Actually NOT! He was#2 behind 5 star Shane Morris, who had gotten his offer from Michigan as a sophomore. Gio didn't get his opportunity to play until his senior year!
At that time, most of the D1 scholarships for QB had already been given. It was impossible for him to be evaluated or...
Shane was given his red shirt after being at Michigan for 2 seasons. And had taken snaps in live games, in both seasons. He will enjoy 5 years on scholarship. Oden's red shirt is still viable I do believe!