Hustle Belt - 2015 Western Michigan Football RecruitingMAC Football, MAC Basketball, MAC Recruiting, MAC Baseball and all of the other #MACtion hijinks in between - hustlebeltblog@gmail.comhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/50387/hustle-fav.png2015-02-04T12:38:06-05:00http://www.hustlebelt.com/rss/stream/54202932015-02-04T12:38:06-05:002015-02-04T12:38:06-05:00P.J. Fleck hauls in another 'elite' class
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<p>Searching high, and low for talent, P.J. Fleck, and the Western Michigan coaching staff have put together another very solid recruiting class.</p> <p><a style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; color: #cc1e3d; font-weight: bold; font-family: 'Mercury SSm A', 'Mercury SSm B', Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; background-color: #ffffff;" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/2/1/7951805/2015-mac-mid-american-conference-recruiting-national-signing-day-football-coverage-rankings-news" target="_blank"><img style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; box-sizing: border-box; max-width: 100%;" width="100%" src="https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/3359652/MAC-crootin-signing-day-2105-banner.0.png"></a></p>
<p>The future is looking very bright for the Western Michigan football program. How has P.J. Fleck, and the Bronco coaching staff turned things around in Kalamazoo so quickly over the last couple of years? Two words. Relentless recruiting. (Or as Fleck himself might call it, "elite recruiting.")</p>
<p>After signing a more than solid class during the 2014 cycle, the Broncos once again hit the trail hard in 2015 in search of standouts, and under-the-radar gems to add to the roster. Signing 31 (including prefered walkons, early enrollees and grayshirts) recruits Wednesday, the WMU staff have put together not just the top class in the Mid-American Conference, but also a group of players that compare to many Power Five conference schools across the country.</p>
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<p>14 3-star players and 1 4-star players. 80% of the class from the 6 hour radius! 12 players from Michigan!</p>
— WMU Football (@WMU_Football) <a href="https://twitter.com/WMU_Football/status/562966540971417601">February 4, 2015</a>
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<p>With so much excitement surrounding this class, let's take a look at the future of the Western Michigan program.</p>
<h4>The Class (sortable table/includes walk ons and gray shirts)</h4>
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<th align="left">PLAYER</th> <th align="center">HOMETOWN</th> <th align="center">POSITION</th> <th align="center">HT/WT</th> <th align="center">RATING</th> <th align="center">HIGHLIGHTS</th>
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<td align="left">Parker Underwood</td>
<td align="center">East Lansing, Michigan (East Lansing)</td>
<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">6'4/235</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2554147/highlights/167591387" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Conner Guzy</td>
<td align="center">Newton, Pennsylvania (Council Rock North)</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">6'4/235</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1022910/highlights/113298376" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">John Keenoy</td>
<td align="center">Grand Rapids, Michigan (East Kentwood)</td>
<td align="center">OG/C</td>
<td align="center">6'4/280</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1668450/highlights/220124382" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Jon Wassink</td>
<td align="center">Grand Rapids, Michigan (South Christian)</td>
<td align="center">QB</td>
<td align="center">6'2/190</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/661331/highlights/218891376" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Paul Engram</td>
<td align="center">Detroit, Michigan (Loyola)</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">6'0/205</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3051626/highlights/88526375" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">DeShawn Foster</td>
<td align="center">Detroit, Michigan (Mumford)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">6'0/205</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2556923/highlights" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Donte Horton</td>
<td align="center">West Chester, Ohio (Lakota West)</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">6'4/205</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1631033/highlights/161165380" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Stephen Dennis</td>
<td align="center">Lombard, Illinois (Montini Catholic)</td>
<td align="center">WR/P</td>
<td align="center">6'2/195</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/810148/highlights/199524016" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Giovanni Ricci</td>
<td align="center">Loveland, Ohio (Loveland)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">6'4/195</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/801112/highlights/196141377" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Blaze Watson</td>
<td align="center">Coldwater, Michigan (Coldwater)</td>
<td align="center">K</td>
<td align="center">6'2/185</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3422682/blaze-watson" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Darion King</td>
<td align="center">Racine, Wisconsin (Case)</td>
