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Wednesday Michigan Recruiting Roundup: Michigan Stands Out to Several Athletes

In this edition, check out which athletes are high on Michigan, read more on the Wolverines newest commit, and more.

By Amanda Jerzykowski
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Wolverines Crack Top 7 for 2017 4* OT

According to Steve Lorenz of Wolverine247 (FREE), 2017 four-star offensive tackle Kendall Randolph has included the Wolverines in his list of top seven programs. The Crystal Ball from 247 is currently in favor of in-state school Alabama landing Randolph.

Also in the top seven for the OT are Tennessee, Alabama, Florida, LSU, Mississippi State and Auburn. Per the tweet, Randolph will shave the list to five on June 23.

2018 4* QB Says Michigan Stands Out

Per Ross Martin of Wolverine247 (FREE), 2018 four-star quarterback Artur Sitkowski is high on Michigan and has named them in a list of schools that are currently standing out to him. Also mentioned by the athlete were Ohio State, North Carolina, South Carolina, Wisconsin, Rutgers and Maryland.

Per the 247Composite, Sitkowski sits as the fourth-ranked pro-style QB in his cycle and 45th overall. The Crystal Ball currently has the Wolverines as having the slight edge to land the athlete.

Take a look at his sophomore season highlight reel here, courtesy of Hudl:

2018 4* WR Lists Michigan in Top 10

Jacob Copeland (FL), a 2018 four-star wide receiver, has included Michigan in his top 10 list per Chris Nee of Wolverine247 (FREE). The athlete released the list via his Twitter page on Sunday evening. Have a look at the tweet to see which programs round out the remaining nine:

He is the sixth-ranked athlete in the state of Florida and third overall at the wide receiver position. The Wolverines offered Copeland back in May.

Elite 2017 OG to Take Michigan Unofficial

According to Kyle Waltos of 247Sports ($), 2017 five star offensive guard Wyatt Davis, the top-ranked athlete at his position, will pay an unofficial visit to the Wolverines in the coming week. His trip will also include visits to Notre Dame and Ohio State.

Hailing from California, Davis' 247 Crystal Ball is currently leaning towards the Crimson Tide.

Wolverines Extend Offer to 2017 4* CB

According to Barton Simmons of Wolverine247 (FREE), Michigan has offered 2017 four-star cornerback Jaylon Johnson (CA). Michigan joins an already impressive offer list, including USC, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, among others. Johnson is the 11th-ranked CB in his class and sits at 98th overall in the nation.

Look here for his junior season highlight reel:

ICYMI: Michigan Grabs 14th Commit in 2017 Class

The Wolverines nabbed their fourteenth commitment in the 2017 class over the weekend in the form of four-star weak-side defensive end Luiji Vilain (VA). Vilain committed to Michigan over several programs, including Alabama, Florida, and Michigan State. Check out Vilain's announcement via Twitter from Sunday:

He is the second-highest ranked recruit in the class for Coach Harbaugh, behind QB Dylan McCaffrey. Read more on Vilain here.

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