The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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has done most of his damage against undersized players thanks to his wide receiver position in high school. 9. Offensive lineman Mason Cole — early enrollee Tarpon Springs (Fla.) East Lake Four-star recruit, No. 92 overall prospect nationally, No. 6 offensive tackle in the land and No. 12 player in Florida Cole is physically ready to make an early impact, already tipping the scales at 6-5 and 284 pounds, and enrolling early will give him a leg up. He has the wingspan to pass block at either tackle position and the nasty attitude to bury defenders in the run game. However, it is rare for offensive linemen to play as true freshmen, and with the talent Michigan has stockpiled at the position in the past two years, he should be able to redshirt and spend a season prepar- ing for big-time college football. 10. Defensive end Lawrence Marshall Southfield (Mich.) Three-star recruit, No. 22 weakside de- fensive end nationally and No. 7 player in Michigan Marshall began to blossom as a junior, but really came into his own during his senior year. The 6-4, 230-pounder learned the ins and outs of his position, going from a strict speed rusher on the edge to a more complete defensive end capable of stopping the run and pres- suring the opposing quarterback. With Michigan's depth on the defensive line, he'll have the luxury of continuing to build his body while learning the de- fense as a freshman. 11. Defensive back Brandon Watson — early enrollee Elkton (Md.) Eastern Christian Academy Three-star recruit, No. 60 cornerback in the country and No. 20 player in Maryland