Michigan Football: 3 takeaways from Wolverines 2019 recruiting class
The offense added playmakers who could change things dramatically
At this point, we don’t know if Shea Patterson will be the quarterback for Michigan football next season or not, but whoever it is, he will have plenty of talent to work with.
Not only will the Wolverines return guys like Donovan Peoples-Jones, Tarik Black, Nico Collins, Chris Evans, Ronnie Bell, Oliver Martin and probably Zach Gentry, but UM also added some really intriguing offensive skill guys Wednesday.
Maybe the most exciting is Giles Jackson, a 5-foot-8, 175-pound slot receiver. He’s a guy that could be something similar to Curtis Samuel, a former Ohio State running back that was a threat as a runner and receiver. In his final season as a Buckeye, he caught over 70 passes and rushed for over 700 yards. Jackson could do something similar.
Jackson can run the ball and he is also dangerous catching the football and that’s the kind of weapon Michigan hasn’t really employed. Whether he is in the slot or in the backfield, the Wolverines can isolate him on defenders, which should cause opposing teams to jave nightmares.
Mike Sainristil, who Michigan announced as a wide receiver instead of a defensive back, is another guy that fits that mold. He’s 5-10, 178 pounds, but like Jackson, he is lightning quick and could be very dynamic if used correctly.
On top of that, Michigan football added three four-star offensive linemen, a four-star quarterback (Cade McNamara), a four-star wide receiver (Cornelius Johnson) and two other three-star receivers (George Johnson III and Quintel Kent).
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Most importantly though, the Wolverines added big-time talent on both sides of the ball and no matter who you are, that’s indisputable.