The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING Michigan offered him after a strong performance at the Wolverine Tech- nique School camp in June, and it will be tough for other schools to un- seat U-M atop his list. Wisconsin is his most notable other offer. GELEN ROBINSON • DE Lake Central High School/St. John, Ind. 230-pound defensive end who doesn't have prototypical height for the position, but is still growing (his brother, Michigan basketball player Glenn Robinson III, is 6-7), and he has the athleticism to make up for a lack of size. He is also a standout wrestler and shot putter, and was named the Post-Tri- bune Athlete of the Year. The Recruitment (No Offer): With his The Player: Robinson is a 6-1, brother already playing at Michi- gan on the hardwood, an offer from the Wolverines could make them an early favorite for Gelen Robinson. Other schools, including Purdue and Notre Dame, have shown interest. DOMINIQUE BOOTH • WR Pike High School/Indianapolis wide receiver who caught 46 passes for 585 yards (12.7 yards per catch) and five touch- downs as a sophomore. Though he's not a speed- ster, his body control and hands allow him to be a deep threat. man Andy Bauer holds a Michigan offer, but committed to Missouri in April. The 6-5, 290-pounder is ex- pected to be one of the top linemen in the country. He is still entertain- ing offers from other schools, but is likely to stick with the Tigers. Grand Rapids (Mich.) Christian wide receiver Drake Harris was of- fered by Michigan after the Wolver- ines' summer camp, but committed to Michigan State in June. He will play both basketball and football in East Lansing. has offered in the class of 2014 have already cast their college commit- ments elsewhere. St. Louis De Smet offensive line- A couple players that Michigan ALREADY GONE The Player: Booth is a 6-1, 195-pound camped at Michigan, and although he did not receive an offer from the Wolverines at that time they are still high on his list. Notre Dame and Ohio State are among his other suitors. The Recruitment (No Offer): Booth ALEX BARS • OL Montgomery Bell Academy/ Nashville, Tenn. offensive lineman and the younger brother of 2012 signee Blake Bars. Though he played mostly defense as a sophomore, he will start on the offensive line this fall as a junior. He has quick feet and is developing the strength to be a big- time offensive lineman. The Recruitment (Offered): The pres- The Player: Bars is a 6-6, 255-pound joining the likes of Penn State and Pitt. Michigan has made an effort to recruit the Pittsburgh area in 2013 and 2014, and it could pay off. NIC WEISHAR • TE Marist Academy/Midlothian, Ill. tight end prospects, plays wide receiver in high school. His 6-5, 200-pound frame will make him a great pass- catching target on the end of the line at the next level, however. The Recruitment (Offered): Michigan The Player: Weishar, like many top ence of his older brother in Ann Ar- bor gives Michigan a leg up for Bars, but Kentucky, North Carolina and hometown Vanderbilt have also of- fered, so there is competition. TOMMY DOLES • OL Christian High School/ Grand Rapids, Mich. offensive lineman, enter- ing his junior season at just 6-5, 240. However, his film shows a player with the frame to put on enough weight to play at the next level, and the ability to pull and lead block for run- ning backs. The Recruitment (Offered): Michigan The Player: Doles is undersized as an has offered Weishar already, but the competition will be fierce, especially since Chicago-area Catholic schools (such as Midlothian Marist) are Notre Dame strongholds, and the Irish were among the first to offer Weishar. JAMARCO JONES • OL De La Salle High School/Chicago offensive lineman who has the frame to play inside at guard, but also the foot speed to protect the passer off the edge playing tackle. He's likely to end up playing inside at the next level. The Recruitment (Offered): The The Player: Jones is a 6-5, 285-pound offered Doles after an impressive performance at summer camp, and the Wolverines were the first to pull the trigger. His teammate, wide re- ceiver Drake Harris, is already com- mitted to Ohio State. MONTAE NICHOLSON • DB Gateway High School/Monroeville, Pa. a safety, standing 6-1, 190 pounds already, but he shows the quick feet and coverage skills of a cor- nerback. His athleticism allows him to take risks playing the ball without putting himself out of position. The Recruitment (Offered): Michi- The Player: Nicholson has the body of Michigan offer came as a surprise for Jones, who merely stopped by Ann Arbor on his way to East Lansing for Michigan State's summer camp. Several other schools have offered as well, including the Spartans and Notre Dame. Jones plans to visit Ann Arbor multiple times this summer and in the fall, so the Wolverines' chance to land him is strong. ❑ For regular reports on football recruit- ing, plus videos of all the top prospects in the nation and Michigan's commitments, visit TheWolverine.com. gan offered Nicholson after a strong performance at their summer camp, Scan this code with your smart phone to stay up-to-date with recruiting news on the go! AUGUST 2012 THE WOLVERINE 75