Projected 2020 Depth Chart (once it begins)
Quarterbacks
1. Joe Milton **** (Jr)
2. Dylan McCaffrey **** (Sr)
3. Cade McNamara **** (So)
4. Dan Villari *** (Fr)
This is the most important position battle on the team. No doubt. Everybody knows this. And from all the sources that I can find it sounds like Joe Milton is winning the job. It was no secret that he has a loaded arm and some decent athleticism for a pro-style QB. While he doesn't have the wheels that McCaffrey, he can make every throw in the book. McCaffrey will probably still get some playing time because of his unique abilities as an athlete, but I just don't see him having the arm to be a great QB1. I could even see him switching positions or transferring next year. McNamara is quietly working his way up the depth chart and he could end up being the best passer of the bunch some day.
Tight End
1. Nick Eubanks *** (5th)
2. Erik All *** (So)
3. Luke Schoonmaker *** (Jr)
4. Mathew Hibner **** (Fr)
Getting Eubanks back for a 5th year will help with leadership on the field and in the locker room. He could also be a late round draft pick next spring. All and Schoonmaker could be the duo of the future. Both guys bring some interesting characteristics to the table. Look for one of them, if not both, to truly have a breakout game soon. Hibner will probably redshirt unless he comes on the scene like Jake Butt did nearly a decade ago. He was a late riser in the recruiting cycle who may have been a little underrated as a prospect.
Left Guard
1. Chuck Filiaga **** (Sr)
2. Trevor Keegan **** (So)
I see Filiaga, a senior, earning the left guard duties this fall. The guy was a coveted prospect coming out of Texas over three years ago and he currently measures in somewhere around 6'6" and 340lbs. He also has two yeas of eligibility remaining after sitting behind Bredeson and Onwenu for three years. There are a handful of guys that can play here if needed but it sounds like Keegan is splitting practice reps with Filiaga so it's possible that he ends up winning the job outright too. I love the competition here.
Hill has the talent to be a super star. Yes he got torched once on the opening play against 'Bama, but his development over the course of his first season was very good. With a full year in the program under his belt he should be ready to truly break out on the Big Ten scene. Green might be ready to compete for a spot in the two-deep but he will receive some strict competition from first-year players Paige and Moten. The Wolverines are bringing in a lot of great safety talent in this year's recruiting class.
1. Joe Milton **** (Jr)
2. Dylan McCaffrey **** (Sr)
3. Cade McNamara **** (So)
4. Dan Villari *** (Fr)
This is the most important position battle on the team. No doubt. Everybody knows this. And from all the sources that I can find it sounds like Joe Milton is winning the job. It was no secret that he has a loaded arm and some decent athleticism for a pro-style QB. While he doesn't have the wheels that McCaffrey, he can make every throw in the book. McCaffrey will probably still get some playing time because of his unique abilities as an athlete, but I just don't see him having the arm to be a great QB1. I could even see him switching positions or transferring next year. McNamara is quietly working his way up the depth chart and he could end up being the best passer of the bunch some day.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
Running Backs
1. Zach Charbonnet ***** (So)
2. Hassan Haskins *** (Jr)
3. Chris Evans**** (5th)
4. Blake Corum **** (Fr)
5. Christian Turner *** (Jr)
Charbonnet is possibly the best running back prospect Harbaugh has ever signed anywhere and he could be a real game-changer in his second season as the starter. The word is that he lives in the weight-room, so it will be very interesting to see what type of shape he is in now. Haskins is also a tough runner but he has a slightly different style that seems to compliment Charbonnet well. I think he's just a little shiftier than the bigger back but he still weighs in at a solid 220lbs. Corum and Evans could both get touches while Ben Mason comes in to block in big packages. Evans is particularly interesting as he is a guy with a lot of experience and something to prove after missing last year due to a suspension. With a solid year he could actually get invited to the combine next winter. Turner will look to compete on special teams though he has flashed breakout potential with the ball in his hands. There just aren't enough balls to go around for all the talent that is available here. For the life of me I cannot remember the last time it was this deep here at Michigan or anywhere else Harbs has been.
