The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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of colleges across the Midwest already, including Michigan. The No. 94 prospect in the country will have his choice of schools, and Michigan���s priority will be getting him on campus to build a bond with the coaches and program. Crimson Tide, and Michigan would love to get him on campus for a visit. Jones Wide receiver/athlete Marshon Lattimore Cleveland (Ohio) Glenville Lattimore could project to a number of positions in college. His 6-1, 185-pound frame is big enough to play safety, but his hips are good enough to line up at corner. Where he really excites, however, is at wide receiver. He has a combination of explosive moves and a smooth stride, making him a deep threat target as well as someone who can take a screen pass to the house. He is ranked as the No. 41 prospect nationally. Tight end Tyler Luatua La Mirada, Calif. La Mirada High School has a lot of young talent in the pipeline, and perhaps none more talented than the 6-4, 230-pound Luatua. The No. 49 player in the country makes plays with the ball in his hands at the tight end position and is also a pass rush threat while playing outside linebacker. The younger brother of Alabama offensive lineman Isaac Luatua insists he���s not guaranteed to pledge for the Running back/athlete Christian McCaffrey Highlands Ranch (Colo.) Valor Christian The name McCaffrey is well known around Denver, and the son of former Broncos wideout Ed McCaffrey will be a highly coveted prospect in the 2014 class. Nebraska and Oregon are among Michigan���s competitors for his signature, along with dad���s alma mater Stanford and Duke, where older brother Max plays. At 6-0, 190 pounds, he is likely an inside receiver should he pick Michigan, but the Wolverines would give him a shot at tailback. He is the No. 195 player in the country. Defensive end Malik McDowell Detroit Loyola McDowell is a massive 6-6, 295-pound gentle giant off the field, but when he steps between the lines, he takes on a new personality. There, his combination of natural quickness and power are too much for high school linemen to handle, and most schools project McDowell ��� despite defensive tackle size ��� to be able to remain at defensive end in college. The No. 21 player in the country grew up a Michigan fan, but Notre Dame and other schools across the country will come calling. Running back Joe Mixon Oakley (Calif.) Freedom It���s unfair to compare any high school back to former Heisman finalist (and NFL All-Pro) Adrian Peterson, but Mixon is about as close as