Another major set back for wolverines today as EDGE Lugard Edokpayi sent heart breaking Announcement about…..
District Heights (MD.) Bishop McNamara 2024 edge rusher Lugard Edokpayi has been a late riser and fly under the radar for much of his recruitment, but an impressive senior season helped his profile blow up. Several schools got in the mix late including Michigan, who offered the 6-foot-6, 230-pounder in November. Edokpayi recently made several trips to a number of suitors and one of those stops were to Ann Arbor for an official visit on a midweek trip earlier this month. Defensive line coach Mike Elston and defensive staffer Dylan Roney have been tag-teaming this recruitment and quickly have left an impression. Edokpayi waited till the very end of the recruiting process and put ink to paper for the Maize and Blue in a late and big recruiting win for Michigan and the defensive staff.
Per 247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins
A spider out on the edge with what appears to be some of the longest limbs in the cycle. Size hasn’t been verified in-person, but reportedly measured 6-foot-6, 218 pounds the summer before his senior season and had a near 84-inch wingspan. Is still figuring out how to consistently create pressure after making the transition from basketball to football, but has put very encouraging stretches of play on tape. Wins more times than not with his abnormal reach, but can also catch opposing tackles off guard with his initial burst. Has operated primarily out of a wide-9 technique at the prep level and will likely need to keep doing the same thing on Saturdays unless he undergoes a major physical transformation and adds a ton of bulk to a rather slender frame. Should be viewed as a developmental pass rusher with a ton of upside. Must improve his game in a variety of different ways, but could prove to be quite the score for someone as his length allows him to attack the corner like few others. Rare features destined to draw the eyes of NFL scouts if he keeps progressing.
Why Michigan?
“Of course, we all know they’ve been a top program for many years so that reason (Edokpayi wants to visit),” he said. “Just being able to meet the coaches and see their culture, see what Ann Arbor has to offer along with a great education.
“And they produced Aidan Hutchison with some other great ends, so that’s a good deal.
Michigan picked up and signed one of the nation’s most promising prospects at the edge position in Lugard Edokpayi, which should be viewed as one of the best signing day gets this cycle. Excellent work by Mike Elston and Dylan Roney to come in at the end of the process and secure his signature. The 6-foot-6, 230-pounder has all the tools and traits to be elite, but needs some time to learn and develop. If his progression continues on the uptick, Edokpayi has the potential to play on Sundays. The Wolverines will be bringing in an elite trio of high upside edge rushers in Dominic Nichols, Devon Baxter and Lugard Edokpayi and all from the DMV.
