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March 2016

The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports

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2016 FOOTBALL RECRUITING ISSUE MEASURABLES • Has been clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.40 seconds. STATISTICS • During his senior season, notched 215 carries for 1,428 yards (6.6 yards per carry) and 13 touchdowns. • In 2014 as a junior, he carried the ball 191 times for 1,429 yards (7.5 yards per carry) and 25 touchdowns. • Saw spot action as a sophomore, registering 60 totes for 775 yards (12.9 yards per carry) and 10 touchdowns. • Saw minimal action as a freshman, rushing just six times for 117 yards (19.5 yards per carry) and three touchdowns. • Had 13 receptions for 157 yards and two touchdowns in his career. • Rushed for 100 yards or more in 21 career contests with three 200-yard ef- forts. • Posted a career-high 254 yards rush- ing and scored four touchdowns on 20 carries in a 2014 week-three game against Pascal Valley. • Helped lead his team to state titles in his final three seasons. HONORS • Ranked No. 3 in the NJ.com Top 50 ranking of the best players in New Jer- sey. • Named first-team all-state and first- team All-Non-Public offense in New Jer- sey as a junior and senior. ALL-STAR GAMES AND CAMPS • Participated in the 2015 Rivals.com Five-Star Challenge in Baltimore and the Rivals Camp Series in New Jersey. • Played in the 2016 Under Armour All-America Game, totaling 15 rushing yards on seven carries and hauling in two passes. RECRUITMENT • Originally committed to Ohio State Jan. 12, 2015, but re-opened his recruit- ment Nov. 3. • Took official visits to Michigan Oct. 9, Alabama Nov. 6, Auburn Nov. 27, Florida State Dec. 4 and Arizona State Dec. 12. • Committed to Michigan Dec. 17, 2015. • Enrolled early and will participate in spring practice. NOTABLE • Born on May 18, 1998. • Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts. • High school teammate of Michigan- bound three-star defensive lineman Mi- chael Dwumfour. 2016 PROJECTION • Michigan returns its top two lead- KAREEM WALKER RUNNING BACK 6-1 • 210 DEPAUL CATHOLIC H.S. WAYNE, N.J. RANKINGS STARS NAT. POS. STATE ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 181 6 5 ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 45 4 2 ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 325 12 9 ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ 28 3 2

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