What Happens If Michigan Strikes Out On The "Big 3?"

Alright so by now you all know that Michigan is hard after the "big 3" in WR Laquon Treadwell, RB Derrick Green, and Safety Leon McQuay III.  I'm going to give a breakdown on where I think we stand with each of these guys and a recruit that I think could be a viable option and very suitable replacement for each individual.

Let's start with Leon McQuay III.  The highly coveted five-star safety out of Florida made his official visit to Michigan last weekend for the Northwestern game.  While Leon is usually very quiet, I did see some interviews that he did after his visit and it looks like he had a great time.  Obviously, the game atmosphere was huge, but if you don't know, a major factor in Leon's recruitment is the school's music program.  Michigan has a very good one and he was able to hang out with two of Michigan's current players Jack Kennedy and Joe Reynolds.  Many of the Michigan fans know them as JDK and Rey.  They are both great musicians and even have a song that plays in the stadium before games.  I think this is a huge help with Leon because he can see that he will be able to make music and the school as well as the football program will support him and help him get his name out there.  But let's not forget Michigan is battling USC, Oregon and Vanderbilt.  It will be a very tight race, but I believe Michigan will be in the conversation at the Under Armour Game on January 4th where Leon makes his decision.

Team 134 Adds WR Da'Mario Jones

With the pending drama and what most people seem as a certain decommitment from Cornerback Gareon Conley and the uncertainty out of Laquon Treadwell, the Michigan coaches went out and offered Senior WR Da'Mario Jones out of Westland, MI and he committed on the spot.  Most of the experts seemed to think that he was the definite back up plan for Treadwell.   Jones is 6'2" 190 pounds and is a 3* on ESPN.  He has shown a lot of interest in Michigan and while he was committed to Central Michigan University, he still seemed to have interest in Michigan. 

His family loves Michigan and it's clear that he does also.  I think it's a big pick up for the Wolverines and I don't believe scholarship spots will be an issue because most people think Conley will decommit.  I'm hearing from Sam Webb that the coaches are still recruiting Treadwell and that they will still recruit Conley if he does decide to go take visits   I think the difference between him and David Dawson are that he is going about it the right way and not behind the coaches backs.