Michigan's Top 10 Quarterbacks for the Class of 2019

The state of Michigan historically has produced some of the nation's top quarterback prospects throughout the years. Last season, for example, eight quarterbacks from the Great Lakes State signed with Division I college football programs. This year, that total could be even higher, with a plethora of high-level D-I signal-callers suiting up for teams all over Michigan. This season is somewhat unique in that there are multiple QBs 6-foot-1 or under who are truly some of the top players at their position in the Midwest. Also, the pass-catch combos of D-I level QBs and WRs on the same team is off the charts this season throughout the Great Lakes State. Here are the state of Michigan's top 10 quarterback prospects for the class of 2019 --

Michigan's Top 10 Quarterback Prospects for the Class of 2019 (all are D-I recruits) -- 

1. Dwan Mathis-6-5, 205-Oak Park-One of the best dual threat quarterbacks in the nation, Mathis has the lean body and long strides to be a Vince Young-type QB at the next level. Will team with junior blue-chip WR Maliq Carr (6-6, 205, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Syracuse offers) to form one of the Midwest's best passing combos. Verbal to Ohio State
2. Sam Johnson-6-4, 195-Walled Lake Western-Draws some comparisons to Drew Henson (Brighton, U-M, NFL and MLB) with arm strength, threw for 2,115 yards and 23 touchdowns with five interceptions last season. Will combine with junior WR Abdur-Rahmaan Yaseen (6-2, 185, Maryland, Purdue, Iowa, Indiana, Minnesota offers) to form an explosive pass-catch duo this upcoming season. Verbal to Boston College
3. Brian Elder-6-6, 225-Bay City Central- One of those kids I don't understand why he isn't getting more national, let alone, state publicity. Already Big Ten size, Elder has a powerful and accurate arm, good mobility and strong leadership skills. Will be a three-year starter. Broke school passing record, which stood for 60 years, last year throwing for over 1,700 yards. Will team with one of the nation's top junior wide receivers in Devell Washington (6-4, 200, Michigan, Ohio State offers) to form high-octane pass-catch twosome. Purdue, Indiana, Illinois, etc. where are you on this kid?
4. Austin Brown-6-0, 190-Madison Heights Madison-I seriously don't understand recruiting in this state sometimes. Austin Brown arguably is the best three-sport athlete in the state of Michigan. Brown is one of those natural, once-in-a-lifetime athletes that, despite his size and stature, consistently exceeds all expectations. Named the AP Division 7-8 Player of the Year last season as a junior, Brown threw for 3,062 yards and 40 TDs. On the basketball court, the point guard was named All-State as a junior. On the diamond, Brown is one of the Midwest's top recruits, throwing 88 miles per hour from the hill and is a power switch-hitting shortstop. He'll be a four-year starter at the high school level, playing two years at national powerhouse program Detroit Catholic Central as a freshman and sophomore. Last year, Brown led Madison to a 12-1 overall record and a spot in the Division 7 state semifinals. Also a classroom standout, Brown has a 4.0 grade point average. Akron, Miami (OH), Cornell, Dartmouth, Colgate offers. Like Brian Elder, where are you Big Ten on Brown? West Virginia, Kentucky, Kansas, Iowa State, etc., get on this kid.
5. Dequan Finn-6-2, 200-Detroit King-All one needs to know about Finn is that he will be a four-year starter at King. One of the top programs in the Midwest, anyone who can start for four years for the Crusaders, especially at the QB spot, is a bonafide big-time prospect. Finn can do it all from under center. Last season, Finn was 93-of-174 passing for 1,252 yards and 15 TDs, while rushing for 764 yards and six scores leading King to the Division 2 state semifinals. As a sophomore, Finn led the Crusaders to a D-2 state championship. Will combine with junior star WR Rashawn Williams (6-1, 190, Michigan State, Michigan, Ohio State, Pitt, Purdue, Kansas State, Indiana, Maryland offers) to form exciting passing duo.Verbal to CMU
6. Tommy Schuster-6-1, 185-Clinton Township Chippewa Valley-Just a gamer. Schuster, who runs a 4.6 40, plays some of the best high school football competition in the state of Michigan and will be a three-year starter for Chippewa Valley. Last season, Schuster, who was named to the Division 1 All-State squad, was 110-of-176 passing for 1,925 yards and 26 TDs with three interceptions as a junior. On the ground, he rushed for four TDs. He has a career completion rate of 63 percent. Last year, Schuster led the Big Reds to the Division 1 state quarterfinals. Like many QBs on this list, Schuster has a standout WR to throw the ball to in senior David Ellis (6-0, 190, verbal to CMU).
7. Drew Humm-6-3, 185-Alma-Will be a three-year starter for the Panthers. Last season, Humm passed for over 1,300 yards and 14 TDs, leading Alma to an 8-3 overall record. Humm is also a talented and hard-hitting FS for the Panthers.
8. Eric Wenzel-6-1, 190-Kalamazoo United-I love this kid. Super productive on the field, can hurt opponents with his arm or with his scrambling ability. Last season, Wenzel was 243-of-387 passing for 3,101 yards and 35 TDs with 10 interceptions. On the ground he rushed for three TDs. Runs a 4.7 40. Last year, Wenzel was named the Kalamazoo Gazette Player of the Year. Teams with All-State senior WR Heath Baldwin (6-4, 195, No. 10-ranked receiver in Michigan's class of 2019) to form highlight reel-like pass-catch combo.
9. Blake Gatfield-6-2, 190-DeWitt-The Lansing area's top returning signal-caller, Gatfield helped lead DeWitt to a 10-2 overall record last season reaching the Division 3 state quarterfinals before losing to eventual champion Muskegon. The left-handed throwing Gatfield is a strong pocket-passer, tossing a Lansing area best 25 TDs last year. Behind Gatfield, the Panthers averaged 38 points per game last season.
10. Tobin Schwannecke-6-3, 180-Traverse City Central-Another big-time athlete playing quarterback. Schwannecke is a D-I level recruit in both football and basketball. A true dual-threat QB, last season Schwannecke passed for 2,000 yards and 21 TDs, while rushing for 1,000 yards and 14 scores, accumulating 3,000 total yards of offense and 35 TDs for Central. In hoops, Schwannecke has played at the varsity level since he was a freshman and is one of the top point guard prospects in the state of Michigan. Schwannecke runs a 4.6 40, bench presses 235 pounds and squats 405 pounds. He'll team with senior TE Jack Sherwin (6-4, 230, verbal to WMU) to form a hard-to-stop passing duo this upcoming year. Big Ten, MAC, take a look at this guy.

