Michigan boosts 'speed-in-space' mission with 2020 recruiting class

Michigan’s class isn’t all about skill players, but it’s a lot about them, and one very noticeable thing is they’re smaller and quicker.

Clearly, this is no accident.

Heading into Year 2 of coordinator Josh Gattis’ “speed-in-space” offense, Michigan’s early signing period that begins Wednesday features several quick receivers and a smaller running back who will add a completely different look. This class also is defensive-back heavy, particularly at safety.

A.J. Henning (Photo: Allen Trieu, 247Sports)Michigan’s 2020 recruiting class is ranked No. 11 nationally by 247Sports and No. 2 in the Big Ten, behind playoff-bound Ohio State.

“They very specifically targeted certain types of kids,” said…