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Offered WR "Always loved Michigan"

Jaron Dukes at Marion-Franklin

Junior wide out Jaron Dukes talks about the Michigan offer he received on National Signing Day.

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Clint Brewster is a staff writer for Wolverine247

    • Clint Brewster said...

      http://michigan.247sports.com/Article/Offered-WR-Always-loved-Michigan-59786

      Junior wide out Jaron Dukes talks about the Michigan offer he received on National Signing Day.

      6-5 WR sounds nice. thumbsup

        xxmgobluexx

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      • xxmgobluexx said...

        6-5 WR sounds nice. thumbsup

        Dukes has great size and athleticism! I think he's really raw as a receiver and needs to improve in a lot of areas but I love his attitude and work ethic. He can turn into a really great wide out.

          Clint Brewster

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        • What if the Columbus (OH) native does pick up that scholarship offer from the Buckeyes?

          “I haven’t really thought about it,” said Dukes. “All I can say right now is Michigan."

          thumbsup Great stuff Clint.

          Man, the coaching staff is offering one wide receiver after another. At this rate we could be looking at a huge wide out haul this time next year.

          This post was edited by jimtaco on 2/2/2012 at 11:19 AM

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          • jimtaco said...

            What if the Columbus (OH) native does pick up that scholarship offer from the Buckeyes?

            “I haven’t really thought about it,” said Dukes. “All I can say right now is Michigan."

            thumbsup Great stuff Clint.

            Man, the coaching staff is offering one wide receiver after another. At this rate we could be looking at a huge wide out haul this time next year.

            40 time?

            This post was edited by SuhOwnsYou on 2/2/2012 at 11:21 AM

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            • SuhOwnsYou said...

              4o time?

              He said he consistently runs a high 4.5 to low 4.6.

                Clint Brewster

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              • The coaches are going to have some nice talent in the 2013 class.

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                • jimtaco said...

                  What if the Columbus (OH) native does pick up that scholarship offer from the Buckeyes?

                  “I haven’t really thought about it,” said Dukes. “All I can say right now is Michigan."

                  thumbsup Great stuff Clint.

                  Man, the coaching staff is offering one wide receiver after another. At this rate we could be looking at a huge wide out haul this time next year.

                  I think we want to take at least 3, if not 4 WRs next class.

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                  • Ducksworth said...

                    I think we want to take at least 3, if not 4 WRs next class.

                    Yeah, will probably come down to how many spots we have, but the more the better.

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                    • Ducksworth said...

                      I think we want to take at least 3, if not 4 WRs next class.

                      GTFO, really?

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                      • Ducksworth said...

                        I think we want to take at least 3, if not 4 WRs next class.

                        Yeah i agree we need about 4 WRs in this class we are really thin there and we lack big time playmakers. So 4 big time WRs would be nice.

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                        • buttesnake said...

                          GTFO, really?

                          JMO, yeah. The depth there is awful. That's why I think the coaches have offered so many thus far.

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                          • BlueRocks21 said...

                            Yeah i agree we need about 4 WRs in this class we are really thin there and we lack big time playmakers. So 4 big time WRs would be nice.

                            3 is the most I want in a class.

                              xxmgobluexx

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                            • Must get guys for 2013

                              1..Ty Isaac
                              2..Jaron Dukes
                              3..Laquon Treadwell
                              4..Logan Tuley-Tillman
                              5..Kyle Bosch
                              5..Kendall Fuller
                              6..Jalyn Powell
                              7..Wyatt Shallman
                              8..Ben Gedeon
                              9..Taco Charlton
                              10..Jaylon Smith

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                              • BlueRocks21 said...

                                Must get guys for 2013

                                1..Ty Isaac 2..Jaron Dukes 3..Laquon Treadwell 4..Logan Tuley-Tillman 5..Kyle Bosch 5..Kendall Fuller 6..Jalyn Powell 7..Wyatt Shallman 8..Ben Gedeon 9..Taco Charlton 10..Jaylon Smith

                                IMO Chris Fox has to be on the list

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                                • BlueRocks21 said...

                                  Must get guys for 2013

                                  1..Ty Isaac 2..Jaron Dukes 3..Laquon Treadwell 4..Logan Tuley-Tillman 5..Kyle Bosch 5..Kendall Fuller 6..Jalyn Powell 7..Wyatt Shallman 8..Ben Gedeon 9..Taco Charlton 10..Jaylon Smith

                                  Treadwell's way before Dukes for me. And I agree with jnewberg, Fox has to be there.

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                                  • BlueRocks21 said...

                                    Must get guys for 2013

                                    1..Ty Isaac 2..Jaron Dukes 3..Laquon Treadwell 4..Logan Tuley-Tillman 5..Kyle Bosch 5..Kendall Fuller 6..Jalyn Powell 7..Wyatt Shallman 8..Ben Gedeon 9..Taco Charlton 10..Jaylon Smith

                                    I'm not convinced Jaylon Smith will be as good as people think. He plays for a 2A school which is the second smallest division in Indiana. I think 2A schools don't have more than 650 students. I'm sure he's good but there's a solid chance that he's always the best athlete on the field and his weaknesses are rarely exposed.

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                                    • xxmgobluexx said...

                                      3 is the most I want in a class.

                                      I agree. If we take 4 it will be at the expense of not taking someone at another position. Even 3 is pushing it with the numbers we have available for next year unless we have some unexpected players leave the program.

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                                      • Maize&Blue said...

                                        I agree. If we take 4 it will be at the expense of not taking someone at another position. Even 3 is pushing it with the numbers we have available for next year unless we have some unexpected players leave the program.

