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Finally, Michigan football managed to reel in a high-end player at a position of need.
The Wolverines have struggled to get top-rated linebackers in recent years, but it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. Enter Jimmy Rolder, the 2022 Chicago (Ill.) Marist four-star, who landed an offer just recently, on Oct. 13 of this year. Rolder quickly took a visit to Ann Arbor, but Michigan had competition. On the heels of the Wolverines offer, he got offers from Purdue, Cincinnati, Wisconsin, Ohio State, Florida, and LSU.
However, the nation’s No. 329 player according to the 247Sports Composite, opted to end his recruitment, pledging to Michigan football on Tuesday night.
100% committed! #GoBlue 〽️〽️ pic.twitter.com/68yoZo1Aq1
— Jimmy Rolder (@JimmyRolder) November 17, 2021
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247Sports’ Allen Trieu sees him as a Power Five starter and likens him to Alex Singleton from the Minnesota Vikings.
Physically has the size to play his style of ball at the Power Five level. Big hitter who plays with aggressiveness and shows explosion through his tackles. D1 baseball prospect who has a 6.92 60 down, a very good time for someone of his size. Uses that to get to the ball carrier on the football field and can get to the edges to make plays. Have not seen him in coverage as much but looks to have the athletic ability to do that. Has played some defensive end but projects as a true MIKE who could rush the passer in passing situations.
Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald was Rolder’s primary recruiter.
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