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Newest commit provides tall target 

February, 22, 2012
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A big, aggressive receiver is how wideout Jaron Dukes (Columbus, Ohio/Marion-Franklin) says the Michigan coaches describe him. The newest commit for the 2013 class brings something to the table the coaching staff has wanted since it was hired at Michigan -- size.

"I'm 197 pounds, and I'm 6-foot-5. I just got measured today," he said. "Everybody is asking me about that, but the coaches say they love my height, and how I am able to catch the ball with my hands. They see me as a pro-style player that they really like."

Dukes said the staff made him feel comfortable, and the whole program was what made him feel like he was at home. It doesn't hurt either that his friend, defensive end Taco Charlton (Pickerington, Ohio/Pickerington Central), is also committed to the Wolverines.

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