The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Khalid Hill ��������������� 6-2 ��� 230 ��� Tight End ��� East English Village Prep Academy ��� Detroit Personal: Khalid Rashard Hill was born on June 4, 1995, in Detroit ��� Has been timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash and has a maximum bench press of 300 pounds ��� Three-year varsity starter ��� A pair of maternal uncles played at Minnesota and Valparaiso ��� Is in the first graduating class at East English Village Prep Academy, formed from a merger between Detroit Crockett and Detroit Finney high schools ��� Valedictorian candidate in his graduating class ��� Would have been the first scholarship Michigan player to hail from Detroit Crockett since defensive end Brandon Graham (2006-09) ��� Walk-on redshirt senior cornerback Floyd Simmons is also a product of Crockett. Rankings: Ranked as a three-star prospect, the No. 21 player in Michigan and the No. 32 tight end nationally by Rivals.com ��� Listed as a three-star prospect, the No. 8 tight end nationally, the No. 9 prospect in Michigan and the No. 59 player in the Midwest by ESPN.com ��� Rated as a three-star prospect, the No. 14 player in Michigan and the No. 31 tight end nationally by 247Sports.com. Brady Hoke���s Comments: ���We had Khalid in camp. His coach is Rod Oden, who is a Michigan graduate and who coached Brandon Graham. He���s a very fluid ball catcher and has good size. We really think he can be one of those guys that creates mismatches at the line of scrimmage.��� Tom Lemming Of Prep Football Report: ���He���s a short, physical, very fast and active tight end with great hands. He can run and catch. He has all the tools to be a great tight end. The only thing he lacks is height. He���s the best high school tight end in Michigan.��� Senior Season: Started at tight end and defensive end for a Bulldogs team that finished with a 9-4 record and a loss in the Division 3 state quarterfinals to state runner-up Orchard Lake St. Mary���s in its first season of play ��� Moved to offensive line for three midseason games after suffering a shoulder injury ��� Totaled 29 catches for 511 yards and seven scores ��� On defense, recorded 55 tackles with eight tackles for loss and six sacks ��� Received all-state special mention in Divisions 3-4 as a receiver from the Associated Press ��� Picked first-team all-city by the Detroit News as a tight end ��� Selected to the Detroit News Blue-Chip list. Junior Season: Second-year starter at tight end and defensive end for a Detroit Crockett team that finished 10-2 and lost in the second round of the Division 4 state playoffs ��� Caught 29 passes for 448 yards (15.4 yards