Top 150 football players for Michigan's class of 2014

With National Signing Day only a few short weeks away, here's a look at the top 150 players for Michigan's class of 2014. Every one of these players can suit up and compete at the Division I college football level (high, mid, low). The question is not if these gridders can play Division I college football, but if recruiting coordinators and coaches from Michigan's five D-I college football playing schools, along with other D-I staffs from throughout the Midwest and the country, will take the time to recruit and scout the entire state to find these prospects. In fact, quite a few D-I verbal commits from the class of 2014 are not in my top 100. The talent is definitely available in Michigan -- I believe that's without question.


1. Malik McDowell-6-6, 290-DT-Southfield-Michigan State
2. Drake Harris-6-4, 195-WR-Grand Rapids Christian-U-M
3. Damon Webb-6-0, 180-DB-Detroit Cass Tech-Ohio State
4. Jalen Watts-Jackson-5-11, 180-Orchard Lake St. Mary's-Michigan State
5. Lawrence Marshall-6-3, 225-DE-Southfield-U-M
6. Jonathan Williams-6-5, 235-DE-Berrien Springs-Notre Dame
7. William White-6-1, 220-LB-Detroit Cass Tech-Buffalo
8. Chance Stewart-6-5, 220-QB-Sturgis-WMU
9. Tommy Doles-6-5, 255-OT-Grand Rapids Christian-Northwestern
10. Jordan Van Dort-6-5, 305-DT-OT-Zeeland West-WMU
11. Nick Matich-6-3, 300-OG-C-Clarkston-WMU
12. Travis Smith-6-3, 200-QB-Ithaca-Wake Forest
13. Malik Taylor-6-2, 195-WR-DB-LB-Montrose-Ferris State
14. Matt Sokol-6-6, 225-TE-Rochester Adams-Michigan State
15. Cooper Mojsiejenko-6-4, 215-WR-TE-P-K-Bridgman-CMU
16. Maurice Ways-6-3, 195-WR-Detroit Country Day-U-M
17. Kyle Rachwal-6-3, 220-LB-TE-Lapeer East-EMU
18. Jalen Embry-5-11, 185-DB-Detroit King-Iowa
19. Nick Padla-6-6, 285-OG-OT-Berrien Springs-Michigan State
20. Ross Williams-5-10, 170-DB-Birmingham Groves-EMU
21. Connor Hayes-6-4, 295-OG-Traverse City West-Pittsburgh
22. David Walker-6-3, 225-TE-H-Back-Harbor Springs-Harvard
23. Jared Wangler-6-2, 215-LB-Warren DeLaSalle-U-M
24. Tyler Wiegers-6-3, 195-QB-Detroit Country Day-Iowa
25. Lorenzo Collins-6-0, 210-RB-LB-Farmington Hills Harrison-Ferris State


26. David Beedle-6-5, 285-DT-Clarkston-Michigan State
27. Elliot Jordan-6-7, 265-OT-East Kentwood-WMU
28. Nate Brisson-Fast-6-6, 245-DE-Ferndale-CMU
29. Alex Neering-6-7, 255-DE-DT-Essexville-Garber-CMU
30. Kenny Finley-6-3, 285-DT-Muskegon-WMU
31. Dylan Roney-6-3, 235-DE-Detroit Catholic Central-Navy
32. Asantay Brown-6-1, 185-WR-DB-Muskegon Mona Shores-WMU
33. Amari Coleman-5-10, 175-WR-DB-New Lothrop-CMU
34. Nic Matierre-Bay-6-2, 255-DE-Flint Southwestern-Austin Peay
35. Tim Cason-6-0, 180-DB-Clarkston-Purdue
36. Austin Labus-6-6, 280-OT-Portage Northern-Bowling Green State
37. Jake Kacynski-6-5, 245-TE-Ludington-Michigan Tech
38. Curtis Doyle-6-6, 285-OT-Alma-WMU
39. Byron Bullough-6-2, 215-DB-LB-Traverse City St. Francis-Michigan State
40. Avonte Maddox-5-9, 170-RB-DB-WR-Detroit King-Pittsburgh
41. Alec Stevens-6-5, 275-OT-West Branch Ogemaw Heights-Siena Heights
42. Paris Bennett-6-0, 215-LB-U-D Jesuit-Syracuse
43. Jason Alessi-6-1, 185-DB-WR-K-Birmingham Brother Rice-Yale
44. Zach Bock-6-0, 190-WR-K-Detroit Catholic Central-WMU (for soccer)
45. Jevonte Alexander-5-9, 185-DB-Flint Carman-Ainsworth-Indiana State
46. Ian Erickson-5-10, 190-RB-Clarkston-EMU
47. Malik King-6-4, 275-OG-Muskegon-Ball State
48. Chukwuma Okorafor-6-5, 290-OT-Southfield-WMU
49. Devonte McGregor-6-4, 205-LB-Taylor Truman-Ferris State
50. Mitch Stanitzek-6-5, 235-DE-Grand Rapids West Catholic-CMU