Running Backs
1. Zach Charbonnet ***** (So)
2. Hassan Haskins *** (Jr)
3. Chris Evans**** (5th)
4. Blake Corum **** (Fr)
5. Christian Turner *** (Jr)
Charbonnet is possibly the best running back prospect Harbaugh has ever signed anywhere and he could be a real game-changer in his second season as the starter. The word is that he lives in the weight-room, so it will be very interesting to see what type of shape he is in now. Haskins is also a tough runner but he has a slightly different style that seems to compliment Charbonnet well. I think he's just a little shiftier than the bigger back but he still weighs in at a solid 220lbs. Corum and Evans could both get touches while Ben Mason comes in to block in big packages. Evans is particularly interesting as he is a guy with a lot of experience and something to prove after missing last year due to a suspension. With a solid year he could actually get invited to the combine next winter. Turner will look to compete on special teams though he has flashed breakout potential with the ball in his hands. There just aren't enough balls to go around for all the talent that is available here. For the life of me I cannot remember the last time it was this deep here at Michigan or anywhere else Harbs has been.
Confidence Rating: 9/10
Receivers
1. Nico Collins **** (Sr)
2. Ronnie Bell *** (Jr)
3. Cornelius Johnson **** (So)
4. Mike Saintristil *** (So)
5. Giles Jackson **** (So)
6. A.J. Henning **** (Fr)
7. Roman Wilson **** (Fr)
8. Jake McCurry ** (Sr)
9. Quintel Kent *** (So)
Getting the top two receivers from last season back is a godsend. Collins, the team leader in yards per catch (19 ypc) and TD's (7 td), could require a lot of double coverage throughout the season. Teams know they cannot sleep on Bell though after he led the team in catches (48) and receiving yards (758). Together they represent one of the best returning duos in the conference. Johnson will be the top riser in the group of young players behind the top two guys, IMO. He has all the size, skills, and necessary speed to be a real player in his second season. Jackson and Saintristil will get a lot of work too, and they will use their speed against the fourth and fifth best coverage players on opposing rosters. Henning, the team's top target in 2020, and Wilson might be hard to keep off the field too, but they will probably have to wait a year before getting a real opportunity to rack up stats. The rest need to find a role on special teams if they want any playing time.
Receivers
1. Nico Collins **** (Sr)
2. Ronnie Bell *** (Jr)
3. Cornelius Johnson **** (So)
4. Mike Saintristil *** (So)
5. Giles Jackson **** (So)
6. A.J. Henning **** (Fr)
7. Roman Wilson **** (Fr)
8. Jake McCurry ** (Sr)
9. Quintel Kent *** (So)
Getting the top two receivers from last season back is a godsend. Collins, the team leader in yards per catch (19 ypc) and TD's (7 td), could require a lot of double coverage throughout the season. Teams know they cannot sleep on Bell though after he led the team in catches (48) and receiving yards (758). Together they represent one of the best returning duos in the conference. Johnson will be the top riser in the group of young players behind the top two guys, IMO. He has all the size, skills, and necessary speed to be a real player in his second season. Jackson and Saintristil will get a lot of work too, and they will use their speed against the fourth and fifth best coverage players on opposing rosters. Henning, the team's top target in 2020, and Wilson might be hard to keep off the field too, but they will probably have to wait a year before getting a real opportunity to rack up stats. The rest need to find a role on special teams if they want any playing time.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
1. Nick Eubanks *** (5th)
2. Erik All *** (So)
3. Luke Schoonmaker *** (Jr)
4. Mathew Hibner **** (Fr)
Getting Eubanks back for a 5th year will help with leadership on the field and in the locker room. He could also be a late round draft pick next spring. All and Schoonmaker could be the duo of the future. Both guys bring some interesting characteristics to the table. Look for one of them, if not both, to truly have a breakout game soon. Hibner will probably redshirt unless he comes on the scene like Jake Butt did nearly a decade ago. He was a late riser in the recruiting cycle who may have been a little underrated as a prospect.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
Left Tackle
1. Ryan Hayes **** (Jr)
2. Trente Jones **** (So)
3. Jeremy Persi **** (Fr)
Hayes seems like a safe bet to start here considering he was the choice at left tackle early last year when injuries started to mount up along the line. He is a very good athlete for the position and I feel very comfortable with him in the starting lineup a year later. Jones could be talented enough to push Hayes for the job, though it appears he has some ground to make up. Persi is also a nice looking prospect too but it's hard to imagine that he is the best option to play here in 2020.
