Position: Tight End

Height & Weight: 6’6” 230 lbs.

High School: Pickerington North Panthers (OH)

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On his commitment: “I had kind of known already that I was going . . . → Read More: Profile for 2013 U of M Commit Jake Butt]]> Tweet

Name: Jake Butt

Position: Tight End

Height & Weight: 6’6” 230 lbs.

High School: Pickerington North Panthers (OH)

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On his commitment: “I had kind of known already that I was going to do it.  We got (to Michigan) this weekend and the second I got there they had guys waiting out for me, ready to (greet) me. I got to meet Coach Ferrigno the second I got there.  We went and explored the facilities, I got to try on a Wolverine jersey, and we got to walk out on the field and see a highlight tape. During the day I got to go in little individual one-on-one meetings with Coach Ferrigno, Coach Borges, and Coach Hoke.  That lasted about an hour.  I got a lot of one-on-one attention and that was amazing.  That sealed it.  It just felt like the right time (to commit).”

ANALYSIS

ESPN Analyst: “Butt is a productive player on both sides of the ball in high school, but at the next level his best fit looks to be on offense as a tight end. He possesses plenty of height and is a good athlete … He will need to continue to improve playing strength and lower pad level and work to deliver a pop with explosive hip roll on contact. Butt can be certainly be viewed as a defensive prospect, but while he does need development he displays very good tools and nice upside at the tight end position.”

Allen Trieu, Scout.com: “Jake is an athletic kid with a great frame. He still has to add more weight and strength to his game, but he runs well for a kid of that size and is a very coordinated athlete. On offense he catches the ball well, his height makes him a matchup problem, and his athleticism allows him to create separation. At the same time, Jake is one of those rare kids who I think projects very well to both sides of the ball. I think he’s a BCS prospect on both sides of the ball. For most schools it sounds like he’s a defensive end right now, but a handful see him as a tight end too.”

DGDestroys, Maizenbrew.com: “When breaking down Butt’s film, he looks like the most complete TE that Michigan has landed in years, perhaps since Moore or Koger. He offers a huge redzone target and a wide window around his body, wherein he can track down and catch anything. Naturally, with his size, he’s not afraid to go over the middle, and he doesn’t seem to lose focus when he’s about to take a hit. He has an excellent vertical leap, almost looking like a WR, at times.”

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Position: Outside Linebacker

Height & Weight: 6’4” 230 lbs.

High School: Trotwood-Madison Rams (OH)

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On his commitment (3/6/12): “I’ve been feeling like Michigan was . . . → Read More: Profile for 2013 U of M Recruit Mike McCray]]> Tweet

Name: Mike McCray

Position: Outside Linebacker

Height & Weight: 6’4” 230 lbs.

High School: Trotwood-Madison Rams (OH)

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On his commitment (3/6/12): “I’ve been feeling like Michigan was the right school for me for two weeks now, and there’s no reason for me to wait any longer. It’s the right time for me to commit, and I’m very excited to be a Wolverine.”

On Committing to Michigan while his dad played for OSU: “No, it won’t feel strange because I know my dad went to Ohio State because that was the best place for him and I know that Michigan is the best place for me and I know both my parents will support me any where that I went.”

ANALYSIS

GBMWolverine: “McCray is a highly skilled athlete with an outstanding skill set. He shows superior intensity and has a very high motor. Michael is excellent in pursuit and blitzing. He frequently runs down running backs from behind. Michael runs very well and shows excellent acceleration and explosion.”

ESPN Analyst: “McCray is a very good overall football player with the size, athleticism and versatile skill-set to get recruited at both linebacker and tight end. Tall, well-built with good, lean bulk and the frame to add more … Overall, McCray has a great frame and matching athleticism and football smarts. A head of the curve with his diagnosing skill and understanding of the game of football which should allow for a smoother transition to the college level.”

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Position: Wide Receiver

Height & Weight: 6’2” 180 lbs.

High School: Chandler Park Eagles (MI)

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On his commitment: “As soon as I called them, I was like, . . . → Read More: Profile for 2013 U of M Commit Csont’e York]]> Tweet

Name: Csont’e York

Position: Wide Receiver

Height & Weight: 6’2” 180 lbs.

High School: Chandler Park Eagles (MI)

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On his commitment: “As soon as I called them, I was like, ‘You were right, you changed me, I’m not a State guy, I’m a Wolverine.’ I was really surprised when they offered. They said I’ve been under their radar and some of them said in my highlights I made it look too easy, they had to see me in a camp. I’ve been showing out in these camps.”

ANALYSIS

Allen Trieu, Scout.com: “Long, lean receiver who does a great job of tracking the football, adjusting to passes in the area and controlling his body to make tough and acrobatic catches. Has great hands and leaping ability. He’s not a 4.4 guy, but has a solid burst and can create separation both underneath and downfield. He’s not one who will give you a ton after the catch, but he has all the tools to be a productive college receiver.”

DGDestroys, MaizenBrew.com: “The potential York flashes in his highlight tape is exciting. He definitely needs to utilize a college level S&C program, and add an element of physicality to his play. However, both flash sufficient athleticism on tape to justify a fair degree of optimism.”

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Position: Wide Receiver

Height & Weight: 6’4” 200 lbs.

High School: Marion-Franklin Red Devils (OH)

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Highlight of visit to Michigan (2/11/12): “Easily I can say the highest point was . . . → Read More: Profile for 2013 U of M Commit Jaron Dukes]]> Tweet

Name: Jaron Dukes

Position: Wide Receiver

Height & Weight: 6’4” 200 lbs.

High School: Marion-Franklin Red Devils (OH)

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Highlight of visit to Michigan (2/11/12): “Easily I can say the highest point was me starting from the very top of the tunnel, running down the tunnel, jumping, and just walking out onto the field. I went from the ‘M’ in the center of the field, to end zone, to end zone, and back to the center, and a tear came down my face.”

ANALYSIS

ESPN Analyst: “Dukes is a really good looking player with great size, length, wingspan and deceptive elusiveness and top end speed … Dukes’ physical tools can be raw, but very evident. Must work at getting off the press and using his body and hands to his fullest advantage. There is a lot of upside with Dukes. He shows flashes of stabbing his foot in the ground as a route runner and creating separation aside from just using his size. He is a big weapon that should continue to blossom.”

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