51. Kyle Bambard-5-9, 175-PK-P-Walled Lake Western-North Carolina State
52. Michael Tweh-5-10, 205-RB-Mount Pleasant-Saginaw Valley State
53. Gary Hosey-6-0, 230-RB-LB-Detroit Cass Tech-Buffalo
54. Chris Hendricks-6-4, 275-DT-OT-Fruitport-EMU
55. Clay Walderzack-6-4, 245-DE-TE-Standish-Sterling-CMU
56. Kyle Baldwin-6-3, 245-DE-Madison Height Madison-Ferris State
57. Jake Barann-6-6, 255-TE-Allen Park-Harvard
58. Jeremiah Harris-6-5, 235-DE-Temperance Bedford-CMU
59. Bearooz Yacoobi-6-5, 270-OT-Dearborn-Purdue
60. Deon Drake-6-1, 215-LB-Detroit Cass Tech-Michigan State
61. Chris Bukoski-6-6, 275-OT-DeWitt-EMU
62. Mitch VonZittwitz-6-4, 245-TE-Utica-Grand Valley State
63. Derek Brown-6-4, 285-OG-C-Yale
64. Lucas Bezerra-6-4, 235-TE-Troy Athens-WMU
65. Spencer Viening-6-1, 220-LB-RB-Zeeland East-Ferris State
66. Richard Wilson-5-11, 205-RB-Detroit Country Day-Boston College
67. Danny Welke-6-4, 190-QB-Marshall
68. Evan Adkins-6-6, 285-OT-Hudsonville-Navy
69. Jake Pearson-6-3, 225-QB-Rapid River-Northern Michigan
70. Damon Singleton-6-2, 215-LB-Wyandotte-Ball State
71. Hunter Lassiter-6-4, 255-OG-Portage Central-Ferris State
72. Doug Freeman-5-10, 205-DB-RB-LB-Buchanan
73. Blake Williams-6-4, 255-TE-Romeo-North Dakota State
75. Eli Harper-6-2, 305-DT-Vassar


