matter, but I think it might matter how both teams finish for Sammy."

Desmond Morgan from Holland, MI

Visited the Big House on Saturday: 

"We met Coach Rodriguez and Frey, and that was the first time we've met both of them in person. We got a chance to walk around the locker room, and anytime you get a chance to walk through that tunnel it's pretty special. My dad liked it a lot."  This guy will be in the Maize and Blue next year, his family are huge Michigan fans and the rumor is he was named after a famous Wolverine.

2011 4-star Maryland defensive back Blake Countess

Recently got a Michigan offer and seems interested in the Wolverines and making an official visit.

Ray Drew is a 4-star 6'5", 240 pound DT who likes Michigan Academics

“I like Michigan in the Big Ten,” Drew said. “I'm mostly looking at Michigan; they have a great football program but mainly looking at them for the educational standpoint.  When I talk to the Michigan coaches, they need me for the program and they want to turn the program around. I’m not sure if I will visit them.  It’s a possibility.”