Left Tackle
1. Ryan Hayes **** (Jr)
2. Trente Jones **** (So)
3. Jeremy Persi **** (Fr)
Hayes seems like a safe bet to start here considering he was the choice at left tackle early last year when injuries started to mount up along the line. He is a very good athlete for the position and I feel very comfortable with him in the starting lineup a year later. Jones could be talented enough to push Hayes for the job, though it appears he has some ground to make up. Persi is also a nice looking prospect too but it's hard to imagine that he is the best option to play here in 2020.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
Left Guard
1. Chuck Filiaga **** (Sr)
2. Trevor Keegan **** (So)
I see Filiaga, a senior, earning the left guard duties this fall. The guy was a coveted prospect coming out of Texas over three years ago and he currently measures in somewhere around 6'6" and 340lbs. He also has two yeas of eligibility remaining after sitting behind Bredeson and Onwenu for three years. There are a handful of guys that can play here if needed but it sounds like Keegan is splitting practice reps with Filiaga so it's possible that he ends up winning the job outright too. I love the competition here.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
Center
Center
1. Andrew Vastardis ** (5th)
2. Zach Carpenter *** (So)
2. Zach Carpenter *** (So)
3. Nolan Rumler **** (So)
4. Reece Attebury *** (Fr)
This might be the hardest position to project. Honestly, losing Ruiz will be the hardest thing for this team to recover from this year, but they've got some guys to work with so it shouldn't be a disaster. Vastardis, a former walk-on, has the smarts to handle the line calls but is somewhat limited athletically. That is where a kid like Rumler or Carpenter could come in and steal the job from him. He is by far the most experienced guy here though, so it could be hard to take it from him. Rumler in particular was a very highly-touted recruit with offers from Ohio State, Bama, and everybody else just two years ago. From a purely athletic standpoint he might be the closest thing to Ruiz as there is on the roster. Carpenter is a beast of a kid though, and his ability to move piles might be enough to get him into the lineup. I guess Attebury could come in this fall and work himself into the job by the time the team plays a game. I kinda felt like he was a little under-appreciated as a prospect, but I also feel he is probably two years away from actually being ready. Overall, like every other line position, there is a lot of talented guys that simply haven't proven themselves yet.
Confidence Rating: 5/10
Right Guard
1. Andrew Stueber *** (Sr)
2. Zak Zinter **** (Fr)
4. Reece Attebury *** (Fr)
This might be the hardest position to project. Honestly, losing Ruiz will be the hardest thing for this team to recover from this year, but they've got some guys to work with so it shouldn't be a disaster. Vastardis, a former walk-on, has the smarts to handle the line calls but is somewhat limited athletically. That is where a kid like Rumler or Carpenter could come in and steal the job from him. He is by far the most experienced guy here though, so it could be hard to take it from him. Rumler in particular was a very highly-touted recruit with offers from Ohio State, Bama, and everybody else just two years ago. From a purely athletic standpoint he might be the closest thing to Ruiz as there is on the roster. Carpenter is a beast of a kid though, and his ability to move piles might be enough to get him into the lineup. I guess Attebury could come in this fall and work himself into the job by the time the team plays a game. I kinda felt like he was a little under-appreciated as a prospect, but I also feel he is probably two years away from actually being ready. Overall, like every other line position, there is a lot of talented guys that simply haven't proven themselves yet.
Confidence Rating: 5/10
Right Guard
1. Andrew Stueber *** (Sr)
2. Zak Zinter **** (Fr)
3. Jack Stewart *** (So)
I can easily see Stueber and Filiaga as the starting guards. Either guy could probably play either side, so take your pick. Both guys are truly mountainous men in the 6'6"/330+lb range that will be looked upon as senior leaders on the team. Zinter and Stewart could help with depth.
