A great morning on the Michigan recruiting trail included a promise from the Top247 2022 security Taylor Groves out of Cross Plains (Tenn.) East Robertson. The four-star recruit chose the Wolverines over an offer list that included LSU, Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas A&M and Ole Miss.
“I would definitely say my relationship with Coach Mo,” Groves started on his promise to corn and blue. Maurice Linguist is your primary recruiter. “We talked a lot in the past two weeks. This was the right move for me and my family and I didn’t want to waste time doing it. “
Jim Harbaugh and his team are looking forward to accepting you.
The 1.8 m tall, 175-pound Groves is ranked by Top247 as the country’s number 15 security and potential number 188 overall. He’s just scratching the surface of the talent he has with his quick twitch, jumping ability and ball skills. He is also a good basketball player.
“In terms of personality, he will bring a lot of intelligence and enthusiasm to the show Michigan needs,” said True Buzz coach DeMarquis Brooks. “When you watch his tape, he plays with a lot of passion. He is so versatile, he is so long and fast, he has extra equipment, he has a lot of length that a lot of people don’t. His roof is very high and I think he can be an elite safety free because he has that equipment to cover a lot of ground and has those long arms. Great skill with the ball, being an offensive guy and also a receiver. It will be a very easy transition to the defensive side with your ball skills. “
Buck Fitzgerald of the National Playmakers Academy in Tennessee agrees.
“As soon as we got him to commit and understand that his potential is unmatched in defense, he quickly became one of them and I hate to say he can’t miss, but avoiding injuries can’t be missed because he marks all the boxes,” Fitzgerald explained. “He’s over 6-3, 190 pounds and down 4.4, half 4.4s on a bad day and he has skills with the ball because of his timing at the receiver. He has great ball skills for a DB and is smart and will put his face on people. He’s a violent tackler, he really checks every box to be a guy who will play early and play well and have a chance at the next level after college. “
Michigan offered on January 27 and rose to the top because of Linguist.
“How real he is with you,” Groves said. “He doesn’t go around the bush. He’s direct with you and that’s what you need, a coach and a mentor and I’m very lucky to have someone like that by my side and I can’t wait to be coached by him ”.
Several other things stand out about Wolverines as well.
“Only the atmosphere, that technical committee, I see the technical committee they set up and I like everything about them”.
The program’s prestige was another thing that caught Groves’ attention.
“It is very exciting,” he added. “Can not wait. This is something you dream about as a child and it is a dream come true. It’s incredible. “
He hopes to thrive in high school as a veteran and beyond.
“I’m aggressive,” said Groves. “I can go downhill and I can do tackles. My skills with the ball, climbing and catching it while playing receiver in high school, and my length and speed help me to cover ground quickly and I think I can become a great safety. “