In this edition, one of the top-ranked quarterbacks in the 2018 class announces his planned visits to Michigan, a Michigan coach ranks as one of the top recruiters for 2017, and more.
2018 Top50 QB to Visit Michigan Twice
Per Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 (FREE), 2018 four-star and Top50 overall quarterback Artur Sitkowski (NJ) will visit Michigan twice this summer, once at the Wolverines satellite camp at Paramus Catholic in June and again in Ann Arbor a few weeks later for the A4 quarterback camp.
Linebackers coach Chris Patridge paid a visit to the QB on Monday. He is the fourth-ranked pro-style QB in the 2018 cycle and second overall in New Jersey. The 247 Crystal Ball is currently in favor of Michigan landing Sitkowski.
Tyrone Wheatley Ranks Third Overall in 2017 Recruiting
Per a list compiled for 247Sports, Michigan running backs coach Tyrone Wheatley ranks third overall in 2017 football recruiting. Also in the top 100 for the Wolverines is offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch at No. 27 and defensive coordinator Don Brown at No. 55.
Take a look at the entire list here.
Wolverines Offer 2017 3* OLB
Per the athlete’s Twitter page on Monday morning and Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 (FREE), 2017 three-star outside linebacker Colin Anderson (AL) has received his Michigan offer. Anderson sits as the 87th OLB in the 2017 cycle and 44th overall in the state of Alabama.
Received an offer from Michigan! #BigBlue pic.twitter.com/yK0aOWiubo
— Colin Anderson (@Da_Bubblez) May 23, 2016
Anderson holds several offers so far, including Vanderbilt, Arkansas, and Wake Forest, among others. Take a look at his junior year highlights here:
2017 3* DE Announces Michigan Offer
2017 three-star weak-side defensive end Robert Porcher IV (FL) took to Twitter on Tuesday afternoon to announce his offer from Michigan. Porcher ranks as the nation’s No. 53 DE in the 2017 cycle.
Blessed to receive an offer from The University of Michigan #GoBlue〽️ @Corey_Bender @lenchm1 @RyanBartow pic.twitter.com/x6xNOaTp1G
— Robert Porcher IV (@Rporcher4) May 24, 2016
He currently holds several offers, including from programs such as Arizona State, Nebraska, and California.
2018 4* WR Receives Michigan Offer
According to Ryan Bartow of Wolverine247 (FREE), Michigan has extended an offer to 2018 four-star wide receiver Justin Shorter. Shorter hails from Monmouth Junction, NJ. He is the third-ranked overall athlete in the state and 116th-overall in the nation.
Following the offer, Shorter describe Michigan as a “legendary school,” per the article. Wolverine linebacker coach Chris Patridge extended the offer to Shorter. The 247 Crystal Ball lists Rutgers as 100% as of now, with Pittsburgh seemingly in the mix as well.
Have a look at his sophomore season highlight reel here, per Hudl: