Three Predictions: Clemson, Illinois, Michigan
Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst Greg Smith has three predictions on Clemson touchdown a four-star offensive lineman, Illinois lacking out on a high in-state goal and Michigan‘s success on this yr’s NFL Draft.
1. FOUR-STAR OT ADAM GUTHRIE COMMITS TO CLEMSON
It’s an incredible yr for offensive tackles within the state of Ohio. Adam Guthrie, Maxwell Riley, Sam Greer and Ben Congdon are all sure-fire Energy 4 prospects. However not everybody can find yourself at Ohio State. Guthrie does have official visits set to Ohio State, Clemson and Penn State this summer time however I’ve acquired the Tigers with a commanding lead proper now.
The Tigers have at all times pursued Guthrie arduous which issues fairly a bit on this recruitment. The connection between the Ohio four-star and offensive line coach Matt Luke is robust. Plus, the shakeup on the offensive workers in Columbus does set them again a bit right here. Even when Justin Frye hadn’t bolted for the NFL, I might nonetheless have Clemson because the chief right here although.
Issues can change rapidly in recruiting however I’m firing in a FutureCast for Guthrie to finish up a Tiger.
2. MACK SUTTER LEAVES ILLINOIS FOR COLLEGE.
4-star tight finish Mack Sutter launched a high 5 over the weekend of Illinois, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Alabama and Penn State. There’s a lot to love about every of these packages for Sutter. Ole Miss has a enjoyable offense with coach Lane Kiffin. Ohio State simply received the nationwide championship and can compete for it yearly. Alabama runs an incredible offense and wins at a excessive stage. Penn State simply had the perfect tight finish within the nation with Tyler Warren.
However in-state Illinois has at all times performed a outstanding position in his recruitment. The Illini have been sizzling on the recruiting path, too. Nevertheless, I’m predicting that Sutter doesn’t choose the Illini and as an alternative joins one of many different powerhouse packages that he has to select from.
3. THREE MICHIGAN DEFENDERS LAND IN THE FIRST ROUND
There was a lot speak late within the cycle in regards to the Wolverines’ surge up the recruiting rankings. That was after all partially to flipping in-state five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood. However quietly the Wolverines put collectively one other good defensive class from high to backside. The extent the workforce is recruiting at on protection might get a lift quickly.
Defensive sort out Mason Graham, cornerback Will Johnson and defensive sort out Kenneth Grant all appear to be locks for the primary spherical proper now. Graham might even be a top-10 choose. If it unfolds this manner for Michigan, anticipate one other huge bump in recruiting. This time on the defensive facet of the ball, the place they’re already recruiting properly.
Michigan’s momentum as a program isn’t slowing down anytime quickly.
