Michigan Wolverines freshman blasts coaches on recruiting deception
Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines locked up one of the nationâs strongest recruiting classes this offseason, headlined by quarterback Bryce Underwood, widely recognized as the top prospect in the country. The class also featured several highly ranked players at their positions, including standout cornerback Shamari Earls.
Michigan freshman slams recruiters for misleading promisesEarls, who is expected to wear the iconic No. 2 jersey once made famous by Charles Woodson, recently spoke with Michigan insider Sam Webb about his recruiting journey. In the interview, Earls made it clear that some NCAA coaches were less than honest during the process.
According to Earls, his initial commitment was to Georgia, a choice he admitted was made for âa lazy reasonâ, simply buying into the reputation of SEC football. Over time, however, he began to reconsider.
He credited Michiganâs persistence and honesty as the deciding factors in his final decision. âMichigan stayed consistent. They told me they needed a corner, and I could see that. Everything they said during recruiting has been true so far,â Earls said. âA lot of coaches lie and change things up. Thatâs not the case here. The coaches are genuine.â
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Earls also pointed to the universityâs academics, campus environment, and people in Ann Arbor as reasons for his choice. His comments come just as Michiganâs roster continues to strengthen, with a recent transfer linebacker addition and several receivers drawing attention as potential impact players.
As the season approaches, Earls is positioned to contribute right away. Michiganâs coaching staff will rely on a mix of experienced veterans and talented newcomers to build on the strong finish that made them one of college footballâs most dangerous teams in 2024.
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