The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING successful in college. With several bigger receivers in the fold, Michigan is seeking a different skill set to the receiving corps. With California wide receiver Dylan Crawford picking Michigan, it may seem like Young waited out his spot, but the Wolverines are still in hot pursuit thanks to his diverse skills. He has plenty of options, but has been open that Michigan is his favorite. He plans a National Signing Day decision. ATH KHALEKE HUDSON 5-11, 204 • McKeesport (Pa.) Area No. 14 prospect in Pennsylvania Hudson is a multi‑ d i m e n s i o n a l t h r e a t that has excelled play‑ ing running back and defensive back in high school. Where he fits at the next level is the biggest question. He's on the smaller side for a line‑ backer, not quite as fast as a typical safety, and has more of a defensive mentality than one who ends up on offense at the next level. However, his attitude and skill set are still plenty impressive. Penn State, Pitt and UCLA join Michigan on his list of finalists. Hud‑ son is a relative newcomer to the Michigan offer list. Although he had U‑M interest as a junior, he didn't pick up his offer until November. That gave Penn State and Pitt, es‑ pecially, the opportunity to build a lead on the Maize and Blue. How‑ ever, a Jan. 15 official visit to Ann Ar‑ bor has put the Wolverines squarely in the mix. DE LEVI ONWUZURIKE 6-3, 230 • Allen (Texas) High No. 65 recruit in Texas and No. 25 weakside de- fensive end in the land If pass‑rush punch is what you want, Onwu‑ zurike is a good bet to fill that need. Despite playing injured as a senior, he showed an explosiveness that allows him to get to the quarter‑ back, and Michigan can use that. He also comes from an outstanding high school program (Allen finished its 2015 season 14‑1 and ranked No. 20 nationally by USA Today) where U‑M is building some inroads (though as yet without a payoff). A fall official visit to Michigan has kept them in the hunt, though it seems like U‑M is fading of late. If Michigan has space for defensive ends as the process winds down, they could push for a pure pass rusher like him. He plans to make a mid‑January commitment with Bay‑ lor and Washington also among his finalists. TE DEVIN ASIASI 6-5, 253 • Concord (Calif.) De La Salle No. 9 player in California, and No. 2 tight end and No. 46 overall prospect nationally Asiasi is the total package at tight end — he's big enough to be a dev‑ astating blocker and has the hands and athleticism to make an impact in