Michigan commit Jeremiah Beasley joins Wolverines for Rose Bowl prep: ‘It’s a blessing’

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Michigan football commit Jeremiah Beasley does not quite look like an incoming freshman, much less someone who was playing in high school just a few weeks ago.

The four-star linebacker prospect from Belleville (Mich.) High School is days from signing with the Wolverines. He reported for practice this week and will join his new program at the College Football Playoff as Michigan faces Alabama in the Rose Bowl.

“Did my first practice yesterday. I’m going to the bowl game with them and everything. We leave the 26th, so that’ll be good for me then,” Beasley said. “After that, it’s early enrollment. I’m starting classes when they get back off break. We’ve got spring ball and all that, so I’m going to work toward it.

“… I just finished my last high school game not even a whole month ago — like three weeks ago, for real. So it’s a blessing.”

On Sunday afternoon, the talented linebacker dropped by at the Blue Leprechaun to support Will Johnson and Semaj Morgan as they hosted a holiday toy drive. The two U-M players signed autographs and took pictures for better than two hours in exchange for gifts they’ll distribute in Detroit.

Beasley’s appearance continued a long-standing relationship between them: His older brother played against Johnson in 7-on-7, and he grew up with Morgan, who is just one year older.

“We’re all real close, so I came out to support them,” Beasley explained.

Beasley has watched from afar — if 20 minutes down I-94 counts as “afar” — while Morgan has emerged as a playmaker during his true freshman season at U-M. The speedy receiver has 17 receptions for 183 yards and two touchdowns, and his 87-yard punt return against Iowa was one of the plays of the game in the Big Ten Championship.

“That’s like motivation me, to see that somebody that young can come in and have that big of an impact,” Beasley said. “That tells me you can come in and play early and do what he’s doing or even better.”

The U-M staff projects Beasley as a WILL linebacker, he said. And though there is some uncertainty in the room following Chris Partridge’s departure, he isn’t concerned.

“I feel comfortable,” he said of the coaching staff. “Right now, Jesse Minter, his dad is the linebacker coach. He’s a really good guy, really intelligent guy. They’re planning on hiring somebody after the bowl game so it doesn’t affect what they’re doing this year. I know they’ll make a good choice, so I’m real comfortable.”

The scouting report for Jeremiah Beasley, as provided by Allen Trieu, National Recruiting Analyst at 247Sports:

strong linebacker with explosive short-range play. Sizeable enough, but it goes above his stated benchmarks. was hurt as a freshman and had a decent sophomore year, but in his junior year, he showed significant progress and appeared to fully restore his explosiveness. features a track background and is capable of running and space travel. He accelerates his shots well and times his blitzes. Moreover, he excels at running back and, should a school choose to play him there, he could be a suitable bigger back. Linebacker with three downs who is adaptable to several systems.