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Rivers. Long arms, outstanding footwork, skilled pass blocker. Basketball standout. Also a D-I DE prospect, in my opinion. WR-Brandon Anderson-5-10, 160-Cassopolis- Runs a Southwest Michigan reported 4.3 40. A slippery, explosive-type guy in the open field. Outstanding in classroom, as well, with a 3.9 GPA. All-Region Team WR-Bryant Kieft-6-3, 205-Watervliet Loaded With D-I Talent QB-Jordan Sherman-6-4, 180-Homer RB-Dawson Bartlett-6-2, 180-Battle Creek Harper Creek- I know he’s been injured for most of the season, but this kid would still be my guy when healthy. Top two-way player. D-I coaches need to take notice. Sponsored DE-Ty Hill-6-2, 255-Stevensville-Lakeshore-Not many talk By about Hill, but he’s tough as nails and a physical, hard-hitting player for the Lancers. DT-Tyden Ferris-6-4, 260-Delton-Kellogg-All-State wrestler. The Southwest Michigan All-Region Team is absolutely loaded Verbal to CMU. with top-flight Division I college football talent. This is an area DT-Trevor Dilley-6-5, 255-St. Joseph Three Rivers senior offensive tackle/defensive Cassopolis junior defensive back Tyrese end Tirrell Hausmanis (6-4, 260) is one of the Hunt-Thompson (5-11, 170) is a fast, of the state I think doesn’t get enough publicity for its big-time DE-Steven Laws-6-2, 235-Battle Creek Lakeview high school football. Every year this region churns out state top sleepers in the state of Michigan. Haus- hard-hitting safety for the Rangers. One of LB-Jacob Huysken-6-1, 205-Schoolcraft-Another kid I love manis has Division I college football skills/ many D-I level college football prospects in championship caliber teams and high-level D-I prospects. Big (I know, I’m in a loving mood). He’ll be a two-time All-State size. A three-year starter for the Wildcats, the Southwest Michigan region, Hunt-Thomp- Ten schools such as Indiana, Purdue, Illinois, Northwestern, performer. He has 4.6 speed and natural pass-rushing skills. Hausmanis is also a talented basketball play- son is the full-package. Not only talented on Minnesota, etc. should be recruiting and signing players from He’s a guy who will be 6-1, 225 at the next level with that er for Three Rivers. With height. weight and the field, Hunt-Thompson is also dedicated basketball athleticism, Hausmanis is a nice D-I academically, recording a 3.7 grade point this area every season. Southwest Michigan is an untapped gold uncanny, natural pass-rushing ability so many D-coordinators prospect with a huge upside. average. mine of football talent right under the noses of multiple struggling covet. Small school player, but big-time D-I ability. Big Ten programs. A smart coach or recruiter from these Big Ten LB-Kyle Dotson-6-2, 220-Portage Central programs and other D-I area schools would be well-rewarded LB-Jordan Wilson-6-0, 205-Homer-I know he’s a star RB, but taking a long look at these players below and many others in I just see him as a guy who could play in space at the next level Southwest Michigan. Some former and current NFL players from and be outstanding in pass defense. Fast, quick-twitch-type guy the region include RB T. J. Duckett (Kalamazoo Loy-Norrix, MSU, Kyle Shrider-6-2, 215-Edwardsburg NFL), DE Tony McGee (Battle Creek Central, Wyoming, NFL), - OT Jack Conklin (Plainwell, MSU, NFL), WR Greg Jennings DB Damyon Wedge-5-10, 170-Allegan (Kalamazoo Central, WMU, NFL), DE Jason Babin (Paw Paw, DB-Sean Hopkins-6-2, 165-Benton Harbor WMU, NFL), RB Joique Bell (Benton Harbor, Wayne State, NFL), DB-Cam Gillette-5-10, 185-Battle Creek Lakeview TE Pete Metzelaars (Portage Northern, Wabash College, NFL) DB-Darius Pruitt-6-4, 205-Kalamazoo Central- I know I love a and Adam Gase (Marshall, MSU, current Miami Dolphins head lot of these guys in the Southwest Region of Michigan, but this coach). guy... C’mon, Big Ten?? He is so very good. From same school as former NFL standouts (WR Greg Jennings, TE-HB Duane Here Is The 2017 Southwest Michigan Young, RB Jerome Harrison, OL Scott Rehberg and a Major All-Region Team League Baseball player you might have heard of -- Derek Jeter). Every school in the Big Ten should be looking at, if not offering, WR-Caleb Murphy-6-4, 215-Dowagiac- One of many this kid. Plays for one of the Midwest’s top basketball programs high level D-I “sleepers” in this region. Murphy is a big- and has all of that hoops athleticism to go along with a natural Schoolcraft senior linebacker Jakob Huysken Dowagiac senior athlete Caleb Murphy (6-4, bodied athlete with 4.5 speed. Being a defensive guy football skill-set. He could be a 6-4, 215 WR or SS or a 6-4, 235 (6-1, 205) is a small school player with big- 215) is a top-notch wide receiver and line- by heart (yes, I believe in the cliche of defense wins LB at the nex level. time talent. Using his 4.6 40 speed, Huysken backer/defensive end prospect. A big-bodied championships), I see him projecting to a 6-4, 230 LB or a seemingly was all over the field this season player, Murphy combines size with speed, 6-4, 245 rush DE, with 4.6-4.5 speed, considering the extra making tackles and pressuring the passer. running a reported 4.5 40-yard dash. weight. TE-Breckon Stewart-6-5, 215-Sturgis- A four-year starter at Sturgis. Incredible athlete. Brother Chance signed with Top underclassmen in Southwest Michigan (all are D-I prospects) Wisconsin out of high school as a highly-recruited QB. OL-Karson Barnhart-6-5, 285-Paw Paw-Jr. OL-Hayden VanderWeele-6-4, 245-Portage Northern-Jr. OL-Ryan McCafferty-6-9, 290-Battle Creek Harper QB-DB-Eric Wenzel-6-1, 185-Kalamazoo United-Jr. DB-Tyrese Hunt-Thompson-5-11, 170-Cassopolis-Jr.-Also Creek- Crazy huge size, also plays basketball. Purdue, Indiana, Illinois, where are you on this guy? He also is a RB-Eli Potts-6-1, 200-Portage Central-Jr. has a 3.7 GPA. 4.0 GPA-type student. DT-OL-Garrett Jones-6-4, 260-Berrien Springs-Soph. RB-LB-Darius Clayton-6-0, 195-Benton Harbor-Jr. OL-Cameron Wirtz-6-5, 285-Battle Creek Lakeview DE-Payton Dustin-6-5, 250-Berrien Springs-Jr. OL-Michael Sarabyn-6-6, 290-Dowagiac-Jr. DB-Jacob Lyle-6-1, 165-Kalamzoo Central-Soph. RB-Jalen Watkins-5-10, 185-Battle Creek Lakeview-Jr. OL-Kaleb Clous-6-3, 260-Richland Gull Lake DB-RB-Bradley Dunn-6-0, 165-Saugatuck-Jr. LB-TE-Gunnar Gavalis-6-4, 205-Plainwell-Jr. Cassopolis senior running back/slot receiver Brandon OL-Jeremy Hall-6-3, 315-Homer OL-DT-Josh Priebe-6-5, 265-Edwardsburg-Soph. DB-Art Herndon-5-11, 165-St. Joseph-Jr. Anderson (5-10, 160) is one of the fastest players in the OL-Tirrell Hausmanis-6-4, 260-Three Rivers- Maybe state of Michigan, running a reported 4.3 40-yard dash. WR-Heath Baldwin-6-4, 180-Kalamazoo United-Jr. WR-Keondra Glass-6-2, 175-Battle Creek Central-Jr. the biggest “sleeper” in this region and one of the least While a standout on the gridiron, Anderson also excels in OL-Jack Haverdink-6-4, 255-Portage Northern-Jr.- Son of PK-Antonio Buhrfiend-5-9, 175-St. Joseph-Jr. the classroom, sporting a 3.9 grade point average. publicized big-time D-I college football recruits in the state of Michigan. I love this kid. Three-year starter for Three former NFL OT Kevin Haverdink. Maximum Exposure: 800 Colleges Receive A Copy Of SMSB Magazine Sign Up Now To Be Featured In Our Next Publication. Email [email protected] Page 6 Top Prospects Top Prospects Page 7

QB-Cade Peterson-6-5, 200-Maple City Glen Lake-My No. 2-ranked QB prospect in the state of Michigan. Verbal to D-II national powerhouse Grand Valley State (multiple national titles Northern Michigan/ and multiple current NFL players). FB-HB-Jayce Brockhagen-5-11, 245-Iron River West Iron Upper Peninsula County-This kid is one of my favorite sleepers statewide. He is “The Bus” (in honor of Detroit Mackenzie, Notre Dame and NFL Hall-of-Famer Jerome Bettis’ famous nickname) of the All-Region Team Upper Peninsula. He’s an old-school, throw-back-type player who punishes opposing defenders. I love players like that -- every team needs a guy like this in its line-up. U.P. Dream Team selection. Sponsored TB-Griffin Kelly-6-1, 185-Frankfort By K-Gabe Pickett-6-0, 190-Traverse City Central-Hit 42-yard FG and has blasted multiple KOs out of the end zone. DE-Andrew Kraatz-6-6, 250-Standish-Sterling-Long, lanky The 2017 Northern Michigan/Upper Peninsula All-Region squad is off-the-charts D-end, with good mobility. Verbal to Army. good -- I’d go to battle on the football field with this line-up any day. From top to Calumet senior tight end/defensive end Escanaba senior two-way star Scout Wunder bottom and at every level, this team is loaded with Division I college football talent. DT-Kyle Seeley-6-2, 290-Manistique-Played on an 0-9 Cooper Twardzik (6-4, 250) is a rugged, (5-11, 175) was an explosive running back Every player on this list can play D-I football at some level (high, mid, low). While this team, but was so talented he still stood out. U.P. Dream Team powerful force on both sides of the line of and ball-hawking defensive back this season area of Michigan churns out multiple D-I recruits every season, it’s also the place where selection. scrimmage for the Copper Kings. For his for the Eskymos. This year, behind Wunder, effort this past season, Twardzik was named who earned Upper Peninsula Dream team some of the Great Lakes State’s most legendary and accomplished NFL players/coaches DT-Devin Koscielniak-6-7, 325-Johannesburg-Lewiston-One to the Upper Peninsula Dream Team. accolades, Escanaba finished 10-3 overall, first started competing in football. Future NFL and professional players/coaches from reaching the Division 4 state semifinals before the Northern Michigan/Upper Peninsula Region include C Dave Manders (Kingsford, of the largest players in the state of Michigan. Unblockable at times. Will be two-time All-Stater. A true giant of the north. falling to eventual champion Grand Rapids MSU, NFL, arguably the greatest center ever produced by the state of Michigan, first Catholic Central. (Mike Mattson, The Daily Dallas Cowboy lineman ever selected to the Pro Bowl, played in two Super Bowls), DE-Kamron Wheeler-6-3, 245-Oscoda-Reportedly runs a 4.8 Press Photo) TE Mark Brammer (Traverse City, MSU, NFL), WR Jeff Janis (Tawas, Saginaw Valley 40.. State, NFL), DE Anthony Zettel (West Branch Ogemaw Heights, Penn State, NFL), OG Heartley “Hunk” Anderson (Calumet, Notre Dame, NFL, succeeded Knute LB-Devon Mills-6-0, 220-Lincoln-Alcona Rockne as Notre Dame head coach and later coached the Chicago Bears), DT-OG LB-Jacob Ager-6-1, 230-Boyne City-A human tackling Ray Bray (Vulcan, WMU, NFL, original member of the Chicago Bears’ “Monsters of machine. the Midway” NFL championship teams of the 1940s), OT Jake Fisher (Traverse City West, Oregon, NFL), LB Max Bullough (Traverse City St. Francis, MSU, NFL), DE LB-Ryan Lints-6-0, 225-Traverse City St. Francis- Four-year Bob Jurasin (Bessemer, Northern Michigan, CFL, enshrined in Canadian Football Hall starter at perennial powerhouse northern Michigan program. of Fame), RB-QB Gene Ronzani (Iron Mountain, Marquette, NFL, succeeded Curly DB-Ethan Mileski-6-2, 190-Menominee-As good of a lockdown Lambeau as Green Bay Packers head coach), OG Len St. Jean (Newberry, Northern DB as there is in the Northern Michigan/Upper Peninsula area. Michigan, NFL-AFL), QB Steve Mariucci (Iron Mountain, Northern Michigan, NFL, U.P. Dream Team selection. former head coach of the Detroit Lions, San Francisco 49ers and the University of California) and E Chuck Fairbanks (Charlevoix, MSU, NFL, former head coach of the DB-Scout Wunder-5-11, 175-Escanaba-U.P. Dream Teamer. New England Patriots, University of Oklahoma and University of Colorado, widely DB-Darin Johnson-5-10, 180-Gladstone-U.P. Dream Team credited with co-creating the 3-4 defense). pick. Here Is The 2017 Northern Michigan/ DB-Charlie May-6-2, 185-Gaylord Upper Peninsula All-Region Team P-Joel Wilson-6-5, 205-Petoskey-Also talented QB. WR-Jake Witt-6-7, 240-Ontonagon- Truly one of Michigan’s best all- Outstanding all-around athlete. around athletes. All-State basketball player, committed to Michigan At Large: WR-Jeff Rahilly-5-11, 180-Newberry (in case I Tech for hoops, but, man...Once in a lifetime athlete from the rugged needed to go to a three WR set) Traverse City West junior linebacker Odin Traverse City Central senior offensive tackle western U.P. A special talent, who is a Big Ten-level football recruit, if Soffredine (6-1, 210) is one of the top Sam Sherwin (6-5, 265) was the anchor of At Large: DB-Matt Loney-6-3, 180-Frankfort (In case I needed the Trojans’ line this season. he decided to take that route. Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, where are underclassmen prospects in the Northern to go nickel coverage) Michigan/Upper Peninsula area. This past you on this guy? Take a look. U.P. Dream Team pick. season, Soffredine helped lead the Titans to a TE-Cooper Twardzik-6-4, 250-Calumet- A man among boys at 9-2 overall record. times. Dominating DE as well as talented TE. From same small U.P. Keweenaw Peninsula hometown as Notre Dame and college football legend George Gipp of “Win one for the Gipper” fame. U.P. Dream Team selection. Top underclassmen in Northern Michigan/Upper Peninsula Region OL-Ryan Hayes-6-7, 270-Traverse City West- One of the best LT (all are D-I prospects) prospects in the nation. Verbal to U-M. OL-Bruin French-6-4, 295-Jr.-Clare C-DT-Zac Cramer-6-3, 305-Jr.-Alpena OL-Sam Sherwin-6-5, 265-Traverse City Central OL-Bryant Schram-6-3, 285-Jr.-Iron River West Iron County DT-Anthony Pelton-6-3, 240-Jr.-Reed City OL-Jacob Kochanny-6-4, 270-Cadillac LB-Odin Soffredine-6-1, 210-Jr.-Traverse City West WR-DB-Drew Peterson-6-2, 185-Jr.-Maple City Glen Lake OL-Matt Stefanski-6-4, 305-Frankfort TE-Jack Sherwin-6-4, 230-Jr.-Traverse City Central RB-Elijah Lewis-5-11, 165-Jr.-Pine River Traverse City Central junior quarterback Tobin OL-Austin Musser-6-6, 265-Harrison-Runs a reported 4.7 40. Could RB-DB-Montell Glover-5-11, 190-Jr.-Stephenson QB-Tobin Schwannecke-6-3, 180-Jr.-Traverse City Central Schwannecke (6-3, 180) drops back to pass during a be DL at next level. WR-DB-Gabe Whitmore-6-2, 170-Soph.-Petoskey LB-FB-HB-Hugh Brand-6-3, 235-Jr.-Harrison contest earlier this season. Schwannecke is one of the best RB-Slot-Phillip Jones-5-8, 165-Jr.-Reed City OL-Bryce Neff-6-4, 270-Jr.-Gaylord junior signal-callers in the state of Michigan. WR-Jake Lee-6-5, 180-Petoskey-Set school record for catches. Difficult match-up with size and length. WR-P-Ethan Martysz-6-0, 175-Jr.-Marquette

