The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Dan Samuelson ��������������� 6-5 ��� 275 ��� Offensive Lineman ��� Plymouth, Ind. ��� Butler High School Personal: Daniel Jay Samuelson was born on July, 8 1994 ��� Ran the 40yard dash in 5.29 seconds ��� Maxed out on the bench press with 18 reps at 225 pounds ��� Father, Tom, played offensive line at the University of Indianapolis, a Division II school ��� First recruit from Plymouth, Ind., to play for the Wolverines ��� Had previously committed to Pittsburgh and Nebraska, before switching to Michigan in mid-January. Rankings: Ranked as a three-star prospect, the No. 11 player in Indiana and the No. 33 offensive guard in the country by Rivals.com ��� Rated a threestar recruit, the No. 14 prospect in Indiana, the No. 88 offensive tackle in the country and the No. 125 player in the Midwest region by ESPN.com ��� Listed as a three-star prospect, the No. 6 player in Indiana and the No. 17 offensive guard in the country by 247Sports.com. Brady Hoke���s Comments: ���Dan is very physical, a great finisher, has athleticism, can play guard or tackle, and is someone who we think is a really good football player.��� Tom Lemming Of Prep Football Report: ���I like him and thought he was one of the better linemen in Indiana. He���s technically sound with a good frame to add weight. He will benefit from a redshirt year in the strength program.��� Career Totals: Three-year offensive starter for the Pilgrims ��� Compiled a career record of 18-14. Senior Season: Helped lead Plymouth to a 7-4 record as an offensive tackle ��� Opened running lanes for a Pilgrims offense that averaged 254 rushing yards per game ��� Helped running back Sam Stevens earn Indiana Region II All-Star honors ��� Named to the Associated Press Class 4A All-State first team. Junior Season: Started along the offensive line for a Pilgrims team that went 4-7 on the year ��� Blocked for an offense that averaged 225 rushing yards per game. Sophomore Season: Started along the offensive line for a Pilgrims team that went 7-4 on the season. All-Star Games And Camps: Attended football camps at Indiana as a sophomore, and West Virginia and Miami (Ohio) as a junior. Other Sports: Threw discus and shot put in track ��� Recorded personal bests of 52 feet in shot put and 145 feet in discus ��� Played junior varsity basketball ��� Wrestled in middle school.