Other top quarterbacks for the class of 2019 (all are D-I prospects)- Isaac VanDyke-6-2, 200-Holland West Ottawa (threw for 2,400 yards and 34 TDs last season, while rushing for 550 yards, named to the Holland Sentinel All-Area first team), Will Jontz-6-3, 200-Brighton, Alex Fries-6-3, 180-Saginaw Swan Valley, George Walterhouse-6-3, 205-Linden (165-of-259 passing for 2,905 yards, 25 TDs, 11 ints., 571 rush yards, nine TDs), Emanuel Ferguson-6-2, 185-River Rouge (Division 3-4 All-State as junior, passed for 1,500 yards, rushed for 700 yards last season, verbal to Air Force), Hunter James-6-0, 180-Kingston (Selected to the AP 8-Man All-State first team as junior, throwing for 21 TDs, with only two interceptions, while rushing for 777 yards on 86 carries with 12 TDs), Jackson Ostrowsky-6-0, 200-Mount Pleasant (was 91-of-162 passing for 1,942 yards and 21 TDs last year, named AP Division 3-4 All-State), Jay Solano-6-2, 185-Trenton (passed for 2,000 yards and 18 TDs last season as junior), Tyler Helgeson-6-3, 190-Portage Northern, Luke Majick-6-0, 185-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central (passed for 1,787 yards and 21 TDs, rushed for 840 yards and 15 TDs last season), Mason Vieau-6-4, 215-Pinconning, Khol Partridge-6-2, 185-Brooklyn Columbia Central (was 113-of-204 passing for 1,303 yards, 12 TDs with four interceptions, rushed for 517 yards and 10 TDs, named to Jackson Citizen-Patriot Dream Team as junior, also earned Citizen-Patriot Dream Team honors for baseball), Drew Alsobrooks-6-1, 180-Livonia Churchill (also one of state's top placekickers), Wilson Wirebaugh-6-2, 210-Holland Christian, Chase Brown-6-0, 200-Comstock Park (passed for 2,800 yards last season), Sam Spaulding-6-4, 195-Berrien Springs (one of Michigan's best all-around, pure athletes, star hoops player for Shamrocks and state champion high jumper who's cleared 6-foot-9 in the event, could switch to WR, SS or LB at next level).

