http://www.freep.com/article/20140715/SPORTS06/307150039/michigan-wolverines-recruiting-football
Trotwood (Ohio
) Madison quarterback Messiah DeWeaver made a big statement at the Rivals250 Underclassmen Challenge in Jacksonville, Fla. over the weekend.
The 2016 U-M pledge earned a ranking as the No. 4 quarterback in attendance — out of more than 20 at the position — behind fellow 2016 prospects Shea Patterson and Dwayne Haskins Jr., and 2017 standout Davis Mills. The 6-3, 200-pound DeWeaver has consistently improved over the years and showed it on the big stage.
“DeWeaver came to Jacksonville on a run of outstanding off-season performances, and he continued that momentum on Saturday,” said Josh Helmholdt, a Rivals.com Midwest recruiting analyst. “A year ago, the Ohio native
had real loose mechanics and struggled with consistency, but he has developed into one of the more well-rounded quarterbacks in the 2016 class with
clean mechanics and good footwork. The recent Michigan commit made some of his best throws during one-on-one play, fitting passes into tight windows and varying his trajectory well.”
DeWeaver performed well, but he had another purpose at the camp — making sure he’s playing alongside some of the country’s best players while he’s in Ann Arbor.
“I’m also out here recruiting,” DeWeaver said. “Daelin Hayes is a big one for me, and I’m talking to some of the other top guys here about Michigan, too.”
Hayes, a 6-3, 225-pound linebacker from Orchard Lake St. Mary’s is one of the Wolverines’ top 2016 targets. He was named the linebacker MVP of the camp and was the No. 2 top defensive performer, behind only Hope (Ark.) defensive end McTelvin Agim. Hayes has 11 offers, and Michigan and Notre Dame have made the biggest early impact on his recruitment.
“The day’s linebacker MVP, Hayes was impressive in drills and downright head-turning during one-on-ones,” said Rob Cassidy, a Rivals.com Midlands recruiting analyst. “Hayes has tremendous athleticism and length. He looks great in coverage and closes with haste when necessary. Hayes injured his shoulder near the end of the camp but was dominant enough prior to the incident to earn the top spot in his position group.”
michigan gonna get hayes