76. Alex Joss-6-5, 275-OT-Walled Lake Western-Ball State
77. Trent Grimes-6-1, 205-DB-LB-Flint Powers Catholic-CMU
78. Devon Spalding-6-1, 185-RB-Westland John Glenn-CMU
79. Will Hunt-6-0, 220-LB-Muskegon-Ferris State
80. Danny Bauder-5-9, 185-RB-WR-KR-Zeeland West-Northern Michigan
81. Drew Dowding-6-2, 215-LB-Michigan Center-Wayne State
82. Brian Sanders-6-4, 240-DE-Detroit Cass Tech-Bowling Green State
83. Jacob Howe-6-2, 245-DE-FB-P-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern-Grand Valley State
84. Kjohn Armstrong-6-5, 275-OT-Detroit Loyola-EMU
85. Kyle Steigenga-6-5, 185-WR-Holland Christian
86. Angelo Proulx-6-0, 185-DB-Warren Mott
87. Ishmael Rembert-6-2, 245-DE-Corunna
88. Brendan Ballard-6-6, 290-Unionville-Sebewaing-Southern Illinois
89. Sean Koski-6-0, 175-QB-L'Anse Creuse North-Siena Heights
90. Zach Walker-6-0, 205-DB-RB-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central-Robert Morris
91. Ecka Henderson-6-0, 180-DB-Saginaw Arthur Hill
92. Chris Greca-6-3, 305-DT-Grass Lake
93. Carl Fuller-6-3, 210-LB-Detroit KIng
94. Dillon Dixon-6-1, 180-DB-U-D Jesuit-Saginaw Valley State
95. Andrew Courtemanche-6-3, 185-P-K-L'Anse Creuse
96. Marquin Johnson-6-4, 200-WR-Clawson-Saginaw Valley State
97. Christian Dorobantu-6-4, 270-DT-Tecumseh-Saginaw Valley State
98. Ty Sigler-6-3, 200-QB-DB-Grand Rapids Christian-Wheaton
99. Jalen Brooks-6-3, 190-QB-WR-Cadillac-Ferris State
100. Alex Briones-6-2, 215-QB-LB-Ishpeming-CMU
        (tie) Malik Boyton-6-2, 185-WR-DB-Melvindale-Austin Peay


Next 50-
101. Brandon Sowards-6-1, 175-WR-Wyandotte-Michigan State
102. Nashon Burns-6-5, 285-OG-Detroit Cass Tech-Ferris State
103. Stephen Hanson-6-4, 285-Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
104-Jake Khoury-6-3, 285-DT-Traverse City St. Francis-Buffalo
105. Chris McDaniel-6-4, 235-DE-TE-Detroit Cass Tech-WMU
106. Derek Postma-6-5, 245-DE-Grand Rapids South Christian
107-Trevor Mason-6-2, 205-LB-Macomb Lutheran North-Concordia
108. Karl Marback-6-5, 245-DE-Birmingham Seaholm-Yale
109. Jalen Dingle-6-3, 215-DE-St. Clair Shore South Lake-Bowling Green State
110. Jeremy Hickey-6-4, 290-OT-Birmingham Brother Rice-EMU
111. Ryan Kelly-6-5, 285-OT-Lakeland-Saginaw Valley State
112. Curtis Brunson-5-10, 175-DB-WR-Farmington-Ohio
113. Brandon Scott-5-10, 180-WR-Grand Blanc-Siena Heights
114. Donnie Ernsberger-6-3, 235-LB-Battle Creek Lakeview-WMU
115. Jacob Simpson-5-10, 170-PK-Wyandotte
116. Giovanni Rescigno-6-4, 215-QB-Warren DeLaSalle-Rutgers
117. Darrell McEntire-6-0, 180-DB-Detroit Loyola-Wayne State
118. Jacari Faulkner-6-3, 235-DE-U-D Jesuit-WMU
119. David Basirico-6-1, 195-DB-Macomb Dakota-CMU
120. Christopher Okoye-6-6, 320-DT-Detroit Catholic Central-Ferris State
121. Brandon Keen-6-6, 285-OT-Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes-CMU
122. Zach Testolin-6-3, 235-DE-Battle Creek Harper Creek
123. Dimitri Angelas-6-4, 305-OG-Northville-UMass
124. Chauncey Bridges-5-10, 175-DB-RB-North Farmington-Findlay
125. Kevin Kwapis-6-9, 300-OT-Walled Lake Central-Iowa Western CC


