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Michigan Football Recruiting: Key Takeaways from the 2017 Class

By Chris Peterson

Feb 1, 2017; Leesburg, GA, USA; Lee County High School defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon commits to the Michigan Wolverines during National Signing Day. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Leesburg, GA, USA; Lee County High School defensive tackle Aubrey Solomon commits to the Michigan Wolverines during National Signing Day. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A Michigan Wolverines football helmet sits on the field prior to the game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Michigan Wolverines at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
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Michigan’s class is big in more ways than one

One of the most impressive things about the 2017 recruiting class for Michigan football is the overall size and no, I’m not just talking about the overall number.

30 is impressive, especially when 19 of the signees rate as four-stars or better. But if look in depth at Michigan football’s new recruits, you will see a lot of big football players.

And that’s a good thing.

You can see the kind of football team Harbaugh wants to build. The past two seasons, Michigan football has been tough and hard nosed. And now, the Wolverines want to be the baddest bully on the block.

Michigan signed a total of seven defensive lineman and five of them stand 6-4 or taller. Four of the five wide receivers signed are 6-1 or taller and three of the offensive lineman stand taller than 6-5.

The class only has a few 300-pounders as of now, but once the strength staff gets working with some of them, there is sure to be muscle and pounds added.

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But as the old adage goes, you can’t coach speed and you can’t coach size. And with the 2017 class, Michigan football is getting plenty of both.

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