Early Signing Day: Amir Herring signs with Michigan football

Prep
• Attended West Bloomfield High School (2023) coached by Tyrice Grice
• Part of the Lakers’ 2020 MHSAA Division 1 state championship team that finished 11-1 for the program’s first state title during his sophomore year
• Helped lead West Bloomfield to a 39-7 overall record in his four years as a starter
• Part of 10-2 seasons his freshman (2019) and junior (2021) years; finished 8-2 his senior year
• The Lakers won three OAA (Oakland Athletics Association) Red conference and district titles (2019-21) in his time at WBHS
• Also lettered in basketball for the Lakers

Key Statistics
• Recorded more than 240 pancake blocks in his career as a four-year starter, making 46 straight starts
• Charged with one sack across the 2020, 2021 and 2022 seasons
• Credited with 85 pancake blocks for West Bloomfield’s offensive line as a senior
• As a junior, helped protect his quarterback with over 2,300 all-purpose yards and 41 touchdowns
• His sophomore season, the offense averaged 39.7 points per game en route to the state title
• Helped the Lakers’ offense average 32 points per game across his freshman, junior and senior seasons

Honors and Rankings
• A four-star on the 247Sports composite; the No. 291 overall player nationally, the No. 13 interior offensive lineman and the No. 4 player in the state of Michigan
• Named a four-star prospect by 247Sports; the No. 15 interior offensive lineman and the No. 4 player in the state of Michigan
• Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN, the No. 170 overall player in the country, the No. 11 player in the region, the No. 7 guard and the No. 7 player in the state of Michigan
• Rivals.com four-star prospect, the No. 21 offensive guard in the nation and the No. 9 player in Michigan
• On3.com four-star consensus prospect, the No. 19 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 5 player in Michigan
• On3.com four-star prospect, the No. 55 interior offensive lineman in the nation and the No. 9 player in Michigan
• Under Armour All-American Game commit
• Polynesian Bowl All-Star selection
• Two-time All-State selection (Detroit Free Press)
• MLive Detroit Metro Dream Team for Offense (first team, 2022)
• Detroit Free Press Dream Team (2022)
• Three-time All-OAA and All-Region
• Two-time STATE CHAMPS! Anvil Award Finalist given to the best ‘big man’ (lineman or linebacker) in Michigan

Personal
• Amir Herring was born Dec. 30, 2004
• Son of Idris and Christina Herring

Four year high school starter who has played good competition and in big games. Smart and very technically sound with excellent all around intangibles. Has violent hands and stops defenders with his punch. Plays with good balance and keeps his feet underneath him — also strong in the lower body. High school tackle who will move inside to center or guard at the next level. Needs to continue to improve overall agility and lateral quickness. Will also have to adjust to a new position but has a little bit of center experience and is a smart, hard working player who is likely to be able to make the transition.