Michigan Football: 5 Wolverine recruits added since Spring

Technique and speed

Michigan added a “unicorn” tight end, at least, that’s how his coach, Dan Burke, at St. Sebastian’s High School in Needham, MA, described him.

Louis Hansen, the unicorn.

At 6-foot-4.5, Hansen has the size desired for the position, and he’s an exceptional ball catcher (recorded 39 receptions for 548 yards and eight touchdowns in eight games) with solid technique and speed. Louis might need to pack on a few pounds of muscle before he can compete at the Division I level, especially in the Big Ten, but that will come with time. Hansen is still junior.

247 sports Brian Dohn thinks Hansen has the potential to be great, being selected as early as day three in the NFL draft a few years down the road. Here’s his evaluation of the young and talented tight end:

"Excellent frame with length. Plays receiver and lines up wide and in slot. Great body type for tight end. Will be able to carry 240 pounds easily. Tracks ball and high points it. Uses length and size well. Sets up routes well. Has to work on getting out of breaks with more explosion. Will have to learn how to be inline tight end. Needs to sink hips when he blocks. Adding upper body strength is a must. Has to get off line of scrimmage more quickly at snap. Multi-year starter at Top 20 program. Day 3 NFL draft potential."

Depending on how he develops, Hansen could transition to wide receiver like Devin Funchess, or he could pack on the pounds and become a dynamic end.

Rivals ranked Louis second in-state, fourth at his position, and 66th nationally with four-stars. 247 sports has the big man 187th nationally, 8th at his position, and second in-state with four-stars. ESPN doesn’t have any relevant information listed.