Early Signing Day: Nathan Efobi signs with Michigan football

Bet he’ll be a surprise player down the line. #GoBlue

Ratings

Stars Overall Position State
247Sports 3 #38 IOL #40
On3 4 123 #10 IOL #10
Rivals 3 #35 IOL #72
ESPN 3 246 #32 #56
247Sports Composite 4 349 #17 IOL #33
On3 Consensus 3 614 #54 IOL #59

Vitals

Hometown Cumming (Ga.) South Forsyth
Projected Position Interior Offensive Line
Height 6-foot-3.5
Weight 282-pounds

Notable offers

Readiness Level

Already has prototypical size, but outside of special teams, due to the loaded position group, isn’t likely to be a key contributor for some time.

Early Enrollee?

No

Notes

Via MGoBlue.com:

Prep
• Attended South Forsyth High School (2023) coached by Troy Morris
• Voted a team captain his senior year
• The War Eagles posted a 6-5 record and reached the playoffs in his senior season
• Helped South Forsyth reach the Region 6 Class 7A state championship with an 8-3 record his junior season
• Part of a 5-4 playoff season as a sophomore
• Also lettered in track and field for the War Eagles

Key Statistics
• Helped the offense average 23 points per game his senior year in 2022 and nearly 27 points per game in wins
• Part of an offense that posted more than 28 points per game his junior year including more than 36 points per game in wins
• Also played along the interior defensive line, where he was a disruptive force making tackles in the backfield with four TFLs, two sacks, and a forced fumble his senior year
• As a junior, posted 20 solo tackles with seven tackles for loss including three sacks

Honors and Rankings
• Earned a 247Sports Composite ranking of three stars; the No. 464 overall player nationally, the No.33 interior offensive lineman and the No. 45 prospect in the state of Georgia
• Named a three-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 97 interior offensive lineman and the No. 120 player in the state of Georgia
• Rated as a three-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 259 player in the region, the No. 32 guard and the No. 56 player in the state of Georgia
• Rivals.com three-star prospect, the No. 35 guard in the nation and the No. 81 player in Georgia
• On3.com three-star consensus prospect, the No. 612 player in the country, the No. 54 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 59 player in Georgia
• On3.com three-star prospect, the No. 123 player in the country, the No. 10 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 10 player in Georgia
• RecruitGeorgia Honorable Mention All-State as a junior (2021)
• Two-time Region 6-7A All-Region (first team) his junior and senior years (2021-22)
• Atlanta Journal-Constitution All-Metro honoree (2021)

Personal
• Nathan Efobi was born May 6, 2005
• Son of Ifeoma and Chinenye Efobi

Scouting report

Via On3:

Athletic, powerful two-way lineman who projects on the offensive interior long-term. Measured at 6-foot-3.5, 285 pounds with a 6-foot-9 wing-span prior to his junior season. Lines up at both offensive tackle spots for his high school. Strong at the point of attack, using his considerable upper body strength to stun and quickly neutralize opposing defensive linemen. Does a nice job getting low as a run blocker. Works to finish blocks. Needs to continue working on his hand placement and technique. Moves well at the second level. Also flashes his athletic ability and movement skills as a defensive lineman. Shows high-end movement skills on that side of the ball, chasing down plays in pursuit. Looks like a nimble, explosive athlete. Doubles as a top thrower in the shot put, finishing 4th in the state meet with a throw of 52-8.75 feet. Also younger for the class, not turning 18 until May of his senior year. Should tap into his upside once focusing on the offensive line at the college level.

Film

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Michigan football adds 2023 commitment from SEC country

Big get for #Michigan! #GoBlue

Michigan football dipped into the state of Georgia to get offensive lineman Trente Jones a few years ago. Could it add another in 2023?

The Wolverines have been a favorite for 2023 Cumming South Forsyth High School four-star interior offensive lineman Nathan Efobi. Efobi visited Ann Arbor for the Maryland game. He has a Georgia offer as well one from Georgia Tech, Miami and Penn State. A shot put and discus athlete in high school, Efobi also played on the defensive front.

And on Friday, he announced he plans to continue his career in Ann Arbor, committing to Michigan football.

According to On3, Efobi is the No. 129 player in the country, regardless of position. He’s the 10th-best interior lineman and No. 12 player in the state of Georgia.

With Efobi in the fold, Michigan has three offensive linemen in the 2023 class. Evan Link and Amir Herring are the others.

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