Ahmir Mitchell ranks No. 51 nationally in 2016 class; Wolverines looking for big recruiting win vs. Buckeyes Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh oversees the introduction of the team’s players by position group to the fans during media day August 6, 2015, in Ann Arbor.(Photo: Julian H. Gonzalez, DFP) Michigan has not won many head-to-head football recruiting battles with Ohio State of late. It makes sense, given the Wolverines’ turmoil, coaching change and OSU’s dominance on the field. But U-M is down to the wire with the Buckeyes for an elite 2016 prospect: Cedar Creek (N.J.) wide receiver Ahmir Mitchell. Mitchell, a four-star receiver on Rivals ranked No. 51 nationally in the Class of 2016, said today on Twitter that it’s a two-team race, but he hasn’t leaned one way or the other. To be perfectly clear, I have NO favorite. My decision has came down to Michigan and Ohio State. #nofavorite ?? pic.twitter.com/0Vb1VGUKLL — Ahmir_SoDevoted (@TheDeuce_2_Nice) August 7, 2015 Mitchell, a big receiver at 6-foot-3, 203 pounds, has offers from most big-time schools (Alabama, Michigan State, etc.), but has whittled his list, indicating he may decide soon. By committing to U-M, he would continue a breakthrough run in New Jersey for the Wolverines, who have made inroads since former Paramus (N.J.) Catholic coach Chris Partridge came over as U-M’s recruiting coordinator. …
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