The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan recruiting players hard, which I love. The main thing I liked about them was that they reminded me of my coaches right now. "I was only there for a couple of hours, and I felt like I was at home," he added. "Coach Hoke is a very down-to-earth guy, but he is also go‑ ing to coach you up and make sure you are on the right path. It was a great experience." Should Peppers' choice come soon, it could be good news for the Wolver‑ ines, adding another important piece to the recruiting puzzle. Malik McDowell Remains Patient After a mid-May visit to Penn State, Paramus (N.J.) Catholic defensive back Jabrill Peppers, the nation's No. 2 pros‑ pect according to Rivals.com, could choose between the Wolverines and Nittany Lions. photo courtesy rivals.com Peppers has visited LSU, Ohio State and several others during the course of the spring and summer, despite a busy schedule that includes running track. His most impressive visit, according to Peppers, was to Ann Arbor. "The coaching staff is very down to earth," the 6-1, 210-pounder said. "They are very cool, laid-back peo‑ ple, but when it's time to work, it is time to work. They coach those The top uncommitted 2014 pros‑ pect in the state of Michigan is De‑ troit Loyola four-star defensive end Malik McDowell, who projects on the strongside at 6-6, 290 pounds. McDowell appears to have Mich‑ igan atop his list, though he re‑ mains tight-lipped about which schools he's favoring at this time. He plans visits to Oregon, USC and Alabama this summer, and all three have offered. McDowell, the No. 21 overall player and No. 2 strongside defensive end in the nation according to Rivals.com, would like to make his college com‑ mitment prior to the beginning of his senior year. Behind McDowell, the top uncom‑ mitted prospect in Michigan for the 2014 class is Detroit King corner‑ back Jalen Embry, who holds offers from Cincinnati, Illinois and Western Michigan, among others. ❑