Rivals Recap: Detroit King-Cass Tech

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DETROIT - One of the most anticipated matchups of the 2015 high school football season took place Saturday in Detroit where Public School League rivals Cass Tech and Martin Luther King squared off. The game was everything advertised, with King edging Cass Tech 31-28 in overtime.

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Starting with the marquee names, four-star wide receiver Donnie Corley delivered once again. Offensively he caught four passes for 65 yards and a touchdown. He also drew several big pass interference calls. Maybe most impressive, though, was what he did defensively, double-digit tackles and an interception. The 6-foot-2, 187-pounder plays with a surprising level of physicality. His peel-back block on a teammate's run drew one of the biggest "oohs" from the crowd on the day.

King came back from a 14-0 deficit in the first half in large part due to the running of West VirginiaClick #Rivals100 WR Donnie Corley with a 20-yard reception to end the 3rd quarter https://t.co/jP1JVnVOxK- Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) September 26, 2015Here to view this Link. commit Martell PettawayClick #Rivals100 WR Donnie Corley with a 20-yard reception to end the 3rd quarter https://t.co/jP1JVnVOxK- Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) September 26, 2015Here to view this Link.. The 5-foot-9, 202-pound back took his first carry of the game 56 yards. He would finish with 19 carries for 134 yards and a touchdown. Almost all of Pettaway's yards came between the tackles. He hits the hole hard, runs with great pad level and was always falling forward.

#WVU RB commit Martell Pettaway scores to make it Cass 14, King 7. 87 rushing yards now for Pettaway https://t.co/g6RBGDNdVu- Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) September 26, 2015

One of the bright spots for Cass Tech was the play of four-star safety Demetric VanceClick Here to view this Link.. The highlight play from Vance was dropping down to Man Coverage on Corley and undercutting his post route to intercept a pass deep in his team's territory. The staple of Vance's game is the big hit, though. The 6-foot-3, 196-pound Michigan StateClick Here to view this Link. commit tees off on opposing ball carriers and leveled some devastating tackles. He should be able to fill the strong safety or STAR linebacker role for the Spartans next year.

Donnie Corey was looking for his 2nd TD of the game, but #MSU DB commit Demetric Vance slips inside him for... https://t.co/tB3WXgIbx5- Josh Helmholdt (@JoshHelmholdt) September 26, 2015

With all the highly rated defensive back talent on the field, Detroit King three-star Dontre BoydClick Offensively the surprise star for Cass Tech was class of 2017 four-star Donovan JohnsonClick Here to view this Link.. The No. 19 cornerback prospect in the 2017 class, Johnson started to get carries in the second quarter and immediately made a difference, going 43 yards for a touchdown on his first carry. He would score two touchdowns on the day and average better than 10 yards per carry. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior showed off his speed from the running back role, but was also very solid in his natural cornerback role where he was regularly called upon to check Corley in big situations.Here to view this Link. proved worthy to be in the conversation with his play Saturday. A three-star prospect, who is committed to Western MichiganClick Offensively the surprise star for Cass Tech was class of 2017 four-star Donovan JohnsonClick Here to view this Link.. The No. 19 cornerback prospect in the 2017 class, Johnson started to get carries in the second quarter and immediately made a difference, going 43 yards for a touchdown on his first carry. He would score two touchdowns on the day and average better than 10 yards per carry. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior showed off his speed from the running back role, but was also very solid in his natural cornerback role where he was regularly called upon to check Corley in big situations.Here to view this Link., Boyd made one of the biggest plays of the game when he intercepted Cass Tech quarterback Rodney HallClick Offensively the surprise star for Cass Tech was class of 2017 four-star Donovan JohnsonClick Here to view this Link.. The No. 19 cornerback prospect in the 2017 class, Johnson started to get carries in the second quarter and immediately made a difference, going 43 yards for a touchdown on his first carry. He would score two touchdowns on the day and average better than 10 yards per carry. The 5-foot-10, 170-pound junior showed off his speed from the running back role, but was also very solid in his natural cornerback role where he was regularly called upon to check Corley in big situations.Here to view this Link. and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown to give King a 20-14 lead late in the third quarter. Boyd also caught a key two-point conversion in the fourth quarter and overall had a very strong performance.

Both Cass Tech and King have been consistent producers of talent for many years and they have college coaches through their school regularly. That makes it all the more remarkable that both teams have players who are vastly under-recruited. The most obvious here is three-star athlete Armani PoseyClick I was surprised with … Here to view this Link., who started at both quarterback and safety for Detroit King on Saturday. Posey's only offer is from NAIA Davenport University, yet comparing him with Michigan State commit Demetric VanceClick I was surprised with … Here to view this Link. there is not a huge difference. Both are versatile and plus-athletes for their position.

