The Wolverine

March 2016

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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2016 FOOTBALL RECRUITING ISSUE • Carries a 3.4 GPA. • Was teammates with fellow Michi- gan signee Brandon Peters, the 2016 class' quarterback, on the Indy Hoosier AAU basketball team. 2016 PROJECTION • Evans could play either offense or defense at the next level, so the first year will likely be a redshirt campaign while he figures out his best position. It's possible he could see the field on special teams due to his athleticism. THEY SAID IT • Passing Game Coordinator Jedd Fisch: "Chris is a running back, wildcat quarterback, slot wide receiver with the ability to play multiple positions on both sides of the ball. He has had amazing production in high school, winning the state championship two years ago as a junior. … He has been on campus for a bunch of visits, and every time Chris comes up here, he becomes more and more comfortable with our group. • Ben Davis Head Coach Mike Kirschner: " They're getting one of the most versatile players around. He can carry the ball from the tailback position, he can catch the ball from the receiver position ... he can return kickoffs. He's just an all-around foot- ball player." • Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt: "Evans is valuable because of his versatility. He could legitimately play three to four different positions on the field as well as be an asset in the return game. Right now he is more athlete than

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