The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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(Ray Vinopal) and poaching one of its commitments from another team (defensive lineman Jibreel Black, originally pledged first to Indiana and then Cincinnati). The biggest mistake was going after cornerback Demar Dorsey, ignoring his felonious history and poor academics. The 2010 class almost immediately was defined by its failures, but over the past few years some of the lessheralded prospects have teamed with Gardner to contribute significantly. It is a group of 10 still donning the winged helmet that is trying to create a more positive legacy for the 27 recruits that signed on Feb. 3, 2010. Top Four Contributors So Far 1. Jake Ryan — The strongside linebacker will miss at least the first month of the season while recovering from an ACL tear he suffered in the spring, but he is expected to return sometime in October. Defensively, no one has made more big plays for U-M the past two seasons — Ryan's 27 tackles for loss are the most ever by a Wolverine in his first two years, surpassing Mark Messner 's 24 in 1985-86, and LaMarr Woodley's and 2012 Class Overview Players In Class: 25 Rivals.com Team Ranking: No. 7 Players Still At Michigan: 24 Name Pos.Stars Blake Bars OL 4 Comment: Has not come along as quickly as some of his classmates, but will provide depth this fall and compete for an interior job in 2014. Joe Bolden LB 4 Comment: Locked in an intense battle with Desmond Morgan to start at Mike linebacker and will probably be the first substitute at both Mike and Will. Ben Braden OG 3 Comment: Will start at left guard barring a setback in fall camp, and is expected to move out to left tackle after Taylor Lewan departs. Jehu Chesson WR 3 Comment: Developing on a normal schedule and should be valuable in a downfield, potential third- or fourthtarget role this fall. S 3 Jeremy Clark Comment: Surprised in the spring and in summer workouts and will seek to unseat Jarrod Wilson at free safety in preseason camp. Amara Darboh WR 4 Comment: Being counted on to step up into the No. 2 receiver role, offering a complementary piece to senior wideout Jeremy Gallon. Devin Funchess TE 3 Comment: Sky is the limit for the incredible athlete, who could challenge Bennie Joppru's single-season tight end school record of 53 receptions (2002). Allen Gant LB 3 Comment: At 6-2, 203 and getting bigger, Gant is expected to accept a permanent move to Sam linebacker this fall. DE 3 Matthew Godin Comment: In a development that has