126. Devon Harris-5-11, 170-WR-DB-Menominee-Northern Michigan
127. Zach Evans-6-2, 235-DE-Grand Rapids Kenowa Hills-Michigan Tech
128. Nic Sawyer-6-4, 280-OT-Saline-Saginaw Valley State
129. KaJuan Ocasio-6-1, 185-WR-Detroit Cody
130. Carl Miller-6-3, 190-WR-DB-Detroit Mumford
131. Delshawn Phillips-6-2, 230-LB-Detroit Cass Tech-WMU
132. Colton Pfaendtner-6-2, 290-OG-St. Clair-Siena Heights
133. Javon Cooney-5-10, 175-WR-Lansing Sexton-WMU
134. Derrick Coleman-6-4, 215-DE-Detroit Country Day
135. Peter Deppe-6-1, 185-P-PK-Almont-Northern Illinois
136. Mustafa Abdur-Rahman-5-10, 175-DB-Macomb Dakota
137. Jalen Bryant-6-1, 185-DB-Livonia Clarenceville-Grand Valley State
138. Julian Munday-6-1, 195-RB-Muskegon Reeths-Puffer
139. Ray'nell Anderson-6-1, 190-RB-Sault Ste. Marie
140. Shane Hynes-5-10, 155-PK-Clarkston-Kent State
141. Jordan Billingslea-5-9, 170-WR-Southfield-WMU
142. Brent Showers-5-11, 215-LB-Rockford-Northern Michigan
143. Corey Lacanaria-5-9, 170-WR-Birmingham Brother Rice-Ball State
144. Jeremiah Johnson-5-9, 180-RB-Pontiac Notre Dame Prep-Saginaw Valley State
145. Sean Scullen-6-3, 205-DB-WR-Rochester Hills Stoney Creek-Cornell
146. Caine Watlington-6-0, 190-DB-Clarkston-Air Force
147. Alberto Sandoval-6-4, 255-DT-Birmingham Brother Rice
148. Colin Jones-6-3, 245-DE-Holt
149. Daryl Johnson-6-3, 265-DT-OG-Flint Carman-Ainsworth-Austin Peay
150. Lavelle Griffin-6-5, 205-WR-Detroit Consortium

Top 50 high school football players for Michigan's class of 2016

Wow, just wow. That's all I can say when looking at my early list of Michigan's top 50 high school football players for the class of 2016. It doesn't matter what year, Michigan is simply overflowing with high school football talent. As I've often said in this blog, but it bears repeating, if Michigan's five D-I playing college football programs would look inward, inside Michigan's borders first and foremost and recruit this state from the Upper Peninsula to Monroe and every city and small town in between, we more than likely would be able, as fans and supporters, to enjoy five nationally ranked (or at least close to it) teams each season. The talent base is here, every year, for our five D-I playing schools to stock three-fourths (or more) of each recruiting class with in-state players AND be successful and compete for Big Ten and MAC championships. Though early, this list will surely grow in the next two seasons as 50 or more additional Division I-level players will likely emerge from throughout the state of Michigan.

Top 50 players for Michigan's class of 2016-

1. Lawrence Gordon-6-5, 235-DE-Saginaw Arthur Hill-Dominating force, strong pass rusher. Huge upside size-wise, but already talented football-wise.

2. Matthew Falcon-6-1, 200-RB-Southfield-4.4 40, speed/power combo back. Could also play LB. Alabama, Ohio State, MSU, U-M recruiting.

3. Thiyo Lukusa-6-5, 300-OT-Traverse City West-Great size/agility for large young man. MSU already has offered full-ride.

4. Daelin Hayes-6-2, 210-LB-RB-Orchard Lake St. Mary's-4.5 40, impressive speed, pass rusher/defender, MSU, U-M, Nebraska among schools recruiting.

5. David Reese-6-1, 235-LB-Farmington-Physical middle linebacker, run-stuffer, U-M, MSU recruiting hard.

6. Kalebb Perry-6-2, 170-WR-Mount Pleasant-Three-sport star for Oilers. Also top basketball player and track and field athlete. MSU is highly recruiting.

7. Ostell Martin-6-6, 300-OT-Detroit Cass Tech-Overwhelming force up front in trenches for state power. Pitt, Syracuse, U-M, MSU recruiting.

8. Michael Onwenu-6-2, 285-DT-Detroit Cass Tech-Quick, powerful player in middle of line. Notre Dame, Tennessee, MSU, U-M interested.