<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">6'6/215</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2836499/highlights/148580378" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Daniel Jackson</td>
<td align="center">Plainfield, Illinois (Plainfield East)</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">6'3/250</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1501021/highlights/46997379" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Anton Curtis</td>
<td align="center">Detroit, Michigan (East English Village Prep)</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">6'3/170</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1404300/highlights/210068378" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Tony Ballabani</td>
<td align="center">Macomb, Michigan (Dakota)</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">6'3/230</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3373324/highlights/175461387" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Alex Grace</td>
<td align="center">Saginaw, Michigan (Swan Valley)</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">6'1/180</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1555506/highlights/107973375" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Davon Tucker</td>
<td align="center">Somerdale, New Jersey</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">5'10/205</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/527635/highlights/110325386" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Davontae Ginwright</td>
<td align="center">Southfield, Michigan (Southfield)</td>
<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">6'3/185</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/3382382/highlights/207717377" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Samuel Beal</td>
<td align="center">Grand Rapids, Michigan (Ottawa Hills)</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">6'2/180</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2411700/highlights/194689375" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Keishawn Watson</td>
<td align="center">Wheaton, Illinois (Warrenville South)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">5'11/165</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/531619/highlights/175449393" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Justin Spencer</td>
<td align="center">Oviedo, Florida (Oviedo)</td>
<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">5'10/180</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1693354/highlights/158376377" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">DeLano Madison</td>
<td align="center">Bloomfield Hills, Michigan (Brother Rice)</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">5'8/165</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2556957/highlights/202007379" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Kadeem Goulbourne</td>
<td align="center">Fort Lauderdale, Florida (Cypress Bay)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">6'4/200</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2020033/highlights/42432382" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Justin Tranquill</td>
<td align="center">Fort Wayne, Indiana (Carroll)</td>
<td align="center">S</td>
<td align="center">5'11/195</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1762511/highlights/65763383" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Luke Juriga</td>
<td align="center">Aurora, Illinois (Marmion Academy)</td>
<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center">6'4/270</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1390460/highlights/169964375" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">LeVante Bellamy</td>
<td align="center">Indianapolis, Indiana (Brebeuf Jesuit Prep)</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">5'9/165</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1285166/highlights/203064378" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Wesley French</td>
<td align="center">Saint Joseph, Michigan (Saint Joseph)</td>
<td align="center">OT</td>
<td align="center">6'5/300</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1732858/highlights/191549388" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Eric Assoua</td>
<td align="center">Washington, DC (St. John's College)</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">6'1/215</td>
<td align="center">3-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1837728/highlights/203906393" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Obbie Jackson</td>
<td align="center">West Bloomfield, Michigan (West Bloomfield)</td>
<td align="center">CB</td>
<td align="center">5'10/165</td>
<td align="center">2-Star</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2995285/highlights/174788376" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Tom Flacco</td>
<td align="center">Voorhees, New Jersey (Eastern)</td>
<td align="center">QB</td>
<td align="center">6'1/185</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=te1bcPCnyBM&feature=youtu.be&a" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Taylor Reaume</td>
<td align="center">Saginaw, Michigan (Swan Valley)</td>
<td align="center">MLB</td>
<td align="center">6'1/220</td>
<td align="center">NR</td>
<td align="center"><a href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1555242/taylor-reaume" target="_blank">Yes</a></td>
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<td align="left">Kenny Finley</td>
<td align="center">Muskegon, Michigan (Muskegon)</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">6'4''/255</td>
<td align="center">3-star</td>
<td align="center"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.hudl.com/athlete/1629946/ken-finley">Yes</a></td>
