Quarterback
J.J. McCarthy 5-Star (6'3"/190lbs) Grade: 92 - Not the biggest kid or the passer with the strongest arm. He's just the best QB prospect that Harbaugh has brought to Michigan so far, and he is enrolled early to learn the offense this spring.
Positional Grade: A-
Running Back
Donovan Edwards 5-Star (5'11"/190lbs) Grade: 92 - Not only did Harbaugh sign the best quarterback of his Michigan head coaching career but he also signed the best running back so far too. Edwards brings a ton of speed to the table and can take it to the house on any given play. He was just awarded First Team All-American by Max Preps will get reps as a freshman after enrolling early too.
Tavierre Dunlap 4-Star (6'0"/195lbs) Grade: 79 - A very solid back that could compliment Edwards well. He is a bit bigger and has some decent wheels in his own right, though he is not as fast as Edwards. He could be a starter someday too. He too is enrolled early.
Positional Grade: A+
Wide Receiver
Xavier Worthy 4-Star (6'1"/165lbs) Grade: 87 - Might be the fastest prospect in the entire 2021 class of recruits. He is definitely one of them. How much of it will we see this year?
Cristian Dixon 4-Star (6'2"/185lbs) Grade: 83 - Nice size. Good hands. Crisp routes. About as solid of a receiving prospect as one could ask for in any year. He is enrolled early.
Andrel Anthony 3-Star (6'2"/175) Grade: 76 - Might be the one of the more underrated prospects in this class. Has all the necessary tools to become a Power Five starter. He too is enrolled early.
Positional Grade: B+
Tight End
Louis Hansen 4-Star (6'4"/230lbs) Grade: 81 - Just the type of all-around talent the team wanted to get at the position this year. Could earn some playing time right away as a freshman and will compete this spring after enrolling early.
Positional Grade: B
Offensive Line
Giovanni El-Hadi 4-Star (6'4"/285lbs) Grade: 88 - Looks like one of the top guard prospect in the country to me. Some think he could play tackle. Either way, he appears to be as solid of a dedicated prospect as one could ask for on the line. He is enrolled early to get a head start.
Raheem Anderson 4-Star (6'3/300lbs) Grade: 84 - Could be the starting center from day one as a freshman. That is a lot to ask of him, but he could be ready if he has a productive spring after enrolling early.
Greg Crippin 4-Star (6'3"/285lbs) Grade: 83 - Another early enrollee that could be competing for the starting center job right away. I love how the coaches got two of the best kids at the position of the greatest need on the team.
Tristan Bounds 3-Star (6'7"/285lbs) Grade: 76 - It's hard to overlook this kid's size and athleticism. Only time will tell how high his ceiling is at the next level, but if he adds 25 lbs of muscle he could truly become a man among boys. He too is enrolled early.
Positional Grade: B+
Defensive Line
Rayshaun Benny 4-Star (6'5"/275lbs) Grade: 84 - Up until national signing day it looked like Benny was MSU-bound. He really elevates the defensive haul with his flipment and will no doubt weigh over 300 lbs after a year or two in the program. The coaches want him to compete inside right away.
George Rooks 4-Star (6'4"/260lbs) Grade: 82 - Another late commitment in the cycle, but another kid that really elevates the talent level up front on defense. He could play either tackle or strongside end in a 3-4. It has been noted that he excels at pass-rushing, whether it's inside or out. We shall see.
Kechaun Bennett 4-Star (6'4"/220lbs) Grade: 80 - He was the highest rated defensive lineman in Michigan's class until Rooks and Benny showed up at the last minute. He will get worked out at end and outside linebacker.
Ikechukwa Iwunnah 3-Star (6'4"/275lbs) Grade: 75 - A very raw prospect with the frame on which to construct a future Power Five starter. He too will end up well over 300 lbs and will probably play nose tackle. He is surprisingly fast and athletic for kid his size ranked outside the top 1,000 players in the country. Could he be the biggest steal of the class?
T.J. Guy 3-Star (6'4"/245lbs) Grade: 75 - It's hard to say exactly how this kid will develop. He certainly has some raw materials to work with, but whether he gains weight to play tackle or ends up staying in the 250-range and playing end/outside linebacker will remain a mystery that will probably remain unsolved for a couple years. His size/speed ratio is outstanding.
Dominick Guidice 3-Star (6'3"/250lbs) Grade: 73 - Another developmental prospect that the coaches think can play inside at tackle. He will definitely need to gain some weight but you have to love the hustle he brings to the table.
Positional Grade: A-
Linebacker
Junior Colson 4-Star (6'2"/228lbs) Grade: 88 - A very fine athlete that could play a number of defensive positions for the Wolverines. Could he be ready to play right away? He is one of the few freshman defenders that is enrolled early.
Jaydon Hood 4-Star (6'0"/212lbs) Grade: 83 - A thumper in the middle that I believe could be starting in 2022.
Tyler McLaurin 3-Star (6'2"/215lbs) Grade: 76 - A versatile prospect that play inside or outside in multiple fronts.
Positional Grade: B-
Defensive Backs
Rod Moore 4-Star (5'11"/180lbs) Grade: 78 - Was one of the best safety prospects in Ohio. He can hit and cover.
Ja'Den McBurrows 3-Star (5'9"/165lbs) Grade: 77 - Might be underrated by the recruiting services. He dominated play for two years in Florida. Max Preps awarded him First Team All-American after getting four INT's as a senior. His highlight reels are sweet.
Positional Grade: C+
Specialty
Tommy Doman 3-Star (6'3"/170lbs) Grade: 73 - Another Max Preps First Team All-American player that could be the team's punter right away.
Positional Grade: A-
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