So, you thought that the ship had sailed on 2023 Kankakee (Ill.) four-star cornerback Jyaire Hill? Well, not so fast.
The elite defensive back released a top five on Monday which didn’t include Michigan football, which was surprising given that it appeared that he was down to the Wolverines and in-state Illinois. However, come early signing day, it turned out to be something of a ruse.
Ranked No. 195 in the country per the 247Sports Composite, Hill has offers from the likes of Illinois, Washington, Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Iowa, Michigan State, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, TCU, Tennessee, UCLA, and Wisconsin. Yet, he pledged his commitment to Michigan football on Wednesday, thus completing the head-fake.
He made his announcement live on ESPN2.
Hill is Michigan’s 23rd commitment in the 2023 class and the third cornerback with Cameron Calhoun and D’Juan Waller in the fold.
On3 has Hill as the No. 112 player in the country. Here is their scouting report:
Productive, do-it-all playmaker who likely projects as a cornerback long-term. A taller, thin defensive back measuring in at over 6-foot-1 and around 170 pounds prior to his senior season. A dominant multi-phase high school player. Lines up multiple spots on offense, including quarterback and running back. Also plays defensive back, often lining up safety. Has excellent ball production, picking off 7 passes as a junior. Shows plus instincts at defensive back, quickly triggering to break on routes. Also shows reactive quickness in man coverage in the camp setting. Dangerous with the ball in his hands as a kick and punt returner. Has a long, easy stride. Has posted strong speed marks, running an electronically-timed 4.59 second 40-yard dash and a 10.87 second 100 meter mark as a junior. Will need to continue getting stronger, but has considerable upside given his stature, ball skills and athleticism.
Given his speed, he very well could see early time as a freshman, a la Will Johnson, despite the large group of underclassman defensive backs.
Steve Clinkscale was Hill’s primary recruiter.
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