9. Gabe Bauman-6-3, 230-DE-Rockford-Top sophomore recruit in Grand Rapids area. From same school as Joe Staley, SF 49ers All-Pro OT.

10. Tru Wilson-5-11, 180-DB-Warren DeLaSalle-3 interceptions as starting safety for power program. MSU, U-M recruiting.

11. Spencer Peterson-6-4, 210-QB-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Northern-Top signal-caller for 2016 class. Prototype Big Ten QB body, arm.

12. Jalen Martin-6-2, 190-WR-Harper Woods Chandler Park Academy-Big frame receiver with speed. Penn State, U-M, MSU recruiting.

13. Dez Fitzpatrick-6-0, 175-WR-Farmington-Deep threat with good hands/size. Maryland, Indiana, U-M, MSU in on early.

14. Martell Pettaway-5-9, 190-RB-St. Clair Shores South Lake-Can take it the distance from anywhere on the field. U-M, MSU recruiting hard.

15. Juanye Johnson-6-3, 275-OG-Muskegon-Starter on D-2 state runner-up. Excellent drive blocker for state power.

16. Lucas Thompson-6-0, 170-DB-Grand Rapids Christian-Starter since freshman year. Big cornerback with speed.

17. Jesse Johnson-5-11, 180-DB-Detroit King-Starting safety for Detroit Public School League power. Cousin Deon Johnson played at U-M. Toledo offer.

18. Lavert Hill-5-10, 165-DB-Detroit Cass Tech-Next in line as big time DB from school that has produced multiple D-I DBs. Iowa, U-M, MSU interested.

19. Demetric Vance-6-2, 180-WR-Detroit Cass Tech-Fourth Technician in my Top 20 for 2016. Big frame, speed, hands for state power. Cincinnati, LSU.

20. Sam Hartwig-6-4, 250-OT-Menominee-Starter for D-5 state runner-up. Top Upper Peninsula recruit for 2016. Pure run blocker, tough, hard-nosed.

21. Eric Rogers-6-1, 230-LB-Warren DeLaSalle-Sure tackler in middle for Detroit Catholic League power. Will be three-year starter for Pilots.

22. Jaylen Browder-6-5, 230-DE-Saginaw Arthur Hill-Teams with No. 1 2016 recruit Lawrence Gordon to form intimidating DE duo.

23. Eyioma Uwozurike-6-5, 230-DE-Southfield Lathrup-A sleeper with huge potential. Big frame, good mobility.

24. Ba Blamo-6-0, 205-RB-DE-LB-Grand Ledge-Intriguing prospect. Finished sixth in state in 100 meters as freshman (11.3), also top wrestler.

25. Colin Shock-6-3, 255-C-Macomb Dakota-Starter as sophomore for metro Detroit power.

26. Tommy Roush-6-3, 270-OG-Traverse City West-Teams with Thiyo Lukusa (No. 3 2016 prospect) to form talented front line. Northwestern interested.

27. Michael Floyd-5-10, 175-DB-Madison Heights Madison-Was sophomore starter for 11-1 team this past season. Good speed.

28. Cornelius Kellogg-5-11, 165-DB-Detroit Cody-Strong pass defender. Also plays QB. Great athlete.

29. Pat Naughton-6-1, 190-QB-Comstock Park-Threw for over 1,500 yards this past season.

30. Tony Poljan-6-7, 215-QB-Lansing Catholic-Big size, strong arm, good runner. Also one of state's top basketball prospects for 2016 class.

31. Alex Bock-5-10, 170-DB-WR-Detroit Catholic Central-Only sophomore starter on Division 1 state runner-up. Brother Zach was All-State this year.

32. Nate Jones-6-1, 210-LB-Muskegon Catholic Central-Defensive leader for D-8 state champions. Also started at center for Crusaders.

