Michigan Football Signee Bio: OL Joel Honigford

• At Nike’s The Opening regional camp in Columbus, Ohio, in 2016, Honigford ran a 5.35-second 40-yard dash and a 4.71-second 20-yard shuttle. He also recorded a 25.8-inch vertical jump and a 38.0-foot power throw.

• Was 30-40 on extra points as a senior and was the kickoff specialist for Garaway.

• Had eight tackles as a sophomore.

• Had two tackles, including one sack as a freshman.

• Named first-team Associated Press All-Ohio Division V as a senior and was a second-team pick as a junior. Received All-Ohio Division VI honorable mention notice as a sophomore.

• Selected as a Buckeye Blue Chip player by the Touchdown Club of Columbus his senior year.

• Earned 2016 Academic All-Ohio Football honors from the Ohio High School Football Coach Association.

• Attended the Rivals Camp Series Cleveland in 2016.

• Committed to Michigan June 28, 2016.

• Took one official visit, to Michigan, Jan. 28, 2017.

• Held offers from schools like Auburn, Duke, Michigan State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Northwestern, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, TCU, Tennessee and West Virginia among many others.

• Offensive line coach and offensive coordinator Tim Drevno, secondary coach Mike Zordich, and graduate assistant Al Netter were cited as the biggest influences in Honigford’s recruitment.

• Born April 27, 1998.

• His father, Jim, played basketball for Ohio State from 1983-1986. Mother also attended Ohio State.

• His brother, Paul, played basketball at Ashland University.

• His brother Clay will enter his junior season at linebacker for Mount Union in the fall.

Honigford is athletic and technically sound but will likely need to add some weight before he’s ready to maul defenders in the Big Ten. He has the frame to pick up 30-40 pounds, and that’s what he’ll need to do before he’s ready for the field. He’ll redshirt in 2017.

Sugarcreek (Ohio) Garaway Local Head Coach Jason Wallick: "His physical stature was noticeable from the beginning, but he’s really grown there. As a freshman he was a 6-4, 235-pound offensive tackle for us. He probably would’ve been a tight end had we run an offense with one, but we don’t really utilize that.

“I always thought then that if he grew and developed, because he has great feet and great length, that he’d be a big-time player.

“He’s worked into the frame he has now, and the other way he’s really grown is in his leadership. He’s a wonderful leader and a great kid, and comes from a great family. The sky is the limit for him.

“I can’t wait to see what happens at the next level. I think in a year he’ll be 300-plus and, if he keeps his athleticism and his bend, he will be an unbelievable college player."

Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt: “The 6-foot-5, 277-pound Honigford does not lack for any physical tools, but will need some seasoning. The appeal that drew scholarship offers from big-name programs across the country was about what he can be, more than about what he is right now.”