'24-'25 Michigan Football Depth Chart
QB: Jack Tuttle / Alex Orji
3. Jayden Denegal
4. Davis Warren / Jadyn Davis
RB: Donovan Edwards
2. Kalel Mullings
3. Benjamin Hall / Jordan Marshall
5. Cole Cabana
6. Micah Kaapana
7. Tavierre Dunlap
RB/WR: Donovan Edwards
2. Cole Cabana
WR: Tyler Morris
2. Karmello English
3. I'Marion Stewart
WR: Peyton O'Leary
2. Channing Goodwin
3. Kendrick Bell
SLOT: Semaj Morgan
2. Fredrick Moore
3. Eamonn Dennis
H-BACK: Max Bredeson
2. Josh Beethum
3. Zach Ludwig
TE: Colston Loveland
2. Marlin Klein
3. Zack Marshall / Brady Prieskorn
5. Hogan Hansen
6. Deakon Tonielli
LT: Myles Hinton
2. Jeffrey Persi
3. Evan Link
4. Andrew Sprague
5. Connor Jones
LG: Giovanni El-Hadi
2. Nathan Efobi / Luke Hamilton
C: Greg Crippen
2. Raheem Anderson
3. Jake Guarnera
RG: Josh Priebe
2. Andrew Gentry
3. Amir Herring
4. Ben Roebuck
5. Dominick Guidice
RT: Trente Jones
2. Andrew Gentry / Jeffrey Persi
4. Tristan Bounds
5. Blake Frazier
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DT: Mason Graham
2. Rayshaun Benny
3. Trey Pierce
4. Reece Atteberry
5. Owen Wafle / Deyvid Palepale
7. Alessandro Lorenzetti / Ted Hammond
9. Manuel Beigel
10. Ike Iwunnah
DT: Kenneth Grant
2. Rayshaun Benny
3. Trey Pierce
4. Reece Atteberry
5. Owen Wafle / Deyvid Palepale
7. Alessandro Lorenzetti / Ted Hammond
9. Manuel Beigel
10. Ike Iwunnah
DT/DE: Enow Etta
2. Cameron Brandt
3. Brooks Bahr
EDGE: Derrick Moore
2. TJ Guy
3. Aymeric Koumba / Chibi Anwunah
5. Dominic Nichols / Devon Baxter
ILB: Ernest Hausmann
2. Jaydon Hood / Jimmy Rolder
4. Micah Pollard
5. Semaj Bridgeman / Jason Hewlett
7. Jeremiah Beasley / Mason Curtis
9. Cole Sullivan
10. Hayden Moore
ILB: Jaishawn Barham
2. Jaydon Hood / Jimmy Rolder
4. Micah Pollard
5. Semaj Bridgeman / Jason Hewlett
7. Jeremiah Beasley / Mason Curtis
9. Cole Sullivan
10. Hayden Moore
EDGE/OLB: Josaiah Stewart
2. Kechaun Bennett
3. Tyler McLaurin
4. Breeon Ishmail
5. Jaden Smith
CB: Will Johnson
2. Keshaun Harris / Jyaire Hill
4. Myles Pollard
5. Jo'Ziah Edmond
6. Jeremiah Lowe
CB: DJ Waller
2. Keshaun Harris / Jyaire Hill
4. Myles Pollard
5. Jo'Ziah Edmond
6. Jeremiah Lowe
NB: Ja'Den McBurrows
2. Kody Jones
3. Zeke Berry
4. Jacob Oden
S: Rod Moore
2. Quinten Johnson
3. Zeke Berry
4. Cristian Dixon
S: Makari Paige
2. Keon Sabb
3. Brandyn Hillman
K: James Turner
2. Adam Samaha
P: Tommy Doman
Notes:
• Tuttle can get a medical (he's said that he will return to coach if it is denied - presumably as a GA), and Quinten Johnson has a Michael Barrett 6th year available to him.
• Getting Edwards back is a MUST.
• Trente Jones still has a decision to make, if he's gone, Gentry and Persi battle for the RT spot (or Hinton plays RT and Michigan tries to land a big time LT).
• Rod Moore and Makari Paige both have decisions, hopefully they both come back.
• Must-Have Transfers: QB, WR, CB
• Transfers to Consider: WR #2 or #3, TE #2, EDGE #2, EDGE/OLB #2, NB
...alright, now tear it apart. 😃
January 14th, 2024 at 4:38 PM ^
Karmelo English and Stewart are going to be good, Freddie Moore for breakout player!
OL, RB and TE depth is really good. That bodes well for any offense. I like our chances regardless of who plays QB. With our D how many points will we actually need a game to win?
