Michigan Football recruiting: Derrick Green to announce

Derrick Green (Photo credit: Richmond Times-Dispatch

Michigan Football has room for one or two more recruits to join their 2013 class. One of those remaining spots has been reserved for 5-star running back Derrick Green (Richmond, Virginia). The 6-foot, 220 pounder will announce his commitment on Saturday, January 26th at 4pm in a ceremony at the Glen Allen Cultural Arts Center in Richmond. The announcement will be streamed live at Richmond Times-Dispatch’s website.

As a senior, Green rushed for 1,285 yards and 20 touchdowns. He seldom played in the second half of games because his Hermitage team was so dominant and often had commanding leads early in the games.

Green has reportedly narrowed his choices down to three schools; Auburn, Michigan and Tennessee. As recent as two weeks ago he was on record with Sam Webb stating that Michigan was his favorite. Coaches from all 3 schools have recently completed in-home visits with Green.

Green is ranked the #1 running back in the nation by rivals.com and the #8 prospect overall. He was named the Colonial District Offensive Player of the Year.

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If he commits to Michigan, Green would be the second running back in U-M’s 2013 recruiting class, joining Deveon Smith. Below is a look at Michigan’s commitment list.

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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