The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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michigan recruiting summer (the Wolverine Technique School, at which he earned and accepted his Michigan offer, is the only one he participated in), should be a three-star prospect thanks to his 6-4, 255-pound frame and his potential. Massillon (Ohio) Washington kicker Andrew David is likely doomed to a low ranking by the position he plays, but he should be a two-star and one of the nation's top kickers in the class. Drake Harris Misses The Year Although he is considered one of Michigan's top 2014 commits, Grand Rapids (Mich.) Christian wide receiver Drake Harris won't count his senior-year stats among the reasons for his mantle as the No. 106 senior in the country. That's because he didn't Harris, who compiled a state-record 2,019 receiving yards as a junior at Grand Rapids (Mich.) Christian, missed his entire senior season due to a hamstring injury. photo by lon horwedel have any. The 6-4, 180-pounder missed his entire senior season due to a hamstring pull he suffered in his team's fall camp. Although he was close to returning to the field a couple times in the fall, re-aggravation of the hamstring prevented him from suiting up for the Eagles. His 2,019 receiving yards as a junior set a state record, and Harris led his team to a state title. He was unable to repeat his performance as one of the most important players for a strong Christian team. Without his services, the Eagles fell in the district final round of the Division 3 playoffs. All-American Game Participants Last year, all six of Michigan's commitments that participated in the Under Armour All-America Game suited up for Team Nitro, and at this year's game, at Tropicana Field Jan. 2 in St. Petersburg, Fla., five future Wolverines will again play on Team Nitro. St. Clairsville (Ohio) four-star linebacker Michael Ferns will not play in the game due to a shoulder injury, but he will be in attendance for the festivities. Richmond (Va.) Collegiate School three-star quarterback Wilton Speight, Paramus (N.J.) Catholic fivestar cornerback Jabrill Peppers and three-star offensive lineman Juwann Bushell-Beatty, Salt Lake City Highland defensive tackle Bryan Mone and Warren (Mich.) De La Salle linebacker Jared Wangler will all be members of the Team Nitro squad. They will be joined by Woodbridge