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PK-Eric Zeboor-6-2, 175-Rockford DE-Jalen Mayfield-6-5, 255-Grand Rapids Catholic Central- One of the top players in the Midwest, Mayfield is my No. Grand Rapids/ 2-ranked overall prospect in the state of Michigan. Also talented OT. Verbal to U-M. Muskegon Area DT-Eli Jackson-6-1, 300-Muskegon Seth Hoonhorst-6-2, 285-Hudsonville-Good speed for a DT, All-Region Team reportedly runs a 4.9 40. DT-Dan VanOpstall-6-6, 265-Jenison-Good mobility for a big guy, VanOpstall could play OT at the next level. Runs a reported 4.9 40. Sponsored DE-Brandon Rake-6-7, 240-Whitehall- A bit unknown, but the By best player out of Whitehall since Ryan VanBergen (U-M two- year starter at DE). Rake is a standout basketball player, as well. He’s a sleeper-type player, but a Big Ten-level talent/prospect. The Grand Rapids/Muskegon area is arguably, pound-for-pound, one of the richest, Also talented OT recruit. deepest and most talented regions for high school football in the Midwest, if not the - - nation. There are so many good players, coaches and teams in this football hotbed, LB Nolan Fugate-6-1, 210-Grand Rapids Catholic Central Jenison senior defensive lineman/offen- Holland senior tight end Luke Buckman (6-6, it’s incredible. I could have made three teams of D-I-level guys. A D-I head coach Also top-flight RB, has set school rushing records at Catholic sive tackle Dan VanOpstall (6-6, 265) is a 225) is a quarterback’s best friend. With a could only recruit this area and still have an outstanding class. Former Grand Rapids/ Central. Runs 4.5 40. Could play either RB or LB at next level. high-level D-I recruit. VanOpstall, who runs large frame and height and weight advan- Muskegon area standouts who went on to play in the NFL include David Harris LB-Job Mayhue-6-2, 220-East Kentwood- Incredible athlete, a reported 4.9 40-yard dash, would make tages, Buckman is a mismatch for practically (Grand Rapids Ottawa Hills, U-M, NFL), Jared Veldheer (Grand Rapids Forest speed for a LB. Finished second in the state in 110-meter an outstanding left tackle or a rush end at the any defender assigned to cover him. An Hills Northern, Hillsdale, NFL), Kavon Frazier (Grand Rapids Christian, CMU, hurdles (14.20), was member of 400-meter relay which placed next level. Photo by Brian Forde. all-around athlete, I project Buckman to grow NFL), Cameron Bradfield (Grand Rapids Creston, Grand Valley State, NFL), Earl fifth, helped team to state title. Runs a 4.5 40. Sideline to to 6-6, 245-255 at the next level and develop Morrall (Muskegon, MSU, NFL), Todd Herremans (Ravenna, Saginaw Valley State, sideline-type player. into a top-notch D-I TE prospect. NFL), Mike Kadish (Grand Rapids Catholic Central, Notre Dame, NFL), Terry Barr LB-Brett Taylor-5-11, 220-Comstock Park- Runs a reported (Grand Rapids Central, U-M, NFL), George Andrie (Grand Rapids Catholic Central, 4.4 40. Excellent baseball player, as well. Four-year starter for Marquette, NFL), Paul Grasmanis (Jenison, Notre Dame, NFL), Kirk Cousins Comstock Park on the gridiron. Under-recruited, for sure, but (Holland Christian, MSU, NFL), Willie Snead (Holland Christian/Muskegon Heights, could make some head coach or recruiter look very smart by Ball State, NFL), Jay Riemersma (Zeeland, U-M, NFL), Dave Whitsell (Shelby, signing this kid. Indiana, NFL), Gary Hogeboom (Grand Rapids Northview, CMU, NFL), Ray Bentley (Hudsonville, CMU, NFL), Joe Staley (Rockford, CMU, NFL) and on and on and on... DB-JoJo Whitley-5-10, 175-Comstock Park So much high-level talent has come out of this region it’s incredible. DB-John Todd-6-1, 175-Cedar Springs Here Is The 2017 Grand Rapids/ Willie Shanks-6-1, 185-Muskegon-Ball hawk of the highest Muskegon Area All-Region Team caliber. Shanks had 10 interceptions, returning three for touchdowns this season, for the D-3 state champion Big Reds -- WR-Xavier Wade-6-2, 185-Holland West Ottawa-Has been and my No. 1 overall team in Michigan. Big Ten talent, for sure unstoppable for two years now. Top-flight hoops player, as well. Is DB-SuSu Davenport-6-1, 180-Wyoming Godwin Heights without a doubt one of Michigan’s top WR prospects. Big Ten?? Get on this kid, pronto... DB-Anthony Ladd-5-11, 200-Grand Rapids Christian-Hard- hitting, physical DB who brings the pain from the secondary. TE-Luke Buckman-6-6, 225-Holland Iowa State, Kansas, Rutgers, Maryland, Pitt and other similar OL-Cody Carone-6-5, 320-Rockford-One of the best O-linemen in programs need to offer this kid and the other DBs on this All- the state of Michigan. Rugged, physical and skilled, can play basically Region squad. any offensive line position. P-Liam Putz-6-3, 195-Grand Rapids West Catholic Cedar Springs senior John Todd (6-1, 175) is Muskegon Mona Shores senior wide receiv- OL-Jake Achterhoff-6-6, 275-North Muskegon a talented two-way player for the Redhawks. er Keyshawn Summerville (6-0, 170) is an An explosive running back, Todd, in my opin- exciting player in the open field and one of OL-Chuckie Anthony-6-2, 295-Muskegon Mona Shores- One of ion, is best as a shutdown corner, using his Michigan’s top deep threats. Photo by Eric the top two-way linemen in Michigan. Could play center or defensive height and speed to defend the pass. Sturr. tackle at the next level. Evan Gast-6-2, 295-Byron Center-One of Michigan’s top centers. Also an All-State heavyweight wrestler. Excellent balance, leverage The top underclassmen for the Grand Rapids/Muskegon area and footwork. (all are D-I prospects) OL-Keontae Watson-6-5, 270-Muskegon Mona Shores OL-Logan Brown-6-7, 290-East Kentwood-Jr. DT-Athey Dykhouse-6-4, 255-Zeeland East-Soph. OL-Antwan Reed-6-7, 320-Muskegon-Reed is an overwhelming OL-Anthony Bradford-6-6, 330-Muskegon-Jr. OL-Peyton Young-6-4, 310-Muskegon Oakridge-Jr. force for Muskegon. Size, length, power, he has it all. DT-Mazi Smith-6-4, 305-East Kentwood-Jr. OL-Marquis Cooper-6-2, 305-Muskegon-Jr. DE-Adam Berghorst-6-6, 250-Zeeland East-Jr. WR-Damari Roberson-6-2, 190-Muskegon Mona Shores-Jr. WR-Bryce Clay-5-10, 190-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central- OL-Stuart Kettler-6-5, 265-East Grand Rapids-Jr. LB-Ali’Vonta Wallace-6-1, 235-Muskegon-Jr. Outstanding all-around athlete. Will play D-I lacrosse at U-M. Also has DE-Billie Roberts-6-4, 235-Muskegon-Soph. LB-TE-Boone Bonnema-6-3, 215-Zeeland East-Jr. D-I college football skills as either WR or DB. DE-OL-Luke Marsh-6-4, 250-Montague-Jr. P-Dayton Rose-6-2, 215-Muskegon Orchard View-Soph. OT-Spencer Holstege-6-5, 270-Grand Rapids South Christian-Jr. LB-TE-Jacob Wahlberg-6-4, 220-Muskegon Mona Shores-Jr. WR-Keyshawn Summerville-6-0, 170-Muskegon Mona Shores DE-TE-Marshawn Kneeland-6-4, 215-Wyoming Godwin Heights-Jr. QB-Chase Brown-6-0, 200-Comstock Park-Jr. QB-Ladarius Jefferson-6-2, 220-Muskegon-My No. 3-ranked player DT-Adam Lambert-6-5, 255-Grand Rapids NorthPointe Christian-Soph. WR-S-Tate Hallock-6-3, 185-Grand Rapids Forest Hills Central-Jr. overall in Michigan. Arguably playing the best football out of anyone in DT-Cole Stout-6-5, 260-Muskegon Mona Shores-Jr. WR-Cody Tierney-5-10, 170-Grand Rapids Northview-Jr. WR-DB-Cameron Martinez-5-11, 180-Muskegon Catholic Central-Soph. LB-DE-Daron Lewis-6-5, 210-Grand Rapids Catholic Central-Jr. Whitehall senior defensive end/offensive tackle prospect Brandon Rake (6-7, the state at the moment. Verbal to Michigan State. RB-LB-Leroy Quinn-6-0, 220-Muskegon Oakridge-Soph. DE-Cade Klimczak-6-2, 220-Rockford-Jr. 240) is one of the Grand Rapids/Muskegon area’s top D-I college football WR-James Patrick-6-1, 170-Grand Rapids Christian-Jr. RB-Bryce Stark-5-11, 175-Montague-Jr. prospects. With a long wingspan and athleticism, Rake could be successful on Jason Whittaker-6-5, 205-Rockford- Verbal to Northwestern. Big body, strong arm, prototypical drop-back passer with huge upside. OL-Tyler Sikkema-6-5, 270-Wayland-Jr. DB-Deamonte Clark-5-9, 165-Wyoming Godwin Heights-Jr. either side of the football at the next level. Also a top basketball player for the P-PK-Luke Elzinga-6-4, 200-Grand Rapids Christian-Jr. Vikings, Rake has good feet and movement for a big guy. RB-Thomas Griggs-5-11, 200-Wyoming Kelloggsville There are so many big-time underclassmen in this region it’s mind-boggling - the talent level is through the roof.

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QB-Josh Czarnota-6-2, 215-Fenton- Seriously, Big Ten, where are you on this kid. Runs a 4.5 40, has passed and rushed for thousands of yards each of his three years as a starter for Quad Cities Fenton. Dad played LB at U-M under Bo Schembechler. He seems ideal for a Northwestern or Indiana or a Purdue. All-Region Team RB-Tariq Reid-6-0, 200-Davison- One of the top RBs in the Midwest. Again, where are you Big Ten???

Jalen Hayes-6-0, 175-Carrollton- Rushed for over 2,000 yards Sponsored this season.

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DE-Laquan Johnson-6-4, 235-Burton-Bendle- Outstanding The Quad Cities area (anchored by Midland, Bay City, Saginaw, Flint and the speed and athleticism for a player his size. Played WR at times surrounding areas, including most of the Thumb) is historically one of the state of for Burton-Bendle. From same high school as Pro Football Hall- Michigan’s most prolific regions when it comes to producing high-level Division of-Famer Paul Krause (Iowa, Washington Redskins, Minnesota I college football talent (and future NFL players). Carl Banks (Flint Beecher, MSU, Vikings). Verbal to CMU. Essexville-Garber senior athlete Ben VanSum- Bay City Central sophomore wide receiv- NFL), Andre Rison (Flint Northwestern, MSU, NFL), Rick Leach (Flint Southwestern, eren (6-3, 235) is one of the top recruits in er Devell Washington (6-4, 195) is one of U-M All-American QB, Major League Baseball), Todd Lyght (Flint Powers Catholic, DT-Bradley Novess-6-4, 310-Flushing the state of Michigan. Verbal to Iowa, Van- my Top 10 sophomore recruits for the class Notre Dame, NFL), Terry McDaniel (Saginaw, Tennessee, NFL), Charles Rogers Sumeren could project to a tight end position of 2020 in the state of Michigan. Already (Saginaw, MSU, NFL), LaMarr Woodley (Saginaw, U-M, NFL), Howard Mudd or defensive end/linebacker-type guy at the DT-Ty Perry-6-4, 305-Saginaw Swan Valley college-sized and still growing, Washington (Midland, Hillsdale, NFL), Bill Hewitt (Bay City Central, U-M, NFL, Pro Football Hall next level. An incredible athlete, VanSumeren has athleticism, speed, leaping ability and of Fame), Brad Van Pelt (Owosso, MSU, NFL), Paul Krause (Burton-Bendle, Iowa, is also a polished baseball prospect. How this pass-catching skills far superior to other play- DE-Zach Jacobs-6-3, 225-Frankenmuth- Played QB for NFL, Pro Football Hall of Fame) are just the tip of the iceberg of a long and storied list kid got out of Michigan, I’ll never know. ers his age. Washington is one of the most of gridders who got their start playing high school football in the Quad Cities Region. Frankenmuth this season, but I see him playing H-back or DE at exciting prospects in Michigan. This season, the 2017 Quad Cities All-Region squad is loaded with Division I college the next level. Terrific all-around player. football talent at every position. LB-Neven Simington-6-4, 225-Saginaw- A coach’s son, Here Is The 2017 Quad Cities All-Region Team Simington has outstanding speed and agility for a player his size. The sky is the limit for this young man. Has all the tools. CMU WR-Charles Garrett-6-3, 185-Bridgeport- One of the state of verbal. Michigan’s best all-around athletes. A D-I hoops recruit, Garrett played QB for Bridgeport, but I project him as a WR at the next level. LB-Justin McMurren-6-1, 230-Saginaw Heritage Unbelievable athletic talent. LB-Gabe Ellis-6-3, 205-Davison TE-Ben VanSumeren-6-3, 235-Essexville-Garber- Iowa verbal commit, VanSumeren is an elite athlete. At the next level, he could DB-Dequez Weathers-6-0, 185-Bay City Central- I’ve loved play H-Back, LB or DE. Runs 4.7-4.6 range. I’d like to see him bulk up this kid since he was a junior. Has 4.5 speed and is an explosive and play at 6-3, 255 as a rush DE or 6-3, 245 as an OLB. RB or a hard-hitting DB. Highly under-recruited, in my opinion.

