Class of 2009: Thoughts and Bios on Michigan Verbals

Yesterday I posted my database extract on Michigan’s most recent reported verbal, DeQuinta Jones.  I’ve decided to go ahead and post extracts from my database on the other Michigan commitments.

Just a few thoughts on Michigan’s verbal commitments.  An interesting statistic is that Michigan’s 13 verbals come from an amazing 9 states.  The Wolverines’ presence in the South has really ramped up under the new coaching staff with two verbals out of Texas (Beaver, Peace) and one each from Florida, Virginia, and Louisiana.  The talent-rich northeastern Ohio corridor has been kind to the Wolverines with three early commitments.  Rich Rodriguez and staff have also picked up a prospect each form Midwestern neighbors Indiana, Illinois and Minnesota.

What is somewhat disconcerting is the lack of early success in Michigan.  Only two early verbals are from Michigan, and both are out of the same school, Detroit Cass Tech, where the head coach is former Wolverine RB and hurdler Thomas Wilcher.

Michigan State, under Mark D’Antonio, has done an impressive job of locking up most of the top in-state talent this year, taking advantage of a ‘”window of opportunity” due to the makeover of the Michigan coaching staff.  Moreover, State has really focused their recruiting efforts on two states – Michigan and Ohio State – under D’Antonio.  Prospects such as Chris Norman and Edwin Baker are two that would have looked great in the winged helmet.

What will be interesting to see is whether Michigan will have more success with the in-state Class of 2010 after the coaching staff has established ties with local programs or whether this is just the start of a longer-term trend with Michigan focusing on other areas of the country (i.e. the South) while D’Antonio more or less has his way in Michigan.

What I really like about the Michigan verbals is the overall speed, quickness and athleticism of the kids, irrespective of their national “ranking”.  Take the most recent reported verbal, DeQuinta Jones, as a prime example.  He doesn’t have the national rep of some of the linemen Michigan has lost out on to Notre Dame in recent weeks (Zach Martin, Chris Watt, Alex Bullard), but at the end of the day he COULD be the best of the bunch.  He is the type of kid who would have probably received a late LSU offer or gone to a school like Auburn.  LSU and Auburn always seem to have these big and athletic defensive linemen who emerge out of recruiting oblivion to become eventual high NFL draft choices.  The fact of the matter is that a lot of these kids in the Deep South play for small town or rural programs and have not had the weight-training nor been hyped in the same manner as midwestern suburban Catholic school stars such as Watt and Martin or stars emerging from powerful prep school programs such as Bullock.  Jones is a prime example of a “high upside” prospect who has his best football ahead of him.

When a school recruits a prospect like Jones, chances are it will either hit a home run or strikeout on the prospect.  In other words, a high upside kid who also has a lot of downside due to his being more of a projection than a proven player.  When a school recruits a star Catholic League lineman such as Martin or Watt, the school pretty much knows what it is getting and such a prospect is more of a proven talent, so the downside isn’t as great but the prospect is already much closer to his upside as a prep player.

Please keep in mind that for most of these prospects information has not been updated since early May since for my premium service (reserved for colleges only, so please do not attempt to subscribe unless you can verify that you are on a college football staff ) I only cover prospects through late in their junior year.

