The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING Palo Alto), but blossomed as an up‑ perclassman at Stanford and recently finished his fifth season in the NFL. Another little‑known recruit was class of 2006 wide receiver Rich‑ ard Sherman. The three‑star recruit struggled for two years at receiver in Palo Alto and then was injured as a true junior and missed the sea‑ son. When he returned as a redshirt junior, the 6‑2, 195‑pounder moved to defensive back under Harbaugh's assistant coaches. He excelled at that position enough to be a fifth‑round selection in the NFL Draft by the Se‑ attle Seahawks. In four years in the NFL, he has developed into one of the league's best cover corners, with 25 career interceptions and All‑Pro selections in 2012‑14. Harbaugh didn't simply develop the talent he inherited, of course. Instead, he showed a keen eye for talent even among lesser‑known recruits, particularly up front. The 2008 class saw three‑stars David DeCastro and Jonathan Martin sign with Stanford, and then go on to careers that saw them picked in the NFL Draft. DeCastro is in his third year with the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Martin is with the 49ers after two years with the Miami Dolphins. The 2010 class was more of the same, with Cameron Fleming (Pa‑ triots) and David Yankey (Vikings) going from unknown three‑stars to NFL Draft picks. While it's not un‑ common for three‑stars to earn NFL paychecks with development in col‑ lege, Harbaugh's hit rate at the posi‑ tion group has been impressive. 1-800-421-7751 • www.TheWolverineOnDemand.com Michigan Wall Clock This Michigan football-theme clock features a high-quality quartz movement that has been tested for accuracy, so you'll never have to worry about being late to the stadium! • Turf-accented rim • Vivid "Block M" logo and graphics • Accurate quartz movement • Requires one AA battery (not included) • Measures approximately 10.5" in diameter • Made of durable plastic • Officially licensed collegiate product • Printed in the U.S.A. $15 00 plus $7.50 S&H Tax (NC 7.5%, IN 7%, MI 6%) Item #1404 SALE! Reg. $24.95