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Back on Jan. 25, while Michigan hosted a bevy of top-tier recruits including Rocco Spindler, J.J. McCarthy and Donovan Edwards, another one flew way under the radar.
En route to the Best of the Midwest 7-on-7 tournament at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton, several prospects from the Greater St. Louis area made their way to Ann Arbor, touring Schembechler Hall with former Michigan assistant Devin Bush Sr. Among them was 2022 St. Louis (MO) St. Mary’s four-star wide receiver Kevin Coleman.
According to 247Sports, Coleman is the No. 18 recruit in the country, regardless of position and already holds offers from the likes of Alabama, LSU, Oregon and USC. But, at the time of his visit to Schembechler Hall, Coleman didn’t have a coveted Michigan offer.
However, on Tuesday he got one.
“I thanked God as soon as I got it,” Coleman told WolverinesWire. “I was just thankful for another opportunity to play at the next level and an opportunity to play on a big stage like Michigan knowing the history it has. Knowing one of my dad’s favorite football players is Charles Woodson — a legend — had attended. And now I have the option to attend the university is a blessing.”
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Coleman is looking forward to building a relationship with offensive coordinator Josh Gattis now that he has the offer.
Education is a priority for him, he told WolverinesWire back in January, but he’s intrigued by how he could be used on the field in Ann Arbor as it were. According to his coach, he runs a laser-timed 4.5 40-yard dash — a perfect fit for the ‘speed in space’ philosophy employed by Gattis.
“Michigan sees me as a playmaker, someone special that can score fast, make plays fast and can change the game,” Coleman said. “It appeals to me because that’s what I see myself as also. And also someone that can be effective early and start as a true freshman.”
Coleman isn’t sure as of yet if he’ll revisit Ann Arbor now that he has a scholarship offer, as he’s still working out his post-quarantine summer visit plans.