33. Armani Posey-6-1, 185-WR-Detroit East English Village-Another big wide receiver in talented class. MSU recruiting.

34. Hunter Broersma-6-1, 175-DB-WR-RB-Muskegon Mona Shores-Talented all around player. 4.5 40 speed.

35. Josh Jackson-6-2, 175-QB-Saline-Excellent scrambler, strong arm. Son of U-M assistant coach Fred Jackson.

36. Donnie Corley-6-2, 170-DB-WR-Wyandotte-Big size, match-up problem on both sides of ball.

37. Jalen Cochran-6-3, 190-LB-Canton-Great speed, athleticism for western suburban Detroit power program. Huge upside, size-wise, growth.

38. Wade Buckman-6-5, 190-QB-Holland-Big Ten frame, size. Runs a 4.8 40.

39. Marcus Wright-5-9, 170-DB-Flint Beecher-Will be four-year starter. From same school as former NFLer WR Courtney Hawkins (MSU, Beecher HC).

40. Nate Skene-6-3, 205-TE-Hartland-Frame for growth, weight gain. Dad Doug Skene was starting OT at U-M.

41. Dante Razzano-6-2, 180-DB-QB-Edwardsburg-Sleeper prospect from southwest Michigan small town. Will be three-year starter.

42. Dennis Fitzsimmons-6-0, 210-LB-Marine City-Only sophomore starter for D-4 state champions.

43. Dontre Boyd-5-9, 160-DB-Detroit King-Started alongside Jesse Johnson (No. 17 2016 prospect) and two seniors who went D-I in secondary this year.

44. Andrew DeMoss-5-10, 205-LB-Detroit East English Village-All-Detroit first team by Detroit News, 111 tackles, 11 sacks, will be four-year starter.

45. Tylen Redding-6-1, 160-WR-Warren Mott-Brother Teo plays for Bowling Green State.

46. Jeff Timko-6-1, 190-LB-Birmingham Brother Rice-Only sophomore to play on unbeaten, nationally ranked D-2 state champion Rice squad this season.

47. Gage Kreski-6-2, 180-DB-St. Ignace-Upper Peninsula Dream Team selection this season -- only sophomore on squad. 8 interceptions.

48. Dan Perry-6-2, 260-OG-DT-Lapeer East-Strong, powerful player in trenches.

49. Nathan Fox-6-3, 240-DT-Johannesburg-Lewiston-One of the top 2016 prospects from northern Michigan.

50. Quinn Nordin-5-11, 175-P-PK-Rockford-Punted for 38 yard average this season, was 14-of-19 on FGs with long of 39 yards.

(tie) Jake Cerny-6-4, 260-OT-Traverse City West (Third O-lineman from TC West on Top 50 list), Trevor Tank-6-2, 215-LB-South Lyon, Carl Myers-6-2, 220-DL-OL-Grand Rapids West Catholic (Two-way starter on D-5 state champions), Khalid Kareem-6-4, 235-DE-Farmington Hills Harrison, Davonte Lynum-6-4, 285-DT-OT-Detroit Cody, Tom Kowalkoski-6-4, 270-OT-DT-Detroit Catholic Central, John Mantei-6-0, 180-RB-DB-Gladwin (Sleeper prospect from northern Michigan small town), Matt Sexton-6-0, 170-WR-Clinton, Ronathan Elmore-6-3, 205-DE-TE-Belleville (4.8 40, 8 sacks), Dylan Swanson-6-4, 245-OT-DT-Belleville, Zach VanValkenburg-6-4, 220-DE-Zeeland West (starter on D-3 state champions), Christian Boyd-6-2, 270-DT-Muskegon Mona Shores, Nolan Meekhof-6-1, 220-RB-LB-Grandville (4.6 40), Marlon Dorsey-5-11, 160-DB-East Kentwood, Jelani Taylor-5-10, 170-DB-WR-Flint Beecher, Kyle Augustine-6-2, 295-OG-Gaylord (will be three-year starter for Blue Devils),  Hunter Buczkowski-6-0, 215-LB-Mount Pleasant (Over 120 tackles this past season for Oilers).