OL-Evan Geyer-6-6, 265-Frankemuth- Interesting prospect. DB-Anthony Fordham-6-1, 185-Davison- One of Michigan’s Basketball player, with good feet. Bulked up this year and looks to get best DBs, yet you would never know it. Has great size and bigger and heavier at the next level. speed. A lockdown CB and outstanding kick returner. Big Ten?? OL-Mike Pellizzari-6-4, 305-Flint Powers Catholic-Three-year C’mon... Purdue, Illinois?? Really? Where are you guys? starter at Flint area powerhouse. A guy I think is highly under- Yale junior linebacker/tight end Travis Davison senior Tariq Reid (6-0, 200) is recruited. DB-Jace Parrish-6-1, 180-Grand Blanc Miracle (6-3, 240) is one of the highest-rated arguably the top running back prospect in the D-I prospects to come out of the Thumb area state of Michigan. A durable, powerful run- OL-Kyle Allen-6-3, 270-Saginaw Nouvel Catholic DB-DeMarcus Bush-6-0, 205-Burton-Atherton of Michigan in quite some time. With agility ner, Reid has the speed and cutting ability to reach the end zone from basically anywhere OL-Tyler Brooks-6-6, 290-Corunna Jalen Smith-5-10, 170-Flint Carman-Ainsworth uncommon for a player his size, Miracle would make an ideal H-back-type player or on the football field. OL-John Hardy-6-5, 270-Bay City John Glenn- I love this guy. P/K-Austin Welter-5-10, 170-Bay City Central bulk up and put his hand in the dirt as a rush Outstanding two-way talent at either OT or DT. Reportedly runs a 4.7 defensive end. 40. Another under-recruited player, in my opinion. He’s Big Ten level. I see him as a 6-5, 285-type guy with unusual quickness playing DE Top underclassmen in the Quad Cities Region and DT moving around each and every game. Kind of reminds me of (all are D-I prospects) a kid who played his high school football not too far away from Bay WR-Devell Washington-6-4, 195-Bay City Central-Soph. DE-TE-Travis Miracle-6-3, 240-Yale-Jr. City John Glenn at West Branch Ogemaw Heights and now starts DE-TE-Hunter Crenshaw-6-5, 225-Flint Powers Catholic-Jr. DB-Jaleil Warren-6-1, 175-Carrollton-Jr. in the NFL at DE for the Detroit Lions -- Anthony Zettel (Penn State, OL-Evan Egan-6-5, 270-Durand-Soph. DE-Brett Beyer-6-4, 225-Bay City Central-Jr. NFL). QB-Brian Elder-6-5, 195-Bay City Central-Jr. QB-Dustin Fletcher-6-3, 210-Flint Carman-Ainsworth-Soph. OL-William Racely-6-4, 265-Flushing-Jr. LB-Emanuel Fletcher-6-2, 210-Flint Carman-Ainsworth-Frosh. WR-Ovauntay Vickers-6-2, 185-Carrollton OL-Jake Esckilsen-6-5, 305-Hemlock-Jr. DE-Michael Fletcher-6-6, 245-Flint Carman-Ainsworth-Jr. Bay City John Glenn sophomore quarterback/defensive WR-Majestik Dudley-6-3, 200-Saginaw Heritage RB-Jalen Kirkland-5-10, 205-Lapeer-Jr. K-P-Evan Morris-6-5, 195-Ovid-Elsie-Jr. back Jobe Long (5-10, 160) is one of the top two-way OL-Jayson Tunstall-6-3, 265-New Lothrop-Jr. DB-Jobe Long-5-11, 160-Bay City John Glenn-Soph. players for the class of 2020 in the state of Michigan. DB-Amere Pickett-5-10, 190-Saginaw-Frosh. DB-RB-Devante Bedford-6-1, 170-Montrose-Jr. WR-DB-Terryon Liddell-5-10, 170-Saginaw Swan Valley-Jr. Maximum Exposure: 800 Colleges Receive A Copy Of SMSB Magazine Sign Up Now To Be Featured In Our Next Publication. Email [email protected] Page 12 Top Prospects Top Prospects Page 13

QB-Nolan Bird-6-2, 190-Grand Ledge-Coach’s son. Three-year starter for top Lansing area program. Can do it all from the QB position. Mid-Michigan RB-Sebastian Toland-5-10, 175-Jackson Lumen Christi- Speed back from D-6 state championship squad. Rushed for over 2,000 North/South yards this season. K-Adam Culp-6-3, 180-Ithaca- Super strong leg for D-6 state runner-up team. Has blasted over 60 kickoffs this season out of the All-Region Team end zone. DE-Jake Dorn-6-4, 250-St. Johns- Dorn has been injured off and on recently, but when healthy, this kid is one of the top 10 D-ends in the state of Michigan. Reportedly runs a 4.7 40. Has edge pass Sponsored rushing skills, with bulk and size to also stuff the run. He’s an By intriguing prospect. DT-Kenyon Story-6-2, 280-Breckenridge DT-Nathan Bellinger-6-5, 245-Ithaca DE-Nick Jungel-6-7, 220-Olivet

LB-Colton Hyble-6-5, 225-Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart Alma junior quarterback Drew Humm (6-3, Okemos junior center/defensive tackle Brock Zach Hessbrook-6-2, 220-Ithaca 180) is one of Michigan’s top quarterback Jordan (6-3, 285) is the best D-I recruit for The Mid-Michigan North/South Region includes a swath of land from the Jackson/ prospects for the class of 2019. With a strong the Chieftains since OT Taylor Moton (WMU, Lansing area in the south to the Alma/Mount Pleasant area to the north. The high LB-Steele Fortress-6-4, 230-Jackson County Parma Western- arm and a calm pocket presence, Humm will 2017 second round NFL draft pick of the school football talent in this region of Michigan is second to none. Just off the top First off, I have to say the obvious -- What an incredible name. be a three-year starter for the Panthers. Carolina Panthers). Jordan, in my opinion, is of my head, former NFL players from the region include, Ty Hallock (Greenville, Perfect for a football player (or a Hollywood stuntman or really the No. 1-ranked center prospect in the state MSU, NFL), Clarence Love (Jackson, Toledo, NFL), Steve Maidlow (East Lansing, for anything). Though an awesome name, Fortress is truly one of of Michigan for the class of 2019. MSU, NFL), Brock Gutierrez (Charlotte, CMU, NFL), Tony Dungy (Jackson Parkside, Michigan’s top 25 players overall. I love this kid. His play on both Minnesota, NFL, Pro Football Hall of Fame), Brad Jones (East Lansing, Colorado, sides of the football this season has actually been better than his name. He can basically play anywhere. A star QB for Parma NFL), Muhsin Muhammad (Lansing Waverly, MSU, NFL) and Alan Haller (Lansing Western, he could possibly play that position at the D-I level or Sexton, MSU, NFL). This year’s 2017 Mid-Michigan North/South All-Region squad is switch to TE or be a 6-4 250 MLB or a 6-4 265 DE. He’s a three- filled to the brim with high-level Division I college football talent. sport star and a high-level baseball player, as well. Big Ten...?? Do Here Is The 2017 Mid-Michigan some of these Big Ten coaches want to build winning programs and North/South All-Region Team save their jobs or simply collect a paycheck? Why do they not know about a guy like this? I just shake my head... WR-Karl Brooks-6-5, 210-Lansing Sexton- Incredible combo package LB-Cal Johnston-6-5, 220-Grand Ledge- Reminds me of a player of size and speed. Brooks is also a track sprinter with 4.5 speed. Big-time I spent a lot of time covering back in the day -- TE Tony Scheffler LB prospect, as well. Raw, but crazy athletic talent. (Chelsea, WMU, NFL). Like Scheffler, Johnston has excellent hands and mobility for a big guy as a WR-TE-type player on offense TE-Braeden Childress-6-4, 225-Big Rapids- One of the best tight ends and quick closing speed as a SS-LB on defense. Also like Scheffler, in the state of Michigan. Combines speed, size and athleticism. A match- Johnston is an All-State baseball player. up nightmare for any defender unlucky enough to try and defend him. Kyle Minder-6-1, 210-Jackson Lumen Christi - Bowling Green State verbal. Best OL-John O’Brien-6-5, 250-Charlotte DB-Cody Blankenburg-5-9, 175-Lansing Sexton- Pure speed. O-lineman from Charlotte since NFL player Brock Gutierrez. Talented two-way player as a RB or CB from program that has OL-Gabe Moore-6-3, 290-Olivet- I love this kid. One of my top “sleepers” churned out D-I football players like the local Oldsmobile plants of in the state of Michigan. Moore is one of the most explosive interior yore. Big Ten-level talent on either side of the football. linemen (OG or DT) in the state. He jumps off the film I’ve seen of him. DB-Dominique Clerkley-5-9, 170-Okemos What I also love about this guy is he plays with a nasty, physical attitude Big Rapids senior tight end Braeden Childress relishing pancaking opposing defenders or blowing up run plays at the DB-Joey Bentley-6-2, 190-Ithaca- Prolific QB, can do it all passing St. Johns junior running back/linebacker or running for D-6 state runner-up. Outstanding punter, as well. Konner Near (6-1, 205) is big, fast and (6-4, 225) is a top five TE prospect in the line of scrimmage. Being a defensive-minded guy, I see Moore bulking state of Michigan. A standout hoops player, Could play safety at next level. Pure, natural, instinctive-type player. powerful. A standout on either side of the line up to be a 6-3, 320 disturber of the highest quality at DT for some smart, of scrimmage, Near rushed for 354 yards in as well, Childress uses that basketball agility dedicated and hard-working D-I coach or recruiter. Having this guy for DB-Blake Underwood-6-3, 190-East Lansing- Miami (OH) verbal. a victory over Cadillac this past season. Photo and explosiveness to blow by most defenders four or five years in a D-I program, whoa... he’d be a scary, super strong Could play WR or DB at the next level. by Al Goldis. trying to tackle him. Older brother Brandon anchor in the middle by the time he’d be a RS junior or senior. starts at wide receiver for Central Michigan. P-Connor Charamella-6-0, 200-East Lansing OL-Addison Carter-6-2, 270-Grand Ledge OL-Ian Williams-6-2, 270-Jackson Lumen Christi-Top lineman for Division 6 state champion Titans. Punishing run blocker for a power Top underclassmen for Mid-Michigan North/South Region football team. Williams would make an ideal 6-2, 305 center for some Big (all are D-I prospects) Ten/MAC team. Outstanding leader, as well. OL-DT-Brock Jordan-6-3, 285-Okemos-Jr. DB-Josh Kramer-6-0, 185-Lansing Catholic-Jr. OL-Riley Smith-6-4, 250-Mason TE-Dayton Keller-6-4, 245-Jackson Lumen Christi-Jr. OL-Isaiah Schafer-6-3, 265-Pewamo-Westphalia-Jr. WR-Jayden Perry-6-0, 170-Mount Pleasant OL-Keegan Smith-6-4, 275-Jackson Lumen Christi-Soph. RB-Exziar Edwards-5-9, 185-Jackson-Jr. RB-Michael Whitney-5-11, 205-Lansing Catholic-Jr. WR-Noah Koenigsnecht-6-2, 180-DeWitt-I love this guy. He’s as close DT-OL-Aiden Train-6-4, 275-Central Montcalm-Soph. QB-RB-DB-Drew Stout-6-2, 185-Carson City-Crystal-Jr. WR-Case Conley-6-6, 185-Williamston-Jr. to a Blair White (Saginaw Nouvel, MSU, NFL WR)-type clone as there is -Brayden Shaw-6-1, 215-Ithaca-Soph. LB-RB K-Alec Thelen-5-9, 170-Pewamo-Westphalia-Jr. in the state of Michigan. Great hands and route runner. Sneaky fast, deep DE-Dominique Davidson-6-6, 220-Lansing Everett-Jr. -Noah Smith-6-0, 175-Lansing Everett-Jr. threat with legit 4.4 speed. Highly under-recruited, in my opinion. Big Ten LB-RB-Konner Near-6-1, 205-St. Johns-Jr. DB Okemos senior defensive back Domonique Clerkley (5-9, all the way, no doubt. Plays for DeWitt (former high school of Olympic RB-DB-Heath Flower-5-10, 175-Olivet-Soph. DB-Nick Thomas-5-11, 175-Jackson Lumen Christi-Jr. 170) is an outstanding defensive back prospect for the gymnast Jordyn Wieber), a Lansing area powerhouse and one of the DT-Hunter Smith-6-2, 265-Breckenridge-Jr. DB-Bobby Willis-5-10, 165-Jackson Lumen Christi-Soph. Chieftains. A quick, fluid athlete, Clerkley is one of the best state’s best football programs. QB-Drew Humm-6-3, 180-Alma-Jr. DB-WR-Benjamin Brittain-5-11, 180-Haslett-Jr players in the Mid-Michigan area. TE-Gavin Cossou-6-6, 215-Greenville-Jr. WR-S-Mike Munderloh-6-3, 195-St. Louis-Jr. QB-Blake Gatfield-6-2, 190-DeWitt-Jr. RB-DB-Benjamin Britain 5’10, 180-Haslett

