The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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prep profiles U-M Is One Of 15 Early Offers For North Carolina Standout One thing has proven true about footRoseboro recorded 125 tackles, 21 ball recruiting over the years — it usually tackles for loss, 11 sacks, seven passes doesn't hurt to be one of the first to offer broken up and five forced fumbles this when vying for the nation's top players. year, after notching120 tackles, 30 tackLincolnton (N.C.) High School's Dar- les for loss, 10 sacks and eight passes ian Roseboro provided more evidence broken up as a sophomore. He also exof that when he recelled at fullback Darian Roseboro cently talked about this season, rushing Michigan's deci- ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ ✪ for 300 yards on 45 sion to extend back Lincolnton High School carries and scoring in April. six touchdowns. Lincolnton, N.C. U-M assistant Class: 2015 "I'm good R o y M a n n i n g Position: Defensive End against the run and broke the good Ht.: 6-3 • Wt.: 254 really good at pass news, Roseboro rerushing," he said. Rivals.com Rankings: No. 8 strongside called in early Janu"I often use the ripdefensive end and No. 89 overall player swim technique, ary. "The day be- nationally and I work from fore they offered, he the outside in. I want stopped by and I called him later," Rose- to upgrade my pass rush and get into boro said. "He told me that he'd seen me, better shape. I have been running a lot. they'd watched me and evaluated me. I run the 40 (-yard dash) on Mondays, He said, 'We're going to offer you, and Tuesdays and Thursdays, and I run two tomorrow I want you to give me a call. miles every day." I'll talk it over with the head coach so he Roseboro has competed in camps at can offer you officially.' Tennessee, South Carolina, North Caro"It was big, just because of the tradi- lina State and North Carolina. He has tion. They're always known for punch- also participated in a Rivals combine. ing you in the mouth first play, and I Next up: some spring visits, including was excited about that. They have the one to Michigan. He has yet to see Ann biggest stadium, they have the craziest Arbor, but he's made the visit a priority. fans — especially when Ohio State and "I haven't been up there, but I will be Michigan fight at it — just the defensive taking a couple visits," he said. "It will be players they produce. Their defensive this spring. I'm really looking for a famline and linebackers, they're awesome." ily environment, someplace that I can get There are other programs, though, a good degree and where I know I'll be that have had recent success and are also successful once football ends." showing plenty of interest. Auburn, Ohio Given that's what Michigan preaches, State, UCLA and Tennessee are among the Wolverines should have more than a those who have offered, while Alabama, puncher's chance to remain in this one Notre Dame, Texas and others have until the end. picked it up. — Chris Balas