Hoke Adds Another 3 Star Commitment

I usually don't get too "crazy" about star rankings.  I would rather the Michigan staff find the best players to fit their system and The University of Michigan.   It's also clear that the new Michigan staff have had less then 3 weeks to fill out this class, so there will be clearly more "project" type of players then 4 or 5 star guys that are ready to contribute next year.

Brady Hoke and staff have added 1 more 3 star recruit to the 2011 class by offering TE/DE Keith Heitzman (6'3 230 lbs.) from Ohio.  Keith de-committed from Vanderbilt so you know he is a good fit academically for Michigan.  Most of his offers where from MAC schools with Vandy and Minnesota being his only BSC offers. I am betting that Michigan recruited him more for offense then defense as the Wolverines have been whiffing on many tight end prospects this year.  (I could be wrong - Greg Mattison was recruiting him which could mean defense)

Keith is pretty much guaranteed a redshirt so he can learn from guys like Brandon Moore and Kevin Koger head of him.   He has a good frame and a nice upside but his contribution to the Wolverines is a few years out. 

Tim at Mgoblog has more on Keith.

I don't have a problem with this commit mostly with Michigan needing a TE in this class.  I still would like to see some "impact players" on defense commit to the Wolverines in the next 10 days or so. 

• Hakeem Flowers a 3 star WR with a 4 star offer sheet is announcing at 7:15 on Sunday.   The rumor mill is saying that Michigan's lead might be dwindling as NC State makes a late charge.