Michigan Monday: Welcomes the 17th Commit to the 2012 Class

First thing first:  Austin Hatch seems to be doing better and the doctors are expected to pull him out of his doctor induced comma today.   Please continue to keep Austin in your thoughts as I am sure the loss of his family will take longer to heal then his physical injuries.  

Blake Bars joined Michigan's class last night: "Ten minutes ago I committed to Michigan. My family is cheering here, and we're pumped. I was just sitting here and I asked my family why did I not commit to them yet. So I called up Coach Smith and told him. I then called up Coach Hoke and told him. It's been a really exciting night."

Blake is 4 stars to Rivals but 3 stars to Scouts, ESPN and 24/7.  Which is a little odd since it's usually just the opposite with Rivals giving 3 stars and other services being 4.   Blake is 6'5 and 275 pounds and had a four star type offer list which included: Florida, LSU, Kentucky, Penn State, Miss. State, Clemson, South Carolina, Louisville and others. 

Here is Blake's pancake special:



He is another offensive line commit that will shrink the class just to the notable recruits that Michigan is after.   Michigan is expected to sign a full class of 25 players which would leave only 8 spots left here at the end of June.   It seems only like a month ago, many Michigan fans were worried about this class because it didn't have any commits, now it's all most full. 

Michigan's offensive line recruiting will focus on two guys, Kyle Kalis and Jordan Diamond.  Both who happened to be in Ann Arbor the last two weeks.  Jordan has been to Ann Arbor many of times and Kyle made his first visit this weekend after he de-committed from OSU last week.  Even though Jordan has had Michigan #1 for what seems like a year, his high school seems to prefer to have it's players commit later in the recruiting period.   There were plenty of rumors floating around that Kyle may commit to the Wolverines this past weekend but didn't. 

Michigan might also hold a spot for the likes of mega recruits: Andrus Peat, Joshua Garnett or Zach Banner.   Michigan will have 2 spots for those 5 commits.  First come first serve.

Defense:

Michigan is looking for 1 safety and a number of defensive line/end prospects to fill out this class. 

• Ohio Safety Jarrod Wilson is announcing Friday 7/8.   Michigan is expected to be in good shape.  His final 3 are Michigan, Penn State and ND. 

• Michigan DT Danny O'Brien camped at Michigan last week and doesn't have a leader right now.  It seems his recruitment is going to play out over the football season.

• Missouri DT Ondre Pipkins has had Michigan high on his list all year.  He is planning a visit to Ann Arbor in July or August. 

• Ohio's DE Chris Wormley recruitment reminds me of Jordan's Diamonds.  He was in Ann Arbor this weekend and many wonder when he is going to commit.   

Top Guys Michigan has a chance with but still has some work to do:

• Ohio DE Adolphus Washington is trying to schedule a visit to Ann Arbor with is teammate WR Dwayne Stanford.

• Ohio RB Bri'onte Dunn is still committed to OSU but there are several rumors he is about to de-commit.  If that happens many believe Michigan is in good shape to land him. 

• PA Running Back Greg Garmon, who was just offered by OSU this weekend.

Bob, get your crystal ball out and tell me what is going to happen?

I think Michigan will get Wilson, Wormely, Pipkins, Diamond and Kalis.   Which will leave 3 spots that Michigan might keep open for the likes of Dunn, Washington, Stanford and O'Brien.  I just hope Diamond doesn't wait too long and miss his window. 

I now believe Michigan won't take a QB or FB in this class.