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OL-Dimitri Douglas-6-5, 285-Saline- Verbal to MSU. Great job by the Spartans finding, evaluating and receiving a commitment from Douglas. He’s a big-time talent. I’d like to see MSU (and Ann Arbor/ other Big Ten schools) continue the trend of digging deep throughout the state of Michigan for similar skilled, high-level guys like Douglas -- players like Douglas (who was a bit under- Southern Michigan recruited at one time) are found in every corner of the state. WR-Nick Cain-6-0, 175-Pinckney All-Region Team WR-Rudy Ramirez-6-0, 180-Brighton QB-Cam Thompson-5-9, 170-Ypsilanti Lincoln- Speedy and shifty, Thompson is the “Russell Wilson”-type QB in Michigan this year. Sponsored RB-Derek Thomason-5-11, 205-Ypsilanti Lincoln By Malik Ray-5-10, 180-Hudson PK-Justin Trout-5-11, 170-Carleton-Airport DE-Ronnie Buford-6-5, 215-Chelsea- One of the premier pass rushers in the state of Michigan. Outstanding athlete, top basketball player, great quickness. I see him as a 6-5, 245 DE Saline senior C.J. Gildersleeve (6-2, 225) is Ottawa Lake-Whiteford junior defensive tack- The Ann Arbor/Southern Michigan All-Region squad is an area consisting of at the next level, with the ability to stand up and play in space as one of the state of Michigan’s highest-rated le DeShaun Williams (6-4, 285) is a physcial Livingston and Washtenaw Counties in the north and Hillsdale, Lenawee and a LB, if needed. He’s a bit raw, but his ceiling is as high as any linebacker prospects. A physical and fast force in the trenches for the Bobcats. Williams Monroe Counties in the south. It’s an area steeped in high school football lore, while player, Gildersleeve is one of those side- player in Michigan. Verbal to WMU. is one of the best interior line prospects for each year the region produces multiple high-level Division I college football recruits. line-to-sideline competitors with a never stop, the class of 2019 in Michigan. Photo by Cari The region has produced its share of NFL talent, as well, both player-wise and within DT-Shane Yoder-6-1, 270-Temperance Bedford high-motor attitude. Verbal to CMU. Hayes. the coaching ranks. Some notable NFL players from the area include TE Rodney DT-Rafael Reyes-6-2, 275-Chelsea Holman (Ypsilanti, Tulane, NFL), LB Audie Cole (Monroe, North Carolina State, NFL), C Chris Morris (Temperance Bedford, MSU, NFL), TE Tony Scheffler (Chelsea, DE-Ethan Martin-6-2, 230-Hartland- Another skilled pass WMU, NFL), CB Mike Bass (Ypsilanti, U-M, NFL), QB Jim Harbaugh (Ann Arbor rusher. Not talked about much, but he had a monster season Pioneer, U-M, NFL), John Harbaugh (Ann Arbor Pioneer, Miami (OH), NFL head for Hartland and could flesh out to 6-2, 255 at the next level. coach, Baltimore Ravens), TE Kellen Davis (Adrian, MSU, NFL), QB Drew Henson Interesting prospect. (Brighton, U-M, NFL and Major League Baseball), TE Chris Baker (MSU, Saline, LB-Cauy Hendee-6-1, 230-Pinckney NFL), DB Keith Bostic (Ann Arbor Pioneer, U-M, NFL) and RB-WR-KR Nick Davis LB-C.J. Gildersleeve-6-2, 225-Saline- One of Michigan’s best (Manchester, Wisconsin, NFL). I could go on and on, this region has so many former players. Runs reportedly a 4.5 40. Dad played at CMU. Big-time and current NFL players, it’s remarkable. The 2017 Ann Arbor/Southern Michigan hitter and tackler from LB position. Verbal to CMU. All-Region team is dripping with high-level D-I college football talent. LB-Trevor Brock-6-1, 215-Fowlerville Here Is The 2017 Ann Arbor/ Harley McCaskey-6-3, 205-Morenci Southern Michigan All-Region Team DB-Lael Onifade-5-9, 170-Ann Arbor Pioneer DB-Kejon Hunter-5-9, 165-Ann Arbor Skyline WR-Matt Harmon-6-5, 215-Ypsilanti- One of my favorite prospects in the state of Michigan. I love elite athletes who can play on both DB-Matt Moorer-6-1, 175-Ypsilanti Lincoln- I love this kid’s sides of the football. Harmon is a D-I hoops player, as well, for one potential. Another major “sleeper” in the state of Michigan. One of Michigan’s top basketball programs. His future, though, could be of the Midwest’s fastest players. Track and field star, who also in football. I actually can envision him on either side of the ball at is a skilled and explosive football player. Last June at the D-1 the next level. He could be a “Megatron”-type WR at 6-5, 235 or an state track and field meet, Moorer finished first in the 400-meter Milan senior offensive tackle Michael Furtney Ottawa Lake-Whiteford senior offensive tackle H-back or defensively, a 6-5, 230-240 LB with speed, explosiveness run (47.42), second in the 200 meters (21.62) and seventh (6-5, 290) is one of the top prospects in the Lucas Tesznar (6-5, 305) is a two-time All- and athleticism. Already receiving multiple offers from high-level D-I in the 100 meters (10.96). He’s not just a “track guy” playing Midwest. An overpowering force up front for State player for the Bobcats and a D-I pros- pect. This past season, behind the blocking of schools. Locally, though, U-M, MSU where are you?? football -- that’s what’s exciting about Moorer. He’s raw, yes, the Big Reds, Furtney has verbally committed but he’s a terrific two-way player for the Railsplitters (WR-DB). to play at Wisconsin. Tesznar, Ottawa-Lake-Whiteford outrushed TE-Emmett Turner-6-4, 215-Saline- Intriguing prospect. Top-notch I don’t know which sport he’ll compete in as a collegian, but if its opponents 4,572 yards to 1,116 yards, basketball player, as well. Key cog and two-year starter for the he concentrated solely on football, he could truly be something while outscoring its foes by a margin of 687 Hornets, one of Michigan’s top football programs. special. to 162. A leader on and off the field, Tesznar Lukas Coker-6-3, 235-Tecumseh sparked the Bobcats (14-0) to a Division 8 DB-Garvin Crout-6-3, 175-Ypsilanti state championship this past season -- the first football title ever for Ottawa Lake-White- OL-Michael Furtney-6-5, 290-Milan- Verbal to Wisconsin. I guess P-Vinnie Pateri-5-11, 165-Saline there’s a reason the Badgers have recruited and received only one ford. Photo by Cari Hayes. commitment from an O-lineman -- Furtney is that good. OL-Lucas Tesznar-6-5, 305-Ottawa Lake-Whiteford- A perfect Top underclassmen in the Ann Arbor/Southern Michigan Region example of a small town, small school guy who is being overlooked. Tesznar is a two-time All-State performer in the trenches for the 2017 (all are D-I prospects) D-8 state champions. He’s Big Ten/MAC all the way. I project him OL-Tate Mackenzie-6-7, 305-Ypsilanti Lincoln-Soph. LB-Dennis Simmons-6-1, 220-Ann Arbor Pioneer-Jr. to flesh out at 6-5, 335 and be a beast at OG for some smart, hard- OL- P.J. Brown-6-4, 280-Monroe-Jr. DB-M.J. Griffin-6-1, 180-Saline-Jr. working D-I head coach. DT-DeShaun Williams-6-4, 285-Ottawa Lake-Whiteford-Jr. DT-Josh Williams-6-3, 280-Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard-Soph. OL-Drew Harmon-6-6, 275-Monroe DB-RB-Alec Muck-5-11, 170-Sand Creek-Jr.- 4.4 40, state 100- DE-Jacob Price-6-2, 230-Pinckney-Jr. Ottawa Lake-Whiteford junior running back Logan Murphy (6-1, and 200-meter champion. WR-Justin Jelks-6-4, 180-Ypsilanti-Jr. 205) sprints for a touchdown in this past season’s Division 8 state OL-Jacob Vigliotti-6-5, 325-Petersburg-Summerfield RB-LB-Gage Daugard-6-2, 225-Howell-Jr. DT-OT-Austin Schultz-6-6, 270-Dundee-Jr. championship game against Saginaw Nouvel Catholic at Ford Field in -Tristen Hines-5-10, 170-Milan-Soph. -Hunter Neff-6-3, 185-Chelsea-Jr. Detroit. Murphy helped the Bobcats defeat the Panthers 42-21 rushing DB WR for 126 yards on 16 carries with three touchdowns. Photo by Cari Hayes DT-Markus Bevier-6-2, 285-Ypsilanti-Jr. DE-Brad Wisniewski-6-4, 220-Saline-Jr. RB-LB-Logan Murphy-6-1, 205-Ottawa Lake-Whiteford-Jr. Maximum Exposure: 800 Colleges Receive A Copy Of SMSB Magazine Sign Up Now To Be Featured In Our Next Publication. Email [email protected] Page 16 community community Page 17 IN THE COMMUNITY Ecorse High School Marquette Elementary- Fall 2017, Curtis Blackwell and SMSB staff worked with the Ecorse High Middle School & School and the Ecorse High School football team. SMSB implemented NFL Play60, had Dr. Raphael Johnson and State Representative Jewel Jones as After School Football guest speakers, and worked with staff to establish FuelUp to Play60. Mr. Blackwell met weekly with the football team providing them with mentor- in the “D” ing, and academic audits. January 2018, SMSB will begin its partnership with Mar- quette Elementary-Middle School on Detroit’s Eastside to start “After School Football in the “D”. After School Football in the “D” is an after school program for stu- dents of Marquette Elementary-Middle School, that will provide tutoring, athletic activities, mentoring, life skills, and guest speakers.

Students and staff of Ecorse High School and Coach Curtis Blackwell

Students of Marquette Elementary-Middle School, Coach Curtis Blackwell, and SMSB Board Member, Dr. Coach Curtis Blackwell with State Representative, Cecil Forbes Jewell Jones at Ecorse High School

