The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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football recruiting issue he���s thinking a little outside the box Shallman is excited about the opfor the back. portunity, and he sees how the posiJackson believes Shallman will be a tion plays to his strengths. perfect H-back at the collegiate level, ���I have been talking a lot with a kind of hybrid running back/full- Coach Jackson about the H-back poback/tight end position. sition,��� Shallman said. ���They need An H-back lines up where a tight someone who can block, run, catch end would normally line up, ex- the ball, to be as versatile as I can. cept he is stepped back off the line ���I come from an offense that is of scrimmage. He can go in motion predicated on running the dive and to create mismatches in the defense, being very physical. I���m excited to go become the to the next level lead blocker on ��� Wyatt Shallman and learn all the power plays, got ���I come from an offense that is aspects of being out for passes or running predicated on running the dive a greatlike pass take handoffs. back, According to a and being very physical. I���m blocking and 2007 Sports Illus- excited to go to the next level all the different trated story, for- and learn all the aspects of be- types of runs mer Washington and cuts.��� Redskins head ing a great running back, like In addition coach Joe Gibbs pass blocking and all the difto Shallman, invented the po- ferent types of runs and cuts.��� the Wolverines sition to try and added two more eliminate the freak athleticism of New running backs in the 2013 class: fiveYork Giants linebacker Lawrence Tay- star Derrick Green, who was rated the lor. The position has evolved since No. 1 running back in the nation by then. Players such as Aaron Hernan- Rivals.com, and three-star De���Veon dez of the New England Patriots have Smith. shined in similar roles. Shallman thinks the trio has comJackson believes Shallman can be plementary skill sets. that type of player, comparing him to ���We all have a different running former Michigan fullback/tight end style, and I think we���ll working toAaron Shea (1995-99). gether well,��� Shallman said. ���I kind ���Shea was a more talented receiver, of compare Derrick to Frank Gore. but they are very similar blockers,��� De���Veon reminds me of an earlyJackson said. ���I like anything that big, in-his-career Edgerrin James. With strong and fast. I talked to a few peo- De���Veon, he���ll run straight at you and ple who saw him work out, and they then give you the dead-leg and be said he���s the most powerful thing past you in a hurry. Myself, I feel like they���ve seen at that young age. He���s I can run pretty well. I am looking forvery smart.��� ward to smashing some people and