Do you know Ryan Mallett?

If you don’t, let’s hope that you know him as a Michigan QB come September, 2007. Ryan Mallett is a kid that a few scouts consider the best High School QB this year (sorry ND fans, Jimmy Clausen is too skinny, way too old for his grade (he’s 20 as a Junior in High School!), and plays for a virtual California All-Star team). Mallett, from Texarkana, Texas, has had high interest in Michigan for more than a year now, with some people speculating that we are his “favorite.” Set to announce his college choice some time this week between Michigan, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Florida State, let’s hope that Mallett read the latest article confirming that Michigan is indeed the new “QB U.”

As Jim Carty points out here, Michigan is in desperate need of another QB. And while Jason Forcier is a decent option, one would think that after Chad Henne leaves, Ryan Mallett would be next in line. The stars seem to have aligned for “Mallett to Michigan,” but stranger things have happened in the wild recruiting world. This time next week, Michigan recruitniks will either be in celebration mode or panic mode.

**Update: 4/25/06 - Mallett announces for Michigan. Phew...**