Name:	Justin Turner
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/RB
Height:	6′2
Weight:	205
Forty:	4.55
City/School:	Massillon Washington
State:	Ohio
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	TOL, BALLST, EMU, MICH, ILL, WVU, OHST, MICHST
National Ranking Position:	10
Rating:	5
National Honors:	Street & Smith 50 Juniors To Watch
Junior Local Honors:
Sophomore Local Honors:	Top 75 Ohio Sophomores (June 2007); Top 25 Ohio Sophomores (May 2007); 10-Sophs-Ohio (May 2007)
Freshman Local Honors:	Winter 2006 MBD- 54 of Ohio’s Top Sophomores Class of 2009; Per MN73 in December 2005 a Top Ohio Freshman (17-40)
News And Notes:	One of the top overall juniors in Ohio…………..He committed to Michigan on March 28, 2008………….Two-way star who best projects at safety in college due to his physical style of play……….As a junior, he had 40 tackles, 3 INTs, 5 TFL and returned 11 kicks for 355 yards……….Great combination of size, speed and athleticism…………Really wowed onlookers at the 2008 Michigan summer camp, more than living up to his high ranking………Stars in basketball………….Played behind senior Brian Gamble as a sophomore but should see more carries as a junior despite the presence of senior K.J. Herring and super transfer DeVoe Torrence……………Averaged 17ppg as a junior small forward in basketball…………3.0 GPA after his sophomore year. 17 ACT……………..As of March he has fewer offers than one would expect due to a coaching change that has slowed down contacts with numerous schools…………Michigan leads and told him they would offer on the 2008 signing day………..Visited Michigan for the 2007 Ohio State game……………Visited Michigan on October 13, 2007 for Purdue game………Visited Michigan for the September 8, 2007 Oregon loss……………….Massilon News:  “The hosts were poised to assume their first lead of the contest when Huth rolled out and found superstar sophomore phenom Justin Turner for a 29-yard touchdown connection. But the penalty was negated over a questionable call regarding an ineligible player downfield”…………….”A look at 12 players who will play key roles in 2007: : Justin Turner Massillon, Jr., RB-WR-DB The Tigers will find different ways to get him in a position to make plays.” ……………….Spring 2008:  “Turner is going to be a force to be reckoned with for the next three years. The 6′2” 178 lb. phenom led the freshman Tigers with 17 touchdowns this past season, half of those coming on long touchdown runs! Look for him also to be an asset to the reserve team under head coach Brian Pachis unless he goes to varsity and becomes a complement to backs K.J. Herring and Brian Gamble. He might be the best breakout running back Massillon has had since Travis McGuire was in the backfield when he rushed for +300 yards in Massillon’s 1991 42-13 win over Canton McKinley. As the son of Tonja and Paul Turner, he also carries an excellent academic background as he currently possesses a 3.0 grade-point average. He will be one for Massillon fans to salivate over the next three years”……………..Spring 2008:  “Top Sophomores of 2009 Does anybody know the top sophomores of the class of 2009: What about Justin Turner, RB from Massillon? I don’t think that he played varsity but i know that he did break all of the freshman rushing records there…………….One of top 2 sophomore newcomers on a 13-2 team…………….January 25, 2006: Per Mark Steiner had 150 yards rushing as a frosh and an INT to sew up the game against St. Ignatius

Name:	Isaiah Bell
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DB
Position:	DB/LB/WR
Height:	6\’3
Weight:	205
Forty:	4.52
City/School:	Youngstown Liberty
State:	Ohio
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	BG, CIN, MICH, WVU, MIA (OH)
National Ranking Position:	74
Rating:	5
News And Notes:	One of the top safety/OLB prospects in Ohio…………..He committed to Michigan on March 31, 2008…………Also a fine WR………….Junior starter at WR and safety and he recorded 24 tackles, 25 assists and 4 INTs……………Great closing speed and can really get to the ball. Very explosive and will really hit you. Excellent ball skills. Has a nice wingspan with lots of room to grow.  May not have the quickness to play DB at Michigan, so I may move him in the next few weeks to a projected OLB…………Could fill out and become an OLB in college or remain at safety…………..One of several talented juniors at Liberty………….April 2007 MBD:  “Posted on 4/7/2007 10:52 AM Re: 2009 Football Prospects — Top Prospects – OHIO Playing at youngstown liberty last year, i can tell u that both fitzgerald and julius will be studs…..last year as a freshman fitz nearly made it to state in the 100m dash, this year i could see him possibly finishing second to mr saine, another player from liberty to watch is isaiah bell, he is a physical freak as a soph and the only reason he didnt get more PT at olb is because he played behind a secondary that included 2 D1 prospects”…………2007 PS:  Massion News:  “QB: Simply put by Whittaker: \’It\’s a race.\’ Seniors Justin Machamer and Anthony Jackson along with juniors Isaiah Bell and Anthony Cleveland are battling for the starting spot. Machamer was the back-up last year and he\’s done well this summer. Jackson and Bell are still learning the position, but they have good athletic ability”