I can easily see Stueber and Filiaga as the starting guards. Either guy could probably play either side, so take your pick. Both guys are truly mountainous men in the 6'6"/330+lb range that will be looked upon as senior leaders on the team. Zinter and Stewart could help with depth.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
Right Tackle
1. Karsen Barnhart **** (So)
2. Joel Honigford *** (5th)
Barnhart impressed the coaches enough to earn considerable amount of playing time in the four games he appeared in as a freshman. It looks like he is winning the job outright to replace Jalen Mayfield, who opted to skip the season and enter the draft. Honigford might be able to provide a veteran presence off the bench if it's a year too early for the sophomore. Stueber, Filiaga, and Jones could all play here too in a pinch. In fact, Stueber is the only guy with experience here with three starts from two years ago. It looks like Barnhart's to lose though.
Right Tackle
1. Karsen Barnhart **** (So)
2. Joel Honigford *** (5th)
Barnhart impressed the coaches enough to earn considerable amount of playing time in the four games he appeared in as a freshman. It looks like he is winning the job outright to replace Jalen Mayfield, who opted to skip the season and enter the draft. Honigford might be able to provide a veteran presence off the bench if it's a year too early for the sophomore. Stueber, Filiaga, and Jones could all play here too in a pinch. In fact, Stueber is the only guy with experience here with three starts from two years ago. It looks like Barnhart's to lose though.
Confidence Rating: 5/10
Place Kicker
1. Quinn Nordin *** (5th)
2. Jake Moody ** (Jr)
Nordin could be an NFL kicker. He has the leg strength. He just needs to continue working on accuracy. Though, his 75% career field goal rate isn't too bad considering he also holds the records for the longest field goal in Michigan history, the longest field goal in Citrus Bowl history, and the longest field goal made in a college game played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Moody is fairly solid too, but he just doesn't have the distance Nordin possesses. Michigan is lucky to have them both back for another year.
Place Kicker
1. Quinn Nordin *** (5th)
2. Jake Moody ** (Jr)
Nordin could be an NFL kicker. He has the leg strength. He just needs to continue working on accuracy. Though, his 75% career field goal rate isn't too bad considering he also holds the records for the longest field goal in Michigan history, the longest field goal in Citrus Bowl history, and the longest field goal made in a college game played at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Moody is fairly solid too, but he just doesn't have the distance Nordin possesses. Michigan is lucky to have them both back for another year.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
End
1. Aiden Hutchinson **** (Jr)
2. Taylor Upshaw *** (Jr)
3. Julius Welschof *** (Jr)
4. Braiden McGregor **** (Fr)
Going into his junior year, Hutchinson is already one of the best players and biggest leaders on the team. He will rarely come off the field for the defense and should be an All-Big Ten player. He could play the rush end too. Some scouts believe he is a future first round pick. Upshaw, Welschof, and McGregor will all be fighting it out for scaps here until the big guy at the top leaves.
End
1. Aiden Hutchinson **** (Jr)
2. Taylor Upshaw *** (Jr)
3. Julius Welschof *** (Jr)
4. Braiden McGregor **** (Fr)
Going into his junior year, Hutchinson is already one of the best players and biggest leaders on the team. He will rarely come off the field for the defense and should be an All-Big Ten player. He could play the rush end too. Some scouts believe he is a future first round pick. Upshaw, Welschof, and McGregor will all be fighting it out for scaps here until the big guy at the top leaves.
Confidence Rating: 10/10
Tackle
1. Carlo Kemp **** (5th)
2. Mazi Smith **** (So)
Tackle
1. Carlo Kemp **** (5th)
2. Mazi Smith **** (So)
3. Jess Speight ** (Sr)
4. Aaron Lewis *** (Fr)
Kemp doesn't get a lot of credit for all the hard work he does. He literally had no help last year as freshman Hinton was the only player to truly emerge in relief of him. With the development of some other younger players too, the coaches won't have to put too much on the shoulder's of the 5th-year senior. Hopefully Jeter can finally breakthrough after showing promise last spring. Lewis could play the anchor but might get groomed as a tackle.
