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Michigan Monday Crootin’: Receiver prospects remain solid after McElwain departure

Jim McElwain didn’t exactly make waves as a recruiter during his short stint in Ann Arbor.

The first-year wide receivers coach formed more of a reputation as a talent developer, churning out two breakout seasons from Nico Collins and Donovan Peoples-Jones.

Just two days ago, though, he popped up in Northern California for an in-home visit with 2019 4-star receiver Giles Jackson.

Oakley (Calif.) Freedom 2019 4-star APB Giles Jackson breaks down in-home visit with wide receivers coach Jim McElwain

"He said they could’ve used me in (the Ohio State) game.