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<h4>Standouts</h4>
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<p>When you took a look at the list of players the WMU staff signed the first thing that is going to jump out is the large amount of 3-star prospects. Signing numerous recruits with either scholarship offers or interest from major programs, Fleck, and crew definitely hit it out the park with this class as a whole.</p>
<p>Offensive linemen John Keenoy, and Wesley French, receivers Kadeem Goulbourne, and LeVante Bellamy, defensive back Justin Tranquill, and defensive end Eric Assoua are just a few of the leaders of the class, who could cause coordinators around the Mid-American Conference havoc very early during their college careers.</p>
<h4>Immediate Impact Guys</h4>
<p>Littered from top to bottom with talent, the Western Michigan staff signed a few prospects who should get their fair share of playing time this upcoming season. Early enrollee offensive lineman John Keenoy, and wide out Kadeem Goulbourne will get a shot to snatch up a spot in the depth chart during spring ball in the coming weeks before the rest of the class joins them on campus over the summer.</p>
<p>With the center spot wide open after the graduation of <span>Jon Hoffing</span>, Keenoy could find himself in the mix with returning linemen <span>Curtis Doyle</span> for a starting role. If Doyle can lock up job over Keenoy, look for the freshman to still get some reps in a backup role at center, and possibly even guard.</p>
<p>The Broncos are returning quite a few wide outs, but don't have many over 6'1. Goulbourne, a former SMU signee, and solid route runner, who stands 6'4, could add a red zone jump ball threat to the stout WMU offense.</p>
<p>Holding early offers from Cincinnati, Indiana, and Illinois before his pledge to WMU, Justin Tranquill could very well be the steal of the class when it is all said, and done. Needing depth in the secondary, if Tranquill can shake off his torn ACL, and stay healthy, the younger brother of Notre Dame linebacker <span>Drue Tranquill</span> should have every opportunity to crack the two deep, and see plenty of burn as bully on special teams, despite any setbacks this fall.</p>
<h4>Overall</h4>
<p>Everything went as planned for the Western Michigan staff. Setting out to add depth, size, and speed to the roster, Fleck, and his group of assistants did just that.</p>
<p>While it is hard to judge how much of an impact the 2015 class will have on field, on paper this is potentially one of the top classes to ever sign with a Mid-American Conference program. Not only recruiting the Midwest, but pretty much the whole United States, the Broncos have set themselves up as program on the rise in college football for years to come.</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/2/4/7974113/western-michigan-wmu-national-signing-day-2015-recap-newsCharles Doss2015-01-23T15:41:39-05:002015-01-23T15:41:39-05:00WMU and LB Junior McMullen part ways
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<p>On Friday afternoon, news broke that Western Michigan decided to part ways with 3-star linebacker Junior McMullen.</p>
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<p>Hearing <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WesternMichigan?src=hash">#WesternMichigan</a> has parted ways with LB commit Junior McMullen: <a href="http://t.co/0hb5Q5u7RY">http://t.co/0hb5Q5u7RY</a></p>
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<p>McMullen was the first verbal commitment for the Broncos in the 2015 recruiting class, unfortunately he won't ever play for Western Michigan. The reasoning for the separation is unknown, however we do know that McMullen took an official visit to Indiana recently. Coach Fleck and his staff have been very vocal about wanting recruits who are 100% committed to Western Michigan and their program, thus frowning upon taking visits to other schools.</p>
<p>Despite visiting Indiana, McMullen does not hold an offer from the Hoosiers. McMullen lists offers from Akron, Appalachian State, Bowling Green, CMU, Cincinnati, EMU, Illinois State, Miami, NIU, and Toledo.</p>
<p>McMullen is a very talented player so it will be interesting to see what happens with his recruitment over the next few weeks.</p>
https://www.hustlebelt.com/wmu-broncos/2015/1/23/7879129/2015-western-michigan-football-recruiting-broncos-and-lb-juniorMike Karpinski2015-01-23T11:00:04-05:002015-01-23T11:00:04-05:00WMU set to host 5 recruits for official visits
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<p>After having 20 recruits on campus last weekend, Western Michigan will host a small but talented group of recruits this weekend for their official visits.</p>
<p>This list includes UAB transfer Shaq Jones, who recorded 50 tackles for the Blazers last season.</p>
<p>Also, with the news of Dan Enos spurning CMU for the offensive coordinator position at Arkansas don't be surprised to see WMU, as well as other MAC schools, make a run at some of the current CMU commits. It will certainly be a mad dash until Signing Day for every team across the country.</p>
<p>Check out the full list below:</p>
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<td align="center">Parker Underwood</td>
<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">East Lansing</td>
<td align="center">East Lansing, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Keishawn Watson</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">Wheaton Warrenville South</td>
<td align="center">Wheaton, Illinois</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Taylor Reaume</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">Swan Valley</td>