Name:	William Campbell
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	DL
Position:	DL/OL
Height:	6′5
Weight:	316
Forty:	5.00
City/School:	Detroit Cass Tech
State:	Michigan
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	MICH, LSU, WISC, CIN, ND, MIA, PSU, MICHST, OHST, IN, ILL, FLA
National Ranking Position:	2
Rating:	5
National Honors:	1-2007 Nike Football Training Camp-Underclassmen (DL)
Junior Local Honors:	2-Detroit News-Metro (OL); 1-Detroit News-Detroit (OL); 1-Detroit Free Press-Detroit (OL)
Sophomore Local Honors:	11-Sophs-Michigan (June 2007)
News And Notes:	The top overall prospect in Michigan and among the elite linemen in the nation………….As a junior, he recorded 64 tackles and 7 sacks………….DL MVP at the May 2008 State College Nike Camp………….Was dominant at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine and was considered by many to be the top DL in attendance. He was, simply put, unblockable, beating up on such studs as Marcus Hall in the process. First Team All-Combine……….A superior prospect to former Cass Tech star and current LSU player Joseph Barksdale…………Very impressive at the 2007 Michigan summer camp and he committed to Michigan after being offered at the camp………Entering his junior season he had gotten his weight down to under 300 pounds…….Geat combination of size, power and quick feet for a big kid……………Plays for a program that regularly produces D-I talent, most recently Michigan verbal Boubacar Cissiko and LSU lineman Joseph Barksdale. His defensive coordinator says that he is ahead of Barksdale at the same stage of their respective careers………1-Detroit Free Press-Detroit: “OL — William Campbell School: Cass Tech Class: Junior Size: 6-5, 310 Highlights: Dominant blocker that graded out to 95% on offense. He has seven sacks, two fumble recoveries, 12 tackles for loss and 42 tackles. Committed to Michigan. Coach Thomas Wilcher: “He’s big, fast and strong. He’s very aggressive.””…………………1-Detroit News-Detroit (OL):  “William Campbell, Cass Tech A dominant player on both sides of the line, the Technicians mostly ran behind Campbell. “He graded 95 percent through eight games,” coach Thomas Wilcher said. Campbell also recorded seven sacks among 12 tackles for loss, had 42 tackles and forced two fumbles.” ……………..Sophomore starter at OT and back-up at DT…………385 bench………. As a junior, through early January he was averaging 8ppg in basketball…………3.2 GPA…………Good-natured kid………..Junior OT/DT William Campbell (Michigan) is big (315) and aggressive…………One of 3 sophomores on a 7-4 team and he had 2 tackles and 4 assists through September 29………..Visited Michigan for the 2007 Ohio State game.

Name:	Mike Schofield
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	OL
Position:	OL
Height:	6′7
Weight:	276
Forty:
City/School:	Orland Park Sandburg
State:	Illinois
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	NILL, AZ, ILL, MICH, IA, MIA (FL), ORE, ND, PUR, WISC
National Ranking Position:	36
Rating:	5
News And Notes:	One of the top junior OT prospects in the Midwest and overall prospects in Illinois…………..He committed to Michigan in June……. Junior starter at OT……………Great frame, excellent quickness, one of the fastest-rising linemen in the nation during 2008 spring evaluation.  Has the quickness to get to the second line of defense.  Huge upside…………Has really filled out since his junior season, adding over 30 pounds to his great frame……………2007 PS Suburban News:  “Senior Adam Devine (6-4, 260) and junior Mike Schofield (6-6, 230) will handle the tackle chores”

