The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING the No. 93 overall player and No. 8 offensive tackle nationally. It had been a few months since he had visited, but the 6-5, 300-pounder fell in love all over again. "The BBQ was a lot of fun," Sw- enson said. "I had a chance to catch up and continue building a good re- lationship with [Hartland (Wis.) Ar- rowhead tackle] Ben Bredeson. He was the only committed lineman that could make it. "The scavenger hunt was cool, and the O-line group took first place. There were some funny moments in that group. I got to see a few changes to the facilities like the freshman locker room. My last visit was March 21, so it had been a while." Swenson, like most of the other pledges, plans to return for multiple games this fall. 2016 STARS Some of Michigan's top remaining targets in the 2016 class made the trip to Ann Arbor, as well. Though Para- mus (N.J.) Catholic five-star defensive tackle Rashan Gary and Philadelphia Imhotep Charter four-star tight end Naseir Upshur were unable to at- tend, several other prospects from the New Jersey/Philadelphia area were in town. Perhaps none were more important than Upshur's teammate, four-star of- fensive guard Johncarlo Valentin, and Egg Harbor City (N.J.) Cedar Creek four-star wide receiver Ahmir Mitch- ell. According to Johnson, who made the drive from the East Coast with the duo, both had a strong experience in their return to U-M. "Johncarlo and Ahmir both had a good time, especially Ahmir," John- son said. "I was with him most of the time. I think he really had a good time." Mitchell, the No. 51 overall prospect and No. 8 wide receiver nationally, plans to make a summer decision be- tween Michigan and Ohio State, and his visit was likely the Wolverines' last salvo in the recruiting battle be- fore he wraps things up. Another 2016 prospect in town was Detroit King four-star corner- back Lavert Hill. Although the 5-11, 173-pounder is currently committed to Penn State, he has strong connec- Four- star U-M pledge Ron Johnson Jr. brought a pair of Wolverine targets and fel- low New Jersey natives with him to the event, four- stars Johncarlo Valentin, an offensive guard, and Ahmir Mitchell, a wide receiver. PHOTO COURTESY RIVALS.COM