 

 

 

 

Top 10 wide receivers in Michigan's class of 2015

For anyone who follows Michigan high school football, it's widely known the Great Lakes State produces some of the nation's best wide receivers every season. While the class of 2015 might not have the height or athleticism of last year's 2014 standouts (Drake Harris-6-4, 195-Grand Rapids Christian, Maurice Ways-6-3, 195-Detroit Country Day, both U-M recruits), it does make up for it with route running, hands and toughness (think Golden Tate, Reggie Wayne, Hines Ward type receivers). Every team needs a Tate, Wayne or Ward type receiver and in 2015 Michigan is filled with guys who fit that bill.

Wide Receiver-

1. Grant Perry-6-0, 180-Birmingham Brother Rice-Catches everything. Precise route-running. Two-way starter for Rice.

2. Damon Terry-6-0, 175-Lansing Everett-Big play waiting to happen. 40 rec., 888 yds., 12 TDs this past year. MSU recruiting.

3. Ray Buford-6-1, 180-Southfield-Deep threat. Speed to go deep. Standout on team loaded with D-I college talent.

4. Nick Marosi-6-2, 195-Grand Rapids Catholic Central-Good size, hands for Grand Rapids power.

5. Joeviair Kennedy-6-2, 180-Muskegon-Elite athlete, starter for D-2 state runner-up.

6. Malik Whitehead-6-0, 175-Detroit Denby-All-Detroit by Detroit News. All-around player. Also top DB, RB.

7. Jaylin Gholston-6-3, 180-Madison Heights Madison-Tall, lanky receiver with deep speed.

8. K.J. Osborn-6-0, 175-Ypsilanti Lincoln-36 rec., 643 yds., 9 TDs. All-Ann Arbor News first teamer. Talented CB.

9. Eric VanVoorst-6-3, 185-Grand Rapids South Christian-Top target for QB Jon Wassink. Tough receiver for state runner-up.

10. Sam Beal-6-2, 170-Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills-Diamond-in-the-rough type guy. School record-holder in 200 meters. Has clocked 10.6 100 and 21.7 200.

(tie) Nate Couturier-5-10, 165-Allendale-Already two-time Grand Rapids Press Dream Teamer. Small size, but productive.

Other top receivers-Mason Van Pamel-6-3, 190-Hillman (All-Alpena News first team, 32 rec., 570 yds., 10 TDs, also Class D All-State hoops player), Mike Parker-6-0, 170-Muskegon Orchard View (Muskegon Chronicle All-Area, 18 receptions, 617 yards, 9 touchdowns, also top cornerback), Collin Watters-6-3, 205-Gaylord (also standout LB), Jimmy Schindler-6-5, 190-Warren Woods Tower (4.6 40, 25 receptions, 515 yards, 5 TDs), Caleb Richard-6-0, 195-Midland Dow (All-Saginaw News first team, 25 catches, 597 yards, 6 TDs, 717 yards rushing, 11 TDs).

Top 10 running backs for Michigan's class of 2015

The running back position in Michigan is fully stocked with Division I college football talent in 2015. The top four on this list can play for anyone in the country, while the rest can compete at some level of Division I.

Running Back-
1. Mike Weber-5-11, 205-Detroit Cass Tech-Will be three-year starter for state powerhouse. MSU, U-M recruiting. My No. 5 overall prospect in Michigan.

2. Alex Grace-6-2, 205-Saginaw Swan Valley-Rushed for almost 3,000 yds. this season. 4.4 speed, power. Could also be big-hitting safety or bulk up and play rush linebacker.

3. Josh Holloman-5-11, 185-Auburn Hills Avondale-Ran 4.2 40 at Alabama camp. Defending state 100 meter champ as soph.
4. Khari Willis-6-2, 200-Jackson Lumen Christi-Ran for 1,563 yds., 27 TDs, Jackson Citizen-Patriot Player of Year, MSU offer already.

5. Juan Johnson-5-8, 185-Madison Heights Madison-A blur on the field. 4.5 40. Also one of state's top cornerbacks.

6. Marvin Campbell-5-10, 200-Detroit Loyola-Big, power back. Ran for 1,262 yards for D-7 state runner-up.
7. Oscar Brown-5-9, 180-Romulus-Best back at Romulus since Fred Russell (Iowa). Has run 4.3 40. Raw, but talented.

