Michigan Football added kicker JJ McGrath (Macomb, Michigan) to their 2013 recruiting class. McGrath will be a preferred walk-on and is slated to receive a full scholarship when Brendan Gibbons completes his final season of eligibility this year.
McGrath has a big leg and booted a 57 yard field goal for his Lutheran North High School team this season. He actually grew up in Holt, Michigan and was a fan of the Spartans. He’s now a Michigan man and has the potential to be an outstanding kicker at the collegiate level.
Michigan has 26 commits with two more slots to fill in their 2013 class. One of those slots is being reserved for 5-star running back Derrick Green, who will announce on January 26th. The other spot could end up being tight end Durham Smythe (Belton, Texas). The big, 6-foot-6, 230 pounder is 4-star prospect and is ranked the #6 tight end in the nation by ESPNU. Smythe is scheduled for an official visit to Michigan and is also considering Stanford and Notre Dame.
Notes
5-star wide receiver Laquon Treadwell has committed to Ole Miss
2014 Detroit Cass Tech defensive back Damon Webb committed to Ohio State
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Here is Michigan’s complete 2013 commitment list.
Player | Pos. | Hometown | Hgt./Wgt. | Ranking | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Bosch | OL | Wheaton, Illinois | 6-5/285 | 4-star | USA Today 2nd team All-American |
| Jake Butt | TE | Pickerington, Ohio | 6-5/220 | 4-star | US Army All-American |
| Taco Charlton | DE | Pickerington, Ohio | 6-6/240 | 4-star | Semper Fidelis All-American |
| David Dawson | OL | Detroit, Michigan | 6-4/282 | 4-star | Considered the #1 offensive guard in the country by ESPNU |
| Reon Dawson | CB | Trotwood, Ohio | 6-1/175 | 3-star | A high school teammate of Linebacker commit Mike McCray II |
| Ross Douglas | CB | Avon, Ohio | 5-10/180 | 4-star | 2013 Semper Fidelis All-American |
| Jaron Dukes | WR | Columbus, Ohio | 6-5/195 | NR | Junior season stats: 36 catches for 670 yards and 7 TDs |
| Chris Fox | OL | Parker, Colorado | 6-6/300 | 4-star | Ranked #46 overall by rivals.com and a member of the ESPNU 150 |
| Ben Gedeon | LB | Hudson, Ohio | 6-3/215 | 4-star | Rated as the #8 ILB by rivals.com |
| Derrick Green | RB | Richmond, Virginia | 6-0/220 | 5-star | Ranked the #1 RB in the nation by rivals and scout |
| Delano Hill | S | Detroit, Michigan | 6-0/198 | 4-star | Ranked the #23 safety by rivals.com |
| Khalid Hill | TE | Detroit, Michigan | 6-2/230 | 3-star | Hauled in 29 passes for 448 yards and 6 TDs as a junior |
| Maurice Hurst Jr. | DT | Westwood, Massachusetts | 6-2/275 | 4-star | Rated the #23 DT by scout.com |
| Da'Mario Jones | WR | Westland, Michigan | 6-2/185 | 3-star | |
| Patrick Kugler | OL | Wexford, PA | 6-5/280 | 5-star | Is ranked #54 overall by rivals. Is a member of the ESPNU 150 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | Detroit, Michigan | 5-11/170 | 4-star | US Army All-American |
| Mike McCray | LB | Trotwood, Ohio | 6-4/230 | 4-star | Ranked #44 overall by rivals.com. Is a member of the ESPNU 150 |
| JJ McGrath | K | Macomb, Michigan | 6-3/228 | Preferred walk-on | |
| Shane Morris | QB | Warren, Michigan | 6-3/185 | 5-star | Considered the top QB recruit in the class of 2013 |
| Henry Poggi | DT | Baltimore, Maryland | 6-4/260 | 5-star | 1st team USA Today All-American |
| Dan Samuelson | OL | Plymouth, IN | 6-5/285 | 3-star | Can play tackle of guard |
| Wyatt Shallman | ATH | Novi, Michigan | 6-3/255 | 4-star | Is considered the #1 ranked fullback by scout.com |
| Deveon Smith | RB | Warren, Ohio | 5-11/195 | 4-star | Ranked #53 overall by scout.com |
| Channing Stribling | S | Mathews, NC | 6-2/170 | 2-star | Had 6 interceptions and 14 PBUs as a junior |
| Scott Sypniewski | LS | Ottawa, Illinois | 6-1/230 | 3-star | Ranked the #2 long snapper in the country |
| Dymonte Thomas | S | Alliance, Ohio | 6-1/175 | 5-star | US Army All-American |
| Logan Tuley-Tillman | OT | Peoria, Illinois | 6-7/295 | 4-star | Under Armor All-American |
| Csont'e York | WR | Harper Woods, Michigan | 6-3/185 | 3-star | He is ranked the #67 WR by scout.com |
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