<td align="center">Saginaw, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU(preferred walk-on)</td>
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<td align="center">Kendall Hune</td>
<td align="center">DT</td>
<td align="center">Carmel</td>
<td align="center">Carmel, Indiana</td>
<td align="center">Uncommitted</td>
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<td align="center">Shaq Jones</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">UAB</td>
<td align="center">Lanett, Alabama</td>
<td align="center">UAB Transfer</td>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/wmu-broncos/2015/1/23/7877503/2015-western-michigan-recruiting-official-visits-for-1-23-1-25Mike Karpinski2015-01-21T16:55:48-05:002015-01-21T16:55:48-05:002015 Western Michigan Football Recruiting: ATH Will Jackson decommits from Broncos<h3 class="link-title"><a rel="nofollow" href="https://twitter.com/willjacksonniii/status/558017678615797760">2015 Western Michigan Football Recruiting: ATH Will Jackson decommits from&nbsp;Broncos</a></h3>
<div class="description"><p><p>One day after announcing his verbal pledge to Western Michigan, class of 2015 two-star athlete Will Jackson has decided to open his recruitment back up.</p>
<br /><p>Before his pledge to the Broncos the two-star prospect was considering scholarship offers from the likes of Ohio, Toledo, Nevada, UConn, North Carolina State, and had programs like Kentucky showing interest.</p></p></div>
https://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/1/21/7868653/2015-western-michigan-football-recruiting-ath-will-jackson-decommitsCharles Doss2015-01-21T15:44:12-05:002015-01-21T15:44:12-05:00Two-star ATH Will Jackson commits to Broncos
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<p>WMU picks up another quality prospect from Washington, DC.</p> <p>Western Michigan's dominance on the recruiting trail continued last night when two-star prospect <b>Will Jackson </b>announced his verbal commitment to the Broncos via his <a href="https://twitter.com/willjacksonniii/status/557753480979709952" target="_blank">Twitter page</a>.</p>
<p>A high school teammate of WMU verbal commit <a href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/wmu-broncos/2014/12/8/7357585/2015-western-michigan-recruiting-de-eric-assoua-commits-to-broncos" target="_blank"><b>Eric Assoua</b></a> at St. John's College in Washington, DC, Jackson is now the 29th prospect to give P.J. Fleck, and the Bronco coaching staff a verbal pledge during the class of 2015 cycle.</p>
<p>Just like most of the WMU class, the 6'3 190 pound Jackson played both ways on the high school level, seeing action at wide receiver, and cornerback. While there is no question he would add a good sized target to the Western Michigan offense, most including myself believe Jackson will end up playing in the secondary full time when he suits up for the Broncos.</p>
<p>When it comes to rankings, Will is considered the 184th athlete, and 2,385th overall prospect in the class of 2015, according to the <a href="http://247sports.com/Player/William-Jackson-58804" target="_blank">247Sports Composite</a>. Before his pledge to WMU, Jackson reportedly held scholarship offers from programs such as Ohio, Toledo, UConn, Nevada, and North Carolina State.</p>
<p>See what Jackson will add to the Bronco roster with these highlights, courtesy of the crew at Hudl:</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2015/1/21/7866319/2015-western-michigan-football-recruiting-ath-will-jackson-commits-toCharles Doss2015-01-19T17:48:55-05:002015-01-19T17:48:55-05:00WMU hosted 20 verbal commits for their officials
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<p>Western Michigan had 20 commits on campus over the weekend, many of which could see early playing time in Kalamazoo.</p>
<p>Headlining this list of visitors are guys like Justin Tranquill, Junior McMullen, Wes French, Davontae Ginwright, and many other notable names.</p>
<p>Check out the list for yourself below:</p>
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<th align="center">Name</th> <th align="center">Position</th> <th align="center">Hometown</th> <th align="center">Current School</th> <th align="center">Commitment Status</th>
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<td align="center">Jon Wassink</td>
<td align="center">QB</td>
<td align="center">Grand Rapids, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">South Christian</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Davon Tucker</td>
<td align="center">RB</td>
<td align="center">Somerdale, New Jersey</td>
<td align="center">Sterling</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Anton Curtis</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">Detroit, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">East English Village Prep</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Giovanni Ricci</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">Loveland, Ohio</td>
<td align="center">Loveland</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Delano Madison</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">Bloomfield Hill, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Brother Rice</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Levante Bellamy</td>
<td align="center">WR</td>
<td align="center">Indianapolis, Indiana</td>
<td align="center">Brebeuf Jesuit Prep</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Da'Rion King</td>
<td align="center">TE</td>
<td align="center">Racine, Wisconsin</td>
<td align="center">Racine Case</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Luke Juriga</td>
