The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING 1. Alabama 6 20 1 27 2. Georgia 1 22 4 27 3. Miami 3 13 9 26 4. Texas 3 10 9 22 5. Ohio State 1 18 1 20 6. LSU 1 17 7 25 7. Oregon 3 14 11 30 8. Notre Dame 0 19 5 24 9. Oklahoma 2 13 9 24 10. Florida 0 16 4 20 11. Clemson 1 15 9 26 12. Tennessee 2 10 13 25 13. USC 3 8 9 20 14. Penn State 0 15 8 23 15. Texas A&M 1 11 6 18 16. Auburn 0 7 12 19 17. South Carolina 0 11 10 22 18. Michigan 0 8 15 23 19. TCU 0 8 15 23 20. Florida State 1 7 8 16 21. Michigan State 0 9 6 15 22. Arkansas 0 6 14 20 23. Utah 0 7 13 20 24. Louisville 0 6 8 14 25. Texas Tech 0 4 23 27 On3 Consensus rankings as of Dec. 21 Consensus Football Team 2023 Recruiting Class Rankings EJ's Evaluations: Film EJ's Scouting Report: Will have a chance to play quarterback at Michigan but has the size and athleticism to tran- sition to wide receiver or defensive back. As a quarterback, Bell has arm talent and can sling the ball but is far from a pol- ished passer. Shows explosiveness as a runner and can make plays on the move. Had an ultra-productive senior sea- son and is a very intriguing athlete. A three-sport star that also excels at bas- ketball and track (high jumper). 21. DB D'JUAN WALLER YOUNGSTOWN (OHIO) CHANEY On3 Consensus Ranking: Mid three-star EJ's Ranking: Low three-star EJ's Evaluations: Film EJ's Scouting Report: A tall corner- back at 6-foot-3, 195 pounds, Waller has the height and length Michigan of- ten looks for at the cornerback position. Muscular build and plays with plenty of physicality. Flashes at wide receiver as well and shows good speed for his size. Not a very fluid prospect and looks stiff in the hips. May have a tough time playing man. Could transition to safety or even spin down to linebacker de- pending on how his body develops in Ann Arbor. 22. RB BENJAMIN HALL KENNESAW (GA.) NORTH COBB On3 Consensus Ranking: Low three-star EJ's Ranking: Low three-star EJ's Evaluations: Game, Practice, Film EJ's Scouting Report: Built like a tank at 5-foot-11, 235 pounds. Impres- sive upper half with an extremely thick lower half. Has the look of a punishing ball carrier but doesn't live for contact. Shows good burst, balance and vi- sion, and has enough speed to break off a long run. Will need to be willing to run through defenders at the next level and use his build to his advantage. Had a disappointing senior season that saw him move to third on the depth chart behind two other Division I recruits. 23. K ADAM SAMAHA ANN ARBOR HURON On3 Consensus Ranking: Low three-star EJ's Ranking: Low three-star EJ's Evaluations: Film EJ's Scouting Report: It's hard to grade kickers as they are consistently given low three-star rankings. However, Samaha is one of the best in the country at the position. Consistent with short to intermediate field goals and also con- nected on a few of more than 45 yards. Was named a U.S. Army All-Ameri- can. Could slide in as Michigan's starting kicker as a true freshman. A pure kicker that will not double as a punter. ❏ Total Rk. Team 5-Stars 4-Stars 3-Stars Commits Total Rk. Team 5-Stars 4-Stars 3-Stars Commits JANUARY 2023 THE WOLVERINE 47