Erik Magnuson spoke with Everything Michigan and More

Erik Magnuson----OT

HT: 6-6 WT: 275

40: 5.12

Bench: 305

Squat: 405

I spoke with Erik briefly on Sunday evening. We could not talk long Erik was working hard in the gym but the first impression I got from this talented young man is his maturity. I was very impressed with his demeanor. Coming from a talent rich state like California and being one of the best prospects at his position, as well as the nation (#34 prospect on Rivals.com), you would expect a bit of "cockiness". None of that was evident at all during our conversation. Instead, you have a kid who, as he put it, "loves the game"

According to Erik, we as fans should credit Brady Hoke for landing him. " I have known coach Hoke for 3 years and it was a big reason why I chose UM". OL coach Funk loves his footwork and quickness, which can be attributed to being a basketball player.

After watching his film it becomes apparent that the UM staff has done an excellent job at evaluating and landing talent. In my humble opinion, Erik can be an All-Big 10 OT by the time he leaves campus. Beating out programs such as Oklahoma, Oregon and Notre Dame for his services is something that should be considered........while we have yet to prove it on the field Hoke is definitely getting it done with recruiting.

We, as fans should be ecstatic! We not only landed a player over the best programs in the country who is highly rated, extremely talented, all the way from California.........but we landed a young man who symbolizes what a UM player should be! It doesn't hurt that he also believes "Hoke is gonna turn it around and we will win titles". The future is bright ladies and gentleman!  GO BLUE!!!!! 


Jim Willey /Recruiting Analyst Everything Michigan and More  


 This was our first contact with Erik and plan on keeping in touch with this talented young star here at Everything Michigan and More. We are planing to do an in depth Interview once time allows....And I think all Michigan fans would love to follow his progress. 

#16 commit Today 2 by 2 back again!!!!

Welcome,

Erik Magnuson!!!!! Eric is the 16th Commit For Michigan...............Erik said

"I just feel comfortable with the coaches, and I know them so well. I feel the program is going in the right direction. I know some of the 2012 commits and I think they're all good players. They're bringing in a good offense, and I want to get out of California. I just feel like Michigan is the right place for me"

GURU RATINGS

Scout	Rivals	ESPN	24/7 Sports
4*, #16 OT, #97 Ovr	4*, 5.9, #8 OL #34 Ovr	4*, #24 OT	4*, 95, #13 OT, #10 Cali, #85 Ovr

“Erik's a very athletic and aggressive player,” “He's a really big kid too and he hits all the benchmarks that you're looking for in a football player, especially at offensive tackle. He's all of 6-foot-5, 290 pounds, but the difference between him and other kids his size is that he can run. He's also a guy that isn't afraid of the weight room and has a little bit of an edge to him, which I think recruiters like as well.”

Erik is in ANN ARBOR today for the unveiling of the throwback jersey. Nice Timing   GO BLUE!!!!!!

Erik Magnuson Update

 Erik Magnuson a OT  HT:6-6  WT: 275lbs

Encinitas (Calif.) La Costa Canyon Highschool

Erik started as a sophomore and junior and earned all-league honors as a tackle  in 2009 and 2010. Erik Magnuson plans to visit on June 10th and still says Michigan is definitely on top right now, doesn't know what to expect but if things go well he says there's a chance he could commit. Could be a Huge commit for Michigan this could get the ball rolling for other prospects outside this area. Not to mention where Erik is from is great football country. Lets hope he makes a quick commit. So we can lock him in for 2012.