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DE-Athletic Jones-6-4, 245-Rochester Hills Stoney Creek- One of my “sleepers” in the state of Michigan. Talented athlete, pass rusher at DE. Big Ten? From same school as 2013 NFL No. 1 overall draft pick Oakland County OT Eric Fisher (CMU, Kansas City Chiefs). DT-Griffen Best-6-4, 300-Birmingham Groves DT-Stewart Newblatt-6-4, 255-Clarkston All-Region Team Christian Love-6-1, 285-Detroit (Beverly Hills) Country Day DE-Jack Sape-6-5, 245-Bloomfield Hills- Love this kid. Verbal to Ball State. He’s Big Ten level, with size and speed combo. Michael Laurencelle-6-4, 225-Birmingham Brother Rice Sponsored LB-Ovie Ogjoufo-6-3, 220-Farmington Hills Harrison- One of the nation’s top LB prospects. Elite pass rusher and defender, whether By in open space or at the line of scrimmage. Led Hawks to D-3 state runner-up this past season. Verbal to Notre Dame. LB-Kolin Demens-6-2, 220-Detroit (Beverly Hills) Country Day- The ceiling is so high for this young man. Brother of former U-M and NFL player LB Kenny Demens (Country Day alum). Runs 4.5 40. Sideline- The Oakland County All-Region team is so stacked with big-time, bonafide to-sideline type tackler. Division I college football talent, a D-I coach could only recruit this county and still LB-Kyren Cunningham-6-1, 225-Orchard Lake St. Mary’s- Truly Oak Park junior signal-caller Dwan Mathis Orchard Lake St. Mary’s senior Rashawn one of the state’s recruiting mysteries. What is wrong with the college field a championship-level squad. The skill on this team from top to bottom is mind- (6-5, 200) is one of the country’s best quarter- Allen (5-9, 215) is one of the best running football recruiters/coaches in this state and throughout the Midwest? blowing. I’m not even going to comment on all the former NFL players from this back prospects for the class of 2019. With backs in the state of Michigan. With 4.4 region, it’s just too long of a list. I will, just off the top of my head, list a few current How can this kid not have multiple Big Ten offers? I don’t understand. a strong arm and nimble feet, Mathis has speed and quick cutting ability to go along NFL guys suiting up on Sundays from Oakland County -- OG T. J. Lang (Birmingham He’s a gamer (caught state-championship-winning pass as time verbally committed to Michigan State. with a powerful build, Allen is tough to stop Brother Rice, EMU, NFL), OT Eric Fisher (Rochester Hills Stoney Creek, CMU, expired as a junior last year for St. Mary’s), he’s a reigning state for any defender. Photo by MIPrepZone. NFL No. 1 overall draft pick in 2013), WR Bennie Fowler (Detroit (Beverly Hills) champion sprinter/relay guy (on state championship relay with three other D-I football recruits, all WRs or DBs, he was only junior on the Country Day, MSU, NFL), WR Allen Robinson (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, Penn relay, others were seniors), he runs a 4.5 40, a two-year, two-way State, NFL), LB Matt Judon (West Bloomfield, Grand Valley State, NFL), WR Devin starter for one of the Midwest’s top football programs, playing in one Funches (Farmington Hills Harrison, U-M, NFL), S Jeff Heath (Lake Orion, Saginaw of the nation’s toughest leagues (Detroit Catholic League), he’s an Valley State, NFL), TE Dion Sims (Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, MSU, NFL), WR Aaron outstanding student and he’s 6-1, 225 pounds. He’ll probably flesh out Burbridge (Farmington Hills Harrison, MSU, NFL), S-LB Josh Jones (Walled Lake at 6-1, 235-240 and run a 4.5 40 or, I bet, a 4.4 before it’s all said and Western, North Carolina State, NFL), QB Drew Stanton (Farmington Hills Harrison, done. Indiana, Purdue, Illinois...fellas...where are you? MSU, NFL) and on and on and on... DB-Vincent Gray-6-2, 185-Rochester Adams- Shut down corner of the highest order. Tall and fast, Gray is one of the best DBs in the Here Is The 2017 Midwest. Oakland County All-Region Team DB-Robert Daniel-5-10, 185-Oak Park Matthew Gilbert-6-0, 175-Southfield A & T WR-A.J. Abbott-6-2, 185-West Bloomfield-Silky, smooth player. Great DB-Tieler Houston-6-2, 185-Clarkston- I’ll admit it, I really didn’t hands and route runner. Pound-for-pound, might be the best receiver in the know much about this kid, but watching the D-1 state championship state of Michigan. Verbal to Wisconsin. game between Clarkston and West Bloomfield (Michigan’s big school TE-Caden Prieskorn-6-6, 235-Orchard Lake St. Mary’s- Outstanding QB, division), Houston stood out the most in a contest that featured over but I see him as a TE at the next level. D-I level hoops player. Terrific all- 20 future Division I college football players. Led Wolves to D-1 state around athlete. title. Super athletic and fluid, he seemed to be all over the field making OL-Nick Carey-6-7, 290-Detroit (Novi) Catholic Central-Mauler up front for plays, especially when defending WRs A.J. Abbott and Taj Mustapha power-running Catholic Central. (both Wisconsin verbals). If Abbott and Mustapha are Big Ten level, Walled Lake Western junior offensive tackle/ Rochester Adams senior defensive back OL-Marquan McCall-6-4, 325-Oak Park- My No. 1-ranked overall prospect then this kid is definitely Big Ten level, as well. defensive tackle Spencer Brown (6-6. 295) is Vincent Gray (6-2, 185) is a skilled cover in the state of Michigan. Is an overwhelming force along the offensive line. Colin Heard-5-10, 175-West Bloomfield a load on either side of the football. Brown, corner for the Highlanders and a high-level one of the top two-way juniors in the state of D-I recruit. Also talented DT. Verbal to Kentucky. DB-Patrick Tesho-6-1, 200-Royal Oak Michigan, has verbally committed to Michi- OL-Chris Rexroth-6-6, 275-Farmington Hills Harrison-Versatile player gan State. along the line of scrimmage for D-3 state runner-up Hawks. Can play center, guard or tackle. Also skilled long-snapper. OL-Noah Nicklin-6-4, 290-Clarkston-Leader up front for D-1 state champion Top underclassmen in Oakland County (all are D-I prospects) Wolves. DT-OL-Spencer Brown-6-6, 295-Walled Lake Western-Jr.- Verbal to MSU. DB-RB-Kobe Myers-6-1, 190-Walled Lake Western-Jr. OL-Javon Foster-6-6, 300-West Bloomfield-Outstanding two-way player for OL-Jacob Dean-6-8, 305-Walled Lake Western-Jr. DT-Kyle Arnoldi-6-3, 245-Walled Lake Northern-Soph. West Bloomfield. Long, lanky performer, with good feet and mobility. Helped DE-TE-Devin Baldwin-6-4, 245-Southfield A & T-Jr. DE-FB-Cole Mitchell-6-2, 250-Rochester Adams-Jr. lead the Lakers to a D-1 state runner-up spot this past season. Foster has OL-DT-Justin Rogers-6-3, 280-Oak Park-Soph. DB-Anthony Enechukwu-6-1, 180-Orchard Lake St. Mary’s-Soph. verbally committed to Missouri. DE-Donovan King-6-3, 240-Farmington-Jr. WR-Tre Mosley-6-2, 170-West Bloomfield-Jr. DT-OT-Maverick Hansen-6-5, 255-Farmington Hills Harrison-Jr. RB-Kendall Williams-5-9, 165-Farmington-Jr. WR-Taj Mustapha-6-1, 180-West Bloomfield- Great speed, hands. OL-Rocco Spindler-6-5, 250-Clarkston-Frosh.- Yes, he’s former Detroit Lion DT RB-Torriano Richardson-5-10, 170-Oak Park-Jr. Explosive performer. Teamed with A. J. Abbott to form the best WR duo in the Marc Spindler’s son. QB-Austin Brown-6-1, 190-Madison Heights Madison-Jr. state, if not the Midwest. Verbal to Wisconsin. OL-Garrett Dellinger-6-6, 255-Clarkston-Frosh. QB-Mariano Valenti-6-2, 200-Birmingham Brother Rice-Jr. -Dan Files-6-3, 305-Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood-Jr. -Christian Fitzpatrick-6-2, 175-West Bloomfield-Soph. WR-Traveon Maddox-6-4, 185-Novi- D-I level player in both football and DT WR QB-Dwan Mathis-6-5, 200-Oak Park-Jr.-Verbal to MSU. WR-Abdur-Raheem Yasem-6-1, 175-Walled Lake Western-Soph. basketball. Will play hoops at D-I Oakland University. QB-Sam Johnson-6-3, 190-Walled Lake Western-Jr. RB-Marcus Guerrero-5-8, 185-Waterford Mott-Jr. West Bloomfield senior wide receiver QB-Bryce Veasley-6-4, 230-West Bloomfield- Prolific offensive performer LB-Jordan Turner-6-2, 210-Farmington-Soph. WR-Myles Gresham-5-9, 160-North Farmington-Soph. A.J. Abbott (6-2, 185) is one of the top for D-1 state runner-up Lakers. Threw for over 3,000 yards this past year. DB-Enzo Jennings-6-2, 180-Oak Park-Soph. DE-Chauncey Ernst-6-1, 235-Madison Heights Madison-Jr. prospects in Michigan. Outstanding Bowling Green State verbal. LB-Lance Dixon-6-2, 210-West Bloomfield-Jr. WR-Matt Bradley-5-11, 175-Waterford Mott-Jr. DB-Roderick Heard-5-10, 160-Farmington Hills Harrison-Jr. LB-Isaac Kinne-6-1, 190-Lake Orion-Soph. hands and a precise route-runner, David McCullum-6-2, 175-Waterford Mott Abbott has verbally committed to play DB-Marcus Fuqua-6-1, 190-Southfield A & T-Jr. TE-WR-Malik Carr-6-6, 200-Oak Park-Soph. LB-Clarence Gasker-6-0, 205-Orchard Lake St. Mary’s-Jr. DB-Derrick Hinton-5-10, 170-Auburn Hills Avondale-Jr. at Wisconsin next season. Photo by RB-Rashawn Allen-5-9, 215-Orchard Lake St. Mary’s DB-Khaili Dawsey-5-9, 165-Birmingham Groves-Jr. DB-WR-Kobi Russell-6-1, 180-Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood-Jr. Ken Swart. PK-P-Pierson Cooke-5-10, 170-Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook-Kingswood There are so many high-level future collegiate players in this Oakland County region, it’s remarkable. They are all legit D-I guys.

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PK-P-Jake Moody-6-1, 185-Northville- Truly gifted as a kicker. I’ve read in different articles where he’s been ranked from No. 4 to the No. 1 overall kicking prospect in the country. Has Western Wayne/ nailed four FGs over 50 yards this season, including a long of 58 yards. He also blasted a kickoff 80 yards (started at 20-yard line because of penalties) into the end zone this year. A genuine Downriver game-changer from the kicking position. All-Region Team DE-Tyler Carter-6-2, 230-River Rouge DT-Aidan Hutchinson-6-5, 265-Dearborn Divine Child- The bell cow of this defensive unit. Hutchinson is one of the best defensive linemen in the nation. A man among boys at times, Hutchinson has a giant wingspan, quickness and athleticism Sponsored unusual for a player his size. I see him being 6-5, 285-290 at the By next level and able to move around between DT and DE. Verbal to U-M.

The Western Wayne County/Downriver All-Region squad is a rugged, physical and DT-Josh Barney-6-2, 270-Woodhaven highly-talented team filled with Division I college football skill. This area of Metro - DE Hunter Soave-6-4, 260-Wyandotte River Rouge senior safety Reggie Pearson Belleville junior offensive tackle Devontae Detroit is a mostly blue collar, hard-scrabble region that historically produces football LB-Noah Brown-6-2, 215-Canton- Speed player who has a (5-11, 190) is one of the best defensive back Dobbs (6-4, 290) is widely regarded as the players of the same ilk. Top NFL players from the area include RB Tyrone Wheatley recruits in the Midwest. Pearson has ver- No. 1 OT prospect in the nation for the class (Dearborn Heights Robichaud, U-M, NFL), DE Dave Pureifory (Ecorse, EMU, NFL), big-time upside. High level athlete, basketball player. Interesting prospect. bally committed to Wisconsin. Photo by The of 2019. What sets Dobbs apart from other DT Kris Jenkins (Belleville, Maryland, NFL), RB Chester Taylor (River Rouge, Toledo, News-Herald. linemen is his combination of size, technique, NFL), QB Gary Danielson (Dearborn Divine Child, Purdue, NFL), WR Keshawn Baron Sholar-6-0, 210-River Rouge balance and agility. Martin (Westland John Glenn, MSU, NFL), OL Joe Carollo (Wyandotte. Notre Dame, NFL), DT Cullen Jenkins (Belleville, CMU, NFL), RB Jeremy Langford (Westland LB-Jacob Mass-6-3, 225-Livonia Franklin- Emotional leader John Glenn, MSU, NFL) and Pat Shurmur (Dearborn Divine Child, MSU, current of D-2 state runner-up squad. Physical, intense player with great offensive coordinator for Minnesota Vikings and former head coach of Cleveland football awareness and instincts. Browns and Philadelphia Eagles-interim). There are many more NFL players from LB-Isaac Grant-5-10, 210-Redford Union- I love this guy. Not this area, but that’s a list for another time and another day. very well known, but he’s a three-time MVP for Redford Union. Outstanding two-way player (also talented RB). I project him to Here Is The 2017 Western Wayne 5-10, 225-230 LB at the next level. Maybe the most naturally County/Downriver All-Region Team skilled player on this team. WR-Jaylan Franklin-6-5, 210-Gibraltar Carlson- Verbal to DB-Davion Williams-6-2, 185-Belleville- One of the best cover Wisconsin. One of the state’s best all-around football players. Could corners in the Midwest. The best athlete on this squad. Had play WR, TE, DE or LB at the next level. Runs a 4.6 40. He could be offers to play D-I basketball. Could be future All-American-type a tough match-up at 6-5, 245 as a TE or coming off the edge as a 6-5, DB at the collegiate level. Verbal to MSU. 255 DE. DB-Youseph Saad-5-11, 170-Dearborn TE-Lee Payton-6-3, 220-River Rouge- Another top-notch athlete. Payton has the skills and speed to line up wide or in close along the Patrick Lupro-5-11, 185-Belleville- Verbally committed to line of scrimmage. Offered by Florida, but verbal to WMU. WMU. OL-Gio Agazzi-6-5, 285-Livonia Stevenson DB-K’mare Carey-6-2, 170-Belleville- Verbal to WMU. Tall DB OL-Alex Howie-6-5, 315-Plymouth Salem- One of the state of with big-play ability. Gibraltar Carlson senior athlete Jaylan Frank- Lincoln Park sophomore wide receiver/defen- lin (6-5, 210) could line up at multiple posi- sive back Chastin Cross (6-3, 185) is one of Michigan’s best O-linemen, his celing is quite high, yet, in my opinion, DB-Reggie Pearson-5-11, 190-River Rouge- One of the top tions at the next level. Offensively, he could the top underclassmen in the state of Mich- he’s being under-recruited. Pure power up front, he blows opponents safeties in the Midwest. A bone-cruncher as a tackler, Pearson play wide receiver or bulk up and compete at igan. I believe he’s a bit of a sleeper right off the line. Also a talented DT. Could play on either side of the football is a heat-seeking missile from his safety position. Verbal to tight end, or defensively, pressure the passer now, but definitely a high-level D-I college in college. Wisconsin. as a rush end or stand up as an outside football recruit. With good size and speed, OL-Jalen Howard-6-3, 310-Redford Thurston linebacker. Franklin has verbally committed to Cross is a dominant force on either side of the Wisconsin. Photo by The News-Herald. line of scrimmage. OL-Sean Pilon-6-2, 285-Dearborn Divine Child OL-Quinton Barrow-6-6, 290-Romulus- Long arms, good feet, Top underclassmen in the Western Wayne/Downriver Region Barrow is an excellent LT prospect. WR-Kendrick Stanley-6-1, 185-Wyandotte (all are D-I prospects) WR-George Ferguson-6-1, 165-Livonia Stevenson OL-Devontae Dobbs-6-4, 290-Belleville-Jr.- Ranked by some outlets as DT-Michael Sessoms-6-0, 310-Ecorse-Soph. the No. 1 OT prospect in the nation for the Class of 2019. DT-Mouhammad Mehdi-6-3, 275-Dearborn Fordson-Jr. QB-Theo Day-6-5, 205-Dearborn Divine Child- Verbal to MSU. Tall, OL-Keegan Vaughn-6-6, 285-Westland John Glenn-Jr. DE-Aeron Latham-6-2, 230-Dearborn Divine Child-Jr. rangy QB with a strong arm. Also mobile enough to avoid pass rush DB-WR-Julian Barnett-6-2, 195-Belleville-Jr. RB-Steven Walker-5-9, 170-Canton-Jr. and gain positive yardage with his legs. My No. 1 QB prospect in the DE-Darius Robinson-6-6, 250-Canton-Jr. TE-Jaden Littlefield-6-3, 220-Belleville-Soph. state of Michigan. DB-Athlete-Andre Seldon-5-11, 170-Belleville-Soph. PK-QB-Drew Alsobrooks-6-1, 180-Livonia Churchill-Jr. RB-Isaac Moore-6-0, 210-Livonia Franklin- Tough, hard-running DB-WR-KR-Daraun McKinney-5-10, 180-River Rouge-Jr. OG-C-Jake Swirple-6-2, 270-Livonia Franklin-Soph. -Ian Stewart-6-4, 190-Gibraltar Carlson-Soph. -Byron Wilkinson-6-3, 200-Woodhaven-Jr. workhorse for D-2 state runner-up. Physical player who came on late, WR WR WR-DB-David Carter-6-0, 165-Melvindale-Soph. WR-Avery Grenier-6-0, 180-Livonia Churchill-Jr. but is a high-level D-I performer. WR-Chastin Cross-6-3, 185-Lincoln Park-Soph. OL-Mohamed Saad-6-4, 270-Dearborn-Jr. Dearborn Divine Child senior quarterback Theo Day (6- RP-Andrew Davis-5-10, 180-Plymouth Salem- Explosive speed DE-TE-Evan Orme-6-6, 245-Riverview Gabriel Richard-Jr. OL-DT-Derion Gould-6-4, 275-Redford Union-Jr. 5, 205) is the No. 1-ranked signal-caller in the state of from the RB position. Give him a crease and he’s gone. Finished DE-LB-Jalen Hunt-6-3, 230-Belleville-Jr. PK-Josh Gilmour-5-9, 160-Plymouth Salem-Jr. Michigan. Day not only has a strong arm, but the skill to eighth in the 100 meters (10.99) at last June’s Division 1 state meet. DT-Damon Payne-6-4, 250-Belleville-Frosh. TE-Robert Bell-6-5, 225-Redford Thurston-Jr. beat defenses with his scrambling ability. Day has verbally OL-Mahdi Hazime-6-3, 280-Dearborn Fordson-Jr. DE-LB-Mohamed Basma-6-3, 225-Dearborn Fordson-Jr. committed to Michigan State. DB-WR-Keshawn Stanley-6-0, 175-Wyandotte-Soph. OT-Ali Jaber-6-7, 335-Dearborn Fordson-Jr.

