It had been a very long time since Michigan soccer reeled in a large receiver from Louisiana, however that cycle was damaged this previous recruiting cycle when the Wolverines flipped Amorion Walker from Notre Dame.
Now they’re attempting to drag one other, although the competitors is extremely fierce.
Shelton Sampson Jr. is a five-star prospect, hailing from Baton Rouge (La.) Catholic, rated the No. 32 prospect within the nation, no matter place, in keeping with the 247Sports Composite. At 6-foot-4, 195-pounds, he solely acquired his Michigan provide again on Jan. 22, considerably late within the course of contemplating that he’s a 2023 prospect. Nevertheless, the Wolverines are making a push, as evidenced by his newly-released high six, during which the maize and blue made the minimize, together with Alabama, LSU, Oregon, Florida State, and Texas A&M.
BREAKING: 5-Star WR Shelton Sampson Jr. is down to six️⃣ Colleges, he tells @On3Recruits
The 6’4 195 WR from Baton Rouge, LA is ranked because the No. 15 Participant within the 2023 Class (#2 WR)
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In fact, having affords from LSU and Alabama shall be robust to beat, as will Texas A&M, contemplating the Aggies’ current recruiting surge.
However Michigan might have one thing of an ace within the gap, as his potential place coach, Ron Bellamy, is a Louisiana native, himself.