So, who is coming back next year?

Submitted by Monkey House on November 27th, 2022 at 1:02 PM

Obviously the season isn't done, but I'm trying to figure out who is likely to come back or can come back? I'm not sure how the whole covid year thing works or if it still does, but I figured someone here would know much more about this stuff. 

 

To all those that are moving on congrats on everything you accomplished and good luck! As always Beat Ohio Again.

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enlightenedbum

November 27th, 2022 at 1:17 PM ^

Big questions for next year:

1) Do the guards leave early?  Keegan is a 4th year player with I think sophomore eligibility because COVID silliness. Quick scan says not really on NFL draft boards, should be back.  Zinter is a third year player (also sophomore eligibility).  He does appear on draft boards, looking like a 2nd or 3rd round pick.  That's a tough call for him.

2) How much of a step back do we take from Olu? (hot take: I have him in my Heisman top ten, but I like taking weird positions for that)  Seems like we have some guys we like and did well in mop up time, but Olu is incredible.

3) Do any of the pass rush potential dudes become actual dudes?

4) Who's the non-Colson LB?

5) How good can Mason Graham be, anyway?

6) College kickers?

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skatin@the_palace

November 27th, 2022 at 1:28 PM ^

I know Seth said Barrett has one last year of eligibility, this could be worth exploring for him if he sees any potential at LB at the next level. If he’s gone however, Rolder got meaningful snaps all year and you’ve got to think between Rolder, Colson, NHG, you can be confident there and that it’s possible some of the other young guys hit a level of playable. Guys like McLaurin and Pollard would be nice to see get to the levels of seeing extended time against bad non-con teams and when we’re up 3 scores on a west team or IU. 

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BlueRude

November 27th, 2022 at 1:34 PM ^

And who's committing next year. Some 5 yr handshakes? Great to be in this position, great to be a Wolverine. Was a great Thanksgiving as well.

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The Oracle 2

November 27th, 2022 at 2:03 PM ^

The biggest potential loss, and no one will want to hear this, is Harbaugh. I know what he said and I don’t think he will actively seek an NFL job, but if a good opportunity seeks him out it’s going to be hard for him to say no. And I think this year’s success has made him a more attractive candidate. I hope it doesn’t happen.

But regardless of which players leave, there’s every reason to think they can be as good or better next year than they are this year. McCarthy should be better, which is the biggest reason, and Edwards is obviously excellent. Hopefully, an impact receiver emerges from the current group or a transfer and they seem to have an inexhaustible supply of competent O-linemen. And Loveland is going to be a star and the best Michigan TE of the Harbaugh era.

On defense, Graham is also going to be a star, and there other promising young guys in the middle. I’m thinking the edge might be better, with Moore making the jump in his sophomore season and another year of Okie. The linebackers should also better, with a healthy Hill-Green and  a more experienced Colson. Will Johnson will be yet another star in the secondary. The only significant downgrade may be the loss of Jake Moody (I assume he’s leaving), but also we have no idea how good his replacement is.

Meanwhile, OSU loses Stroud, Harrison Jr., Smith-Njigba and it’s best O-lineman. They’ll no doubt be replaced with talent, but there’s going to be a drop off. Michigan will be favored in next year’s Game.

 

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Qmatic

November 27th, 2022 at 2:24 PM ^

Just on speculation on who leaves, I would think next year our starters will look something like:

QB: JJ (Warren)

RB: Edwards (Stokes & Mullings)

WR: Anthony (Morris)

WR: Wilson (Clemons/Walker)

Slot: Henning 

TE: Loveland

TE: All

LT: Persi

LG: El-Hadi

C: Crippen/Anderson 

RG: Zinter or Barnhart if Zinter leaves

RT: Jones

Defense

DT: Graham

DT: Grant/Benny

DE: Moore

Edge: Okie/McGregor

LB: Colson

LB: Hill-Green (does Barrett have a year left still? If so him)

CB: Turner

CB: Johnson

Nickel: ? if Mikey leaves

S: Page/Moten

S: Moore

 

That is a damn good squad even after losing a lot of talent 

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Modernmanshustl

November 27th, 2022 at 5:06 PM ^

I’m really interested in if the following players will come back:

 Rod Moore, Rj Moten, Sainristil. We’ll have lots of good competition with Keon Sabb, Zeke Berry coming into their own as sophomore

 

Erick All: he’s shown he’d be valuable in the NFL from what he’s done so far but I don’t think anyone not with the program knows the details on his surgery and prognosis to return to old form. 

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