If his skills translate to the collegiate level, Weber has the chance to become a feature back for whomever he suits up for. This became evident to me on Nov. 15, 2014, following my first exposure to the star recruit.
It was the regional round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association playoffs and Weber's Cass Tech team was hosting Chippewa Valley (Clinton Township, Mich.) in the final home game of his prep career.This became evident to me on Nov. 15, 2014, following my first exposure to the star recruit.
Both teams possessed future collegiate talent but Weber was on another level.
He routinely broke jaw-dropping runs and looked untouchable at times, bouncing off defenders with ease while utilizing a mix or power and speed.
Like a pinball ricocheting off a collection of bumpers, Weber racked up an MHSAA postseason record 404 rushing yards and scored five touchdowns. Four of the five touchdowns came on rushes of at least 44 yards. A sparkling home sendoff in a decorated prep career.
There's plenty of other areas that need addressing in Michigan's 2015 recruiting class between now and signing day. And it possesses a bevy of capable backs on its roster, headlined by former five-stars Derrick Green and Ty Isaac, both who should be factors this fall.
But missing out on a homegrown talent like Weber, especially to rival Ohio State, might prove costly to the Wolverines