Update: Chris Bryant committed to Michigan on Friday night
Brady Hoke has racked up the frequent flyer miles in the days since he was named Michigan Football’s head coach. One of his stops has been Chicago where he has visited with 4-star OL Chris Bryant. Hoke’s efforts have put Michigan in a good position to land this behemoth lineman when he announces his decision on Friday night at 8:30.
Bryant checks in at 6-foot-5, 330 pounds and projects as a guard. He is a real road grader and has the potential to develop into an outstanding player. “(Coach Hoke) was cool. He is going to do something with that program,” Bryant told Sam Webb in a Detroit News article. “They’re fixing to get back on top. Brady Hoke is a good man. He is a players’ coach. He is the type that the players want to be around. He made a great first impression, and you know that first impression is always big.” Michigan is battling Arizona and Pitt for Bryant’s commitment.
Note: Michigan has added Air Force to the 2012 Schedule
Visitors for weekend of 1/28-1/30
Player | Pos. | Ht/Wt | Hometown | Rank | Notes | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Barnett | TE | 6-6, 245 | Hurst, TX | 4-star | Barnett is one of the nations top TE prospects and is committed to Arkansas. However, he is going to visit Michigan and is also considering USC and Miami | Arkansas |
| Darian Cooper | DT | 6-1, 275 | Hyattsville, MD | 4-star | Cooper is also considering Michigan State and Iowa, but will visit Michigan before deciding. | Undecided |
| Trayion Durham | FB | 6-1, 230 | Cincinnati, OH | 3-star | Durham is the nations 2nd ranked fullback. This recruitment is further evidence of Michigan beginning to transition back to smash-mouth football. | Undecided |
| Antonio Poole | LB | 6-2, 210 | Cincinnati, OH | 4-star | Poole already committed to Michigan. | Michigan |
| Thomas Rawls | RB | 5-10, 210 | Flint, MI | 3-star | Michigan has not offered Rawls yet, but if they do he'd likely commit. | Undecided |
Michigan’s 2011 commitments
Player | Position | Hometown | Height | Weight | ESPNU | rivals | scout |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Barnett | TE | Hurst, TX | 6-6 | 245 | 3 star | 4 star | 3 star |
| Russell Bellomy | QB | Arlington, TX | 6-3 | 178 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Brennen Beyer | DE | Canton, MI | 6-4 | 222 | 4 star | 4 star | 4 star |
| Greg Brown | DB | Fremont, OH | 5-10 | 180 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Chris Bryant | OL | Chicago, IL | 6-5 | 330 | 3 star | 4 star | 3 star |
| Tamani Carter | CB | Pickerington, OH | 6-0 | 175 | 2 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Frank Clark | LB | Glenville, OH | 6-2 | 210 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Blake Countess | CB | Owings Mills, MD | 5-10 | 170 | 4 star | 4 star | 4 star |
| Justice Hayes | RB | Grand Blanc, MI | 5-10 | 175 | 4 star | 4 star | 4 star |
| Keith Heitzman | DE | Hilliard, OH | 6-3 | 237 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Delonte Hollowell | DB | Detroit, MI | 5-8 | 162 | 4 star | 4 star | 3 star |
| Kellen Jones | LB | Houston, TX | 6-1 | 209 | 3 star | 3 star | 4 star |
| Jack Miller | DE | Perrysburg, OH | 6-4 | 268 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Desmond Morgan | LB | Holland, MI | 6-1 | 225 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Antonio Poole | LB | Cincinnati, OH | 6-1 | 215 | 3 star | 3 star | 4 star |
| Tony Posada | OL | Tampa, FL | 6-6 | 315 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Thomas Rawls | RB | Flint, MI | 5-11 | 215 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Chris Rock | DE | Columbus, OH | 6-5 | 250 | 3 star | 3 star | 3 star |
| Raymon Taylor | CB | Detroit, MI | 5-10 | 170 | 3 star | 4 star | 3 star |
| Matt Wile | K | San Diego, CA | 6-2 | 210 | 2 star | 2 star | 2 star |
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