Michigan 247 writer on Turntine (the last bullet point is peak 9.95)
Last week, Michigan landed two of their top three overall tackle targets in four-star Malakai Lee and three-star Marky Walbridge. With top target Bear McWhorter also committed on the interior, the Wolverines (as we reported upon Lee's verbal) are in a position of power.
One name who remains out there is Top100 John Turntine, who is expected to make his college decision on July 4th. A couple things on his recruitment:
- It's believed that none of Turntine's four finalists know what he's going to do. After announcing his commitment date, he and his family/camp have gone radio silent and appear dead set on deliberating close to the vest before making a decision.
- Michigan adding Lee and Walbridge (who are two clear tackles) made things more difficult but not impossible with Turntine as they've been pitching him as a prospect who could play anywhere along the line. Add in Ty Haywood and Andrew Babalola last cycle and Michigan's depth chart at tackle is a factor.
- Texas, meanwhile, is in a position of relative desperation as far as wanting to add another tackle. They look like they'll still be the pick for Felix Ojo but after missing out on Zaden Krempin and Malakai Lee (after a late run) they will be able to pitch tackle or guard to Turntine with a clearer path to either position.
- Last note comes from a great source: 'it could be any four of his finalists'
Later added in the comments: "My personal read remains that he'll end up choosing Texas."