PHOTO -- Madison Heights Madison's Austin Brown (6-0, 190, No. 4-ranked QB in Michigan's class of 2019) is arguably the top three-sport athlete in the state of Michigan this upcoming year. The reigning AP Division 7-8 Player of the Year in football, Brown passed for 3,062 yards and 40 touchdowns as a junior. On the basketball court, as a high-scoring point guard with the hops to dunk, he was named All-State, while on the baseball diamond, he's one of the top prospects in the Midwest as a switch-hitting shortstop and pitcher with an 88-mile-per-hour fastball.

Michigan's Top 10 Running Backs for the Class of 2019

The running back group this year for Michigan's class of 2019 is an eclectic bunch, to say the least. I can't remember another recent season in which there was such a varied collection of talent throughout the Great Lakes State. For a college head coach or recruiter, this year's running back crop is like a one-stop shopping trip. You need a power back? Michigan has it. In search of a "make-you-miss"-type quick-twitch athlete? You've come to the right place, the Great Lakes State has plenty of those types of players. Looking for blazing speed? You guessed it, it's all here in Michigan's class of 2019 running back group. Here are the state of Michigan's top 10 running back prospects for the class of 2019.

Michigan's Top 10 Running Back Prospects for the Class of 2019 -- (all are D-I recruits) --

