The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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football recruiting issue the same time, the senior simply appreciated what he sensed from those coaches when he mingled among them. ���They���re real people,��� Dukes said. ���They���re serious, but they also have fun with their players. They will take the time to get to know you.��� Those in Columbus know him well. Many of them aren���t in favor of his choice of college football program, and find a number of creative ways to let him know. That���s okay, Dukes cautions. Like Brady Hoke before him, Dukes doesn���t mind going his own way. When the talk comes around to Michigan-Ohio State battles over the next few years, the lanky wideout gives no ground. ���Everybody knows, the Blue is going to come out on top ��� every time,��� he said. ��� John Borton Jaron Dukes ��������������� 6-4 ��� 197 ��� Wide Receiver Marion-Franklin High School ��� Columbus, Ohio Personal: Jaron Dukes was born on Feb. 13, 1994, in Columbus, Ohio ��� He has performed a maximum bench press of 210 pounds ��� Best 40-yard dash time is 4.6 seconds, and his best shuttle effort is 4.50 ��� Comes from the same high school as Pittsburgh freshman wide receiver Terrell Jackson. Rankings: Ranked as a three-star player, the No. 40 performer in Ohio and the No. 60 wide receiver in the nation by Rivals.com ��� Rated as the No. 21 wide receiver in the country by MaxPreps.com ��� Considered a three-star prospect, the No. 31 recruit in Ohio and the No. 84 wide receiver nationally by 247Sports.com ��� Listed as a four-star recruit, the No. 14 prospect in Ohio, the No. 33 wide receiver nationally and the No. 232 overall player in the class of 2013 by ESPN.com. Brady Hoke���s Comments: ���We were looking for some bigger receivers, taller guys who have some length to them. Jaron is a guy who���s very active in going to get the football and will be very physical.��� Tom Lemming Of Prep Football Report: ���He���s a tall, possession-type receiver. He has good leaping ability and timing ��� he���s a red zone receiver. He doesn���t have blazing speed, but he does have workable speed to go with great size, strength and hands.��� Career Totals: Caught 79 career passes for 1,506 yards and 17 touchdowns in three varsity seasons ��� Returned five punts for 17 yards. Senior Season: Played wide receiver for a 11-2 Marion-Franklin unit that