Fort Myers teammates have Michigan as a leader; Penn State might be without QB Rob Bolden and more

Posted on Wed, Oct 27, 2010 : 7:01 a.m.

Fort Myers teammates have Michigan as a leader; Penn State might be without QB Rob Bolden and more

By Kaleb Roedel

The Michigan football team is hoping to add to its Floridian talent.

Two of the Wolverines' recruiting targets are South Fort Myers (Fla.) teammates, cornerback Dallas Crawford and wide receiver Sammy Watkins. Both prospects visited U-M for the Wolverines home contest against Iowa and list the Wolverines as a leader, writes Detroit Free Press Special Writer Josh Helmholdt.

It's no secret that Michigan is lacking depth at cornerback.

Writes Helmholdt, "Crawford has the athleticism and ball skills to potentially fill that void. He led the state of Florida with 10 interceptions as a junior, and has already recorded seven interceptions this season."

Boise State's Kellen Moore (11) celebrates with Tyler Shoemaker after a touchdown in the first half against Louisiana Tech in an NCAA college football game Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, in Boise, Idaho. (AP Photo/The Idaho Statesman, Shawn Raecke)

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Comments

clarklaker

Wed, Oct 27, 2010 : 2:29 p.m.

Well said tater.The freep has had a jihad against Michigan as long as i have looked at there site. When Michigan comes back and they will be back(the year is not over yet). there will be some serious crow being served there. Boycott the freep

81wolverine

Wed, Oct 27, 2010 : 7:34 a.m.

Getting both these guys (Crawford and Watkins) would be huge for Michigan. Although defense is still our biggest need, Watkins is a big-time receiver who will give us more talent on the outside. Now if we could just find another really good linebacker, defensive lineman or two, a big safety, and a kicker, we'll have a very good recruiting year.