Michigan Football Recruiting: Lawrence Marshall (DE) — 2014 Wolverine Verbal Commit — Profile

GBMWolverine Readers: Here is an overview of recent verbal commitment Lawrence Marshall.

Lawrence Marshall is one of the top football prospects in Michigan. On most recruiting lists, Lawrence is listed around number five.

Lawrence has length and the frame to get bigger. He also possesses a high level of athletic skill. Players can be coached in technique, scheme, etc. but size and athletic ability come with the athlete.

Lawrence Marshall is already well known by those who follow football recruiting from his winter commitment to Ohio State and the subsequent de-commitment a few days later. Although still listing Columbus as a potential destination, his comments soon led one to infer that Michigan and Michigan State held significant interest.

After several trips to East Lansing and Ann Arbor, Lawrence Marshall committed to attend Michigan on Saturday, May 11. By his comments, Lawrence seems very comfortable with his second commitment. There will, of course, be talk among some until signing day as to whether or not this commitment sticks. The view here is that Lawrence has indeed reached the end of the line. The real question is will one or more nationally ranked programs recruit Lawrence unmercifully as the process continues forward?

Michigan has made no secret regarding the intended upgrade to the pass-rushing proficiency of the defense. Clearly, the staff has identified the puzzle parts wanted to succeed in the above venture. And, it must be inferred that Lawence is indeed one of the identified puzzle parts.

Lawrence Marshall
Height: 6’4
Weight: 205
Number: 12
Current Position: Defensive End
Future Position: Defensive End or Linebacker
City/State: Southfield, Michigan
High School: Southfield
Head Coach: Tim Conley
Recruiter: Coach Fred Jackson
Committed: 5/11/2013
Top 5 other Offers: Michigan State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, and Tennessee.
Class: 2014 Michigan Wolverine Recruiting Class (Verbal Commit).

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Michigan Football Recruiting: Lawrence Marshall Goes Blue who was a one time Buckeye Commit

Michigan fans just months ago was all worried about the Michigan coaches getting behind in recruiting the 2014 class. Well this is why you shouldn’t worry so much. These coaches have shown they have what it takes to keep recruiting hard year after year.

Lawrence Marshall a one-time commit for Ohio State Buckeyes for what seemed like a minute has pulled the trigger for the Michigan Wolverines this time.

Lawrence Marshall of Southfield High in Michigan, committed to Michigan on Saturday.

Marshall had committed to Ohio State in February, then de-committed two days later. His commitment increases U-M’s total to nine for the class of 2014.

Marshall had offers from Ohio State, Michigan State, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and many others.

Recruiting rankings had him as a 4-star on 24/7, 4-star on ESPN, 3-star on Rivals, and 4-star on Scout.

Michigan with such a small class for 2014 will not likely be that high in the team rankings since most recruiting sites look at numbers, but Michigan fans shouldn’t worry because it looks to us that Michigan has elite level type talent coming in this class.

Have to remember as well with nine commits already, a small class that it appears, Michigan is still in on a lot of big time talent. Such as Jabrill Peppers (CB), Da’Shawn Hand (DL), Malik McDowell (DL), Alex Bars (OL), Parker Westphal (CB) just to name a few names on the coaches target list.

Stay tuned to GBMWolverine as we have Marshall’s profile coming up shortly.

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