6/2/2016 football Edit

Corey Malone-Hatcher Goes Blue

Malone-Hatcher has been looked at as a Michigan lean for a while and today he pulled the trigger.

Brandon Brown • Maize&BlueReview

Recruiting Editor

Michigan has added its 13th Class of 2017 commitment, from St. Joseph (Mich.) strongside defensive end Corey Malone-Hatcher.

The 6-3, 246-pounder is a four-star ranked the No. 13 strongside defensive end nationally and the No. 7 rising senior in Michigan.

Malone-Hatcher is the fifth in-state prospect to join Michigan's class, along with Bloomfield Hills Brother Rice tight end Carter Dunaway, Oak Park offensive lineman Ja'Raymond Hall, Berrien Springs defensive lineman Phillip Paea, and Orchard Lake St. Mary's linebacker Joshua Ross.

His pledge brings Michigan's class up to No. 6 nationally, passing LSU, Notre Dame, and Clemson for the spot.

Malone-Hatcher had a top group that included Oklahoma, Michigan State, Notre Dame, Wisconsin, UCLA, Tennessee, Ohio State, Alamaba, and Penn State, but chose to stay in state by selecting the Maize and Blue.

• See the Michigan recruiting class and the Rivals.com Team Recruiting Rankings with Malone-Hatcher in the fold.

• Take a look at his junior highlights.