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RB-Elijah Collins-6-1, 200-U-D Jesuit- One of the top two-way players in the state of Michigan. Durable, productive runner who, given a crease, can take it to the proverbial house on any play. Also Detroit an outstanding defensive back prospect. Verbal to Michigan State. Jalen Jackson-5-9, 205-Detroit King All-Region Team K-Tyrese Allen-6-0, 220-Detroit Community DE-Andre Carter-6-4, 255-Detroit Cass Tech- Strong at the point of attack, Carter is one of the best D-linemen in Michigan. Could add weight and move inside at the next level. Verbal to WMU. DT-Desjuan Johnson-6-3, 260-Detroit East English Village- Sponsored Incredible athlete, one of Michigan’s top pass rushers, Johnson consistently makes plays in the opponent’s backfield. Verbal to By Toledo. DT-Erik Smith-6-1, 280-Detroit Cass Tech Dave Blake-6-1, 270-Detroit Denby The 2017 Detroit All-Region team is ridiculously skilled and talented. There are D-I DE-Maurice White-6-5, 250-Detroit King high-level, explosive players at every position. It amazes me every season the amount and depth of high school football talent in Detroit. The Motor City over the years LB-DeAndre Square-6-1, 215-Detroit Cass Tech - One of my Detroit Cass Tech senior defensive back Kalon Detroit King junior quarterback Dequan Finn has produced some of the game’s most legendary and accomplished players. Off the favorite players in the state of Michigan. This kid has it all. He can Gervin (5-10, 175) is one of the nation’s best (6-2, 200) is a talented signal-caller for the top of my head, current NFL players from Detroit include TE Antonio Gates (Detroit play in space and defend the pass or come up and stuff the run. cover corners. With 4.3 40 speed and excel- Crusaders and high-level D-I recruit. Central, Kent State, NFL), DE Brandon Graham (Detroit Crockett/East English Village, Outstanding all-around player, with 4.5 speed. Verbal to Kentucky. lent agility, Gervin is a true shutdown corner U-M, NFL), LB Connor Barwin (U-D Jesuit, Cincinnati, NFL), DE Will Gholston for the Technicians. Gervin has verbally LB-Keith Johnson-6-3, 245-Detroit Loyola committed to Michigan State. (Detroit Southeastern, MSU, NFL), DT Lawrence Thomas (Detroit Renaissance, Dyonte Johnson-6-3, 220-Detroit Cass Tech MSU, NFL), DE-LB Nick Perry (Detroit King, USC, NFL), DT Johnathan Hankins (Detroit Southeastern, Ohio State, NFL), CB Tony Lippett (Detroit Crockett/East LB-Brandon Green-6-2, 215-Detroit Mumford- A vastly English Village, NFL), CB Jourdan Lewis (Detroit Cass Tech, U-M, NFL), S Delano underrated player, in my opinion. Has Big Ten-level ability and Hill (Detroit Cass Tech, U-M, NFL) and CB Desmond King (Detroit Crockett/East athleticism. Top basketball player, Green could play LB or WR at the English Village, Iowa, NFL), while former NFL stars from the city include RB Jerome next level. Runs a 4.5 40. Bettis (Detroit Mackenzie, Notre Dame NFL, Pro Football Hall of Fame), DE Eugene Jaylin Early-6-1, 215-Detroit Denby “Big Daddy” Lipscomb (Detroit Miller, U.S. Marine Corps, NFL), DB Mike Harden (Detroit Central, U-M, NFL), WR Derrick Mason (Detroit Mumford, MSU, NFL), DB-Kalon Gervin-5-10, 175-Detroit Cass Tech- Arguably the top OT Luis Sharpe (Detroit Southwestern, UCLA, NFL), OG Ed Budde (Detroit Denby, cover corner in the Midwest, if not the nation. Gervin can flat out MSU, NFL), RB Ron Johnson (Detroit Northwestern, U-M, NFL), DB Randy Logan shut down any opponent he’s assigned to cover. Elite athletic ability, (Detroit Northern, U-M, NFL), OG Reggie McKenzie (Highland Park, U-M, NFL), football skills and speed (4.3 40), Gervin is one of the country’s best DT Gilbert Brown (Detroit Mackenzie, Kansas, NFL), LB Thomas “Pepper” Johnson recruits. Verbal to Michigan State. (Detroit Mackenzie, Ohio State, NFL) and on and on and on... DB-Jaeveyon Morton-5-10, 170-Detroit King - Big-time, lockdown-type cornerback from one of the best high school football Here Is The 2017 Detroit All-Region Team programs in the Midwest. Verbal to Iowa State. DB-Zhamaine March-5-9, 175-Detroit East English Village - WR-Brandon Gray-6-5, 190-Detroit Cass Tech- Match-up nightmare for Excellent two-way talent at either RB or DB. Verbal to Northern opposing defensive backs. With size and speed, Gray is one of the top Illinois. WR prospects in the country. Verbal to Washington State. Derrick Corbin-5-11, 170-Detroit Western - All-around player who TE-Jalyn Benning-6-6, 230-Detroit Pershing could play on either side of the football at the next level. Strong Detroit King sophomore wide receiver RB-WR prospect on offense or DB on defense, Corbin has verbally Detroit East English Village senior Tyrone Joshua Coffey-6-4, 235-Hamtramck Rashawn Williams (6-1, 200) is a highly-re- committed to Kent State. Sampson (6-4, 295) is one of the finest OL-Carlos Vettorello-6-4, 285-U-D Jesuit- Vettorello has verbally centers to come out of the state of Michigan cruited prospect out of the Motor City. With an offer already from Ohio State, Williams is committed to Syracuse. DB-Lavien Fields-6-1, 185-Detroit Mumford in years. Sampson has verbally committed to Syracuse. one of Michigan’s top prospects for the class OL-Josh Mayberry-6-2, 280-Detroit King of 2020. OL-Tyrone Sampson-6-4, 295-Detroit East English Village- Truly one of the best centers to come out of the state of Michigan in years. Also a talented DT. Completely controls the middle of the line of scrimmage at center and handles any defender unfortunate enough to line up in front of Top underclassmen for the Detroit All-Region Team (all are D-I prospects) him. Verbal to Syracuse. LB-DE-Tyrece Woods-6-2, 245-Detroit King-Jr. LB-Latrell Thompson-6-4, 230-Detroit Edison-Soph. OL-Will Garbarith-6-4, 275-Detroit Cass Tech S-Marvin Grant-6-2, 205-Detroit King-Jr. DT-Justin Hudson-6-5, 290-Detroit Delta Prep-Jr. OL-Jeremiah Hardge-6-3, 265-Detroit King RB-LB-Jaren Mangham-6-1, 225-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. DB-Josh Wiley-6-2, 190-Detroit Cody-Soph. DB-Xavier Goldsmith-5-9, 165-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. DB-Elija Griffin-5-11, 185-Detroit East English Village-Jr. WR-Jerrod Vines-6-0, 185-Detroit Central- My No. 1 wide receiver LB-Rich Miller-6-1, 215-Detroit King-Jr. WR-Rashawn Williams-6-1, 200-Detroit King-Soph. prospect in Michigan. One of the most explosive players in the Midwest. LB-Dayone Smith-6-1, 235-Detroit Western-Jr. WR-Kyron McKinnie-Harper-6-0, 175-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. Runs 4.4 40. Can take it the distance from anywhere on the field. WR-DB-Lemuel Neely-Watley-5-11, 175-Detroit East English Village-Soph. OL-Allen Jones-6-5, 315-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. Davion Hightower-5-11, 170-Detroit Cody OL-Trevon Roberts-6-2, 290-Detroit Central-Jr. QB-Raquan Bell-6-4, 195-Detroit Renaissance-Soph. -Jalen Bell-5-11, 285-Detroit King-Jr. -Darrell Wyatt-6-3, 185-Detroit King-Jr. WR-Erik Gibson-6-2, 190-Detroit King- Big, strong WR with speed and DT WR good hands. Verbal to Minnesota. RB-Lew Nichols-6-0, 195-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. PK-Eric Ramerez-6-0, 190-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. DB-RB-Jordan Anderson-5-11, 190-Detroit East English Village-Jr. WR-Kejuan Sanders-6-1, 180-Detroit Community-Jr. Detroit King junior safety Marvin Grant (6-2, 205) is one QB-El-Julien Jordan-6-3, 210-Detroit Central- Consummate leader, DB-WR-Jalen Graham-6-2, 185-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. OL-Rachon Gulley-6-4, 325-Detroit East English Village-Jr. of the best prospects at his position in the country. Big, outstanding ability, strong passing the football or scrambling for extra strong, fast, Grant has it all from his safety position. QB-Dequan Finn-6-2, 190-Detroit King-Jr. OL-Christian Dudley-6-2, 280-Detroit Cass Tech-Jr. yardage. I love this kid. Verbal to WMU. DE-Kendall Howard-6-1, 245-Detroit Western-Jr.

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RB-Sheldon Cage-6-3, 210-Grosse Pointe North- One of my major “sleepers” in the state of Michigan. I love this kid. He’s an explosive running back for North, but I like him at linebacker at Macomb County the next level. Cage is one of those players with the speed and agility to play in space defending the pass or the tenacity to stick his nose into the fray along the line of scrimmage to make a All-Region Team tackle. Has 4.5 40 speed. K-Cam Shook-6-1, 185-Grosse Pointe South DE-Gio Kizer-6-6, 235-Warren Fitzgerald- This guy...Big Ten?? Sponsored By Where are you? I don’t know what about 6-6, 235 and running a 4.6 40 is so unattractive to recruiters. Kizer is definitely one of the state of Michigan’s biggest “sleepers” when it comes to being a high-level D-I recruit. Kizer has elite athleticism, explosiveness and coordination, so much so, that this past season he used his height and talent to intercept two passes and return both for touchdowns. How many D-ends can do that?

The 2017 Macomb County All-Region Team is stocked full from top to bottom with DT-Dwayne Lewis-6-4, 325-Clinton Township Chippewa high-level Division I college football talent. Metro Detroit’s Macomb County area Valley -- Big, heavy, thick immovable player in the middle for (which also includes Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods) traditionally has produced Chippewa Valley. One of the best defensive tackles in the state, some of the state of Michigan’s premier high school football talent year in and year out. in my opinion. Also a top heavyweight wrestler. Former and current Macomb County area NFL players include OG Joe DeLamielleure DT-Tremaine Dent-6-3, 235-Warren Lincoln Clinton Township Clintondale senior lineback- Utica Eisenhower senior quarterback Max er/running back/safety Gleo Wade (5-11, Wittwer (6-3, 185) is one of the state of Mich- (Center Line St. Clement, MSU, NFL, Pro Football Hall of Fame), DT Wally Chambers DE-Kofe Kimbrell-6-4, 225-Port Huron Northern (Mount Clemens, Eastern Kentucky, NFL), TE Ron Kramer (East Detroit/Eastpointe, 215) is three-year starter for the Dragons and igan’s best dual threat signal-callers. Photo by one of Michigan’s best all-around football David Dalton. U-M, NFL), DT Carl Davis (Sterling Heights Stevenson, Iowa, NFL), DT L.T. Walton Colton McKiernan-6-6, 220-Richmond- A skilled wrestler for players. (Clinton Township Clintondale, CMU, NFL), WR Braylon Edwards (Harper Woods one of Michigan’s best programs, McKiernan could be a terrific Bishop Gallagher, U-M, NFL), TE Pete Chryplewicz (Sterling Heights Stevenson, player as a DE, TE or even an OT at the next level, if he decided Notre Dame, NFL), LB John DiGiorgio (Utica Eisenhower, Saginaw Valley State, to go that route. NFL), WR Gary Ballman (East Detroit/Eastpointe, MSU, NFL) and DE Frank Zombo LB-Kelvin Jones-6-2, 210-Harper Woods- Jones is a quick (Sterling Heights Stevenson, CMU, NFL). linebacker, with explosive ability, who can play in space. Here Is The 2017 Macomb County JaMichael Johnson-6-2, 215-St. Clair Shores South Lake All-Region Team LB-Taylor Purnell-6-2, 225-Grosse Pointe North LB-Henry Janeway-6-4, 220-Utica Eisenhower- Tall, rangy WR-Myles McHaney-6-4, 225-L’Anse Creuse North- Big-bodied prospect who could bulk up and play defensive end at the wide receiver prospect who also could play linebacker at the D-I level. collegiate level. Runs approximately a 4.5-4.6 40. Could bulk up to play H-back or even DE at the next level. Intriguing prospect. DB-Jaylen Branch-6-2, 170-Warren Michigan Collegiate TE-Luke Pfromm-6-6, 235-Warren DeLaSalle -- Quarterbacked the Nick Folkerts-6-2, 175-Algonac Pilots to the Division 2 state championship this past season. Also a DB-Jajuan Lovejoy-6-1, 170-Warren Woods-Tower skilled hoops player. He could play QB at the next level, but I just see - him as a big-time TE recruit. With his basketball agility and height, I DB Cardell Snorton-6-1, 190-Clinton Township Chippewa Three-year starter for Chippewa Valley, one of the state’s see Pfromm fleshing out at 6-6, 255 and being a match-up problem Valley- best programs. Snorton has the size and football skill to make an for any LB or DB in college. excellent safety at the next level. Cameron Crosby-6-4, 220-Warren DeLaSalle DB-Gleo Wade-5-11, 215-Clinton Township Clintondale- I OL-Patrick Donovan-6-5, 290-Macomb Dakota- Physical, punishing love this kid. He’s a top-flight running back, linebacker, safety run blocker for Dakota, Donovan is underrecruited, in my opinion. This for Clintondale. Despite his height, I believe he’s a D-I recruit guy has good feet, movement and athleticism for a player his size. D-I as a linebacker. He has running back speed and footwork, but coaches/recruiters, where are you on this kid? a linebacker’s physical, intense demeanor. I see him growing to OL-Colin Motloch-6-4, 300-Utica 5-11, 235 and being a terrific all-around player for some smart, L’Anse Creuse North senior wide receiver/ With 4.5 speed, Grosse Pointe North senior dedicated D-I coach/recruiter. linebacker Myles McHaney (6-4, 225) is an running back/linebacker Sheldon Cage (6-3, OL-Derian Doherty-6-4, 280-Utica Eisenhower- Outstanding athletic, fast two-way standout who could 210) is a D-I-level prospect. prospect from one of the state’s top programs. Excellent technique, bulk up and play H-back or defensive end at footwork, I see Doherty being able to play any position along the the D-I collegiate level. O-line at the next level. OL-Andrew Murphy-6-2, 280-New Baltimore Anchor Bay OL-Brian Buchman-6-5, 270-Warren Mott Top underclassmen for the Macomb County All-Region Team WR-Kavon Higdon-5-8, 155-Utica (all are D-I prospects) WR-Jalen Thomas-6-2, 180-Utica Ford LB-Brock Horne-6-2, 215-Romeo-Jr. DB-Ja’von Kimpson-5-11, 180-Clinton Township Chippewa Valley-Jr. DB-Josh DeBerry-6-0, 175-Warren DeLaSalle-Jr. WR-Evan Vaillancourt-5-10, 190-Warren DeLaSalle-Jr. QB-Max Wittwer-6-3, 185-Utica Eisenhower- One of the most -Marcel Lewis-6-1, 205-Clinton Township Chippewa Valley-Jr. -Maurice Hutchinson-6-2, 215-Sterling Heights Parkway exciting players in the state of Michigan. Wittwer is a double-threat LB LB-RB -Danny Motowski-6-2, 250-Warren DeLaSalle-Jr. Christian-Jr. from the QB position. An accurate passer, Wittwer also has the speed OL -Damond Duncan-6-1, 245-St. Clair Shores Lakeview-Jr. -Jaren Johnson-6-3, 260-Warren Lincoln-Jr. and scrambling ability to make positive yardage if a play breaks DE DT -Chris Cominos-6-3, 260-Warren DeLaSalle-Jr. -Brady Zarschler-6-1, 170-Macomb Dakota-Soph. down. With the ball in Wittwer’s hands, a play is never over, even if OL P Clinton Township Chippewa Valley junior quarterback -Tommy Schuster-6-1, 185-Clinton Township Chippewa Valley-Jr. -Grant Toutant-6-6, 270-Warren DeLaSalle-Soph. it appears it is well-defended. Wittwer has verbally committed to Air QB OL Tommy Schuster (6-1, 185) is a Drew Brees-like performer -Theo Ellis-5-10, 190-Port Huron Northern-Soph. -Erik Fraeyman-6-4, 235-Romeo-Jr. Force. RB TE in size and in big-play ability for the Big Reds. PK-Jackson Griskie-5-11, 185-Macomb Lutheran North-Jr. WR-David Ellis-6-0, 190-Clinton Township Chippewa Valley-Jr.