Name:	Kevin Newsome
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	QB
Position:	QB/DB
Height:	6′2
Weight:	208
Forty:	4.57
City/School:	Chatham Hargrave Military Academy
State:	Virginia
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	25+ April Offers: VT, NCAR, PSU, WVU, UCONN, NW, STAN, MICH, KY, UVA, NEB, DUKE, ECAR, ILL, MD, TEN
National Ranking Position:	7
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	2-Juniors-Virginia (December 2007: Doug Doughty, Roanoke Times); Top 10 Tidewater Bay Juniors (Summer 2007)
Combines:	Spring 2007: Kevin Newsome Western Branch 6-3 195 4.57 4.62 15 31.8
News And Notes:	One of the top juniors in Virginia and QB prospects in the nation………….He committed to Michigan in April…………He transferred from Western Branch to Hargrave for his senior year and will play for the post-grad team despite being a prep senior………..As a junior, he passed for 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns and added over 500 yards and 11 TDs rushing…………..He accounted for over 1,100 yards of offense as a sophomore……………A dual-threat QB who is really put together well………..Has been a starter since his freshman season………..He has nice size, great athleticism and good accuracy in the short to intermediate passing game. He puts nice spin on his balls and has very good arm strength. Needs to shorten his delivery………….Did not overly impress on the 2008 camp circuit, but he was focused on track and had some arm problems.  He started to look better during the summer of 2008, but many scouts had already downgraded him a bit among the nations top QBs.  There is no questioning his athleticism, however, and he will be an ideal fit for what Michigan is looking to do at the QB position………Really impressed onlookers at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine (35 vertical, 4. forty). Some felt that he was the top QBin attendance…….Impressive on the 2007 camping circuit…………..As a junior, he was the state champion in the indoor high hurdles and finished fourth nationally at the Nike indoor championships……….As a freshman he finished tenth in the state in the 110-hurdles……….285 bench, 370 squat, 280 power clean……..3.52 core GPA, 3.7 GPA………….Plans to enroll in college in January 2009…………14.1 110-meter hurdles, 7.5 55-meter hurdles as a sophomore

Name:	Shavodrick Beaver
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	QB
Position:	QB/ATH
Height:	6′3
Weight:	177
Forty:	4.55
City/School:	Wichita Falls Rider
State:	Texas
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	TULSA, TCU, AZ, NEB, MICH
National Ranking Position:	14
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	HM-AP-4A-AS (QB); HM-TSWA-4A-AS (QB); 1-District 5-4A (QB; MVP)
Sophomore Local Honors:	1-District 5-4A (QB)
News And Notes:	One of the top junior QB prospects in Texas……….He committed to Michigan in April……….Dual-threat QB………As a junior he had 79 carries for 482 yards (6.1 ypc) and 5 TDs and completed 173 of 282 passes (61.3%) for 2,629 yards, 31 TDs and 10 INTs………….As a sophomore, he completed 125 of 232 passes (53.9%) for 1,500 yards and 11 TDs………….Plays for a team loaded with skill athletes, and he is the best of the bunch……….Some schools like him as a WR, but Rich Rodriguez wants him as a QB, as he did wat West Virginia with Pat White.  Beaver, however, is much further advanced than White as a passer.  He will need to thicken up a bit to take Big Ten poundings at either QB or WR………………One scout called him the top QB in Texas and very much underrated…………….385 squat, 38 vertical……….Very athletic.  In basketball he was named First Team All-District as a junior after averaging 18.6 points and 12 rebounds per game as a shooting guard.