One of the most hyped 2017 prospects coming into the season was Cass Tech wide receiver Donovan Peoples-JonesClick When previewing this game, Cass Tech looked to have the advantage in the trenches. Offensively it starts Rivals100 offensive guard Michael OnwenuClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link., three-star offensive tackle Taeshon TrotterClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. and 2017 offensive guard Jordan ReidClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link., who holds an early offer from TennesseeClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link.. While that group did a decent job in run blocking, a much less-heralded King defensive line gave it fits in pass protection. Central MichiganClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. defensive end commit Leon PageClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. is a solid player for King, but I certainly expected more from that Cass Tech offensive line on Saturday.Here to view this Link., but he was kept pretty quiet on Saturday. Peoples-Jones did break out for a 56-yard reception in the second half, but that was his only catch of the day. He also fumbled a punt return in the fourth quarter that could have been the difference had King been able to turn it into points. Peoples-Jones was almost always lined up on the wide side of the trips set, and his quarterback does not have the arm strength to consistently get the football his way. He also was being checked by four-star Penn StateClick When previewing this game, Cass Tech looked to have the advantage in the trenches. Offensively it starts Rivals100 offensive guard Michael OnwenuClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link., three-star offensive tackle Taeshon TrotterClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. and 2017 offensive guard Jordan ReidClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link., who holds an early offer from TennesseeClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link.. While that group did a decent job in run blocking, a much less-heralded King defensive line gave it fits in pass protection. Central MichiganClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. defensive end commit Leon PageClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. is a solid player for King, but I certainly expected more from that Cass Tech offensive line on Saturday.Here to view this Link. cornerback commit Lavert HillClick When previewing this game, Cass Tech looked to have the advantage in the trenches. Offensively it starts Rivals100 offensive guard Michael OnwenuClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link., three-star offensive tackle Taeshon TrotterClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. and 2017 offensive guard Jordan ReidClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link., who holds an early offer from TennesseeClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link.. While that group did a decent job in run blocking, a much less-heralded King defensive line gave it fits in pass protection. Central MichiganClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. defensive end commit Leon PageClick Cass Tech three-star offensive tackle Taeshon Trotter is 6-foot-5, 309 pounds with great feet, yet his only offer is from Eastern Michigan. Additionally, Western Michigan commit Dontre Boyd, Toledo commit Edrick Mathews and Central Michigan commit Leon Page all could play at the Big Ten level. Meanwhile, you have programs such as Purdue and Indiana trying to pull two-stars from Florida and Georgia, when they could be recruiting higher-rated talent in their own region and building pipelines to top talent producing programs.Here to view this Link. is a solid player for King, but I certainly expected more from that Cass Tech offensive line on Saturday.Here to view this Link. throughout the game, so Peoples-Jones' quiet day was not all his fault.

When we made Detroit Cass Tech 2017 cornerback Donovan JohnsonClick Although three-star Detroit King athlete Armani PoseyClick Pettaway has been committed to West Virginia since June, but MinnesotaClick Corley is one of just four four-star commits in the Midwest region who remain uncommitted. He took his first official visit the weekend of Sept. 11 to Michigan State, then followed it up with an unofficial visit to MichiganClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. last weekend. Corley said official visits will definitely be taken to Ohio StateClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. and TennesseeClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link., with the Oct. 10 weekend likely to travel to Knoxville. Corley also said not to forget about Notre DameClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. in his recruitment, and those five teams stand out in the four-star's recruitment.Here to view this Link. is starting to make a run for the three-star running back. Pettaway is listening to what the Golden Gophers have to say and may take an official visit to Minneapolis the weekend of Oct. 30.Here to view this Link. does not hold any Division I offers, he is hearing from IllinoisClick Pettaway has been committed to West Virginia since June, but MinnesotaClick Corley is one of just four four-star commits in the Midwest region who remain uncommitted. He took his first official visit the weekend of Sept. 11 to Michigan State, then followed it up with an unofficial visit to MichiganClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. last weekend. Corley said official visits will definitely be taken to Ohio StateClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. and TennesseeClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link., with the Oct. 10 weekend likely to travel to Knoxville. Corley also said not to forget about Notre DameClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. in his recruitment, and those five teams stand out in the four-star's recruitment.Here to view this Link. is starting to make a run for the three-star running back. Pettaway is listening to what the Golden Gophers have to say and may take an official visit to Minneapolis the weekend of Oct. 30.Here to view this Link., MichiganClick Pettaway has been committed to West Virginia since June, but MinnesotaClick Corley is one of just four four-star commits in the Midwest region who remain uncommitted. He took his first official visit the weekend of Sept. 11 to Michigan State, then followed it up with an unofficial visit to MichiganClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. last weekend. Corley said official visits will definitely be taken to Ohio StateClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. and TennesseeClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link., with the Oct. 10 weekend likely to travel to Knoxville. Corley also said not to forget about Notre DameClick Other thoughtsHere to view this Link. in his recruitment, and those five teams stand out in the four-star's recruitment.Here to view this Link. is starting to make a run for the three-star running back. Pettaway is listening to what the Golden Gophers have to say and may take an official visit to Minneapolis the weekend of Oct. 30.Here to view this Link. and Eastern Michigan. The 6-foot, 190-pound prospect has played all over the field in high school, but is likely best-suited for safety or linebacker at the college level.Here to view this Link. a four-star this past summer, there were those questioning that lofty status. Johnson earned his stars through his play this off-season, and after seeing him again Saturday I am very comfortable with Johnson's rating. Tall cornerbacks are all the rage in college football recruiting right now, but give me a 5-foot-10 cornerback with speed and hips over a stiff 6-foot-2 kid any day. Johnson is blazing fast and has outstanding instincts for the position.

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