Read anything about Michigan Wolverines cornerback Ja’Den McBurrows, and the words “intelligent” and “high football IQ” are bound to be brought up — with good reason.
Coming out of the football powerhouse of St. Thomas Aquinas High School in south Florida, McBurrows’ high school highlight reel showcases the potential that this underrecruited defensive back has, especially on special teams.
In his junior year at Aquinas, he compiled four blocked punts and six interceptions. McBurrows also snagged three takeaways in his shortened senior season.
Although rated in the 500s nationally as a recruit, McBurrows received offers from big-time programs like Georgia, Alabama, Penn State, Ohio State and Michigan.