Name:	Fitzgerald Toussaint
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	RB
Position:	RB
Height:	5′10
Weight:	185
Forty:	4.40
City/School:	Youngstown Liberty
State:	Ohio
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	CIN, ILL, PITT, MICH, MICHST, AKRON, WVU
National Ranking Position:	17
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	2-Northeast Inland District-Division III (RB)
Sophomore Local Honors:	6-Sophs-Ohio (May 2007); 2-Northeast Inland District-Division III (RB)
Freshman Local Honors:	54 of Ohio’s Top Sophomores Class of 2009
News And Notes:	Probably the top RB in Ohio…………He committed to Michigan in April……………As a junior, he rushed for over 1,400 yards and averaged over 10ypc……….He averaged over 10ypc as a sophomore RB…………A burner who possesses great quickness………….Great quickness and agility. Excellent vision. Especially effective in space.  Ideal small TB or slotback for Michigan…………10.59 electronic 100-meters and 22.60 200-meters…………..One of several talented juniors at Liberty…………..2007 PS (Youngstown News):  “But Liberty has good team speed — junior running back Fitzgerald Toussaint, who used the last name Edwards last season, was an All-Ohioan in two track events last spring — and plenty of young talent remains”…………………”KEY RETURNING PLAYERS: Julius Ferrell (Jr., RB/LB, 6-3, 260); Fitzgerald Toussaint (Jr., RB, 5-10, 175). RB: Toussaint is extremely talented as talked about in the story. But junior Julius Ferrell is going to be the runner who strikes fear into opponents as the 6-foot-3, 260-pound fullback can run like a halfback”……………..Liberty – Liberty boasts two feature backs By: JOE SIMON/Tribune Chronicle: “LIBERTY Most teams in the Trumbull Athletic Conference-8 are aware Liberty has one of the best running backs in the area returning. Those schools may be surprised to hear there are two. Liberty junior Fitzgerald Toussaint tore up the league as a sophomore in 2006, averaging 12 yards per carry, rushing for 1,100 yards and scoring 14 touchdowns. With every skilled position filled last year, Toussaint was fortunate to earn a spot. Junior Julius Ferrell wasn’t so lucky. Ferrell played tight end last season, relinquishing the running back duties to the upperclassmen. Yet, with most of the backfield graduating, the 6-foot-3, 260-pound Ferrell joins the speedy Toussaint to provide power to what looks to be an impressive tandem. ‘I like somebody like Julius back there cause he’s a big guy – which means he can open up all the holes for me,’ Toussaint joked. ‘It’s exciting. We’ve been playing together since little league. We were playing against each other then, but now that we’re together, it’s gonna be fun.’ It may not be very fun for the rest of the TAC-8. The one area the Leopards struggled to excel in last year was the power running game. That’s where Ferrell, a fullback, comes into play. ‘I like hitting,’ said Ferrell, who quickly corrected himself. ‘No, I love hitting.’ While Ferrell brings the power, Toussaint provides the speed. And no one knows that as good as Ferrell – thanks to their years in little league. ‘He was pretty fast back then, too,’ said Ferrell, who added that he’s not too slow himself. ‘Sometimes I got him, sometimes he ran from me.’ Toussaint’s become a bit faster since his and Ferrell’s days with the Northside Knights and Campbell Saints. Toussaint placed sixth in the state in the 100-meter dash and was on the 4 x 100-relay team that finished runners-up in Division II last season. Coach Jeff Whittaker said the extra burst of speed by the 6-foot, 175-pound Toussaint is what sets him apart from other backs. ‘He can kick it into another gear when he hits the hole,’ Whittaker said. ‘And he’s got great hips, good vision, and great acceleration. He’s a good back, we knew that when he was in ninth grade.’ Toussaint and Ferrell played together in the backfield that freshman year, which Toussaint said allows them to know each other’s tendencies. ‘I know the way he is and how he runs,’ said Toussaint, adding that the offensive line will be a key factor in the team’s success. ‘We all just have to work together. If I’m carrying the ball, he’s opening up holes, and if he’s got the ball, I have to open up holes. If we all block who we’re supposed to block, then it will be us and the safety, and I think we can handle that.’ How the rest of the conference handles the duo is the bigger question.”

