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Updated Visitors List: Feb. 23, 2014

The football visitors list for U-M's basketball game against Michigan State has grown. More prospects will be attending, and some of the recent additions are impressive. See them all here.
Michigan CommitsLakewood (Ohio) St. Edward 2015 defensive back Shaun Crawford
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Crawford is a 5-9, 160-pounder who is rated a four-star prospect and ranked the No. 106 overall player and No. 12 cornerback nationally, and the No. 4 overall 2015 recruit in Ohio. He committed to Michigan Aug. 23.
Massillon (Ohio) Washington 2015 kicker Andrew David - maybe
The 5-9, 165-pound David may just be a two-star prospect, but that's the maximum for a specialist in this day and age. He comes from one of Ohio's top high school programs, and has made several past visits to Ann Arbor.
Huber Heights (Ohio) Wayne 2015 safety Tyree Kinnel
Kinnel is a 6-0, 190-pounder who is rated a four-star prospect and ranked the No. 188 overall player and No. 8 safety in the country, and No. 9 overall 2015 recruit in Ohio. He committed to Michigan Aug. 24.
2015 ProspectsIndianapolis Ben Davis outside linebacker Asmar Bilal
Although he is unranked by Rivals.com, Bilal is a 6-3, 195-pounder with the frame to grow into the outside linebacker position at the next level. He holds early offers from Indiana and Northwestern. This will be his first visit to Ann Arbor.
Saginaw (Mich.) Heritage athlete Brian Cole - new addition
Cole is up to 6-2 and 205 pounds, and the pendulum for his position preference in college has swung back to the defensive side of the ball, where he'd likely be a safety. He will arrive in Ann Arbor Saturday evening to take in the U-M hockey game, stay overnight, and attend the basketball game against MSU (one of his other favorites) Sunday.
Downers Grove (Ill.) North athlete/tight end David Edwards - new addition
Edwards is a big 6-6, 215-pound high school quarterback whose athleticism sees most schools project him at tight end in college. He has been to Michigan multiple times in the past, including for last sumer's Barbecue at the Big House. The Wolverines have not offered, but Iowa, Syracuse, and Wisconsin are among those who have.
St. John's (Mich.) tight end Austin Ervin - new addition
Ervin is already college-sized at the tight end position, standing 6-6 and 245 pounds. He is a lesser-known prospect, but already holds an offer from Central Michigan. He has visited Michigan State in the past, and this will be his first trip to Ann Arbor.
Berea (Ky.) Madison Southern running back Damien Harris
Harris, a former Michigan commit, has opened his recruiting process and will see Ann Arbor this weekend and Tuscaloosa, Alabama next. The 5-11, 210-pounder was recently timed at 4.34 seconds (hand-timed) in the 40-yard dash, and that combination of size and speed - to say nothing of 2,621 yards and 42 touchdowns on the ground as a junior - see him ranked the No. 4 player and top running back in the country.
Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward linebacker Troy Henderson
Henderson is a high school classmate of Crawford's, and the two will make the trip together. The 6-0, 210-pounder holds offers from Cincinnati and Toledo, and previously visited Ann Arbor to participate in the 2013 summer camp.
Indianapolis Lawrence Central linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. - confirmed
Kirkland is a 6-2, 220-pounder rated a four-star prospect and ranked the No. 183 overall player and No. 5 inside linebacker in the country, and the top Hoosier State native in 2015. He has visited Michigan several times in the past, and is hopeful that he'll be able to return this weekend. He holds several BCS-conference offers, but not yet one from Michigan.
Detroit King linebacker Tyriq Thompson - maybe
Thompson is considering taking the trip, but has yet to firm up his plans. The 6-1, 220-pounder is the son of former U-M defensive back Clarence Thompson, and holds a Michigan offer. Despite that, Michigan State has developed a better relationship thanks to offering earlier.
Detroit Cass Tech running back Mike Weber
Weber seemed to move slightly away from Michigan when Harris was committed, but a resurgence in mutual interest has seen the Maize and Blue move right back to the forefront of his recruitment. A four-star, the No. 123 overall player and No. 11 running back nationally, Weber is the second-best recruit in the state. He has visited Michigan several times during the process, including for last weekend's basketball game.
2016 ProspectsWyandotte (Mich.) Roosevelt wide receiver Donnie Corley
Corley is a 6-2, 175-pounder who visited last Sunday - then turned around and won wide receiver MVP at the Best of the Midwest Showcase in Indianapolis the following day. Corley plays for the Maximum Exposure 7-on-7 team, and has good physical potential that will be refined with year-round football.
Farmington (Mich.) wide receiver Desmond Fitzpatrick - maybe
While Corley is a powerful 6-2 receiver, Fitzpatrick is more of a speed guy. He is able to adjust his 6-1, 165 pounds in ways to get open with solid route-running, and his hands are very good. Like most young players, he's still learning the nuances of the game, but has excellent potential.
Orchard Lake (Mich.) St. Mary's linebacker/athlete Daelin Hayes - likely
Hayes is a 6-2, 200-pounder who played both sides of the ball for a traditional power program in the state... before going down with injury and missing most of his sophomore season. Still, he's an athletically gifted player, and a cousin of U-M senior running back Justice Hayes. He holds an early Michigan State offer.
Traverse City (Mich.) West offensive lineman Thiyo Lukusa
Lukusa could be the state's top 2016 player. He's already 6-5 and 300 pounds, and one of just a handful of prospects nationally in the 2016 class with a Michigan offer. Since the Wolverines have offered, he's been in heavy communication with 2016 pledge Erik Swenson, and the vibes with Lukusa are very good with Michigan.
O'Fallon (Ill.) running back Kentrail Moran
Although he's just a 5-9, 185-pounder, Moran showed at last year's St. Louis stop on the Rivals Camp Series tour that he's going to be one of the Midwest's top tailbacks in the 2016 class. He grew up a Michigan fan, but this will be his first trip to Ann Arbor.
2017 ProspectsEast St. Louis (Ill.) wide receiver Jeff Thomas - probable
Last night, Thomas became the second Class of 2017 prospect nationally with a U-M offer. The 5-10, 165-pounder is electric with the ball in his hands, and should be one of the top freshmen in the Midwest. A native of the St. Louis area, he's planning to try to get a ride with fellow local Kentrail Moran.
Stay tuned to TheWolverine.com over the course of the week for additions, updates, and clarifications to the visitors list. Check back following Sunday's game for reactions from the visitors.
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