Michigan Football Recruiting: 3 takeaways from 2018 class

Michigan’s class is better than you think and it could feature a star QB

Talking earlier of Patterson, reminded me that his decision to transfer has overshadowed another talented quarterback, and that’s 4-star Joe Milton, who signed in December. Milton is the ninth-ranked passer in the country and a guy that could very well take over as the starter in 2-3 years.

That was an important get, but it wasn’t the only one on offense. Mustapha Muhammad, the sixth-ranked tight end, is another potential impact player. The Wolverines are deep there, but he’s the kind of guy you make room for — he’s that good.

Michigan also added a couple of solid four-star prospects along the offensive line. Well at least one. Jalen Mayfield (6-5, 273) is the 16th ranked tackle in the country and he could be in the mix on the offensive line sooner than expected. The other 4-star is Ryan Hayes, but he only weighs 252 pounds and might play tight end.

Michigan football fell from the top-15 down to 21 because of the loss of Reese. It was discouraging, no question about it. But on the plus side, the Wolverines beat every Big Ten team but Penn State and Ohio State. That includes Michigan State, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Iowa.

The Wolverines also have some really talented players. Patterson was the No. 1 quarterback in 2016 and Kareem Walker was the No.1 running back. Rashan Gary was the top-ranked defensive end and Aubrey Solomon was also near the top the next year. Donovan Peoples-Jones is another and so is Tarik Black.

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All those players have yet to reach their full potential at Michigan. When they do, the Wolverines will be a true contender in the Big Ten and the 2018 recruiting class will help them get there.