BREAKING: D-II All-American OG Lawrence Hattar commits to Michigan!

[@OAS52]

Love this pickup. As a Michigan and Ferris booster I can tell you he’s the real deal and I expect him to make an impact right away

[@gammin_grandpa2546]

Absolute beast

[@GamingTremor]

Huge addition for Michigan!

[@jimmy5634]

Whatever

[@gammin_grandpa2546]

FERRIS STATE, BABY! 3 national championships in 4 years.

[@freeclimb5487]

Great pickup, dudes a beast.

[@Ish393]

Amir Hall worked out great. Hopefully we get some other D2 diamonds in the rough

[@geraldmckinley5825]

Honestly I love the idea of grabbing all American types from fcs and d2. Guys who want to win and continue to develop who may not care as much about the mega bucks some of the d1 guys are wanting.

[@gigidope]

Let's go!!!!!! Michigan bringing it home!!!!!! We love you

[@tombouchard9606]

I watched him through the playoffs. He was very dominant. Good chance hell b in the pros

[@freeclimb5487]

They are not done yet!

[@yellowblackbird9000]

Michigan seems to be using the portal as an extension of recruiting and not as an "instant" team.

[@geteven3107]

what's the difference? Same as college wrestling...bought teams. Its disturbing!

[@yellowblackbird9000]

@geteven3107 cry harder I guess.

[@timdepaulis2487]

Michigan fans or trolls need a reminder that Matthew Judon went to Grand Valley State and is one of the better DE in the NFL for the past 10 years. Some guys develop later than others and aren’t always 5 star athletes out of college. I’ve never seen this guy play but an all-American at any level definitely has a bit of ability to play.

[@scottlaux6934]

There are dozens of D2 players in the NFL.

[@paulday5722]

Jerry Rice and Deacon Jones played at Div. 1AA Mississippi Valley St., both ended their careers in the Hall-of-Fame.

[@scottlaux6934]

Its something how so many are wowed by 5 star kids- its like Josiah Stewart, Josh Wallace, Amir Hall, Dominique Zvada, et couldnt play

[@jh1603]

The fact you added a kicker in your list shows you were really struggling to make your point

[@jimmy5634]

Sanctions babeee!

[@MichaelMitchell-vk9lk]

Thanks for the update

[@chadd3299]

Everyone is whiny, cynical, and negative. “Georgia got a 5 star…A&M is dropping bags and Michigan won’t pay…bargain bin shopping…etc.” Like Michigan hasn’t sent transfers from horrible programs like Virginia and UMass to the pros after developing them into integral pieces of our championship run. Locker room fit, cohesion with position group, risk to benefit ratio of eligibility remaining/cost/long term outlook, and prioritization all factor into how hard they pursue players and who may or may not transfer. You guys see stars and program names and freak out instead of trusting coaches who are exponentially more adept at doing this than you are. It’s hilarious

[@gammin_grandpa2546]

Don't bother this dude with detailed analysis and advanced metrics... He's still playing with crayons 🖍

[@paulday5722]

Those 16 FCS transfers from James Madison had a great year at Indiana. I'm sure Hattar will make the step up in competition and excel for U-M. Programs that can find good players in unusual places will have a big advantage in the NIL/transfer era.

[@michaelfortenberry5735]

I like the depth at the guard position, but if Link is our starting LT on week 1, I'm nervous.

[@jinorimo6090]

That’s my huge concern. Get one more tackle and they can kick Link to guard and make him earn it vs Hattar, Norton & Efobi.

[@jh1603]

Link at LT and Indianas bench warmer at WR1 for our 12M QB

[@GamingTremor]

I watched this dude play in the playoffs, awesome pick up! Go Lions and Go Blue!

[@jinorimo6090]

Ok that helps. Lock in Sprague at RT. Then you got Crippen and El Hadi at RG & C. I like the competition at LG with Hattar, Link, Norton, Efobi. Persi would be the 3rd tackle. Frazier/Babalola would be the 4th tackle. Can they earmark some cash for the spring portal to nab a LT?

[@freeheeler00]

Larry Allen - the greatest lineman to ever play in the NFL - came from Div II. I love the addition.

[@jacobheminger5275]

Sprague will remain at either RT or LT, I do not see him going inside. Now Link however I could see move inside and either Persi, transfer, Fraizer or Babalola being the other tackle

[@Adam-vs2in]

They just keep picking up guys that for the system that keep osu players from getting gold pants.

[@bmonty1915]

Admissions and bargain shopping is making this transfer portal...interesting. It feels like UM staff is treating this more like an extension of recruiting rather than FA. The tape and measurables reminds me a lot of Trevor Keegan.

[@natemogg1511]

We r leading for a bunch of top recruits u pay less for way higher talent out of high school compared to portal darrien mensah a mid qb got 8 million imagine what players actually worth something r getting

[@bmonty1915]

@@natemogg1511 That's kind of what I am getting out of it too. Teams are paying insane amounts of money for players. If that is the going price for players out of the portal, you may as well pay for the best recruits, who are probably better anyways, and grow them in your system.

