January 9th, 2023 at 3:04 PM ^
As he should. Good luck MM.
January 9th, 2023 at 4:54 PM ^
Wait - Morris "should" go, but Blake should stay, with support from the One More Year Fund?!
May i ask why the differentiation?!
January 9th, 2023 at 5:03 PM ^
I think the biggest difference is where they will both likely end up in the draft. From what I’ve heard, Mike Morris is likely a second or third round pick. By contrast, Blake Corum would not be expected to go until the later rounds. While an incredibly productive, dynamic courage running back, at least from what I have seen of projections, between Corum’s perceived lack of elite measurables, the general devaluation of the running back position from a draft perspective, and Corum coming off of an injury, he would be better served coming back to college for another year, where with the proper NIL program in place, he could make as much or more than his first year contract.
January 9th, 2023 at 5:14 PM ^
What you've heard does not seem to correlate with several draft projections. Both are expected to be picked after 65, potentially even after 100 in Morris' case. There is little agreement on his value, pending the combine.
It is my opinion that this One More Year Fund should make it so any player picked after the 1st would be taking a potential cut in compensation if they leave Michigan with eligibility remaining. If the fund would provide clarity on how much they'd need to make this happen I'm sure Michigan fans would fund it completely and even more than needed.
January 9th, 2023 at 5:10 PM ^
4th round pick vs 2nd round pick I suppose. I was in the Blake should leave camp but the NIL angle makes some sense money wise
January 9th, 2023 at 3:06 PM ^
Best of luck, Mike! Mimi will hold it down for the fam. Go be GREAT!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:08 PM ^
Love this guy. Just hope his sister stays on the staff she has done a fabulous job!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:08 PM ^
Best of luck to Mike and let's hope his rookie year is as Aidan's!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:09 PM ^
A true Michigan man! Wish MM was healthy towards the end to see his true ability. Thanks for your hard work and dedication, Morris! Get the money and terrorize the QBs in the NFL!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:10 PM ^
Best of luck kid, you flourished when it was your chance to shine. I think you have a lot of good football in front of you and I'm excited to watch it. He's one of the very good ones. I love that our program and university breeds hordes of kids of this caliber on and off the field.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:12 PM ^
Go Blue, Mike!! Do well, we know you'll make us proud!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:12 PM ^
where is a projected? Second round?
January 9th, 2023 at 4:19 PM ^
ESPN has him #10 DE and #61 overall, which makes him a Round 2-3 pick.
Something called Draftek has him at 150 overall - round 5
CBS doesn't have him in their top 150 - round 6+
NFL Draft Buzz has him as the #15 Edge and #71 overall - round 3
So a bit all over the board right now, anywhere from a high of possibly round two to round 6-7. That said, who knows what people have been telling him. Maybe his stock has been rising and he's feeling solid with the round 2-3 range.
January 9th, 2023 at 5:07 PM ^
I predict he'll go higher than Chris Hinton went - but also feel he could potentially profit from the One More Year Fund?!
Man I wish there was more clarity on how these donations are put to use! I really believe many would be more eager to donate, and be more generous, if it was clearer who they offer, how much, what the larger plan is.
They can do this, right?
January 10th, 2023 at 8:56 AM ^
it'll depend on how well his combine goes
January 9th, 2023 at 3:13 PM ^
Godspeed, Mike. Be the man you want to be, in the NFL or out.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:16 PM ^
Go kill it in the NFL.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:19 PM ^
Any team will be lucky to get someone like him. High character, good football acumen, great work ethic. Go be great Mike!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:23 PM ^
happy for him.
his editor needs a little help though, 'i went through plenty of lows' sounds like he had nothing but a crud sandwich while at michigan, and obviously he doesn't mean that.
no worries, on to the next chapter for him. we can add to the NFL 'edge' university reputation.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:27 PM ^
Keeping up a great pipeline to the NFL. Thanks for everything he's given Michigan.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:27 PM ^
Good luck Mike 👍
Go get paid $$$
January 9th, 2023 at 5:17 PM ^
Or stay & get paid?!
I mean...🤷♂️
January 9th, 2023 at 3:28 PM ^
He was a menace in the B1G. Now he'll be a menace in the NFL.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:34 PM ^
He’s Chris Wormley with more pass rushing ability. We’ve seen Wormley be a long time player for the Steelers, and I don’t think it’s out of the realm to expect the same for Morris
January 9th, 2023 at 3:28 PM ^
Go get paid, kid.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:32 PM ^
For some reason I thought he was out of eligibility after this year anyway, but either way, good luck to him! Hope he has a great future ahead in the league!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:35 PM ^
He was redshirtted in 2019 I believe so he had 2 years with a covid year if I follow all of that correctly.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:34 PM ^
Great player who showed out when it was his turn. Was a great rotational player last year and was “the guy” this year and filled in admirably. Every year under Harbaugh there have been at least one (sometimes 2) legit DUDES on the Edge. From Wormley and Taco, to Chase and Gary, to Paye and Uche, to Hutch and Ojabo, to Mike Morris.
Next year: It’s Eyabi Okie, Derrick Moore, Braiden McGregor and Josiah Stewart’s turn.
Also, Mike Morris might be the one of the only guys who capitalized on NIL the way it was initially pitched. “College football player on local (renowned ambulance chaser) lawyer’s commercial”
January 9th, 2023 at 3:52 PM ^
Moore is going to be really good. He tore it up in the Under Armour All American game.
January 9th, 2023 at 3:34 PM ^
Damn
January 9th, 2023 at 3:36 PM ^
Damn it. Why does Michigan never get anyone good to stay?
January 9th, 2023 at 4:08 PM ^
Have you heard...?
January 9th, 2023 at 4:36 PM ^
It's like this football team cycles through entirely new rosters every 4-6 years! Totally unsustainable.
January 9th, 2023 at 5:19 PM ^
Cam, may I introduce you to Blake Corum...?!
January 9th, 2023 at 3:36 PM ^
Wishing Mike Morris the best. Is Mike Morse staying or going with him?
January 9th, 2023 at 3:37 PM ^
It looks like another graduate of “DL U” is ready for the next step.
Wishing MM nothing but the best.
Go Blue! Always…..
January 9th, 2023 at 4:08 PM ^
i think he coulda come back and really showed out. He's slipped on the big board a bit i think. never had the amazing moment / run , but that's okay. best of luck.
January 9th, 2023 at 4:12 PM ^
Stunk he got hurt at the end of the year but showed a ton this year. Will do well in the pros.
January 9th, 2023 at 4:22 PM ^
Does that mean no more Mike Morse commercials next year? We got a kick out of those!
January 9th, 2023 at 4:42 PM ^
Interested to see what he does at the next level. Given his size and run stopping ability, I wonder if he may be better suited to bulk up into a DT or 3-4 End with pass rushing ability a la Javon Hargrave, rather than trying to play the Edge role like Hutchinson does
January 9th, 2023 at 5:21 PM ^
Glad for him, he was dominant in our first road game (at Iowa) and helped us snap a 17 year winless streak in Kinnick.
Also, high-end character. Love seeing him in 4Q on TV vs. Ohio along with Mike S.
January 9th, 2023 at 5:24 PM ^
It was a no brainer for him to go. Players in his caliber at the EDGE and 5-Technique are literally a good day in Indy can make him a first rounder.