January 14th, 2024 at 4:40 PM ^
You have no idea.
January 18th, 2024 at 10:16 AM ^
Neither do you, I'd rather be an optimist...
January 14th, 2024 at 7:14 PM ^
Based on nothing. Cmon. Other teams bringing back 2 year starters on offense. We are saying guys who never have played are going to be good. Got it.
Maybe they will be - but we have zero evidence.
January 14th, 2024 at 8:07 PM ^
Based on our recent history of player development, developing quality depth, eye for recruiting, and high level assistant coaches. We are hopefully back to the days of RS Junior offensive lineman getting their first real action. Lots to be hopeful for.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:38 PM ^
More declarations will alter this strong defense and mediocre at best offense!!!
January 14th, 2024 at 4:59 PM ^
I can’t imagine that any QB on our roster is actually going to be our starting QB in August / Sept.
That is what separates good teams from great. They have talent to replace talent. Look at what OSU did at the QB position for about 4-5 QB’s in a row. We need to do the same.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:06 PM ^
I was really hoping they would have done more passing this year. I get that JJ was hurt, but if SportsCenter or YouTube has a 50 yard bomb from JJ every week or two he's in the Heisman talk and Dante Moore or Bryce Underwood choose Michigan.
I can't believe I'm semi-disgruntled a week after winning the National Championship. This year was beyond great despite the lack of style points. I just want it to keep going.
January 15th, 2024 at 4:49 PM ^
If Orji has command of his progressions and can throw with touch by this Fall, watch out!
January 14th, 2024 at 4:39 PM ^
I think Edwards will be declaring soon. Just a hunch. I'd think Rod Moore as well.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:16 PM ^
Considering that the deadline is tomorrow, if they are going to declare yes it will be soon,
January 14th, 2024 at 5:19 PM ^
On the bright side we only have to wait one day to see if they’re indeed entering the draft. The deadline is tomorrow
January 14th, 2024 at 4:39 PM ^
The positive at WR is that Morgan and Morris both got good PT this year. But a big time transfer wouldn’t hurt.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:45 PM ^
I love both of them, but O'Leary is the only WR listed over 6'. That's a huge problem, IMO.
I agree, a big time WR (with some size) and I'd even love to see a Daylen Baldwin type WR added as depth (with some size).
A QB, and those two positions and we're in business...but that's a huge ask.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:53 PM ^
Moore is listed at 6'1". I think he is more of an outside than a slot. Agreed that someone in the 6'3" or 6'4" mold would be nice though.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:35 PM ^
My mistake. Moore (6'1)...and I also forgot Kendrick Bell (6'2").
I think the point still stands, but I guess we have a few guys who aren't necessarily "small."
January 14th, 2024 at 4:54 PM ^
Our offense is fairly decimated, frankly. We need a QB1, two receivers, a TE and some blocking depth. And also maybe an RB. The defense will be good, tho.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:58 PM ^
Michigan has 3 running backs who would start on most Big Ten rosters next season, and that’s assuming Edwards leaves. They also have numerous tight ends ready to start rotating in. I think people here might be taking crazy pills.
January 14th, 2024 at 6:18 PM ^
Rose colored glasses the only TE with any experience back is Loveland…counting Bredeson as a Fullback.
January 14th, 2024 at 7:12 PM ^
Bredeson was more of a traditional TE before shifting to FB. He should be able to line up either way. It would be nice to see someone break through. There just weren't many snaps available with Barner and Loveland.
January 14th, 2024 at 11:12 PM ^
Rose colored classes? Hahahaha crazy pill for sure. Bredeson is a tight end. Loveland is the best tight end in the Big Ten next year and Michigan has over 6 quality candidates to choose from. Many of whom have been developing under extremely good coaching. Michigans development at the tight end position is top 3 in the country.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:39 PM ^
Michigan defense is going to be salty next year, like top 3 in the country again.
If the O Line comes along OK and we get a little lucky with a first year starting QB, 2024 can be really good again. Wouldn't it be hilarious to roll into Columbus again with a team that can take them the 4th time in a row?
January 14th, 2024 at 5:59 PM ^
Especially, after the majority of their players came back. They would have a total meltdown.
January 15th, 2024 at 9:49 AM ^
One day ago I could see them beating osu in Columbus. Based on who they have coming back and who Michigan is losing it doesnt look good IMO.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:40 PM ^
We gotta get our portal on or we’ll have an Iowa offense. Exaggerating. But only by half.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:04 PM ^
Only Iowa can produce an Iowa offense
January 14th, 2024 at 6:09 PM ^
Iowa must have three 5 star punters on their roster. No room to add a WR, QB, or RB
January 14th, 2024 at 6:16 PM ^
It's spelled Iwa
January 14th, 2024 at 6:07 PM ^
Then it’s great to know Doman is returning - we need an excellent punter to match Iowa’s approach!