4. Aaron Lewis *** (Fr)
Kemp doesn't get a lot of credit for all the hard work he does. He literally had no help last year as freshman Hinton was the only player to truly emerge in relief of him. With the development of some other younger players too, the coaches won't have to put too much on the shoulder's of the 5th-year senior. Hopefully Jeter can finally breakthrough after showing promise last spring. Lewis could play the anchor but might get groomed as a tackle.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
Tackle
1. Christopher Hinton ***** (So)
2. Donovan Jeter **** (Sr)
3. Philip Paea *** (Sr)
4. Mike Morris *** (So)
5. Kris Jenkins *** (Fr)
Hinton looked relatively good against Ohio State and 'Bama. He could be on the verge of a big year. He and Kemp could be a very good combo in the middle of what looks to be a very good line. Smith is expected to provide some relief in his second season. Paea could be a decent fill-in off the bench. It will be interesting to see how Morris develops this spring. Anything from him could help with any depth issues. And everybody knows Michigan did not have any depth here last year.
Tackle
1. Christopher Hinton ***** (So)
2. Donovan Jeter **** (Sr)
3. Philip Paea *** (Sr)
4. Mike Morris *** (So)
5. Kris Jenkins *** (Fr)
Hinton looked relatively good against Ohio State and 'Bama. He could be on the verge of a big year. He and Kemp could be a very good combo in the middle of what looks to be a very good line. Smith is expected to provide some relief in his second season. Paea could be a decent fill-in off the bench. It will be interesting to see how Morris develops this spring. Anything from him could help with any depth issues. And everybody knows Michigan did not have any depth here last year.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
End
1. Kwity Paye *** (Sr)
2. Luiji Vilain **** (Sr)
3. David Ojabo *** (So)
4. Gabe Newburg *** (So)
5. Jaylen Harrell **** (Fr)
Paye isn't really a speed rusher. He is just technically sound, super strong, and fast enough to disrupt most passers on a regular basis. Like Hutchinson, he just doesn't get beat one on one very often. Vilain represents more of a speed rusher-type, but he is still a question mark after coming back from two injury-riddled seasons to flash for a few plays in 2019. It's his senior year now, so it's kinda now or never for the former Top 50 prospect. Ojabo has gotten high praise from some upperclassmen and coaches, so keep an eye on him. He did run a sub 10.1 100 meter sprint. Newburg could push everybody for the top backup spot too. It will be interesting to see how Harrell evolves over the course of the next couple years. Some people think he might be ready to contribute right away.
End
1. Kwity Paye *** (Sr)
2. Luiji Vilain **** (Sr)
3. David Ojabo *** (So)
4. Gabe Newburg *** (So)
5. Jaylen Harrell **** (Fr)
Paye isn't really a speed rusher. He is just technically sound, super strong, and fast enough to disrupt most passers on a regular basis. Like Hutchinson, he just doesn't get beat one on one very often. Vilain represents more of a speed rusher-type, but he is still a question mark after coming back from two injury-riddled seasons to flash for a few plays in 2019. It's his senior year now, so it's kinda now or never for the former Top 50 prospect. Ojabo has gotten high praise from some upperclassmen and coaches, so keep an eye on him. He did run a sub 10.1 100 meter sprint. Newburg could push everybody for the top backup spot too. It will be interesting to see how Harrell evolves over the course of the next couple years. Some people think he might be ready to contribute right away.
Confidence Rating: 10/10
"Viper" Linebacker
1. Michael Barrett *** (Jr)
2. Kalel Mullings **** (Fr)
3. Joey Velasquez *** (So)
4. William Mohan *** (Fr)
It feels like it might be Barrett's job to lose now that the spot is open for the first time since 2015. He flashed his athletic ability a few times on special teams last year after having a strong spring, and he did manage to get some playing time in this spot throughout the year despite Khaleke Hudson's presence. He should be ready for more work in year three of his UM career and his success could help keep the Georgia pipeline open on the recruiting trail. Solomon, who could also play Will, and Mullings, a true freshman, should both challenge for the job, but it's anybody's guess as to how it all pans out. My money's on Barrett. Mohan is an intriguing athlete that is enrolled early. He could challenge too. I do not know what to expect of Velasquez but he appears to be a gifted athlete that could turn some heads this year if given a chance. He might be a better baseball player though. Any way you dice it, the Wolverines have loads of athletic talent to work with but nothing proven thus far.
