2024 Depth Chart
A lot of the leaders of the 2023 NATIONAL CHAMPS are headed to the nfl. Is 2024 going to be a reload or a rebuild, let's take a look-
Offense-
QB-
1. Transfer ( w an Orgi package)
2. Orgi
3. Davis
RB-
1. Edwards
2. Mullings
3. Hall
4. Marshall
WR1-
1. Morris
2. Moore
3. Goodwin
WR2-
1. English
2. Morgan
3. O' Leary
Slot-
1. Morgan
2. Stewart
TE-
1. Loveland
2. Klein
3. Bredeson
LT-
1. Hinton
2. Persi
LG-
1. EL- Hadi
2. Anderson
C-
1. Crippen
2. Anderson
3. Herring
RG-
1. Priebe
2. Anderson
RT-
1. Gentry
2. Persi
Thoughts-
1. QB is a trouble spot. If the coaches had full faith in Orgi, they would have played him more in garbage time, and given him some throws in games. I think the 2025 battle between Orgi and Davis will be a great one, and the QB position will be back on track. To me Michigan needs a transfer here.
2. OL has 4 Srs starting, and 3 top 100 recruits. Loaded!
3. RB and TE is loaded! Edwards and Loveland are the top 2 offensive players returning to the team.
4. WR is better than most people think. Morris and English were both top 150 recruits, Morgan has the it factor, and can be electric.
Overall, I like this offense a lot! They just need an efficient QB. Play run first, play action to Loveland and play complementary football and win a lot of games!
Defense -
Rush end-
1. Stewart
2. Guy
Strong end-
1. Moore
2. Baxter
DT-
1. Graham
2. Benny
3. Etta
NT-
1. Grant
2. Graham
3. Pierce
MLB-
1. Housmann
2. Rolder
WLB-
1. Barnham
2. Hood
Nickel -
1. McBurrows
2. Berry
SS -
1. Sabb
2. Johnson
FS-
1. Moore
2. Berry / Hillman
CB1-
1. Johnson
2. Hill
CB 2-
1. Transfer
2. Waller
Thoughts -
LOADED!!! National championship, #1 defense in the country, LOADED!
Best players-
1. Will Johnson
2. Mason Graham
3. Rod Moore
4. Kenny Grant
5. Derrick Moore
6. Josiah Stewart
7. Keon Sabb
8. Housmann / Barnham
Overall -
If Michigan gets a QB, they win 10-11 games again, and make the 12 team playoff.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:47 PM ^
If the coaches had full faith in Orgi, they would have played him more in garbage time, and given him some throws in games.
I disagree with this if only because this staff has been notorious for not putting anything on tape if they absolutely do not have to.
Not saying Orji is gonna be a stud, but the fact that they didn't let him throw does not mean they didn't trust him to.
And it's very possible that he progressed over the course of the season and just didn't have any garbage time in our final 5-6 games for him to showcase it.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:45 PM ^
I 100% agree with OP, bad spelling aside
Orji was like 3rd or 4th on the depth chart. That alone tells you quite a lot
He was behind Tuttle and Denegal, and potentially Warren, although injuries muddied the picture a bit
Yeah, they had a special package for him, but because of his running ability, not his throwing ability
January 15th, 2024 at 8:40 PM ^
And to be fair, Alabama just made it to the CFP semi with a QB who can't really throw. Orji, even if he is a bit of a liability in the passing game, could theoretically keep the team afloat. I would prefer a dual threat weapon with accuracy issues and happy feet than a very "mid" game manager, who can make some of the easier throws more consistently but not a whole lot more. That said, I still think we grab a portal guy too.
January 15th, 2024 at 9:23 PM ^
Milroe really isn't that bad as a passer, though. 66% completion rate, 23 TDs & 6 INTs. ~2800 yards which is very similar to JJ. If Orji can throw like milroe we'll be in fantastic shape.
January 16th, 2024 at 2:23 AM ^
Orji and Milroe are the same size and both freak athletes but that is where the comparisons end.
Milroe was a high 4 star just outside the top 100. Orji was a low 3 star and the 50th ranked QB in the class.
While he does have a strong arm, as someone pointed out in another thread, his mechanics are awful. That is a really hard thing to change.
January 15th, 2024 at 8:48 PM ^
Denegal throws better than Orji.
we need to find an experienced veteran QB that wants to make another CFP run.
This team has all talent they need.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:51 PM ^
The new Rudddock
January 15th, 2024 at 6:20 PM ^
Orjjjiii.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:37 PM ^
Conner Stallions
January 15th, 2024 at 6:57 PM ^
Who will replace him? Or do we get someone out of the portal?
January 15th, 2024 at 6:59 PM ^
Central Michigan has a guy...
January 15th, 2024 at 6:55 PM ^
My bad 🤦🏻
January 15th, 2024 at 6:08 PM ^
It's Orjy
January 15th, 2024 at 6:10 PM ^
No it's Ordgee, stupid.
January 15th, 2024 at 8:15 PM ^
ORR - G
January 15th, 2024 at 9:53 PM ^
Or G?