January 14th, 2024 at 6:53 PM ^
A solid o-line and mullings at RB is likely good enough to beat half the teams in the B1G. If Edwards comes back in a “contract year”, you got one of the best athletes in the conference showing out. Colston Loveland is an all American tight end and receiving threat. If we can find someone to throw him the ball and a couple of these wideouts shape up (see:Tyler morris smoking Bama’s secondary) and you got yourself a team. And that is without portal additions.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:41 PM ^
Do they have until midnight tonight or do they have all day tomorrow as well?
January 14th, 2024 at 4:42 PM ^
Defense will be very good/elite.
Offense needs some portal work.
QB, WR, OL
January 15th, 2024 at 12:40 AM ^
OL? We have already brought in one OL transfer already and we have multiple 4th and 5th year guys who have been marinating under Ben Herbert and Sherrone Moore. Time to let this next crop of guys step up.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:43 PM ^
No way Keon Sabb not only starts but isn't one of our better defenders. We need our oline age to match our QB age....young/young. No more 1 n dones unless absolutely necessary.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:48 PM ^
I assume Moore leaves, but if he doesn't...how is there "no way" Sabb doesn't start over a 3 year starter and a 2 year starter?
He'd play considerable snaps regardless, but saying there is "no way" he doesn't start over Rod Moore or Makari Paige is ridiculous.
This is like watching Edwards last year against OSU and Purdue and saying, "there is no way he doesn't start next year."
Well, actually, yes there is...and that way is named Blake Corum.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:02 PM ^
If Moore goes, having to figure out which two of Paige, Johnson and Sabb play at the safeties is a good problem to have. I think they are all going to play more than half of the defensive snaps, so which one of those sits for the first snap is kind of irrelevant. Long term though I think Sabb is going to be the best of those three.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:36 PM ^
If Moore goes, I think it's clearly Sabb and Paige.
But, certainly Johnson (if he returns) would be in the mix.
I was mainly responding to the "no way" comment.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:43 PM ^
Do people know something I don't know about Jack Tuttle? Pretty sure he's out of eligibility. Maybe I'm just dumb.
Also, Rod Moore returning seems rather optimistic if you ask me. Dude is gonna get drafted decently high if he goes now.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:47 PM ^
You're not alone, I know some on this board have hoped he (Tuttle) may apply for an extra year but I haven't seen anything that he actually has/intends to apply for that. ( OP's notes section states he intends to apply for a Medical, if so, would be welcomed)
January 14th, 2024 at 4:49 PM ^
You missed it.
He's applying for it and if he doesn't get it, he's been told that he can return as a coach.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:51 PM ^
Fair, thank you.
January 14th, 2024 at 6:19 PM ^
Tuttle should apply as the former Indiana QB. Much more likely to be granted.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:55 PM ^
Regardless, Tuttle is a backup.
January 14th, 2024 at 6:14 PM ^
If Tuttle is our answer for QB, that is a bad answer. Tuttle would be a solid QB for Nebraska, Purdue or Rutgers. Not for Michigan.
January 15th, 2024 at 4:55 AM ^
Tuttle played one game at Indiana a couple years ago and suffered a season-ending injury. He intends to apply for a medical waiver for that season and return to Michigan.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:45 PM ^
Would getting Edwards back really help that much? Washington game, sure. But those plays were sort of comically executed. I fear he just doesn’t have the instincts for that position.
January 14th, 2024 at 4:53 PM ^
Absolutely he would.
It would truly he a Lightning/Thunder deal with Mullings.
They would make a great pairing, IMO. And they can play together. Mullings can block for Edwards, or we can split Edwards out at WR (especially with our current situation at WR).
Getting Edwards back would be massive.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:10 PM ^
I loved the Edwards/Mullings package, and it seems like we only scratched the surface of it. We almost always ran to the Mullings side, using him as a ferocious lead blocker, and it seemed like a 5-6 yard run every time. I don’t remember if we ran any play action to the other side from that look, but it was a very successful base play that has a lot of possible constraint plays to run off of it.
January 14th, 2024 at 5:46 PM ^
Run that with Orji and it’s essentially a modern day wishbone offense. Morgan in the slot in motion, too. Coach Moore could have fun with that!
January 14th, 2024 at 4:57 PM ^
Edwards is better the more carries he has. Without Corum he would have more carries. Obviously when all we have are Edwards and Mullings then we would want to keep both.