"Viper" Linebacker
1. Michael Barrett *** (Jr)
2. Kalel Mullings **** (Fr)
3. Joey Velasquez *** (So)
4. William Mohan *** (Fr)
It feels like it might be Barrett's job to lose now that the spot is open for the first time since 2015. He flashed his athletic ability a few times on special teams last year after having a strong spring, and he did manage to get some playing time in this spot throughout the year despite Khaleke Hudson's presence. He should be ready for more work in year three of his UM career and his success could help keep the Georgia pipeline open on the recruiting trail. Solomon, who could also play Will, and Mullings, a true freshman, should both challenge for the job, but it's anybody's guess as to how it all pans out. My money's on Barrett. Mohan is an intriguing athlete that is enrolled early. He could challenge too. I do not know what to expect of Velasquez but he appears to be a gifted athlete that could turn some heads this year if given a chance. He might be a better baseball player though. Any way you dice it, the Wolverines have loads of athletic talent to work with but nothing proven thus far.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
Mike Linebacker
1. Cam McGrone ***** (Jr)
2. Ben VanSumeren *** (Jr)
Mike Linebacker
1. Cam McGrone ***** (Jr)
2. Ben VanSumeren *** (Jr)
3. Charles Thomas *** (So)
4. Cornell Wheeler *** (Fr)
McGrone was a true breakout player in 2019 and should be a leader going forward. I expect Devin Bush Jr.-type of play from him in 2020 and I would not be surprised to see him eventually become a first round pick. He has already stated that he is coming back for his senior year, though I would take it with a grain of salt. VanSumeren, Thomas, and Wheeler will compete to be the top backup. Hill-Green was enrolled early and he could play too.
Will Linebacker
1. Josh Ross **** (Sr)
2. Anthony Solomon **** (So)
3. Nikhai Hill-Green **** (Fr)
4. Osman Savage **** (Fr)
Getting Ross back should be key to the linebacker position as a whole. If it were not for him I do not know what the coaches would do here. Solomon would be the top candidate to play here if Ross can't go. Otherwise, Savage and Hill-Green are both top linebacker prospects that could be ready to compete right away, but Mullings might be the best of the freshmen. It would be better if they didn't have to take the freshman route but it's nice to know that there are plenty of athletic reinforcements in the wings.
4. Cornell Wheeler *** (Fr)
McGrone was a true breakout player in 2019 and should be a leader going forward. I expect Devin Bush Jr.-type of play from him in 2020 and I would not be surprised to see him eventually become a first round pick. He has already stated that he is coming back for his senior year, though I would take it with a grain of salt. VanSumeren, Thomas, and Wheeler will compete to be the top backup. Hill-Green was enrolled early and he could play too.
Confidence Rating: 9/10
Will Linebacker
1. Josh Ross **** (Sr)
2. Anthony Solomon **** (So)
3. Nikhai Hill-Green **** (Fr)
4. Osman Savage **** (Fr)
Getting Ross back should be key to the linebacker position as a whole. If it were not for him I do not know what the coaches would do here. Solomon would be the top candidate to play here if Ross can't go. Otherwise, Savage and Hill-Green are both top linebacker prospects that could be ready to compete right away, but Mullings might be the best of the freshmen. It would be better if they didn't have to take the freshman route but it's nice to know that there are plenty of athletic reinforcements in the wings.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
Rover Safety
1. Brad Hawkins **** (Sr)
2. Makari Paige **** (Fr)
Rover Safety
1. Brad Hawkins **** (Sr)
2. Makari Paige **** (Fr)
3. Quentin Johnson **** (So)
4. Jordan Morant **** (Fr)
5. George Johnson III *** (So)
Hawkins is one of the more underrated players on defense. He is good enough in coverage to man the nickel position if needed, but he is big enough to play linebacker too. I expect a lot from him in his senior season. I believe that if the team utilizes more zone coverage you will see him make more plays. Quentin Johnson is a superb athlete, as is freshman Morant. But from what I've heard, Paige is making a lot of noise here as a freshman.
