First Guess at the Class of 2013

Earlier today, we took a look at the breakdown by position I expect in this class.  I will use those numbers to fill in an actual recruiting class based on several factors, mostly what particular recruits have said about Michigan.  Not every one of the kids has an offer yet, but a majority do and if they are on this list then I expect they will get one.  I have also included my pipe dream wish list for each position.  These are the kids that I would hand pick if I could have anyone with a Michigan offer.  Each kid is linked to his Rivals profile. I am not going to post film on each one of them because a lot of them are from Rivals 100 that I posted film for last week.  You can find those videos here and here.

OFFENSE

Quarterback - 1
Projected:
Shane Morris  6'3"  183  Warren, MI (De La Salle) - ***Current Commit***

Wish List - Morris

Running Back - 2
Projected:
Ty Isaac  6'3"  215  Joliet, IL (Joliet Catholic)
Wyatt Shallman  6'3"  255  Novi, MI (Catholic Central)

Wish List - Isaac, Shallman

Wide Receiver - 3
Projected:
Laquon Treadwell  6'3"  183  Crete, IL (Crete Monee)
Jaron Dukes  6'3"  195  Columbus, OH (Marion Franklin)
Kevin Gladney  6'4"  175  Akron, OH (Firestone Senior)

Wish List - Treadwell, Robert Foster, Jake Oliver

Tight End - 2
Projected:
Khalid Hill  6'2"  230  Detroit, MI (Crockett) - ***Current Commit***
Jake Butt  6'6"  230  Pickerington, OH (North)

Wish List - Butt, Adam Breneman

Offensive Line - 4
Projected:
David Dawson  6'5"  305  Detroit, MI (Cass Tech)
Logan Tuley-Tillman  6'7"  280  Peoria, IL (Manual)
Kyle Bosch  6'5"  285  Wheaton, IL (St. Francis)
Chris Fox  6'6"  297  Parker, CO (Ponderosa)

Wish List - Tuley-Tillman, Bosch, Laremy Tunsil, Ethan Pocic

DEFENSE

Defensive End - 2
Projected:
Taco Charlton  6'6"  240  Pickerington, OH (Central)
???????????? - I had originally put Jason Hatcher down here but I don't have any reason behind that and I don't really have a good feel for the other spot.  This will probably go to someone I haven't yet identified and Michigan hasn't offered yet.

Wish List - Robert Nkemdiche, Jonathan Allen

Defensive Tackle - 2
Projected:
Poet Thomas  6'6"  296  Beverly Hills, MI (Country Day)
??????????? - I'd like to put Henry Poggi here but I just don't feel good enough about that at this point.  There have only been about a half dozen DTs offered by the staff at this point so there's a good chance there are going to be quite a few more coming (It's also a down year for the position).

Wish List - Poggi, Michael Hill

Linebacker - 2
Projected:
Ben Gedeon  6'3"  215  Hudson, OH (Hudson)
Shane Jones  6'1"  220  Cincinnati, OH (Moeller)

Wish List - E.J. Levenberry, Michael Hutchings

Cornerback - 2
Projected:
Jourdan Lewis  5'11"  170  Detroit, MI (Cass Tech)
???????????? - Again, I don't have a good name for this spot.  I'd like to put Ryan White here, but the same caveat applies as above with his teammate (Jason Hatcher).

Wish List - Kendall Fuller, Vernon Hargreaves

Safety - 2
Projected:
Dymonte Thomas  6'1"  175  Alliance, OH (Marlington) - ***Current Commit***
??????????????? - You have no idea how bad I want to put Su'a Cravens name here but that is wishful thinking.  He has said Michigan will get an official though so let's hope that happens.

Wish List - Thomas, Cravens

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There it is.  Please take this list with an enormous grain of salt though.  This early in the process, less than half of the total offers the coaches will eventually extend have gone out.  The projected class above would be a top 3 class without a doubt and is more than a bit optimistic so keep that in mind as well.  There is a lot of time between now and next February so a lot can and will change.

Please leave me some feedback in the comments and bring any mistakes to my attention as well.  Suggestions are always welcome too.  Thanks and Go Blue!