Michigan football team adds two non-scholarship players to 2012 recruiting class
The Michigan football team has added a pair of non-scholarship players to its 2012 recruiting class, according to multiple reports.
Illinois wide receiver Bo Dever will be a walk-on addition to the class and Kentucky safety Jeremy Clark has accepted Michigan’s offer to greyshirt his freshman season.
Clark (6-4, 205) reportedly turned down full scholarship offers at programs such as Illinois and North Carolina State to greyshirt at Michigan.
Unlike redshirted players, who receive a full scholarship while sitting out a season, a greyshirt athlete pays his own way for one year or semester.
Tom VanHaaren, recruiting analyst for MGoBlog.com, spoke with Clark’s high school coach about the greyshirt offer. He said Clark was told he could be part of the 2012 class if another safety prospect doesn’t commit to Michigan. If that player does choose Michigan, Clark would greyshirt and be counted among the 2013 class.
Clark, from Madisonville (Ky.) North Hopkins High School, is a 2-star prospect according to Scout.com and unranked by Rivals.com.
Dever (6-2, 195) is the son of former Michigan defensive lineman Dave Dever and is named for legendary Michigan coach Bo Schembechler.
ESPN.com calls Dever a “quintessential, catch everything possession receiver.” The rising senior at Lake Forest (Ill.) High School is unranked by recruiting sites Scout.com and Rivals.com.
Comments
lou
Sat, Oct 8, 2011 : 1:27 p.m.
Does anyone know if this kid is a preferred walk-on or a walk-on. I am a stats guy and I did a little research on this player. Seems to me he is more of a D 3 player. David Dever ( which is what his name really is) is out for the season with a torn ACL , this after two broken ankles last year. So I am wondering when this happens to a walk-on does Michigan keep him? I was also a walk-on and after I had a serious injury Iowa sent me packing. Ended up playing for Miami of Ohio.
Tru2Blu76
Sat, Jun 25, 2011 : 1:26 a.m.
I doubt that Michigan's appeal is unique. For instance, I'd bet that there are plenty of young men who're willing to go without a scholarship into the Ohio State Pris... I mean University football program. But of course, at OSP, I mean "U", their players do have a unique opportunity to participate in the Free Enterprise economy by selling their autographs and official Ohio State Pris... Darn, I mean "University," insignia and trademarked memorabilia. I mean, who wouldn't pay to play for the Ohio State Doe Eyes? Inspiring: "Drive, drive down that field, Men of the Scarlet and Gray..." (I think the rest goes something like: "Disgrace is here to stay.") Anyway: Hoke's clearly restored Michigan's reputation with prep players. Just so long as the Wolverines walk the walk as well as talk the talk, starting this September. More inspiring: Hail to the Victors valiant, Hail to the conquering heroes! Go Blue!
Stacy Sanchez
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 : 10:25 p.m.
Kalis, Wormley and Wilson to commit tonight! <a href="http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Kalis-Wormley-and-Wilson-set-to-commit-to-Michigan-10-2-167" rel='nofollow'>http://www.chatsports.com/michigan-wolverines/a/Kalis-Wormley-and-Wilson-set-to-commit-to-Michigan-10-2-167</a>
Terry Star21
Sat, Jun 25, 2011 : 2:43 a.m.
Stacy...hope all those are true - Christmas in July !!!!!
Mick
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 : 8:37 p.m.
Hoke and staff are a recruiting machine. These 2 players look like they have some nice potential. Who knows how high their ceiling is. I sense that when you can recruit like this as a staff and come off compelling to young men like that, this will translate to on the field performance. I have a real special feeling about this years team. The players we have now will buy in and show a lot of ability and hustle on the field, as well as being well coached. Go Blue for TiM!!!
Terry Star21
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 : 7:02 p.m.
What impresses me most is the fact that now Michigan seems to be an attract place for young student athletes. I mean, a two-star player passing two division one full scholarship offers to pay his own first year at Michigan - unheard off ! Secondly, in no disrespect to the most talented high school prospects - I have always liked the walk-on, they are so hungry and stay so hungry (remember true story 'Rudy') for a chance to play on that field at the Big House. They are a coaches dream, and they most surely help their team get better in every possible way. @ Brenna....almost all of those 'rumors' have a lot a merit. The big exception - Dave Brandon did not offer a coaching contract to anyone but 'Brady Hoke', take that to the bank ! (the statement 'offered more than a NFL contract is hilarious !). MgoBlueForTiM !!!
Terry Star21
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 : 8:07 p.m.
I hope my last paragraph wasn't mis-leading - I meant I believe Dave Brandon only offered one contract, as he told us Faithful - to Brady Hoke. I didn't mean that it was a rumored he did or didn't offer one or more than one. You will come to find in the near future that Dave Brandon is a man of his word - he will not lie, cheat or mis-lead anyone on our beloved Michigan Football team. I am taking that to the bank today, tomorrow and everyday !
David Vande Bunte
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 : 4:45 p.m.
How do you not offer a scholarship to a guy who was named after Bo??? Even if he is terrible, the karma involved would supercede any lack of ability.
Hailmary
Fri, Jun 24, 2011 : 4:35 p.m.
Just maybe, diamonds in the rough. You almost have to believe there is something there if anything, these young men want to be Michigan men. I'm sure they know they are going to have to work their butts off and to have turned down other scholarships to grey shirt one would have to believe, "They get it".