January 16th, 2024 at 12:47 AM ^
Oar Jee
January 15th, 2024 at 5:47 PM ^
These depth charts don’t mean anything right now. If Harbaugh leaves, the entire team im sure will re-evaluate their options. So let’s just save these posts until we figure out who our coach will be
January 15th, 2024 at 6:00 PM ^
If Harbaugh leaves and Moore is not named HC, then yes I think there may be some roster shuffling. But if Moore is the next HC I don't see anyone leaving.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:08 PM ^
Need a coaching depth chart
January 15th, 2024 at 6:14 PM ^
If Harbaugh leaves, my dream coaching staff would be HC Mike McDonald, OC Moore, with DC Minter.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:50 PM ^
Isn't it spelled Orji? Next year's team looks excellent, but the schedule daunting. If they get through with only one or two losses, it will be extremely impressive.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:56 PM ^
And it's Jaishawn Barham & Ernest Hausmann
January 15th, 2024 at 5:53 PM ^
don’t sleep on Preiskorn ! He will be Loveland his freshman year
January 15th, 2024 at 6:29 PM ^
As an Rochester Adams Highlander alum, I endorse this message 100%
January 15th, 2024 at 9:59 PM ^
Yes he will.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:55 PM ^
No Makari Paige? Has he indicated one way or the other? I've been taking no news as good news since he would have to declare for the draft by today.
EDIT: Paige is back, per the thread above this one.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:57 PM ^
Not trying to be rude, but this isn't a great post: Misspelling Orji and Hausmann, forgetting Kechaun Bennett exists (and putting a true freshman project over him and the more college ready Nichols), having players in wrong positions (Etta is a strong end last we heard), etc. Appreciate the effort, just think some more proofreading is needed going forward
January 15th, 2024 at 5:59 PM ^
Not even rude. Well deserved criticism. And waiting until all players announce would be wise.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:20 PM ^
And it’s the third or fourth depth chart post in the past few days. Hell, there’s still one on the front page.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:53 PM ^
And no Funky Cole Cabana?!
January 15th, 2024 at 5:58 PM ^
Orgi and a new offensive coordinator if harbaugh goes. Still think they can get more creative on offense.
January 15th, 2024 at 5:58 PM ^
Again...no Denegal. Reminds.me.of when everyone spouting Forcier and no mention of Denard.
And where do you get that Preibe starts?
January 15th, 2024 at 6:02 PM ^
Yeah, I too would have thought Denegal was right behind Orji. He looked pretty decent this year in limited snaps.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:09 PM ^
Priebe was all big ten if I remember correctly. Prolly slots in to one of the guard spots. Its not a reach.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:54 PM ^
Oh... He is that NW transfer. Totally forgot and had thought he was a preferred walk on here.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:28 PM ^
Also a Denegal fan. Obviously needs experience. But he's a big and apparently mobile qb. If there isn't a legitimate transfer portal candidate, I won't be surprised one bit to see him starting the season.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:09 PM ^
I really would rather not pair the defense we are going to field next year with a true freshman QB. I'm guessing either Denegal or Orji look like The Man after spring ball or we find a one-off transfer to come in and game manage the offense. Either of those gets us to 10-2 and into the playoff.
The true freshman route probably ends at 8-4, give or take a game.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:39 PM ^
8-4? This is so lazy! Please walk me through 4 losses with this defense returning. And a lot of schools start freshman QBs with success. Michigan only needs a “game manager” to make the playoffs.
January 15th, 2024 at 8:39 PM ^
I agree with you but with one caveat - much of the defense's success was based on talent AND depth - we need to develop a bit more depth along the D-line if we wish to continue this level of success.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:10 PM ^
1. Orji / Tuttle
2. Denegal
3. Jayden Davis
4. Davis Warren
I would love to see Tulia Tongaviola come in and compete. Harbaugh can get him to not turn the ball over for sure
January 15th, 2024 at 6:27 PM ^
Harbaugh would just have to play Tualia on only the right 50% of plays.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:51 PM ^
Yeah all the people talking about Davis as a freshmen while completely ignoring Davis Warren and Denegal to go with Orji is just crazy
January 15th, 2024 at 8:50 PM ^
A good offensive line could change Tualia’s efficiency.
Penix under pressure vs Penix not under pressure.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:12 PM ^
Orji is obviously a huge unknown. I think most are fascinated by the size and athleticism, but unless you've seen practice we have no idea about his accuracy or ability to read coverages. With the defense M will have returning, avoiding crucial turnovers will probably lead to a successful season.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:18 PM ^
Can we stop acting like Denegal isn’t on the roster. Everybody just skips over him. He was ranked in the in the same range as Orji and has actually thrown more passes than Orji too for the we haven’t seen Orji throw people.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:55 PM ^
Thank you. These were the same types totally oblivious to Denard while spouting Forcier.
January 15th, 2024 at 6:19 PM ^
I can't take any depth chart seriously that puts Orji as QB1 -- didn't the only pass he's thrown in a game situation come in our spring game? -- and completely ignores Denegal. Tuttle and Denegal were the only QBs that looked the part this season. For my money, I really hope Tuttle gets his waiver.
Assuming Harbaugh stays, he will not start a true freshman. Assuming Harbaugh stays, he will not be running the QB much. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that again. If Harbaugh stays it will be Denegal or a transfer at QB, with Orji as a gadget player.
Now if Harbaugh leaves, anything could happen.
[EDITED: OK, the Denegal stuff has been covered....I didn't read comments before I posted.]
January 15th, 2024 at 6:28 PM ^
Orji is 1 for 1, a completed pass against Connecticut in 2022.