5. George Johnson III *** (So)
Hawkins is one of the more underrated players on defense. He is good enough in coverage to man the nickel position if needed, but he is big enough to play linebacker too. I expect a lot from him in his senior season. I believe that if the team utilizes more zone coverage you will see him make more plays. Quentin Johnson is a superb athlete, as is freshman Morant. But from what I've heard, Paige is making a lot of noise here as a freshman.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
Free Safety
1. Dax Hill ***** (So)
2. R.J. Moten **** (Fr)
Free Safety
1. Dax Hill ***** (So)
2. R.J. Moten **** (Fr)
3. German Green *** (Jr)
4. Sammy Faustin *** (Jr)
4. Sammy Faustin *** (Jr)
Hill has the talent to be a super star. Yes he got torched once on the opening play against 'Bama, but his development over the course of his first season was very good. With a full year in the program under his belt he should be ready to truly break out on the Big Ten scene. Green might be ready to compete for a spot in the two-deep but he will receive some strict competition from first-year players Paige and Moten. The Wolverines are bringing in a lot of great safety talent in this year's recruiting class.
Confidence Rating: 8/10
Cornerback
1. D.J. Turner II (So)
Cornerback
1. D.J. Turner II (So)
2. Jalen Perry **** (So)
3. Darion Warren-Green **** (Fr)
3. Darion Warren-Green **** (Fr)
4. Eamonn Dennis *** (Fr)
Thomas declared for the draft and the team now has to find replacements. Turner II, Perry, and Gemon Green will compete for the starting spot, as well as a top spot in sub packages. DWG could come in as a true freshman and steal a spot. He is a talent not unlike what David Long was a few years ago. Dennis is a good athlete that will take some time to develop.
Thomas declared for the draft and the team now has to find replacements. Turner II, Perry, and Gemon Green will compete for the starting spot, as well as a top spot in sub packages. DWG could come in as a true freshman and steal a spot. He is a talent not unlike what David Long was a few years ago. Dennis is a good athlete that will take some time to develop.
Confidence Rating: 6/10
Cornerback
1. Vincent Gray *** (Jr)
2. Gemon Green **** (Jr)
Cornerback
1. Vincent Gray *** (Jr)
2. Gemon Green **** (Jr)
3. Andre Seldon **** (Fr)
Gray had an up and down season as a redshirt freshman. He got a lot of snaps in 2019 but gave up his outside shoulder on the perimeter to some good running backs that made him pay. He held up well enough in coverage though. With a little work he could be a very good all-around corner. At the very least, his experience will come in handy with Thomas and Hill both gone. He just needs to step up his game a notch to win the job outright. There are a few others that might be ready to take a starting job if Gray is not up to the task. Keep your eyes on Green, who was a 4-Star prospect three years ago.
Gray had an up and down season as a redshirt freshman. He got a lot of snaps in 2019 but gave up his outside shoulder on the perimeter to some good running backs that made him pay. He held up well enough in coverage though. With a little work he could be a very good all-around corner. At the very least, his experience will come in handy with Thomas and Hill both gone. He just needs to step up his game a notch to win the job outright. There are a few others that might be ready to take a starting job if Gray is not up to the task. Keep your eyes on Green, who was a 4-Star prospect three years ago.
Confidence Rating: 7/10
Punter
1. Will Hart *** (5th)
2. Brad Robbins ** (Sr)
Hart is one of the best returning punters in the country. If he can have a consistently good year he should get some attention from NFL teams next spring. Robbins is a good backup capable of manning the job when called upon.
Projected First Team Lineup:
RB Charbonnet
QB Milton
WR Collins WR C. Johnson
TEEubanks RTBarnhartRGStueber CRumlerLGFiliaga LTHayes WR Bell
SDE Hutchinson DT Hinton DT Kemp RDE Paye
VLB Barrett MLB McGrone WLB Ross
CB Gray CB Turner II
SS Hawkins FS D. Hill
Punter
1. Will Hart *** (5th)
2. Brad Robbins ** (Sr)
Hart is one of the best returning punters in the country. If he can have a consistently good year he should get some attention from NFL teams next spring. Robbins is a good backup capable of manning the job when called upon.
Projected First Team Lineup:
RB Charbonnet
QB Milton
WR Collins WR C. Johnson
TEEubanks RTBarnhartRGStueber CRumlerLGFiliaga LTHayes WR Bell
SDE Hutchinson DT Hinton DT Kemp RDE Paye
VLB Barrett MLB McGrone WLB Ross
CB Gray CB Turner II
SS Hawkins FS D. Hill
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