Signed: Jeffrey Persi

Everything you need to know about new Wolverines signee Jeffrey Persi.

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Stars Overall Position State
247Sports 4 278 #26 OT #25
Rivals 4 #33 OT #26
ESPN 4 #34 OT #30
247Sports Composite 4 319 #26 OT #25

Vitals

Hometown San Juan Capistrano (CA) J Serra Catholic
Projected Position Offensive Tackle
Height 6-foot-7
Weight 275-pounds

Recruitment

Another quiet recruitment, in that little was known about Persi and his options.

He had an offer from nearby UCLA, where he was a frequent visitor, but he ultimately chose Michigan after being a part of the big June official visitors group. He made his commitment on June 25.

Readiness Level

Year one redshirt candidate. Possible contributor or starter in years 2-4, depending on depth ahead of him.

Early Enrollee?

Yes

Notes (via MGoBlue.com)

Prep
• Attended J Serra Catholic High School (2020) coached by Pat Harlow
• Helped lead JSerra to a 6-5 record as a senior in the CIF-SS Division 1
• Led the Lions to a 9-3 record and a quarterfinal appearance in 2018 as a junior, losing to Zach Charbonnet’s Oaks Christian school

Key Statistics
• Two-year varsity starter at offensive tackle after converting from tight end

Honors and Rankings
• Four-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite rankings; No. 27 offensive tackle, No. 25 prospect in California and the 319th overall prospect in the country
• 247Sports ranks as a four-star recruit and the nation’s 278th-ranked recruit nationally; rated as the 26th-best offensive tackle prospect and the 25th-best player in California
• Four-star recruit according to Rivals.com; listed as the 26th-overall prospect in California and the nation’s 33rd-best offensive tackle
• ESPN four-star recruit, the No. 30 player in the state of California and the 33rd-best offensive tackle in the country
• PrepStar Magazine Top 350 All-American; ranked as the 35th-best prospect in California, the 35th offensive tackle nationally and the 326th overall recruit in the country
• Earned all-league and all-state honors
• Selected to play for the US National Team in the 2020 International Bowl

Personal
• Jeffrey David Persi was born October 8, 2001
• Son of Jeff and Stephanie Persi

Film (junior highlights)

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