2014 D Line article

I got this from ESPN insider and thought I'd share....


Targets with offers:

DE Malik McDowell
Detroit Loyola
6-6, 290

McDowell is a big local prospect whom Michigan is heavily targeting. He has been to campus a few times and plans to make it back March 10. He hasn't narrowed down his list, but Michigan is right in the thick of his recruitment. Landing McDowell would be a big haul, as he could be an excellent five technique defensive end and could move into three technique on passing situations in Mattison's defense.

DE Da'Shawn Hand
Woodbridge (Va.) High School
6-4, 245

Hand was ESPN's junior of the year and is going to be one of the top 2014 prospects overall. He has Michigan in his top group and is eying a March 16 visit. He has already scheduled his official visit for the night game in Ann Arbor against Notre Dame. Getting him on campus will ultimately help Michigan's chances during crunch time.

DE Lawrence Marshall
Southfield (Mich.) HS
6-4, 205

Marshall initially committed to Ohio State, only to rescind that commitment three days later. Since his decommitment he has visited Michigan twice and plans to make it back soon. The early decision was likely a mistake, and Marshall now says he wants to wait until after his season to decide.

Other targets with offers: DE Lorenzo Carter, DE Conor Sheehy, DE Solomon Thomas, DT Andrew Brown, DT Dexter Wideman

Targets without offers:

DT Brady Pallante
Naples (Fla.) Barron Collier
6-1, 250

Pallante has a grayshirt offer, which means if he were to accept he would technically be a part of the 2015 class. He and his parents are mulling the offer and plan to speak with Hoke about the details. He was excited about the chance to join Michigan's football team, but might be a guy who picks up offers for 2014 as well.

Enoch Smith
Chicago Mount Carmel
6-2, 256

Smith is an interesting prospect who is building momentum. He has heard from Michigan and was in attendance for the Wolverines' camp in 2012. An ESPN Watch List prospect, Smith could eventually earn an offer depending on how other spots fill out.

Joe Henderson
Shaker Heights (Ohio) HS
6-3, 205

Henderson is another camper from 2012 and has yet to earn an offer. He has said that he is interested in Michigan, but hasn't scheduled a trip. Again, his position might depend on what else happens for Michigan along the defensive line, as numbers are going to be tighter for this class.