The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Panthers team that went 8-2 but failed to qualify for the playoffs ��� Had 27 receptions for 424 yards (15.7 yards per catch) and seven touchdowns ��� Amassed 42 tackles, 17 stops for loss and 10 sacks ��� Division l all-state special mention selection. Sophomore Season: Started along the defensive line for a team that went 6-4 ��� Recorded seven sacks and 15 tackles for loss among 20 total stops ��� Had one reception for 30 yards and a touchdown. All-Star Games And Camps: Selected for the East team in the U.S. Army All- Butt was tabbed a four-star prosAmerican Bowl, but did not play after pect, the No. 144 player in the counsuffering an ankle injury in pre-game try, the fifth-best tight end nationally practices ��� Attended the Illinois Nike and the No. 8 player in Ohio by Football Training Camp and The Opening Rivals.com. photo courtesy rivals.com in Beaverton, Ore., in 2012. Other Sports: Appeared in four basketball games this year, averaging 13.3 points, before enrolling at Michigan ��� Averaged 16.6 points per game during his junior season ��� Had a season-high 30 points, on 12-of-19 shooting, in a 55-46 regular-season victory over Gahanna in 2012 ��� Scored 20 points in both matchups with rival Central High School and current Michigan freshman basketball player Caris LeVert a year ago ��� Contributed 4.1 points per game in his sophomore campaign. High School GPA: 3.95. Planned Major: Business. Favorite Michigan Athlete: Denard Robinson. Favorite Pro Player: Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez. Other Schools Considered: Tennessee, Northwestern, Wisconsin and Stanford. Date Of Official Visit To Michigan: Dec. 14, 2012. Why Butt Chose Michigan: ���It���s the Michigan difference. You have great academics, the No. 1 recruiting class, a great coaching staff, great fans that support you ��� everything you want.��� Head Coach���s Comments: ���Jake is a tremendous worker, in the weight room and on the field,��� Pickerington North coach Tom Phillips said. ���I���ve coached numerous Division I players and four guys that went to the NFL, and Jake is a harder worker than all of them. And that���s the path Jake wants to take. He���s using Michigan as a stepping-stone to get to the NFL.���