<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center">Aurora, Illinois</td>
<td align="center">Marmion</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Wesley French</td>
<td align="center">OG</td>
<td align="center">Saint Joseph, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">St Joseph</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Junior McMullen</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">Oak Park, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Oak Park</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Daniel Jackson</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Plainfield, Illinois</td>
<td align="center">Plainfield East</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Tony Balabani</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Macomb, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Dakota</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Paul Engram</td>
<td align="center">LB</td>
<td align="center">Detroit, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Loyola</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Obbie Jackson</td>
<td align="center">DB</td>
<td align="center">West Bloomfield, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">West Bloomfield</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Davontae Ginwright</td>
<td align="center">DB</td>
<td align="center">Southfield, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Southfield</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Alex Grace</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">Saginaw, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Swan Valley</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Cario Davison</td>
<td align="center">LB/S</td>
<td align="center">Galion, Ohio</td>
<td align="center">Galion</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Justin Tranquill</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">Fort Wayne, Indiana</td>
<td align="center">Carroll</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Sam Beal</td>
<td align="center">ATH</td>
<td align="center">Grand Rapids, Michigan</td>
<td align="center">Ottawa Hills</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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<td align="center">Connor Guzy</td>
<td align="center">DE</td>
<td align="center">Newton, Pennsylvania</td>
<td align="center">Council Rock North</td>
<td align="center">Committed to WMU</td>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/wmu-broncos/2015/1/19/7854469/2015-western-michigan-football-recruiting-official-visits-1-16-1-18Mike Karpinski2014-12-12T17:06:19-05:002014-12-12T17:06:19-05:00WMU Set To Host A Pair of 2016 Recruits
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<p>Currently, 28 recruits for the 2015 recruiting class are verbally committed to Western Michigan. It seems that P.J. Fleck and his staff are beginning to take a look at some 2016 recruits.</p>
<p>The Broncos will be having a junior day this weekend as they will welcome some potential future Broncos.</p>
<p>One of the recruits WMU will be hosting is already verbally committed to the Broncos, QB Matt Little. To find our write up on Little's commitment,<a target="_blank" href="http://www.hustlebelt.com/mac-football-recruiting/2014/11/18/7239229/2016-western-michigan-football-recruiting-qb-matt-little-commits-to"> follow this link.</a></p>
<p>The other recruit visiting WMU this weekend is 3-star WR Emmanuel Rugamba. Rugamba reportedly holds an offer from Illinois and Illinois State. At 6-foot 170 pounds, Rugamba is ranked the 11th best player in the state of Illinois as well as the 79th best wide receiver in the 2016 class per <a target="_blank" href="http://247sports.com/Player/Emmanuel-Rugamba-38016">247Sports Composite Rankings</a>.</p>
<p>Check out Rugamba's highlights courtesy of Hudl to see what the potential future Bronco can bring to the table:</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/wmu-broncos/2014/12/12/7385153/2015-western-michigan-football-recruiting-broncos-set-to-host-a-pairMike Karpinski2014-12-11T19:04:13-05:002014-12-11T19:04:13-05:00DB Obbie Jackson Flips Verbal From EMU To WMU
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<p>Western Michigan's 2015 recruiting class keeps growing. This time the Broncos received a verbal commitment from DB Obbie Jackson.</p>
<p>Jackson decided on Thursday afternoon to flip his verbal commitment from Eastern Michigan to Western Michigan. The news was first reported on Twitter by Allen Trieu:</p>
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<p>Western Michigan flips Eastern Michigan commit, West Bloomfield CB Obbie Jackson: <a href="http://t.co/Ug5nIozYzv">http://t.co/Ug5nIozYzv</a></p>
— Allen Trieu (@AllenTrieu) <a href="https://twitter.com/AllenTrieu/status/543169385440235521">December 11, 2014</a>
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<p>The 5-foot-10 165 pound cornerback possesses great speed, running a 4.49 40-yard dash. Jackson is currently ranked 2-stars by each major recruiting site. 247Sports ranks Jackson as the 168th best corner back in the class of 2015.</p>
<p>The commitment of Jackson brings WMU's recruiting class to 28. Even with such a large number of commitments, the Broncos still could be in the mix for a few more guys in the class of 2015 so stay tuned Broncos fans.</p>
<p>Want to see Jackson's high end speed in action? Check out his highlights courtesy of Hudl:</p>
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https://www.hustlebelt.com/wmu-broncos/2014/12/11/7379205/2015-western-michigan-football-recruiting-db-obbie-jackson-commits-toMike Karpinski