The Blue Wall: Eli Owens, The Smash-Mouth 2025 Tight End Commit Talks About His Recruitment

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Eli Owens is expected to fit right into the culture at Michigan with his blue-collar mentality.

Eli Owens is a smashmouth tight end from Alcoa, Tennessee who has drawn comparisons to current Michigan player Max Bredeson. On this episode of The Blue Wall, host Michael Smeltzer and Eli Owens talk about recruiting strategies, the Ohio State rivalry, and what it’s like facing a potential redshirt in college. Eli will surely be a fan favorite in Ann Arbor with his humble playing style and confident personality.

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What to Make of J.J. McCarthy’s Week 1 Preseason Performance

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JJ McCarthy had an impressive showing in his first action with the Vikings, but what does that mean in the long run?

We’ve all been eagerly awaiting the pro football premiere of J.J. McCarthy, a player who has stirred up quite a bit of debate among fans and analysts alike. If there’s one thing that’s clear, it’s that McCarthy is a polarizing figure. Some critics have doubted his potential, pointing to his relatively modest yardage and touchdown totals during his college days at Michigan. They argue that he was merely a product of a run-first system and question whether he’s truly NFL material.

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Brody Jennings: Young Michigan Commit Appears Ready for the Big Stage

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Class of 2026 defensive back Brody Jennings committed to Michigan earlier this week.

While Brody Jennings still has two years of high school football to play, what I’ve seen so far is nothing short of exciting. He shows excellent speed, physicality, and a knack for making big plays. As he continues to develop, I’m eager to see how he evolves and what he will bring to the Michigan Wolverines. The future looks bright for this young talent, and I can’t wait to see him in maize and blue.

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The Blue Wall: JASPER PARKER, 2025 Michigan Running Back Commit Sits Down with Michael Smeltzer

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Jasper Parker of Archbishop Shaw High School in Louisiana is poised to have a big senior year and then take his talents to Ann Arbor, Michigan to play for the Wolverines.

Attention Michigan fans, we’ve got a good one! I’m excited to introduce to you running back Jasper Parker. Jasper is not only a stud on the field who reminds me of Hassan Haskins, but he is also clearly an impressive young man off the field. In this interview, he shared with me his aspirations of becoming a leader at Michigan who will be remembered for years to come.

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LaMar Morgan: Get to Know the Man Behind the BowTie

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Michigan's Defensive Passing Game Coordinator, LaMar Morgan is taking Ann Arbor by storm.

When Steve Clinkscale moved on this offseason, there were many questions about the future of the secondary position group at Michigan. Enter LaMar Morgan. Stepping into the role of Defensive Pass Game Coordinator/Defensive Backs coach, Morgan has quickly shown he is the perfect guy for the job, making an immediate and profound impact on the program.

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Could the Battle for this 5-Star Offensive Lineman Come Down to Michigan and Sherrone Moore’s Alma Mater?

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Michigan has its sights set on 5-star Andrew Babalola.

In the 2025 recruiting class, few names are generating as much buzz as Andrew Babalola. The 2025 high school recruit stands out not only for his impressive physical attributes but also for his unique athletic background and rapid development in football.

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Big House Bleachers: Sherrone Moore Opens Up, and Recruiting Heats Up

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Sherrone Moore opens up to Joel Klatt on Big Noon Conversations.

On the latest episode of the Big House Bleachers podcast, co-hosts Michael Smeltzer and Matt Hartwell dive into the exciting recent commitment of 2024 four-star edge Jaylen Williams to Michigan football. They also provide an in-depth analysis of Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore’s insightful conversation with Joel Klatt on Big Noon Conversations. Tune in to catch all the latest updates and insights on Michigan football.

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Can Michigan Land This 5-Star Wide Receiver From Las Vegas?

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Michigan is in the mix for top WR talent, Derek Meadows.

This past weekend, the University of Michigan welcomed a highly anticipated visitor to Ann Arbor: Derek Meadows, a five-star wide receiver from the 2025 class. Meadows, who plays for the prestigious Bishop Gorman in Las Vegas, is currently ranked as the number six overall wide receiver in the 2025 class and the number 32 overall player according to 247 Sports.

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Did Michigan Miss Out on the Greatest Wide Receiver Season Ever?

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Nico Collins signed a 73 million dollar contract extension with the Texans.

Did Michigan miss out on witnessing one of the greatest wide receiver seasons in its history due to the COVID-19 pandemic? In 2020, the Big Ten shortened its season, prompting Collins to opt out and declare for the NFL Draft. Given his current NFL success, it’s plausible to imagine that Collins could have achieved legendary status alongside Michigan greats like Anthony Carter and Braylon Edwards if he had played that season.

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