Name:	Jeremy Gallon
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	RB
Position:	RB/QB/ATH
Height:	5′9
Weight:	175
Forty:	4.40
City/School:	Apopka
State:	Florida
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	CFLA, FLA INTL, KAN, AUB, IAST, IA, MICH
National Ranking Position:	31
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	1-Orlando Sentinel-Southern; 1-FSWA-6A-AS (UT-OFF); 1-Orlando Sentinel-Central Florida (QB); 1-Metro Conference (UT-OFF)
News And Notes:	One of the top junior RB/ATH prospects in Florida……………He committed to Michigan in June……1-Orlando Sentinel-Central Florida: QB Jeremy Gallon, Apopka, Jr., 5-9/160 Buzz: Elusive doesn\’t begin to describe him. Kept ball 219 times for 1,613 yards and 23 TDs. A 63.6 percent passer (56-for-88) with no INTs for 1,071 yards and 8 TDs…………………An explosive prep QB who will play another skill position in college. One of the most dominant players in central Florida……………Could play RB, WR or CB in college.  An ideal slot for Michigan………..Quick as a hiccup with incredible change of direction……..Soft hands……….Needs to add weight……….300 power clean…………….One of 4 sophomores on a 9-3 6A team………….2007 Season (Orlando Sentinel): “The star of the game for Apopka was junior RB Jeremy Gallon, who rushed for 253 and two touchdowns, and caught a touchdown pass”

Name:	Teric Jones
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	RB
Position:	RB
Height:	5′9
Weight:	184
Forty:	4.37
City/School:	Detroit Cass Tech
State:	Michigan
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	MICH
National Ranking Position:	31
Rating:	5
Sophomore Local Honors:	16-Sophs-Michigan (June 2007)
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News And Notes:	One of the top juniors in Michigan………..He committed to Michigan on March 29, 2008………….Junior starter at LB and backed up senior Cortez Smith (Indiana verbal) at TB as he had been fighting nagging injuries. He rushed for just under 500 yards for the season……..Very impressive at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine, running the fastest forty at the event (4.37), putting up 20 bench reps and looking great in drills, scurrying past LBs and showing soft hands catching the ball. An All-Combine performer………..Very impressive at the 2007 Michigan summer camp……Played JV ball as a sophomore as Cass Tech was loaded with upperclass D-I skill players, but he will start at TB as a junior……..305 bench, 505 squat………10.7 100-meters and also long jumps…….Ran a 4.39 forty in the summer of 2007…………His coach, Thomas Wilcher, calls him an outstanding RB prospect………..Quality character………..Good basketball player………………2.8 GPA………..As of December 2007 he was hearing from Michigan, Michigan State, Penn State, Alabama, Tennessee. Michigan State, Michigan and Tennessee are favorites……………Took an unofficial visit to Michigan for the Penn State game on September 22, 2007…………..Took an unofficial visit to Michigan for the Appalachian State loss on September 1, 2007……..Junior season: Rushed for 104 yards and two touchdowns against Detroit Mumford