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Rod Heard, Farmington Hills Dobbs:“The main skill that I need to improve What does it mean to you to be a part of Fletcher:“My best attributes would have Harrison on is being a stronger leader.” SMSB? to be how hard I work and always having a November Sound Mind Sound Rod Heard ((5-10, 170) is one of the top What’s going to be the deciding factor for Washington:“It’s an honor to be a part of a positive attitude, no matter what challenges cornerbacks and running backs in the class you in choosing a school? program that has helped so many student- come my way. Being negative just makes the of 2019. He has been a part of SMSB Football Dobbs:“At the end of the day, I’m going to athletes on and off the field. I hope I can add situation worse.” Body Showcase Player Q&A’s since he was in the seventh-grade, and choose a school that I love, and that’s also my name to the list of Sound Mind Sound What do you have to do to keep getting possesses eight total offers. best for my family.” Body greats.” better on the football field? The first ever Sound Mind Sound Body Media Showcase type of testing is essential to all college coaches, as they want What were the challenges that Muskegon Do you have a top three list of schools or What’s your best attribute on and off the Fletcher:“Just got to keep working, and Camp at Ultimate Soccer Arena in the Detroit suburb of verified data from a highly reliable source for each of their posed to you and your teammates in the frontrunner at the present moment? field? never be satisfied with what I’ve achieved. It Pontiac, was jam-packed with top prospects from all across recruits. Division 3 state championship game Dobbs:“I don’t have a frontrunner at the Washington:“My best attribute on the field is also will take realizing that no matter what Michigan and with coaches from near and far that came to (Heard and his Harrison teammates lost to moment.” my speed and size. Off the field, I am a great I’ve achieved so far, I can always achieve The parents also were able to take part in the camp through the Muskegon Big Reds, 28-10)? leader, and I have a cool personality.” something more. So, I want to get better each offer their expertise. These coaches included Derrick Tatum the SMSB Parent Seminar. They received info on how to get Heard:“Biggest challenges were just dealing What’s the one skill that you need to work and every single day. As long as I keep that from Atlanta, who coached the defensive backs, and Jeff their sons academically eligible for playing at the next level, with that (offensive) line. The line that they on to become a better all-around player? mindset, I’ll be alright.” had and the size they had on it, it just took Who have you been offered by so far? Johnson from California, who coached the wide receivers. how their sons can gain further exposure from college coaches Washington:“I want to improve my route- Subsequently, the student athletes that attended, such as a toll on us after a while. And you know running and work on getting better at Fletcher:“Michigan State, Wisconsin, and other important topics that can make the difference in having a running quarterback like they did in sophomore Oak Park offensive guard Justin Rogers, junior grasping the small details that will help me Pittsburgh, Wake Forest and other Power 5 whether or not their sons live out their dreams of playing (Michigan State commit) La’Darius Jefferson, improve as a wide receiver.” schools (Iowa State and Kentucky).” Farmington Hills Harrison defensive back/running back Rod college football or fail to do so. especially with his size, it was tough to stop.” What are the top three schools that you’re Any frontrunner(s) for your services right Heard and junior Belleville wideout Julian Barnett, were able What’s it like playing for Farmington Hills interested in playing for at the next level? now? The event was a one-of-a-kind experience, helping players to soak up tons of valuable lessons from the day-long event. Harrison head coach John Herrington (the Washington:“Michigan State, Kentucky and Fletcher:“Not right now. I’m just trying to all-time winningest high school football get a gauge of what numbers and aspects of their respective Detroit Cass Tech junior athlete Indiana.” get better right now, and I’ll think more The student athletes -- over 30 of them possessed offers games they need to improve upon in order to play at the next head man in Michigan)? about that my senior year.” Kyron McKinnie-Harper (6- Heard:“Coach Herrington is a very good prior to the event -- were also able to learn about their Damon Payne, Belleville level. And throughout the day, SMSB’s Ronnie Hampston and coach. He loves the game. He loves what he “numbers.” Zybek Sports, which is responsible for producing 0, 175) is an explosive player defensive end Dustin Fletcher, Flint Vito Chirco were able to catch up with some of the players does, and that just pushes me to love the Carman-Ainsworth quarterback measurements and times at the NFL Combine, such as times that participated in the camp. You can read below for all of with five D-I offers, including game even more.” Damon Payne (6-4, 250) is one of the for the 40-yard dash, offered Combine-level testing to all the premier defensive ends in the class of 2021. Dustin Fletcher (6-3, 210) is one of the top their Q&As. Washington State and Syracuse. What’s your best attribute on the football dual-threat quarterbacks in the class of 2020. prospects in attendance at the Media Showcase Camp. This field? He has been a part of SMSB Football for three years, and holds four offers (from He has yet to officially receive an offer, but Heard:“My best attribute as a football player I really like all the schools to be honest. It’s How many offers do you hold? marking (3.1 GPA).” Georgia, Iowa State, Kentucky and Syracuse). has already garnered interest from a few is my mind. I have a great mind for the game. MAC schools (read below for the names). going to be tough to decide when that time Eighteen. My top schools are Miss State, What are the major schools that have I can make quick decisions in tight spaces. What does it mean to you to be a part of comes. Colorado, Colorado State, and Cincinnati. looked at you and offered you so far? SMSB? What’s your best attribute on and off the And I just think that my cerebral capacity field? Rogers:“Kentucky, Ohio State and Arizona. I while being on the field is very good.” Birmingham Groves junior Payne:“It means a lot to me not just because Fletcher:“On the football field, I can throw Kyron McKinnie-Harper, ATH, Jalen Williams, WR, Belleville want to take a visit down there (to Arizona).” What’s the latest for you on the recruiting it has taught me new skills on the field but cornerback/wide receiver Khalil also new skills that I can use in life.” the ball, and run the ball. I’m just a smart Cass Tech, Class of 2019 Class of 2020 What’s going to be the ultimate deciding front? Dawsey (5-10, 165) is one of the What’s the one skill that you need to work football player. Off the field, I have a high What does it mean to be taking part in this factor in you choosing a school to play for Heard:“I’m looking a lot at Northwestern. I What does it mean to be taking part in this on to become a better all-around player? level of character, and I’m a good person media day? at the next level? took a visit down there a couple weeks ago, top D-I prospects in the state of media day? Payne:“One thing that I can improve on is overall.” Although, I’m not physically participating It feels great to be at the SMSB media day. By Rogers:“The school having a relationship and talked to the coaches. We had a great Michigan. Note:Has a cumulative GPA of 3.74. conversation. I’m also looking at Pittsburgh, my speed.” because of injury, it’s an honor to be here. being here I get to see where I am as a player with me and me being able to trust them. and took a visit down there this season, too. What’s going to be the deciding factor for What do you have to do to keep getting I’ve been a part of the SMSB program for and what I need to improve on. Also, the school and coaching staff building Khalil Dawsey, Birmingham you in choosing a school? better on the football field? quite some time and I just wanted to show a bond with me and becoming a part of my There are a lot of different schools that I’m Groves cornerback/wide receiver What’s your best attribute on and off the looking at, and I’m going to enjoy my off- Payne:“The deciding factor for me is the Fletcher:“It just comes with a lot of work, my support to Coach (Curtis) Blackwell. family.” field? season and get to know the schools further.” Khalil Dawsey (5-10, 165) is one of the top culture/family-like environment.” including offseason work, a lot of reps in the cornerback/wide receiver combos in the What’s your best attribute on and off the On the field, I am a hard worker and off the Note:Since taking part in this Q+A, Heard Do you have a top three list of schools or weight room and running.” class of 2019. He’s in his first year with SMSB field? field, I have a great personality. has received offers from Northern Illinois frontrunner at the present moment? Who have you received interest from so Football, and possesses one Division 1 offer. On the field, I think my speed is what stands What’s one skill that you need to work on and Western Michigan. Payne:“I don’t have a top school at the far? What does it mean to you to be a part of out. Off the field, I think my character is a to become a better all-around player? What’s going to be the ultimate deciding moment.” Fletcher:“Central Michigan, Eastern SMSB? Michigan, Toledo and a little bit from positive. I want to get better in all aspects, but I want factor in you choosing a school to play for How many offers do you hold? at the next level? Dawsey:“With Sound Mind Sound Body Michigan State.” to get faster. having so much prestige, it’s great to be part Five. Washington State, Toledo, Central Heard:“Definitely, I want to play on a How many offers do you hold? of a program that is recognized nationally.” Southfield A & T junior safety Michigan, Temple, Syracuse competitive team, and play big-time football Brock Horne, Romeo One, from McKendree University. (Power 5 football). But, I still want to go to a What’s your best attribute both on and off linebacker/running back Marcus Fuqua (6-1, 190) is What are you looking for in selecting the Justin Rogers, Oak Park, the football field? university you want to attend? school that has a good educational program, Brock Horne (6-2, 215) is one of the rising instinctive and smart on the offensive guard so that I can get my degree and set myself up Dawsey:“I would have to say my best middle linebackers in the class of 2019. I hope to go to a university with a positive Justin Rogers (6-3, 265) is a class of 2020 for the future.” attribute on the field is my ball skills. And football field and one of the best atmosphere and a family-oriented coaching Although he holds no offers so far, he is 4-star offensive lineman, according to What do you have to do to become a better off the field, I would have to say it’s my bound to receive one soon with interest safety prospects in the Midwest. staff. I also want to attend a university where 247Sports. He is the country’s No. 25 overall all-around player? competitive drive.” already from a few MAC schools (read below He currently holds 10 D-I offers, academics are also a top priority so I can 2020 prospect as well as the No. 1 guard and Heard:“I’ve got to put in work every day. What’s the one skill that you need to work to find out whom). including Iowa State, Syracuse study Sports Medicine. No. 1 prospect in Michigan for the class of There are no off days. That’s why I’m here on in order to become a better all-around What does it mean to you to be a part of player? and Army. ​ 2020. He has been a part of the Sound Mind right now (at the SMSB Media Showcase SMSB? Sound Body Football program for three Camp which took place the day after the state Dawsey:“I feel like I can take my game to Horne:“I think this is a great networking Marcus Fuqua, S, Southfield A&T, Xavier Goldsmith, DB Cass Tech, years, and has 18 total offers to his name. finals). I came down here to see the other the next level if I can improve my off-man program. I think Coach (Curtis) Blackwell Class of 2019 Class of 2019 What has being a part of Sound Mind players in the state. It’s about staying true to technique because I’m so used to either being does a great job of getting your name out pressed or (playing) in a zone (scheme). I Sound Body meant to you? the game, and putting work in every day.” there. You can get a lot of good work in.” What does it mean to be taking part in this What does it mean to be taking part in this don’t get to work on off-man as much as I What’s your best attribute on and off the media day? media day? Rogers:“It has helped me get to where I’m at Oak Park sophomore want.” Devontae Dobbs, Belleville football field? I feel that it’s an honor to be here today. It’s an honor to be here today. Coming off a t o d ay.” What schools have been in contact with you Justin Rogers (6-3, 265) is one offensive tackle Horne:“Definitely my leadership skills. I There are lot of great players across the loss in the State Semifinal a day ago, I’m not What was your major takeaway from the so far? state, and I am happy that I can be in that participating in the workouts, but I wanted Sound Mind Sound Body Media Showcase of the best two-way linemen Devontae Dobbs (6-4, 290) is a class of think everyone in my class looks up to me at 2019 5-star offensive lineman, according to Dawsey:“So far, I’ve been talking to all of my school.” conversation as being one of the best. to show Coach Blackwell my support as well. Camp? in the country. the Ivy League schools, plus Michigan State, 247Sports. He is the country’s No. 7 overall Belleville freshman defensive Which schools have shown interest in you How did your season go? Rogers:“My major takeaway was to keep Miami (Ohio), Eastern Michigan and Ohio.” What’s your best attribute on and off the 2019 prospect as well as the No. 1 offensive so far? field? working hard and keep grinding. And I Note:His lone Division 1 offer is from Brown lineman Damon Payne (6-4, 250) From a team prospective we were very close Does the Ohio State victory over Michigan tackle and No. 1 prospect in Michigan for the Horne:“Central Michigan, Toledo, Miami also learned about the importance of never University. My best attribute on the field is that I am to achieve our team goal of winning the state this season mean something to you and class of 2019. He has been a part of the SMSB is one of the top recruits in the (Ohio) and Michigan State.” championship. Individually, I did well as I taking anything for granted.” What’s your top three list of schools? very smart and very instinctive. sway you towards OSU at least a little bit? Football program for seven years, and has nation for the class of 2021. If you had it your way, where would you What’s one skill that you need to work on was nominated to the Dream Team. What can you do to keep getting better at Rogers:“Yes, it does. It was a good game 38 total offers to his name, including from Dawsey:“Michigan State, Brown and Eastern like to play one day? to become a better all-around player? What’s your best attribute on and off the your craft each day? definitely, and you could tell that Ohio Michigan State, Alabama, Clemson and Ohio Michigan.” Michael Fletcher, Flint State. Horne:“I’d be blessed to play for any Division I’d like to improve my technique as well as field? Rogers:“Just pushing myself to the limit, and State was never going to give up. They (the Carman-Ainsworth defensive end 1 school, but I’d love to play in the Big Ten.” What does it mean to you to be a part of my speed. On the field, my versatility is what stands out to keep working on the little stuff that I need Buckeyes) all carried each other.” Devell Washington, Bay City Michael Fletcher (6-6, 245) is a class of 2019 SMSB? What’s going to be the deciding factor for How many offers do you hold? and off the field, I am a great leader. to work on.” What do you know about Buckeyes head Central wide receiver 3-star defensive end, according to 247Sports. you in choosing a school? Dobbs:“It means a lot to me. It’s one of the I have over 10 offers, some of schools are What’s one skill that you need to work on What’s your best attribute on and off the man Urban Meyer? Devell Washington (6-4, 195) is one of the He is the No. 34 strong-side defensive end Horne:“Definitely the game atmosphere. to become a better all-around player? football field? most positive things that we have in the inner up-and-coming receivers in the class of 2020. and the No. 11 prospect in Michigan for the Army, Akron, Ball State, Buffalo, Iowa State, Rogers:“He’s a good guy. He wants the best c it y.” That’s going to be one of the most important Kent State, Syracuse, Western Michigan, and My technique and footwork. I feel that they Rogers:“On the field and for my team, I for his players, and pushes them to the limit.” He is entering his second year with SMSB class of 2019. He holds 11 total offers. things for me. What the crowd’s like and how What’s the one skill that you need to work Football, and does not yet hold an offer. Toledo. are good now, but I want to continue to can play anywhere. Off the field, I’m good What’s your best attribute on and off the they participate in the game. I think that’s on in order to become a better all-around However, he has started to receive interest improve in those areas. in school, and have a good GPA this card field? going to be a big factor for me.” Are there any front-runners as of now? player? from a few Division 1 programs. Maximum Exposure: 800 Colleges Receive A Copy Of SMSB Magazine Sign Up Now To Be Featured In Our Next Publication. Email [email protected] Page 28 Program Profile project 100 Page 29