[@calebspencer3451]

Bargain shopping is just what non-ball knowers say when the program is being selective about who they pay. They’re going after PRODUCTIVE players at lower levels rather than burn out ex 5 stars from P4 programs. It’s been successful for other programs and it’s worked for us so far.

[@rosshixon6796]

@calebspencer3451 yeah except they ARE going after all those big names. They're just missing on em.

[@jinorimo6090]

@@rosshixon6796 meh, they only aggressively pursued 3-4 of the top-50 on the industry composite. They got 1 of them. They are being extremely selective, which I disagree with. They badly needed to add a total of 5 stars this offseason. They have 1.5.

[@RCourt-fz2mr]

I attended SVSC in the early 80's and was friends with Eugene Marve. He had a decent NFL career, mainly with Tampa Bay. The Lions took a chance with Trevor Nowaske from SVSC. There are some dogs in the smaller colleges that need that little window of opportunity. Go Blue....keep digging.

[@gregneelis6123]

@RCourt-fz2mr I met Eugene back in the 80s, a chance encounter. Very cool dude and very nice wife. I hope they are doing well!

[@intrepidus3378]

You really have to admire a guy who has that much drive while playing DII. I don't mean to minimize the game for DII but there aren't usually a lot of eyeballs on those games. There is nothing but "for the love of the game" to motivate. Imagine the exhilaration he's going to feel suiting up for the first times in the maize and blue. What will he do with that boost? It'll be fun to watch. I am feeling really good about this team. Is it crazy to think Michigan may be in the top 5 for odds to win the natty?

[@brentthebloodhound]

This is a great pickup. Pick up a ton of Ferris state guys. That program is elite

[@ddavis1786]

At this point as the portal’s #1 TE, NEB’s 6’5”, 225lb Thomas Fidone looks like a great prospect - fingers crossed! However, it concerns me he may only have 1 year eligibility left.

[@jinorimo6090]

Fidone has 2 years of eligibility. Injury RS in 2021 & regular redshirt in 2022. Not to say he’ll head to the pros early tho. He’s also 255 lbs.

[@ddavis1786]

@ WOW! Let’s get him, UM!

[@ddavis1786]

Really need to add OL 6’8” Shiyazh Pete from NM State, along with top CB prospect Tacario Davis if possible, plus one proven DEF End and 1-2 WRs, then we should be good for 2025.

[@ddavis1786]

As a HS basket player his speed and footwork should be good, which predicts success! Go blue! 💪

[@williamrivera6966]

I think he will be your guard if he’s the best 5 will see haven’t heard slot about that freshman class beside sprague

[@teedotfoster]

TJ you should sell copies or access to a version of the chart so nerds like me can mess with it 😂 & stay locked in 🔒

[@emersonpfeiffer9674]

Yeah i was thinking the same thing 😂

[@codymompher7475]

I'd love one too

[@williamrivera6966]

You are missing Blake Frazier big time guard wears the famous 77 common bro

[@ashtonmayer7110]

Thanks

[@JR-rh9ht]

Michigan has been missing left n right on the top portal picks. Gonna be a lot of pressure on Bryce year 1 smh

[@jwb4925]

Feels as if Michigan is treating these playoffs like an opportunity to get in first on some talented athletes.

[@scottlaux6934]

He is huge. I suspect Moore wants to go jumbo on the guards.

[@SnowDaulphin]

He’s huge…physically and perceptibly for our OL. It’s crazy how big players have become in order to compete

[@richardholcomb6929]

Just hit portal. Moore from LSU num 1WR

[@WeFreestyleForever]

Not impressed with our WR room. Or TE room. We're getting crumbs. Big red flag.

[@marsaliswhitelow4677]

@@WeFreestyleForever The YE room should be a strength with Klien and Prieskorn

[@davereese2331]

Leave Sprague at RT. Link at LT. Hatter and Giohaddi at guard and Crippen at center.

[@Monmorrangr]

Didn’t they just pass a rule that D2 years didn’t count against you at the D1 level?

[@Keessen_02]

@@Monmorrangr nah it was juco years

[@Monmorrangr]

@ got ya

[@williamrivera6966]

My bad you have him at tackle

[@Burksthewolverine]

Love your hype videos when Michigan gets a commit lol 😂

[@MichiganVOCFB]

I love the bears beating the Packers.........................................

[@Burksthewolverine]

@ Bro don’t even start. I want to burn my jersey 😡😡😡

[@richardbryant3267]

TJ can he play Tackle? I’m not impressed with Gio..can he replace him as a starter?! Hope this isn’t the end of shopping?

[@natemogg1511]

We didn’t get a guy who has 1 year of eligibility to be a back up he will start

[@MichiganVOCFB]

Guard

[@bmonty1915]

I think Gio and Crippen ended up being the 2nd and 3rd best lineman behind Hinton last year imo. The two spots that absolutely killed us last year were LG, Priebe, and RT Evan Link. Priebe was way over hyped as far as I am concerned and I am not convinced the staff didn't mess up not giving Raheem Anderson a shot to play guard. Gio struggled a lot early on as well but he really turned it around by the end of the year.

