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Michigan Football: 6 Top in-state recruits with heavy Wolverine interest

By Matthew Helmkamp

ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 11: Fans cheer during a game between the Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions on October 11, 2014 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MI - OCTOBER 11: Fans cheer during a game between the Michigan Wolverines and Penn State Nittany Lions on October 11, 2014 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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Braiden McGregor

Position: defensive end

Height: 6-foot-5-inches

Weight: 248 pounds

High School: Port Huron Northern

The big man from Port Huron nearly committed to Notre Dame during his visit and yet the crystal balls at 247sports have Braiden McGregor leaning towards Michigan over the Irish eight to two.

What they are saying

247sports has McGregor as the No.4 player out of Michigan and the 11th ranked strongside defensive end with a .9272 composite rating.

Allen Trieu’s scouting report:

"Has a prototypcial frame for the position. Tall, longer arms, well-muscled, but still with room to grow in college. Is a very good athlete who can run, redirect, and chase plays down in pursuit. Has good closing speed. Pass-catching skills on offense speak to his athleticism and ability in space. Plays with great motor. Still working on technique. Once he adds more violent hands and some go-to pass rush moves to his arsenal he will be tough to stop. Growth may determine if he ends up as a five-technique or if he plays on the weak-side because he is athletic enough to be the latter. At either spot, he projects as a major impact guy in college."

Rivals dropped Braiden significantly to 13th in the state, 27th nationally and lists him as a three-star.

What he says

McGregor was interviewed this month after he attended The Opening in Ohio.

“Every single hire at Michigan has been a great hire,” McGregor said. “I love all of them. I sat down and talked with Coach Gattis, and then Coach Campanile is awesome, Coach Nua is awesome. I’ve been talking to them on the daily. They’re staying in contact and trying to get me up on another visit. On top of that, Coach Brown texts me almost every day, so we have a good relationship, too.”

Highlights

McGregor’s Hudl provided his stats for his junior season which included 99 tackles, 56 solo tackles, 13 tackles for loss, 8 QB sacks, 29 QB hits, two blocked punts, two interceptions, two forced fumble, and six touchdowns.

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