Name:	Bryce McNeal
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	WR
Position:	WR
Height:	6′2
Weight:	180
Forty:	4.46
City/School:	Minneapolis Breck
State:	Minnesota
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	18+ May Offers: COL, MIN, NEB, IA, UCONN, NCAR, AZ, MICH, CLEM, LOU, MS, SCAR, AUB, OK, ILL
National Ranking Position:	16
Rating:	5
Junior Local Honors:	Top 20 Minnesota Juniors (December 2007); AP All-State Football Nominee (WR)
Sophomore Local Honors:	HM-St. Paul Pioneer Press-AS (WR); 1-Tri-Metro
News And Notes:	One of the top WRs in the midwest and possibly the top overall prospect in Minnesota…………….He committed to Michigan in May………2007 AP All-State Football Nominee: WR Bryce McNeal, JR, Breck: Data: 6\’2\”, 180 lbs. 2007 Stats: 36 catches for 665 yards, 7 TDs. Notes: Runs great routes, excellent body control, runs well after the catch. Considered the state\’s best WR prospect after Michael Floyd…………….As a sophomore, he had 57 receptions for 701 yards and 4 TDs and 13 carries for 94 yards and 1 TD…………..Has been a two-way varsity starter since his freshman year……….Looked good at the 2008 U.S. Army Combine, and one service named him First Team All-Combine. Nice speed and soft hands………Camped in 2007 at Minnesota, Colorado and Nebraska (ran at 4.45 at the camp)………..4.21 combine shuttle in 2007………37 vertical………..Varsity starter in basketball for a state finalist team and All-Conference in track as a sophomore………..2.4 core GPA at a strong school, 21 ACT…………His step-father Melvin Moore, was an NFL receiver with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings……………..Third Team All-Camp at the March 2008 Badger Sport/New Level Athletics Passing Camp…………..Minneapolis Tribune:  “Thiel said he is looking for a breakout year from sophomore Bryce McNeal. He started last season at wide receiver and defensive back, but was in the shadow of Xavier Rucker, who is now at Nebraska, and McMichael, who moved on to Boston College. \”Bryce has the athletic ability to continue the tradition of outstanding wide receivers at Breck,\” Thiel said.”

Name:	DeWayne Peace
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	WR
Position:	WR/DB
Height:	6′0
Weight:	178
Forty:	4.64
City/School:	Grand Prairie South Grand Prairie
State:	Texas
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	KAN, SMU, A&M, MICH,
National Ranking Position:	55
Rating:	5
Combines:	DeWayne Peace South Grand Prairie 5-11.5 178 4.68 3.91 7.57 34.5.
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News And Notes:	One of the top WRs in Texas………….He committed to Michigan in June………As a junior, he had 15 receptions for 285 yards (19.0 avg.) and 3 TDs and 6 KRs for 169 yards (28.2 avg.)…………295 bench, 375 squat, 3.91 shuttle…………Very impressive at the April 2008 Fort Worth Nike Camp (WR MVP) and some felt he was among the very best prospects in attendance…………Very explosive WR who possesses soft hands and good strength.  Could also project as a DB in college despite limited time at the position.  More quick than fast.  In fact, he has tremendous quickness and change-of-direction skills (note the outstanding 3.91 shuttle).  Also can go vertical (34.5 inches).  Very much underrated as he also plays for a program that consistently produces D-I talent and where it is tough to get a lot of touches as an underclassman…………………Very impressive at 2008 Michigan and Texas A&M camps

Name:	Jordan Barnes
Class:	2009
Projected College Position:	LB
Position:	LB
Height:	6′0
Weight:	223
Forty:	4.50
City/School:	Fort Wayne Homestead
State:	Indiana
College Commitment:	Michigan
Top Offers:	PUR, WISC, HOU, BAY, AL, IAST, IN, ILL, LOU, MICH, OHST
National Ranking Position:	64
Rating:	5
News And Notes:	One of the top overall prospects in Indiana……….He committed to Michigan in June……..As a junior he recorded 61 tackles…………..Great combination of power and quickness. Slightly undersized, but surprising athleticism, power and quickness.  A bit raw but from an athletic perspective he is the total package.  Indiana kids are usually underrated early in the recruiting process from the national perspective (e.g. Steve Brown), and Barnes fits the mold………….Very impressive at May 2008 Columbus Nike Camp………….Tested second best in the SPARQ at the February 2008 Orlando Nike (4.50 hand 40, 4.24/sh, 38.1/vert, 37\’0\”/pb, 125.88/SPARQ), proving himself among talent-rich Florida’s best…………315 bench, 38 vertical, 4.24 shuttle…….The son of former NFL player Roosevelt Barnes