The highly coveted quarterback J.J. McCarthy is the highlight of the class, with five-stars and a 9909 composite rating. He announced his pledge during Spring of last year, two months after the former lone ranger, Giovanni El-Hadi, made his pledge.
The Wolverines had two recruits, while others, like the rivals to the south, had 10, 12, and sometimes even 15 recruits. It was assumed U-M had fallen behind in the race for the top talent.
That’s not actually what happened.
When you look at it on the surface, sure, Michigan football is lacking in total personnel, but consider this: 8 out of the top ten highest-ranked recruits – according to 247 sports – are still uncommitted.