Roundup: Meet Michigan football’s 2021 recruiting class

A full roundup of recruiting evaluations, facts, stats, film and everything else covering Michigan football’s signed 2021 class.

Tyler McLaurin

Via MGoBlue:

Prep
• Attended Bolingbrook High School (2021) coached by John Ivolw
• Helped lead Bolingbrook to an 8-4 record as a junior and the quarterfinals of the Class 8A playoffs
• Transferred to Bolingbrook after spending two seasons with Montini Catholic
• Played under Chris Adriano and Mike Bukovsky at Montini and helped lead them to a state runner-up finish (2018)
• Also competed in basketball and track and field

Key Statistics
• Had his senior season canceled due to COVID-19
• As a junior, registered 92 tackles, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and one interception
• Key member of a defense that help opponents to 14 points or less eight times and only twice allowed more than 20 points during his junior year

Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of three-stars; the No. 492 overall player nationally, the No. 30 outside linebacker and the No. 12 player in the state of Illinois
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 36 outside linebacker nationally and the No. 13 player in the state of Illinois
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 48 player and the No. 13 player in the state of Illinois
• Rivals.com three-star prospect, the No. 38 outside linebacker recruit in the country and the No. 12 player in Illinois
• All-Area and All-Conference selection as a junior

Personal
• Tyler McLaurin was born July 21, 2003
• Son of Thomas and Kim McLaurin

247Sports’ Allen Trieu:

Listed measureables are right on. A true 6-foot-2 and looks bigger than his listed weight, but has the room to add some needed bulk. Is not likely to play much heavier than 225-235 in college though. Solid athlete who shows he can play in space. Can shoot gaps quickly and has good acceleration. Smart and instinctive. Can still get stronger and while speed is not a deficiency, he can still improve on his top end. Athleticism and smarts suggest he is a safe bet as a Power Five starter and capable of playing MIKE or SAM.

From The Wolverine’s EJ Holland:

The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder spends a lot of time in the middle and does a great job of shooting gaps and making stops at or behind the line of scrimmage. While not a plus in pass coverage, McLaurin can hold his own in that area.

McLaurin does have a bit of an issue shedding blocks, but he can diagnose at a high level. He doesn’t bend well enough to transition over to being a full-time pass rusher. Though, flexibility has been a key area of focus this offseason. If he stays at linebacker, McLaurin seems destined for the WILL spot in this scheme.

Wolverine Digest:

2021 Outlook: McLaurin is the type of guy who has the athleticism and strength to play inside or outside at the linebacker position.  His versatility and high football IQ will be a much welcomed addition to the Wolverine depth chart at that position. Mclaurin may not become a starter right away at Michigan, but he’ll certainly have the opportunity to earn that title fairly early on in his career.

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