1. Jaren Mangham-6-1, 220-Detroit Cass Tech -- Similar to Belleville's Julian Barnett (the state of Michigan's No. 1 WR and DB recruit), Mangham, in my opinion, is the Great Lakes State's top RB AND LB recruit. He has the potential to be a star on either side of the football. With 4.5 speed and a Big Ten body already, Mangham is one of the best all-around football players in the Midwest. Simply put, Mangham is a pure talent and one of those players a college football team can build its program around. Fast and powerful as a RB, Mangham is a load with the football in his hands. He's the type of back who can carry the pigskin 30 times a game. Defensively, I see him being just as impactful as a LB, with the intensity and ability to make stops inside at the line of scrimmage or have the quickness and agility to drop back in pass coverage. He's the total package. Had offers from Alabama, Texas, Texas A & M, Michigan State, Florida, Florida State, Oregon, Ole Miss, Arkansas and Tennessee among others. Verbal to Colorado
2. Montell Glover-5-11, 190-Stephenson -- If you don't know this kid's name, you should. Arguably the best player from the Upper Peninsula in a decade or so. I don't even know where to begin with this young man. I guess, first off, he bench presses 300 pounds as a high school junior. Last season, he rushed for 1,194 yards on 93 carries with 21 touchdowns. On special teams, he returned four punts for TDs, while on defense he scored two touchdowns. For the past two years (sophomore and junior seasons), he has placed first in the 100 meters, 200 meters and 400-meter run in the Upper Peninsula track and field state meet. His best times so far in the U.P. state meet are 11.36 in the 100 meters as a junior, 22.98 in the 200 meters as a junior and 50.76 in the 400-meter run as a sophomore. Though he faces little competition and few challengers on the track, his times are still quite incredible. To compare, Iowa State commit CB Jaeveyon Morton (class of 2018) of Detroit King ran a 10.75 100 meters at this past season's Lower Peninsula Division I state meet, while current Miami (OH) verbal commit DB Javon Kimpson (class of 2019) of Clinton Township Chippewa Valley clocked an 11.13 in the 100 meters. Current Penn State verbal commit LB Lance Dixon (class of 2019) of West Bloomfield ran a 22.43 in the 200 meters at the D-I state meet, while Glover's 50.76 in the 400-meter run would have placed him 18th in D-I (big school division) at this past June's state meet. On the gridiron, Glover earned Upper Peninsula Dream Team honors this past year and was named the state of Michigan's Associated Press 8-Man Player of the Year. He's also a standout defensive back prospect. Yes, he plays 8-man football for a tiny school in the U.P., but this kid is the real deal.
3. Grant Papineau-6-2, 225-Central Lake -- Call me crazy, but I believe this player is a high-level D-I college football prospect. Like Montell Glover, Papineau is an 8-man football star and receives little to no publicity, but to me, talent is talent and Papineau has lots of it on both sides of the football. Last season, he led Central Lake to the Division I 8-man state championship defeating Deckerville 32-30. In the title game, Papineau rushed for 181 yards on 30 carries with one touchdown. Overall on the year, he ran for 1,322 yards on 137 attempts with 21 TDs. Defensively as a hard-hitting LB, Papineau finished the season with 70 tackles, including 17 TFL. In the Division I 8-man state semifinals, Papineau had a monster game, finishing with 241 yards rushing on 30 carries with four touchdowns. As if that wasn't enough, he also returned a fumble 65 yards for a TD, leading Central Lake to a 54-20 win over Stephenson and Montell Glover. Papineau reminds me of one of those old-fashioned Penn State fullbacks from back in Joe Paterno's days on the Nittany Lions' sidelines. Like Glover, Papineau might play 8-man football at a small northern Michigan school, but despite his circumstances, all he has done is dominate his peers. What more can you ask him to do?
4. Konner Near-6-1, 205-St. Johns -- A power back with a nasty, hard-running attitude, Near rushed for 1,377 yards with 21 TDs last season. His single-game high was 354 yards against Cadillac last year. Another two-way, standout, Near could also play LB at the next level. Named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team as a junior last year.
5. Lew Nichols-6-0, 200-Detroit Cass Tech- The second part of the state of Michigan's top 1-2 punch in the backfield, Nichols pairs with Jaren Mangham to form one of the best running back duos in the country. Combines speed with good power, Nichols is a feature-type back at the next level. Had offers from Purdue, Indiana, Minnesota, Pitt and West Virgina among others. Verbal to CMU
6. Drew Stout-6-2, 185-Carson City-Crystal- Last season, Stout set a school record rushing for 1,871 yards with 20 TDs. As a sophomore he started at quarterback throwing for 1,808 yards and rushing for 1,057 yards accounting for 30 total touchdowns. For his efforts as a sophomore, he was named the Daily News' Offensive Player of the Year. An all-around football player, Stout is also a big-time prospect as a defensive back. Last season, Stout earned AP Division 7-8 All-State honors and was also named to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team.
7. Steven Walker-5-10, 175-Canton-One of the fastest backs in the state of Michigan. Super explosive, home-run-type runner. Rushed for a single-game high of 352 yards on 12 carries with five TDs in a victory over Hartland last season. In first four games, Walker racked up 803 yards and 12 TDs. He was named to the AP Division 1-2 All-State team last year as a junior. Only seven juniors were selected for the state's "big school" squad. Walker was in pretty good company on the Division 1-2 All-State team. The other juniors named to the team included O-linemen Belleville's Devontae Dobbs (Michigan State verbal) and Walled Lake Western's Spencer Brown (Michigan State verbal), Flint Carman-Ainsworth defensive end Michael Fletcher (Michigan State verbal), Clinton Township Chippewa Valley linebacker Marcel Lewis (Michigan State verbal), Detroit King safety Marvin Grant (Purdue verbal) and Belleville wide receiver-defensive back Julian Barnett (Michigan State verbal).
8. Brec Alward-5-10, 185-Alma-A triple-threat-type back, Alward can hurt an opponent as a runner, receiver and kickoff return specialist. Last season, Alward rushed for 1,744 yards with 25 TDs. As a receiver, he hauled in three touchdown catches, while on special teams he returned two kickoffs for TDs. Because of his efforts, Alward was named AP Division 3-4 All-State and selected to the Lansing State Journal Dream Team.
9. Alec Muck-5-11, 180-Sand Creek-More than likely the fastest running back in the state of Michigan and possibly the quickest in the Midwest. Already a three-time 200-meter state champion and two-time 100-meter title-holder, Muck is a blur on the track and the football field. He's definitely one of Michigan's top "athletes" on the gridiron. He's a guy that truly can score from anywhere on the football field. As a sophomore he was named the Lenawee County Offensive Player of the Year rushing for 1,504 yards and 27 TDs. At the next level, Muck could transition to wide receiver or defensive back. As a running back, Muck arguably gets around the corner faster than any back in Michigan. Muck's top time in the 100 meters is 10.7, while his best in the 200 meters is 22.02 -- and he's a junior. This past June at the one-day Ohio State camp, Muck ran the 40-yard dash twice, recording times of 4.37 and 4.33. Some very smart and/or resourceful D-I college football recruiter or coach is going to sign Muck, who, in my opinion, is woefully under-recruited at this point in his career. Big Ten, where are you on this game-breaker-type RB/WR/DB/KR?
10. Jalen Kirkland-5-11, 225-Lapeer-With a Big Ten body already, Kirkland is a bruising back, with the speed and moves to either run over defenders or sprint by them. Last season, Kirkland rushed for 1,480 yards on 194 carries with 18 TDs. As a junior, Kirkland was named to the Flint Journal Dream Team.

