The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan recruiting With David and Runyan in the fold, Michigan's coaching staff has filled two spots in what looks to be another small recruiting class. The early projections show just 12 openings, though more will eventually sign with natural attrition from the U-M roster over the next two years. 2015 Corner Shaun Crawford Favors The Maize And Blue Prior to Michigan's annual summer camp, Lakewood (Ohio) St, Edward defensive back Shaun Crawford was the odds-on favorite to become the first member of the 2015 Wolverine recruiting class. The 5-9, 165-pounder was not shy about proclaiming Michigan his favorite when he received a Wolverines offer May 8. In fact, he implied that he might pull the trigger soon. "It was tempting [to commit], but I just want to get home and talk to my parents about it first," Crawford said. "They also love Michigan, love the school and the campus. We'll talk about it, and it's definitely a choice that I might make in the near future." Following his participation in Michigan's summer camp in mid-June, Crawford changed his tune slightly. He still planned to make an early decision, but he also wanted to see his other childhood favorite, Miami, prior to making a choice. Since returning from Miami, Crawford has backed off his early decision timeframe. He now plans to take unofficial visits to Michigan, Notre Dame, and others this fall before narrowing his list and making his official pledge. He is a versatile threat for a strong St. Edward program, notching 420 Class Of 2014 Football Commitments Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown (High School) Ian Bunting TE 6-7 215 Hinsdale, Ill. (Hinsdale Central) Juwan Bushell-Beatty OL 6-5 295 Paramus, N.J. (Paramus Catholic) Freddy Canteen WR 6-3 170 Elkton, Md. (Eastern Christian Academy) Mason Cole OL 6-5 275 Tarpon Springs, Fla. (East Lake) Michael Ferns LB 6-3 233 St. Clairsville, Ohio (St. Clairsville) Noah Furbush LB 6-4 229 Kenton, Ohio (Kenton) Drake Harris WR 6-4 180 Grand Rapids, Mich. (Christian) Lawrence Marshall DE 6-4 205 Southfield, Mich. (Southfield) Bryan Mone DT 6-4 315 Salt Lake City (Highland) Brady Pallante* DT 6-1 270 Naples, Fla. (Barron Collier) Jabrill Peppers DB 6-1 210 Paramus, N.J. (Paramus Catholic) Wilton Speight QB 6-6 217 Richmond, Va. (Collegiate School) Brandon Watson DB 5-11 185 Elkton, Md. (Eastern Christian Academy) Maurice Ways WR 6-3 192 Beverly Hills, Mich. (Country Day) Chase Winovich LB 6-3 216 Jefferson Hills, Pa. (Thomas Jefferson) * Will greyshirt and be part of the class of 2015