[@gammin_grandpa2546]

Why would it be?

[@kaysnow5567]

Sprague is too light to play guard and you probably want your best OL to play his regular spot @ tackle. Link is not athletic enough too play OT and probably best @ OG if he is strong enough to deal with DTs. As of now: Babalola - Hatttar - Crippin - El Hadi - Sprague No job is safe outside of Sprague. Hopefully Norton moves to center, I believe that may be his NFL position, he could be elite there.

[@someguyio3654]

The difference between UM and Ohio State.. UM needs an all time great head coach in Jim Harbaugh to win a title. Ohio State can win a championship with a mid-coach like Ryan Day.

[@jefflampas7759]

eye roll

[@someguyio3654]

@ We would not have reached our potential without you guys whooping Ryan Day’s ass. Thanks for showing his players how soft their coach is. Thus reiterating to this group of seniors, threaten your coaches with a player mutiny. Due to offensive game plans directed at Mason Graham. There’s a documentary here.. You guys win your first championship in like a century and the very next year a mid-coach takes the crown from you. Umm #4 and Caleb Downs are coming back next year. Ohio State will be the favorite next year after they win this year. Enjoy a dynasty from up north.

[@23tails15]

What natty. U gonna get roasted after this week

[@someguyio3654]

@ Trust me, I don’t like Ryan Day.. If they were gonna lose I would be talking shit to the other half of the fan base. The Ryan Day apologists. Ya don’t have to be Nostradamus. This team is like Mac Jones, Bama team and LSU’s Burrow Squad. This team is ridiculously talented. JJ Smith is a HOF. Caleb Downs, just crazy NFL Talent. Umm.. there would have to be catastrophic injuries for them not to win. You guys went to Michigan, you’re smart.. Right Fredo. An idiot can see Ohio State is a virtual lock aside from crazy injuries. You guys really pissed off the hornets nest! 😂

[@someguyio3654]

@@23tails15 Use your brain not your heart.. That’s what I tell overly emotional Ohio State Fans every week. I told Buckeye Fans to get used to losin big games with Ryan Day 3years ago. This team is too talented. An Imbecile can see it.

[@dennistitek2980]

Go blue

[@GideonChurchill-z2j]

Hmmm., ok 😳

[@jamescooper3324]

Sherrone sticking with development over pure talent. He believes in the culture of Michigan

[@berryeastbrush3672]

Transfers from junior college have all 4 years eligibility. Per the recent Supreme court rulings

[@ddavis1786]

Ferris ST IS NOT a Junior College, just a D2 college, where UM is D1. Not at all the same hing.

[@jh1603]

D2 bargain bin portal lawd

[@thambone30]

Trash, and yet Georgia just pulled a 5-star WR.🤦🏾

[@wolverinesfan9021]

Michigan has one of the best portal classes in the country.

[@jh1603]

@wolverinesfan9021no they dont

[@rosshixon6796]

Bags are droppin at A&M. Gettin all these recruits Michigan won't pay for. I'm guessing Haywood ends up there too. Blew all that money on a QB and won't pay for anybody else. Genius stuff.

[@justinvasquez4524]

A&M is dam near the best every year at recruiting. How many championships have they had lately?

[@yellowblackbird9000]

Texas A&M is a joke. They have top five recruiting classes every year and they win nothing.

[@rosshixon6796]

@justinvasquez4524 point is either Michigan needs to start coming off some money or relax their transfer rules a little bit. Quit talking a big game n show these kids what kinda money they can make with the block M.

[@phillipcribbs4857]

I guess you think Michigan is just supposed to waste money 💰 on every player who's out there, dude, and also remember some of these portals players are having admission administration issues

[@yellowblackbird9000]

​@rosshixon6796 why would you want us to become a joke like Texas A&M?

[@MA-tr4ti]

The best players in michigan are getting forced to transfer out of michigan.

[@yellowblackbird9000]

Lol what are you talking about?

[@borgewarner]

It comes from upbringing, his parents are probably idiots too

[@MA-tr4ti]

@yellowblackbird9000 look at the transfer portal.

[@MA-tr4ti]

@@yellowblackbird9000 look at all of the native michigan players who are being forced to transfer out.

[@yellowblackbird9000]

@@MA-tr4ti like who?

[@Jay_Cannon]

Maybe we can find a starting WR from Albion.

[@yellowblackbird9000]

We have solid talent at WR and are looking for more.

[@jh1603]

@@yellowblackbird9000no we don’t.

[@yellowblackbird9000]

@@jh1603 prove it

[@jh1603]

@@yellowblackbird9000did you watch Michigan WRs this year? So far we’ve lost the best player from that trash group and added a kid who couldn’t see the field at Indiana and quit on his team in like October. That enough “proof” for you? Oh also the fact we’ve lost portal WRs to UCONN and Stanford within the last 3 days

[@yellowblackbird9000]

@jh1603 I saw our dismal QBs miss open guys all season. McCulley is much better than you are giving him credit for and he didn't quit on anyone. The UCONN kid decided not to transfer and stay at UCONN and the kid who went to Standford left Yale. Why is this all making you irrationally upset?