                                        We'll probably have 20-22 spots next year. If you've looked at our WR depth, the only guys on the roster who have played and proven themselves are slot guys: Gallon, Roundtree, and Dileo. Terrance Robinson is a senior who hasn't done anything, Jeremy Jackson's a junior who hasn't done anything, and Jerald Robinson is a sophomore who hasn't done anything.

                                        If everything goes as planned, Jerald Robinson will have a big breakout year like he's supposed to. Amara Darboh and/or Jehu Chesson will have productive freshmen campaigns. Then look at the depth chart. We'd have 2 slot seniors, a junior and 1-2 sophomores who can contribute. WR is a position where you want at least 4-5 guys who can get the ball. Our depth is atrocious at WR. If we have the opportunity, I expect us to take at least three.

                                        In 2013, I think our main needs are OL and WR and I expect us to really hit those positions hard.

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                                        • love this offer, this kid is legit and his tape is sick....

                                          Those of you familiar with OSU's 2013 CB commit Cam Burrows will love this....

                                          On Friday night, Jaron Dukes of Columbus (Ohio) Marion-Franklin high school showed early signs of being one of the top wide receiver prospects in the Midwest with an outstanding performance against Trotwood-Madison and highly touted defensive back Cameron Burrows.

                                          At 6-foot-5, 200-pounds, Dukes has the physical size Notre Dame coaches love from the wide receiver position. Besides his size, Dukes showed surprising speed during his six-catch, 173-yard two-touchdown performance.

                                          On one of Duke’s two touchdowns, Burrows had the angle to make the stop, but Dukes showed a burst that sent him past the standout corner that already holds an early offer from the Irish.

                                          This kid sounds legit, shades of Mario Manningham and Jamario O'Neal right there.

                                          This post was edited by supermario9 on 2/2/2012 at 1:15 PM

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                                          • jnewberg24 said...

                                            IMO Chris Fox has to be on the list

                                            Dorian O'Daniel would be on my list as well.

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                                            • supermario9 said...

                                              love this offer, this kid is legit and his tape is sick....

                                              Those of you familiar with OSU's 2013 CB commit Cam Burrows will love this....

                                              On Friday night, Jaron Dukes of Columbus (Ohio) Marion-Franklin high school showed early signs of being one of the top wide receiver prospects in the Midwest with an outstanding performance against Trotwood-Madison and highly touted defensive back Cameron Burrows.

                                              At 6-foot-5, 200-pounds, Dukes has the physical size Notre Dame coaches love from the wide receiver position. Besides his size, Dukes showed surprising speed during his six-catch, 173-yard two-touchdown performance.

                                              On one of Duke’s two touchdowns, Burrows had the angle to make the stop, but Dukes showed a burst that sent him past the standout corner that already holds an early offer from the Irish.

                                              I love to hear that Dukes is the real deal. I really want him in this class he is just the type of WR we need tall and fast. The funny thing is Ohio fans were saying that he is not good enough to take in there class. Awesome we will take him then. Its like RR who left alot of good players in state to go to MSU and other Big ten teams.

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                                              • Ducksworth said...

                                                We'll probably have 20-22 spots next year. If you've looked at our WR depth, the only guys on the roster who have played and proven themselves are slot guys: Gallon, Roundtree, and Dileo. Terrance Robinson is a senior who hasn't done anything, Jeremy Jackson's a junior who hasn't done anything, and Jerald Robinson is a sophomore who hasn't done anything.

                                                If everything goes as planned, Jerald Robinson will have a big breakout year like he's supposed to. Amara Darboh and/or Jehu Chesson will have productive freshmen campaigns. Then look at the depth chart. We'd have 2 slot seniors, a junior and 1-2 sophomores who can contribute. WR is a position where you want at least 4-5 guys who can get the ball. Our depth is atrocious at WR. If we have the opportunity, I expect us to take at least three.

                                                In 2013, I think our main needs are OL and WR and I expect us to really hit those positions hard.

                                                Agreed on the number of spots. Here is my take

                                                4 or 5 OL
                                                we all want 2 RBs
                                                Since we didn't land Grant 2 TE's. We have little depth there as well.
                                                Many have said we need 2QBs since we didn't take one this year.
                                                Then if you take 3 or 4 WRs.

                                                That puts us at like 14 or so positions for offense which leaves us 6 to 8 for the D.
                                                We took 1 corner this year so i would expect 2 next year.
                                                We have 1 safety already.
                                                Thats leaves 3 to 5 positions for DL and LB. I highly doubt Hoke and Co. are going to want that few recruits for DL and LB.

                                                  Maize&Blue

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                                                • Maize&Blue said...

                                                  Agreed on the number of spots. Here is my take

                                                  4 or 5 OL we all want 2 RBs Since we didn't land Grant 2 TE's. We have little depth there as well. Many have said we need 2QBs since we didn't take one this year. Then if you take 3 or 4 WRs.

                                                  That puts us at like 14 or so positions for offense which leaves us 6 to 8 for the D. We took 1 corner this year so i would expect 2 next year. We have 1 safety already. Thats leaves 3 to 5 positions for DL and LB. I highly doubt Hoke and Co. are going to want that few recruits for DL and LB.

                                                  Yep, you're going to have to play with those numbers a little throughout the season depending on attrition/injuries/etc. Michigan has 18 spots available at this moment, and any other last-minute 2012s would affect that number.

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                                                  • buttesnake said...

                                                    Yep, you're going to have to play with those numbers a little throughout the season depending on attrition/injuries/etc. Michigan has 18 spots available at this moment, and any other last-minute 2012s would affect that number.

                                                    Agreed. The coaching staff is still in a transition from the spread to the pro style and i think its going to take a couple years to get the numbers where they want them for each position. We as a fanbase need to be patient in that regard.

                                                      Maize&Blue

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