The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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2016 FOOTBALL RECRUITING ISSUE later, he decommitted from Virginia and flipped to the Wolverines. • Had offers from Georgia Tech, Mary- land, Miami (Fla.), South Carolina, Vir- ginia, Virginia Tech and West Virginia, among others. NOTABLE • Born Jan. 18, 1998. • Would like to major in philosophy, politics or economics at Michigan. • His uncle, Chris Spanellis, played football at Lehigh University. • Throws the shot put and discus for the Gilman indoor track team that just won the Maryland state title. 2016 PROJECTION • Most incoming offensive linemen redshirt, and that's what is expected for Spanellis. Listed as an offensive tackle on Rivals.com, it's likely that he will play guard in college. He's big and strong, and sound technically, but those traits all need to go up a few notches before Spanellis will be ready to contribute in the Big Ten. THEY SAID IT • O f fe n s i ve Co o rd i n ato r Ti m Drevno: "Stephen is a big, big man; he wears a size 18 shoe. He could play either tackle or guard. Stephen is the type of guy who can really move people off the ball. He has great arm length, plays with good initial quick- ness and can finish blocks. Stephen is a very intelligent young man, and we are excited about the opportunity to help him develop as a player." • Baltimore Gilman Head Coach Biff Poggi: "Off his junior film, he was