ability and get noticed. Football Players Come “I wanted to put myself out there so more schools could see me,” he said. SMSB PROJECT100 In All Shapes And Siz “I was injured during the season, so es I wasn’t able to show off my running No Books! No Ball! is the mantra of SMSB Project100. Don Richter high school gridiron standouts attended ability. I can run and pass. I wanted to SMSB Editor and spoke about their strengths and attend this event to meet people and get SMSB Project100 Middle School and SMSB Project100 High Football players come in all shapes individual passions for the game of my name out there.” and sizes. Some are tall, some are short, football. School are travel football programs for young men with Flint Carman-Ainsworth junior some are heavy and some are skin and “I like the brotherhood,” said West defensive end Michael Fletcher (6-6, aspirations of earning college scholarships that focuses on bones. Players also have a myriad of Bloomfield junior linebacker Lance 245) said he likes the physical nature of reasons why they compete in arguably Dixon (6-2, 205, 4.4 40), a high-level football. academics, athletics and life skills mentoring. one of the roughest, toughest and most Division I prospect. “I also love the physically demanding sports. At last contact.” “I like the toughness of it,” he said. SMSB Project100 features: November’s Sound Mind Sound Body “To be good, you can’t be soft. You can’t Kalamazoo United junior be soft and play at a high level.” Showcase in suburban Detroit, multiple quarterback, Eric Wenzel (6-1, 185), the • Travel Football • Mentoring reigning Kalamazoo Gazette Player of And playing at a high level is definitely in the plans for Fletcher. A West Bloomfield junior linebacker • Tutoring • Parent engagement seminars the Year, said he enjoys the intellectual prospect Lance Dixon (6-2, 205) aspect of the game of football. two-sport star, Fletcher already has • Speed development work • Guest life skill speakers offers to play D-I basketball at Buffalo, is one of the best recruits at his “One of my strengths is my ability to Northern Illinois, CMU and Toledo, position in the Midwest. With 4.4 • Football position specific practice • College planning know what the defense wants to do,” to go along with football offers from speed, Dixon can cover the entire he said. “I usually have a pretty good • Weight lifting • Career planning multiple programs including Michigan field and make tackles sideline to feel for the defense. I know how to call State, Wisconsin, Pitt and Wake Forest. audibles.” sideline. “I came here today (to Sound Mind Project100 Middle School meets Saturdays at SMSB This past season, Wenzel, who runs Sound Body Showcase) to talk to the because of one person in particular. a 4.7 40, passed for 3,100 yards, with media and to improve in that area,” he “My grandma,” he said. “She’s raised Headquarters and Project100 High School meets Sundays a 64 percent completion rate, and 35 said. “And I’m always trying to learn me and my three other siblings all by touchdowns. He said he came all the new things and get better.” herself. She works so hard for us. I do all at SMSB Headquarters. way across the state to attend the Sound of this for her, so one day I can take care Mind Sound Body event to showcase his Fletcher said he’s inspired to get better of her.”

Kalamazoo United’s junior quarterback Eric Wenzel (6-1, The “Big Men” of SMSB, Coach Curtis Blackwell, 185) is a high-level D-I college football prospect. Named the Dr. Raphael Johnson, Coach Keith Barbee Kalamazoo Gazette Player of the Year, Wenzel passed for 3,100 yards and 35 touchdowns this past season. Photo by Dan Cooke.

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Maximum Exposure: 800 Colleges Receive A Copy Of SMSB Magazine Sign Up Now To Be Featured In Our Next Publication. Email [email protected] Page 30 Youth All-Stars Who’s Up next? Page 31 Youth All-Stars WHO’S UP NEXT? Every year at the Sound Mind Sound Body Football Academy, there Deandre Bulley, River Rouge, 6-foot-2, 225-pound RB The Sound Mind Sound Body “Team Michigan” All Star Travel Team is an elite group of student-athletes from the state of Michigan who have is a group of talented players that go from unknown to players that Deland McMullan, Belleville, 6-foot-1, 180-pound DB/WR the goal of college enrollment. The program was designed to fill the void of a lack of winter football opportunities for youth in Michigan. Team are recruited and receive offers. Below we will preview a few of Michigan is the only year round travel football program in the Midwest. Students will receive free tutoring, mentoring, take college visits, attend the players that attended the Sound Mind Sound Body camp and Deon Buford, Detroit King, 6-foot-5, 250-pound OL camps and participate in tournaments across the country. The offseason program runs from winter thru the spring. Coaches and participants appear to be the next top prospects. Design Walker, River Rouge, 6-foot-2, 205-pound LB are from PAL, AYF, CYO and other leagues across the state. CLASS OF 2019 Develle Washington, Bay City (Mich.) Central, 6-foot-4, 200-pound WR TEAM MICHIGAN TEAM MICHIGAN TEAM MICHIGAN Austin Krul, Macomb (Mich.) L’Anse Creuse North, 5-foot-7, 145-pound Dillon Harris, Belleville, 5-foot-11, 170-pound WR/DB 10U 12U 14U DB/WR  DB CB DB  Jalen Williams, Belleville, 6-foot-3, 185-pound WR Brock Horne, Romeo (Mich.), 6-foot-4, 220-pound LB Dathan Bryson Chauncey Freeman William Johnson Joe Frazier, Detroit King, 5-foot-11, 170-pound DB Isaac Buckner Jamir Gardner Gianni Larkins Damon Kaylor, Huntington (Ind.) North, 6-foot-6, 310-pound OT Alex Graham Milen Wynn Deshaun Lee Rashad Jones Josh Wiley, Detroit Cody, 6-foot-3, 200-pound safety Reqez Nance Jalen McCoy Daraun McKinney, River Rouge (Mich.), 5-foot-10, 180-pound CB  Jaden Mills Timothy Ruffin  Keyshawn Smith, Ecorse, 5-foot-11, 165-pound athlete Desmond Strawton Datrell Respress Darrius Robinson, Canton (Mich.), 6-foot-6, 250-pound DL Tyson Watson DE Daveon Turner Michael Jenkins, Belleville, 6’0, 185-pound DB/RB Zion Williams Darron Washington, Belleville (Mich.), 6-foot-4, 300-pound OT Cameron Johnson DE Dijon Wilson Dezzimon Meriwether Terique Denning Ronald Jackson, Belleville, 6’0, 180-pound DB/RB  Johnathan Slack  David Carter, Melvindale (Mich.), 6-foot-1, 190-pound DB/WR DL DT Sebastian Brown, Detroit Cass Tech, 6-foot-1, 150-pound QB Jaylen Drain DT Deshawn Ingram, Detroit (Mich.) King, 6-foot-4, 280-pound OL Aaron Graves Demarcus Ford Esean Carter Semaj McDonald, Ecorse, 6-foot-1, 200-pound LB Daivon Hill Malique Wilson Tumar Nelson Dylan Zagula, Belleville, 6-foot-3, 215-pound LB/TE  Matthew McCraw Darrell Parker  Servon Hinton, Ann Arbor (Mich.) Skyline, 5-foot-11, 160-pound WR/DB Joshua Moore HB Elija Griffin, Detroit (Mich.) East English, 6’0, 172-pound DB Vory Peacock Javen Sewell HB Travon Monroe, Belleville, 5-foot-11, 160-pound DB/WR David Readus Davonne Sneed Maurice Davis Emanuel Ferguson, River Rouge, 6-foot-3, 185-pound QB Traveion Meadows Xavier Smith, River Rouge, 5-foot-10, 170-pound WR LB MLB Isiah Foster, Belleville, 6-foot-1, 205-pound LB  Marcus Brown Dillon Tatum  Devon Williams Terrence Cooper Jaden Henderson, River Rouge, 6-foot-5, 255-pound DL Boston Cleg LB CLASS OF 2021 Jacob Oden Jordan Williams Jordan Simes Blake Bailiff Jalen Bell, Detroit King, 5-foot-11, 285-pound DT Randy Greene Jerome Baker Anthony Greear, Gibraltar (Mich.) Carlson, 5-foot-6, 140-pound WR OL Jalen Mustin, Ecorse (Mich.), 5-foot-11, 175-pound WR/DB  OL Jordan Cannon  Tyon Atkins Connor Long, East Lansing (Mich.), 6-foot-1, 185-pound DB Amauri Washington Darius Caver James Drain, Detroit East English, 6-foot-3, 280-pound G/DT Dillon Battle Calik Hamilton Khalief Canty Deacon Latham DaTwan Ali, Gibraltar Carlson, 5-foot-8, 150-pound WR Lamar Fairfax Vincent Provo Davion Primm Jonathon Miller, Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary’s, 6’0, 312-pound OL Myron Hall Terrell Hollingsworth Micheal Morgan II Davion Witherspoon, Detroit East English, 6-foot-2, 275-pound OL   Josh DeBerry, Warren (Mich.) De La Salle, 5-foot-11, 170-pound DB Dillon Loyd Cortez Gavin Bertrelle Rankin Devin Yankee, Utica (Mich.) Eisenhower, 5-foot-7, 160-pound WR Cyr Sharon William Spikes Darnell Sumpter Josh McCarty, Orchard Lake St. Mary’s, 5-foot-8, 175-pound DB Ramsees Stephens Breon Key Jalen Johnson, River Rouge, 6-foot-3, 260-pound OL OL Kenja Jenkins, Noblesville (Ind.), 6’0, 233-pound DL QB OLB Jalen Brown  Corey Saer Calvin Napier  Jammari Buddin, Belleville, 6-foot-3, 190-pound LB/WR Ja’Kobe Watkins Bryce Underwood Khalil Dawsey, Birmingham (Mich.) Groves, 5-foot-10, 170-pound DB/WR Jason Dixon Maurice Watkins Pierre Butler, East Lansing, 5-foot-5, 133-pound DB WR Jeremiah Beasley Malcomb Baker, Walled Lake (Mich.) Western, 5-foot-7, 160-pound slotback David Calmese TE Ramier Lewis, Belleville, 6-foot-6, 270-pound OT QB Michael Williams Montreal Walker, River Rouge, 6-foot-1, 270-pound OL/DL  Dominic Gumtow Christian Johnson  Jalen Johnson Thade Ferris, Davison (Mich.), 6-foot-1, 165-pound WR Demarion Johnson LeeShawn Mumphield QB Rachon Gulley, Detroit East English, 6-foot-5, 330-pound OT/DT Nichas Marsh. Curtis Williams Robert Army Charles George Will Gibson, Detroit (Mich.) Cody, 6-foot-4, 200-pound OLB Sebastian Rouse Safety DeShawn Williams CLASS OF 2022 - Undecided on high school  Joseph Williams WR  S Shenard Foster Darnell Adams CLASS OF 2020 Antonio Gates Jr., 6-foot-2, 200-pound TE Alton Marks Jefferey Bowens Deshawn Wright WR Christian Rapley, 6-foot-1, 180-pound WR Glenie Cross Javaun Cannon Antoine Evens, Detroit King, 5-foot-10, 175-pound DB Jadyn Haney Eddie Higginbottom  William Sykes Deon Horton  Deshaun Lee, 6’0, 165-pound DB Jalen Davis Rahiim Mercier Avery Burch, River Rouge, 5-foot-9, 160-pound kicker William Real JaKobe Watkins, 6-foot-3, 270-pound OL Andrew Thomas Jihad Ragland Davion Young Chastin Cross, Lincoln Park (Mich.), 6-foot-4, 190-pound TE Phillip Garland IV Rashawn Mersier Leon Daniels Will Johnson, 6-foot-1, 175-pound DB/WR  Kamron Gouch Jameel Croft Armon Hollins  Corleone Smith, Belleville, 6-foot-5, 270-pound OT Maximum Exposure: 800 Colleges Receive A Copy Of SMSB Magazine Sign Up Now To Be Featured In Our Next Publication. 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