Despite picking up a commitment last night, the Michigan coaching staff has no time to rest. Recruiting may be in focus again this weekend, as the Wolverines host their senior summer camp on Sunday. While the past Michigan regime would use camp as its primary pre-season recruiting effort, Rodriguez and Co. have already secured 9 commitments for 2009.

At this sort of event, there are usually several players who attend in hopes of gaining offers. Previously-offered prospects may attend such an event as a chance to take a campus visit, or get to know the coaching staff better. Committed recruits can also attend, in hopes of comparing their skills to other attendees or swaying top prospects in attendance.

Several in-state or regional prospects will likely attend seeking offers, such as Zach Matthias and Youngstown Liberty’s Julius Ferrell. Among offered prospects, Dennis Thames is a confirmed attendee (info in header).

Michigan’s summer camps won’t end this weekend, however. The Rich Rodriguez Michigan Football Camp takes place the 15th-19th, followed immediately by the 7-on-7 passing camp on the 20th and 21st. The Michigan Kicking Camp takes place June 29th-30th.

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I reranked the players in accordance with the latest set of Scout rankings, and moved a couple of guys’ positions. There is new information on most prospects. I also added new fields for offer status and decision/enrollment timetables. Player/personal and recruiting information have been separated. Most of the new players come on the recommendation of Jim Stefani, who I owe big time.

Changed position:
OH S Justin Turner had been at CB
MS CB David Conner had been at LB
AZ DE Corey Adams had been at DT
TX DT Jamarcus McFarland had been at DE

Added:
FL WR Andre Debose
MA OL Brennan Williams
AZ DE Devon Kennard
MD LB Jelani Jenkins
OH LB Julius Ferrell
GA S Donavan Tate
MI S Shamari Benton
PA CB Corey Brown
GA CB Ryan Campbell

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