Michigan football’s recruiting class got much stronger after keeping the in-state product at home.
The 2023 West Bloomfield (Michigan) four-star interior offensive lineman, Amir Herring, announced his decision to commit to the Wolverines over Nebraska, Missouri, and Boston College on Thursday evening. He also held offers from Arkansas, Michigan State, Ole Miss, and Penn State among others.
Herring is a 6-foot-3 300-pound interior lineman that is projected to play guard — or center having some experience there — at the collegiate level. According to 247Sports composite, he is the 283rd-ranked player in the country and the 13th-best interior lineman. He is also the No. 4 recruit in the state of Michigan.
Allen Trieu, who’s a national recruiting analyst for 247Sports, compares Herring to Lamont Gaillard from the Arizona Cardinals. Here’s Trieu’s evaluation:
Four year high school starter who has played good competition and in big games. Smart and very technically sound with excellent all around intangibles. Has violent hands and stops defenders with his punch. Plays with good balance and keeps his feet underneath him — also strong in the lower body. High school tackle who will move inside to center or guard at the next level. Needs to continue to improve overall agility and lateral quickness. Will also have to adjust to a new position but has a little bit of center experience and is a smart, hard working player who is likely to be able to make the transition.
Michigan now has nine recruits verbally committed for the 2023 cycle with Herring in the fold. He is the first offensive lineman that has committed to the maize and blue in the class.
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