Trieu: UM commit Scott a Durkin prototype CB
Defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin has made it no secret he wants Michigan's corners to be more aggressive and will expect them to play more man and press-man this season. Going forward, the Wolverines will recruit cornerbacks who can play in that type of scheme.
Most recent commit Sir Patrick Scott fits that mold. Hailing from Upper Marlboro (Md.) Riverdale Baptist, Scott has been asked to play on an island for his high school. Having grown to 192 pounds at over 6-foot-1, he has the size to be physical and reroute wideouts at the line of scrimmage.
"He will be a four-year varsity starter for us," Baptist head coach Casear Nettles says. "He is only 16 years old and he loves to compete. He benches 275 pounds and cleans 225 pounds."
Scott held offers from Michigan State, Pittsburgh, California and others, but he chose the Wolverines after seeing campus for the first time at their annual recruiting BBQ. A key figure in him wanting to don the winged helmet was head coach Jim Harbaugh.
"Michigan has great history and Coach Harbaugh is a proven winning coach, and when the opportunity came I had to take it," he told The Michigan Insider's Brice Marich. "It's an opportunity of a lifetime."
Scott is the 22nd public commitment in the 2016 class for Michigan.
He is the second member of the class from Maryland, joining offensive tackle Devery Hamilton.
Post-BBQ updates
Here is where the Wolverines stand with several highly-touted prospects following Sunday' BBQ at the Big House.
Ahmir Mitchell: Mitchell has been staying out of the media, choosing not to do phone interviews of late, but the Wolverines are in great shape with the New Jersey-based receiver. It is believed he will make a decision sometime this month and it would be quite a surprise if that decision was anywhere but Michigan.
Carlo Kemp: The Wolverines were already high on the Colorado pass rusher's list due to his connections to Greg Mattison, but this visit moved Michigan to the top and have now made them the team to beat for his Signing Day signature. He is being recruited by the Wolverines as a BUCK.
Lavert Hill: A Penn State commit, Hill came to the BBQ with his family and they likely will be back again this fall to see brother Delano Hill play for the Wolverines. He still maintains his commitment to the Nittany Lions, but Michigan has been coming on strong over the last few months, and the Wolverines and Michigan State both remain legit challengers to PSU.
Donnie Corley: After visiting Ann Arbor twice in the last week, the optimism is now higher than ever that Michigan is back in the game for the Detroit King High standout. Sources close to him continue to say Michigan State is the team to beat, with West Virginia and Tennessee figuring heavily into his decision, as well. A commitment is not expected soon, but there is little doubt the Wolverines have helped themselves recently.
Kurt Taylor: A chiseled 2017 running back from Covington (Ga.) Newton, Taylor was offered after the BBQ and immediately declared the Wolverines his leader. While he has plenty of time to make a decision, rumors persist that he could join the Wolverines' 2017 class sooner rather than later.
In-state 2017 prospects: Michigan has offered nine in-state kids in the 2017 class. Eight of them, minus Cass Tech wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones, made it to the BBQ. Of that group, it is believed the Wolverines lead for St. Joseph defensive end Corey Malone-Hatcher, Orchard Lake St. Mary's linebacker Josh Ross and Oak Park offensive tackle Jaraymond Hall. They are also likely the top choice for Warren De La Salle running back Allen Stritzinger. Detroit Cass Tech defensive back Jaylen Kelly-Powell, St. Mary's wide receiver K.J. Hamler and King cornerback Ambry Thomas all said the visit moved the Wolverines up in their eyes.
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Allen Trieu began covering the state of Michigan for Scout.com in 2005 and began managing the entire Midwest in 2009. He has been featured on the Big Ten Network on its annual Signing Day Show. His Michigan and Michigan State recruiting columns appear weekly at detroitnews.com.