Other top RB prospects (all are D-I recruits) -- Bryce Stark-5-10, 190-Montague (rushed for 1,724 yards and 30 TDs last year, 4.5 40, 315 bench press, 425 squat, named AP Division 5-6 All-State), Sincrere Dent-5-11, 210-Muskegon Mona Shores, Phillip Jones-5-8, 165-Reed City (incredible talent, tough to leave out of Top 10, rushed for 2,049 yards and 34 TDs last season, named to the AP Division 5-6 All-State team), Eli Potts-6-1, 200-Portage Central, Hunter Nowak-6-0, 175-Morrice (rushed for 1,647 yards and 25 TDs last year, named to the AP 8-man All-State team as junior), Darius Clayton-6-1, 225-Benton Harbor, Jalen Watkins-5-10, 185-Battle Creek Lakeview (ran for 1,005 yards and 11 TDs as junior, selected to the Battle Creek Enquirer All-City squad), Elijah Lewis-5-11, 165-Pine River, Michael Whitney-5-11, 205-Lansing Catholic, Giovanni Weeks-6-0, 185-Kent City (rushed for 1,400 yards and 25 TDs last season, named to Detroit Free Press Division 6 All-State team, placed first in the 200 meters in 22.36, second in the 100 meters in 11.1 and fourth in the long jump with a 20-10 leap at the Division 3 state meet last year), Kendel Taylor-6-0, 195-Madison Heights Bishop Foley (rushed for 1,100 yards and 12 TDs last season, runs 4.4, verbal to Navy). Exziar Edwards-5-9, 170-Jackson, Logan Murphy-6-0, 220-Ottawa Lake-Whiteford (also standout LB prospect, runs 4.5 40, 300 bench press, 540 squat, led Whiteford to D-8 state title last year, running for 126 yards on 16 carries with three TDs in championship contest, team finished 14-0) , Kendall Williams-5-9, 165-Farmington, Torriano Williams-5-10, 170-Oak Park (Syracuse, Miami (OH) offers), Marcus Guerrero-5-8, 185-Waterford Mott (runs 4.5 40, 330 bench press, 500 squat), Jelontay Hervey-5-11, 185-Battle Creek Harper Creek (rushed for 1,066 yards and nine TDs last year, named to Battle Creek Enquirer All-City team), Tori Jackson-6-1, 205-Portage Northern, Donovan Webb-6-0, 190-Holland (rushed for 1,057 yards on 135 carries with nine TDs last season, named to Holland Sentinel All-Area first team), Abraham Jaafar-5-9, 175-Dearborn Fordson (250 bench press, 340 squat, 4.5 40, Colorado State offer), Caleb Oyster-5-10, 195-Utica Eisenhower (ran for 1,159 yards and 14 TDs, named to Detroit News All-East first team last season, 4.4 40, 22.09 200 meters), Ethan Lopresto-5-10, 170-Reading (rushed for 1,600 yards and 25 TDs last year, runs a 4.4 40-yard dash, 11.04 100 meters, 21.83 200 meters, also qualified for state meet as wrestler at 152 pounds as junior).

PHOTO -- In a photo that captures high school football in November in northern Michigan better than any I've ever seen and also a picture that highlights two of the best players in the state -- this image captures it all -- power, talent and determination, Great Lakes State football at its best. Here, Central Lake junior D-I college football recruit Grant Papineau (6-2, 225) runs into Stephenson junior D-I prospect Montell Glover (5-11, 190) during the Division I 8-man football state semifinals last season. Papineau finished with 241 yards rushing on 30 carries with four touchdowns, leading host Central Lake to a 54-20 victory over Stephenson. Papineau would go on to lead the Trojans to a state championship, while also being named to Michigan's 8-man All-State first team. Glover would end up being named Michigan's 8-Man Player of the Year. Photo by Brendan Quealy, Traverse City Record-Eagle.

