6’7″ Saginaw Spirit Defenseman Drew Roscoe Commits to University of Michigan
The University of Michigan has secured a significant commitment from one of the top defense prospects born in 2009, Saginaw Spirit’s Drew Roscoe. 
On Saturday, Roscoe, who stands at an imposing 6-foot-7, announced his decision to play Division 1 hockey for Michigan starting in the 2027-28 season through an Instagram post.
A native of St. Louis, Missouri, Roscoe was selected in the second round (40th overall) by the Saginaw Spirit in the 2025 OHL Priority Selection, making him the 11th defenseman chosen in the draft and the second American player to be selected.
Roscoe spent the past two seasons with the prestigious Shattuck St. Mary’s program in Minnesota. In the 2024-25 season, he racked up 36 points (6 goals, 30 assists) in 61 games for the Shattuck St. Mary’s 15U AAA team. Despite his offensive contributions, it’s his sheer size—standing at 6-foot-7 and weighing 185 lbs—that sets him apart as one of the most intriguing prospects in his age group.
While his physical stature makes him stand out, Roscoe’s skating ability is just as impressive. His size doesn’t hinder his mobility; in fact, he’s known for being an agile skater who uses his edges effectively to evade pressure and move quickly on the ice.
Roscoe is one of three players from Shattuck’s 15U team who have committed to the OHL, alongside top scorer Gerry DiCunzolo and goaltender Hagan Bach.
Ranked as the fifth-best defenseman in the 2009-born American class by PuckPreps and 59th overall by Neutral Zone, Roscoe’s potential is undeniable. According to the OHL Central Scouting report, he’s a standout for his ability to use his size to dominate one-on-one situations, break up plays with his reach, and effectively distribute the puck. He’s known for being a smart, composed player who excels at making simple but effective decisions.
In addition to Roscoe, another top 2009-born prospect, Oliver McKinney, also recently committed to Michigan. McKinney and Roscoe played together for the Chicago Jr. Blackhawks at the 2019 Brick Invitational, which also featured Saginaw’s first-round pick, Ryan Hanrahan, who played for Team Quebec.
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