The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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APRIL 2024 ❱ THE WOLVERINE 47 ❱ FOOTBALL RECRUITING while," said Shadow Creek head coach Tyrone Green. "He's a great guy. He does a good job of recruiting. Even be- fore he was getting on the road, he was recruiting from the office. "He understands the lay of the land down here in Houston and has a lot of respect from the high school coaches. I think he's going to be phenomenal at Michigan. "He seems like a guy that will build great relationships with kids. His dad was a high school coach, and being a coach's son, you know the knowledge is going to be there." Brown then worked his way to Austin, where he offered On300 2025 defensive lineman Gus Cordova out of power- house Lake Travis, which has won half a dozen state titles since 2007. "I was really impressed with him," Cordova said. "He was repping all Michigan. He's a super visible guy. You knew he was from Michigan from a mile away. He seemed like a good guy. He got right to the point." While Brown was born in Alvin, he spent a lot of his childhood in the Dal- las area — specifically Forney while his father served as head coach at North Forney. So, it's no surprise he returned to the city and offered fast-rising 2026 Forney High running back Javian Os- borne. Brown made it a priority to stop at Mansfield Timberview, where his father coached for more than a decade before making the leap to SMU. Timberview is home to On300 2025 defensive line- man Dilan Battle, who visited Michigan in the fall and is a top priority for this cycle. Brown made a strong impression on Battle and the entire staff at Timber- view during his visit. "Our head coach was actually his quarterbacks coach and offensive co- ordinator in high school," Sevier said. "He probably got more hugs here than most stops. As much as he was here for Dilan, he got a lot of attention from the staff because he has a lot of longtime friends here. "It was fun to have him here. He sat around and talked a bit about life, his kids and exciting times at Michigan." Moving forward, Michigan has the right ingredients to have a successful recruiting campaign in Texas this cycle and beyond. "Coming off three straight playoffs and a championship, that's going to be helpful," Sevier said. "James and J.B. know everyone. When they walk into the room at a Texas high school coaches event, it's hard for them to get across the room because they are always stopped. His name, familiarity and camaraderie with the Texas coaches is only going to help Michigan. He's per- sonable enough that if he gets recruits to campus, I think they'll have a great shot." ❑ ❱ Shadow Creek head coach Tyrone Green "J.B. understands the lay of the land down here in Hous- ton and has a lot of respect from the high school coaches. I think he's going to be phenomenal at Michigan." Two versions available! TWO EASY WAYS TO ORDER: CALL: 800-421-7751 10:00-4:00 ET, Mon.-Fri. Or call 919-688-0218 if outside the continental U.S. Mailing a check? Please call for details. ONLINE: www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Order 24 hours a day from our online store! S P E C I A L C O M M E M O R A T I V E E D I T I O N Written by the staff of The Wolverine, this commemorative edition celebrates Michigan's remarkable 2023 season and its 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship run. Limited Edition. While supplies last! MAKES A GREAT GIFT! Sales tax added where applicable Soft-cover magazine: $14.95 plus $5 S&H Hardback book: $29.95 plus $6 S&H