Top 10 Wide Receivers for Michigan's Class of 2019

In years past, I've always started my position-by-position rankings with the two areas on the football field which I feel are the most important and crucial to success -- the offensive and defensive lines. This year, however, I've decided to begin my statewide position rankings with the wide receiver group. Besides the offensive line and defensive backs, I believe the state of Michigan is traditionally strongest at wide receiver, at least when it comes to offensive skill positions. The class of 2019 is no different when it comes to the wide receiver position, with multiple players among the best in the Midwest and a few, in my opinion, on a short list of the most talented in the country. Last season, some of the top wide receivers in Michigan included West Bloomfield's A.J. Abbott (Wisconsin), Detroit Cass Tech's Brandon Gray (Washington State), Detroit King's Erik Gibson (Minnesota) and West Bloomfield's Taj Mustapha (Wisconsin). This upcoming season, the state of Michigan's wide receiver class is one of the deepest, talent-wise, in recent memory. Here are the top 10 wide receivers for the class of 2019 in Michigan --

Michigan's Top 10 wide receivers for the class of 2019 -- (all are Division I prospects)

1. Julian Barnett-6-2, 195-Belleville- This kid is one of the best two-way players in the nation. Not only the top WR prospect in the state of Michigan, but also the best DB recruit, as well. Rugged, physical and fast, Barnett uses his height and 4.5 speed to overwhelm opponents on either side of the football. He could be a lock down CB at the next level or a hard-hitting safety or a sure-handed, strong WR. Verbal to Michigan State.
2. Damari Roberson-6-2, 190-Muskegon Mona Shores- The "Julian Barnett" of Michigan's west side of the state, Roberson is an explosive athlete with speed and deep-threat ability. Though not a defensive guy like Barnett, Roberson is every bit as talented and game-changing as Barnett as a WR. High-level Division I ability, with Big Ten talent and size, Roberson is one of the best WRs in the Midwest. Verbal to WMU.
3. Jalen Graham-6-2, 205-Detroit Cass Tech- Graham is one of my favorite players in the state of Michigan. This kid is one of the most gifted football players in the Great Lakes State. A two-way star, Graham could play QB, WR, DB or even bulk up to play LB at the next level. I like him, though, as a big, tough WR who could project to 6-2, 220 or so at the next level and be one of those clutch, strong receivers who make the big catches in traffic. Maryland, Pitt, Indiana, Purdue, Iowa State, Minnesota, Rutgers, Kentucky, Boston College, Missouri offers.
4. Tre Mosley-6-2, 185-West Bloomfield-The latest in what is becoming a long line of big-time wide receivers for the Lakers. Mosley follows in the high-level D-I footsteps of former West Bloomfield WR standouts Kyle Brown (Michigan State), Trishton Jackson (Syracuse), A.J. Abbott (Wisconsin) and Taj Mustapha (Wisconsin). Silky smooth as a receiver, Mosley is a superb route runner with some of the best hands in the country. Verbal to Michigan State.
5. Keondra Glass-6-3, 185-Battle Creek Central- One of my top sleepers in the state of Michigan for the class of 2019, Glass, who earned Battle Creek Enquirer All-City honors last season, suits up for a legendary football program and is the most explosive player in southwest Michigan. Raw, but crazy athleticism. A three-sport standout for the Bearcats, besides football, Glass also plays basketball (I've read articles where he's been described as the toughest player on the squad and is assigned to defend opposing players normally three to four inches taller) and runs track (he's clocked a 22.3 in the 200 meters). Not a polished receiver, but his ceiling is as high or potentially higher than any player on this list.
6. Tate Hallock-6-4, 195-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central- Another one of those "super athletes" who could play on either side of the football at the next level. Son of former NFL player FB-HB Ty Hallock (Greenville, MSU), the younger Hallock is a do-it-all-type talent for the Rangers. I've gone back and forth where I think he'd best fit in college, position-wise. He could bulk up and be a 6-4, 225-230 OLB, or be a 6-4, 215 SS or a 6-4, 220 WR. With 4.5 speed and an NFL pedigree, Hallock is an intriguing prospect. Verbal to Michigan State.
7. James Patrick-6-1, 170-Grand Rapids Christian- One of the premier deep threats in the state of Michigan, Patrick is a slippery, explosive player in the open field and a defensive back's nightmare. He's not receiving a lot of publicity on the recruiting trail for some odd reason, but this kid is a Big Ten-level talent all the way. Ended up with 41 catches, for 904 yards and nine TDs, including a 4-TD performance against Caledonia, last season.
8. Cody Tierney-5-10, 170-Grand Rapids Northview- Arguably the top slot receiver prospect in the state of Michigan for the class of 2019, Tierney, like James Patrick, seems to be a bit under-recruited at the moment. With a quick burst and sharp, crisp cutting ability, Tierney can take it the distance from anywhere on the field. Finished with 58 receptions, for 1,329 yards and 19 TDs last season. With 4.4 speed and cat-like reflexes, Tierney, who earned AP Division 3-4 All-State last season, is a high-level recruit.
9. Jalen McGaughey-6-3, 205-Detroit King- Strong and powerful, McGaughey is a handful for any opposing DB assigned to defend him. Missed most of last season for the Crusaders, McGaughey is ready to explode onto the scene this upcoming season (recently received Minnesota and Missouri offers). Another fine two-way player, McGaughey, who runs a 4.5 40, could bulk up and play SS or OLB at the next level. Verbal to Northern Illinois. 
10. Heath Baldwin-6-4, 195-Kalamazoo United- Another amazing all-around athlete, Baldwin competes in football, basketball and track and field. On the oval, Baldwin led Kalamazoo Hackett (Hackett combines with another school for football) to a Division 4 state championship this past spring, placing first in the 110-meter hurdles in 14.83, first in the long jump with a leap of 22-2.5, fourth in the 300-meter hurdles in 40.75 and seventh in the high jump with a height of 6-1. On the gridiron, Baldwin was named to the AP Division 5-6 All-State squad last season. (TIE) Terryon Liddell-5-11, 170-Saginaw Swan Valley- Helped lead the Vikings to a Division 5 state runner-up spot last season. An all-around threat, Liddell finished last year with 21 receptions for 498 yards and five touchdowns, while as a defensive back, he had four interceptions. With 4.5 speed, Liddell is also an electrifying kick and punt returner. Last season, Liddell was named to the AP Division 5-6 All-State team.

