Since the internet began tracking and ranking recruits in the early 2000s, Michigan has signed two five-star defensive ends: LaMarr Woodley and Brandon Graham.
On Saturday, class of 2019 defensive end Chris Hinton Jr., a five-star from Greater Atlanta (Ga.) Christian, committed to the Wolverines. And if he signs and turns out to be as good as those two, Michigan faithful would be thrilled.
Hinton has the tools to compare to past top recruits: 6-foot-5, 265 pounds with the fluidity of a much smaller player and the technical skills of a much older player.
“As an athlete, he is a big, powerful, explosive football player,” said GAC coach Tim Hardy.