Michigan's biggest needs in the 2009 recruiting class are QB (we have two verbally committed) and Defensive End. As we all know there has been allot of traction on the QB recruitment, but not so much on the DE side of things. Until last night, when 4 star by Rivals and 5 Star by Scout Defensive End/Offensive Tackle Anthony LaLota verbally committed to becoming a Wolverine. Anthony is Michigan's 17th verbal commitment for the 2009 class.
Anthony is from Princeton, NJ and is 6"5 260 and rated as the top prospect out of NJ this year. Anthony had offers from all the big programs including Notre Dame, Ohio State, Penn State, Florida, etc. His top choices including Penn State and Michigan.
Not sure if Anthony prefers "tony" or not, but I know of one famous "Tony" from NJ!
Tony is a top prospect as an Offensive Tackle and Defensive End, which are two spots Michigan has large holes in. RR has made it clear to Tony that he has been recruited at DE, where Terry Bowden compared him to Chris Long after watching his recruiting video. (that is pretty good praise).
I expect Tony to get with Mr. Barwis as soon as he hits campus and competes for at least a backup role at DE next year. Michigan now has one DE and needs at least on more, the recruiting vibe on AZ DE Craig Roh remains good and former Michigan recruit DE Nick Perry who signed with USC may now be available after having a ClearingHouse issue.
Update: Nick Perry was cleared by the ClearingHouse and will join USC on Tuesday.
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