[jwplayer EZymdmas-XNcErKyb]
Michigan has certainly seen an uptick in talent in recent years, especially with an in-flux of five-star prospects coming and playing college ball in Ann Arbor.
But, it’s been a mixed bag, as far as results are concerned.
For every Ondre Pipkins and Derrick Green there’s been a Donovan Peoples-Jones or Daxton Hill. Some who have arrived on campus — like Aubrey Solomon, or the aforementioned Pipkins — didn’t finish their careers as Wolverines, with the former having recently transferred to Tennessee.
But when Rivals’ Mike Farrell was compiling a list of the best recruits coming out of high school in the past decade, two former Wolverines were obvious choices to make the list, starting with the former consensus No. 1 recruit in the entire country.
DT – Rashan Gary
The best defensive tackle in Rivals.com history? Yup and he could have easily been a defensive end out of high school.
Gary was ultimately selected No. 12 overall by the Green Bay Packers after spending three years playing for Michigan. In his career wearing a winged helmet, Gary has 119 tackles, 9.5 sacks and 23 tackles for loss.
The other selection was certainly a fan favorite in Ann Arbor, and was something of a do-everything player who became the Wolverines’ first VIPER.
CB – Jabrill Peppers
Peppers ended up as a safety in college and beyond but he was an amazing lock down corner in high school and could have been an elite running back as well.
Defensively, Peppers finished his three-year Michigan career with 119 tackles, 3 sacks, 18 tackles for loss and an interception. He also had 45 rushing attempts for 239 yards, 5 touchdowns, 10 receptions for 82 yards and one punt return touchdown.
After being selected by the Cleveland Browns in the first-round of the 2017 NFL Draft, Peppers was traded this offseason to the New York Giants.
[lawrence-auto-related count=5 category=1361]