8. Jaylian Henderson-5-7, 170-Midland Bullock Creek-Small, but highly productive. All-Saginaw News, 2,135 yds., 24 TDs.

9. JaWuan Taylor-5-9, 160-Flint Beecher-Flint Journal Dream Teamer, 1,388 yds., on 146 carries, 18 TDs.

10. E.J. Jackson-5-8, 185-Lansing Eastern-Speed-burner from Capital City. AP All-State this past season.


Other top running backs-Lee Graff-6-0, 190-Crystal Falls Forest Park (U.P. Dream Team selection from traditional small school state power), Ben Heinritz-5-11, 200 (starter for D-3 state runner-up), Josh Awrey-5-9, 175-West Branch Ogemaw Heights, Tommy Scott-5-8, 165-Muskegon Catholic Central (two-way starter for D-8 state champions, also lockdown CB), Javon Wray-5-6, 170-Lansing Sexton (Lansing State Journal Dream Teamer, 1,228 yards rushing, 18 TDs).

Top 10 quarterbacks for Michigan's class of 2015

Michigan's class of 2015 quarterback position group is one of the best and deepest in state history. If Michigan's five Division I playing college football programs cannot find a future starting QB from amongst this talented list, then recruiting coordinators from all over the state need to find another job -- in another field.

 

Quarterback- (Top four are being recruited by everybody)

1. Alex Malzone-6-3, 200-Birmingham Brother Rice-Led Warriors to two straight D-2 state championships. Size, arm strength, athleticism, Malzone is Big Ten ready. My No. 4 overall prospect in state.
2. Jayru Campbell-6-4, 195-Detroit Cass Tech-Will be four-year starter for Technicians. MSU verbal commit. Outstanding arm, speed, vision.
3. Jon Wassink-6-2, 190-Grand Rapids South Christian-Has led S. Christian to back-to-back D-4 state finals.
4. Jake Johnson-6-2, 190-DeWitt-Another flat out winner. Led DeWitt to D-3 state final this past season.
5. Travis Russell-6-2, 185-Grand Rapids West Catholic-Led W. Catholic to two consecutive D-5 state finals.
6. Tyree Jackson-6-3, 180-Muskegon Mona Shores-Passed for 2,221 yds., 28 TDs, 6 ints, rushed for 341 yds., 3 TDs in football crazy town.
7. Brandon Childress-6-3, 185-Baldwin-Passed for 1,081 yds., 11 TDs, rushed for 1,185 yds., 20 TDs. Also excellent hoops player. From small town, but definitely big time talent.
8. Collin Goslin-6-2, 200-Dearborn Divine Child-Will be four-year starter at legendary Catholic League power. Also top baseball player for state-ranked program.
9. Mason Opple-6-2, 195-Hudsonville-Tim Tebow-like combo of pass/run. Led team to D-1 state quarterfinals this year. Another star baseball player. Could play either sport, or both, at next level.
10. Glacier Wallington-5-10, 180-Oxford-Michigan's version of Russell Wilson. Will be four-year starter. Also one of state's best defensive backs.

Other top quarterbacks-Jamison Green-6-4, 175-Big Rapids, Mikey Roth-5-11, 185-East Grand Rapids, Adam Trautman-6-4, 190-Elk Rapids, David Loney-6-3, 195-Frankfort, Donovan Stewart-6-1, 185-Wyandotte, Adam Stremlow-6-2, 180-Coleman (2,000 yds., 27 TDs), Alex Mussat-6-2, 175-Troy, Greg Williams-6-2, 190-Canton, Jay Doll-6-1, 170-Paw Paw, Anton Skupin-6-4, 185-South Lyon, Dakota Cupp-6-2, 190-Waterford Mott, Ty Sparks-6-1, 175-Clawson, Jake Zorn-6-3, 190-Holly.