Other top WR prospects for Michigan's class of 2019 -- (all are D-I prospects at some level)
David Ellis-6-0, 190-Clinton Township Chippewa Valley (Verbal to Indiana), Kyron McKinnie-Harper-6-0, 175-Detroit Cass Tech (Verbal to CMU), Darrell Wyatt-6-2, 185-Detroit King (Verbal to CMU), Will VanWieren-6-4, 200-Holland Christian (Holland Sentinel All-Area as junior, 70 catches, 921 yards, 9 TDs), Bryon Wilkinson-6-3, 200-Woodhaven, Kobi Russell-6-1, 185-Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood (Verbal to Colgate), Evan Vaillancourt-5-10, 190-Warren DeLaSalle (returning starter for defending D-2 state champions), Ty Broden-6-4, 180-West Bloomfield (Indiana, Iowa State, Purdue, Syracuse offers), Brendan Sersaw-5-9, 165-Clare (one of the best prospects in northern Michigan, Division 5-6 All-State as a junior), Case Conley-6-6, 185-Williamston, Matt Bradley-5-11, 175-Waterford Mott, Kejuan Sanders-6-1, 180-Detroit Community, Avery Grenier-6-0, 180-Livonia Churchill, C.J. Samborn-6-5, 175-Bay City All Saints, Matt Grand-Girard-5-11, 175-Ionia (35 receptions, 691 yards, 9 TDs, Lansing State Journal Dream Team as junior), Kalen Brown-6-1, 185-Wyoming Godwin Heights (Grand Rapids All-South pick as junior, had 21 receptions for 549 yards and eight TDs last season), Hunter Neff-6-3, 185-Chelsea, Carter Grove-6-1, 200-Midland, Justin Jelks-6-4, 180-Ypsilanti, Ethan Weatherspoon-6-2, 195-Napoleon (Jackson Citizen-Patriot Dream Team selection as junior, caught 28 passes for 632 yards and seven TDs, also standout DB, undefeated state champion wrestler at 189 pounds last year), Nick Sierocki-6-0, 170-Midland Dow (Division 1-2 All-State, three-year varsity player, 37 catches, 770 yards, 11 TDs, 570 rush yards, 5 TDs, elected team captain as junior).

PHOTO -- Grand Rapids Christian's D-I prospect James Patrick (6-1, 170) is one of the state of Michigan's most explosive players. Last season, Patrick caught 41 passes for 904 yards and nine touchdowns. Patrick is the No. 7-ranked wide receiver recruit in the Great Lakes State for the class of 2019. Photo by Mike Clark, MLive.