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: Ian Bunting (TE) — 2014 Wolverine Verbal Commit — Profile

GBMWolverine Readers: Here is an overview of recent verbal commitment Ian Bunting.

After a trip with his family to Ann Arbor to see everything about the Michigan program and campus, Ian Bunting committed to the Wolverines on Tuesday. He is a large 6’6 receiver with a big frame. His projected position in college is hybrid/split tight end, or eventually tight end. As such he already enlists versatility as a strength. He is listed at 210 pounds but looks a little bigger than the announced weight.

Ian had a large offer list, including Michigan, Notre Dame, Oregon, Nebraska, Virginia Tech, Wisconsin, Mississippi, and Ohio State. This is just a partial list.

Ian has several attributes that likely peeked Michigan’s interest. Perhaps foremost is the catching ability of Ian. His hands are huge and he catches the ball the way it should be caught. Ian seems pretty good in traffic. He should be a red-zone weapon. Defenses hate lining up in the red zone with two tight ends that can run good routes and catch. Add in a running back that must be honored and a premiere wideout and the defense has a large task.

Ian has work in several areas, but there is no alarm ringing to get him on the field ASAP. Read on below:

Ian Bunting
Height: 6’7
Weight: 215
Number: 1
Current Position: Wide Receiver
Future Position: Tight End
City/State: Hinsdale, Illinois
High School: Hinsdale Central
Head Coach: Rich Tarka
Recruiter: Coach Dan Ferrigno and Coach Jeff Hecklinski
Committed: 4/23/2013
Top 5 other Offers: Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, and USC.
Class: 2014 Michigan Wolverine Recruiting Class (Verbal Commit).

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