It has been some time since Michigan had a big bodied high point type of receiver in Ann Arbor. The days of Braylon Edwards taking over a game have been missing from the Wolverine offense for a while now. To be fair, under coach Jim Harbaugh, the Wolverines were a heavy run first type of offense, an offense that does not generally attract elite big-time receivers, With the change to coach Sherrone Moore and new offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey, and the commitment of quarterback Bryce Underwood, it looks like the offense may be headed back to a more balanced approach.
New Michigan WR commit @JamarBrowder pic.twitter.com/nyapORsAoE
— uofmcoverage (@uofmcoverage) November 8, 2024
That has allowed Michigan to get back into the recruiting fray with some top tier wide receiver talent. One of those talents is 2025 early enrollee, Jamar Browder. Browder comes in at 6-foot-3.5 and 205-pounds, physically gifted enough to make an early impact at Michigan. He used his physical gifts to amass over 3400 yards and 40+ touchdowns in his high school career playing at a 4A level in Florida. While he was rated as a 3-star prospect, he looks like one of those recruits that will reach a much higher potential once he gets into the right weight and conditioning program.
Here is a look at new Michigan WR commit Jamar Browder (@JamarBrowder). Takes this to the house. #GoBlue
— "EJ Holland" (@EJHollandOn3) November 16, 2024
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Based on his highlight reel from high school, hands will not be an issue. Browder looks to have an elite catch radius and sticky hands, with the ability to adjust his body in midair and locate and snare passes that are misplaced. A receiver with those talents and abilities will become a quarterback's best friend. It looks like Browder will be making highlights in Ann Arbor sooner rather than later.
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