MICHIGAN FOOTBALL DEVELOPING DEPTH CHART 2013
Hagerup off Roster for 2013, but may compete in 2014
Kaleb Ringer transfers to Ferris State
Meyer Morton Award: James "Big" Ross
Fred Matthaei AWard: Devin Gardner
John Maulbetsch Award: Jarrod Wilson
Greg Mattison Press Conference on April 15 Al Borges
Spring Scrimmage Highlights The Entire Spring Scrimmage on April 13
Brady Hoke on Spring Scrimmage
Greg Mattison Al Borges and Spring Practice on April 4
Backup Bellamy tears ACL-2nd Wolverine Out for the Season
Greg Mattison Al Borges on March 27
Hoke Press Conference on March 19
Greg Mattison signs a 3 Year Extension
Michigan Football Coaching Staff
| Position | 1st Team | 2nd Team | Other Backups | 2014 Recruits |
| QB | Gardner | Cleary | Morris | Speight |
| Fullback | Kerridge | Houma | Shallman | |
| RB | Hayes | D.Johnson | Rawls/Norfleet/Green/Smith | |
| WR Z | Gallon | Dileo | Harris | |
| WR X | Reynolds | Darboh/Chesson | Jackson (Dukes/Jones/York) | Ways |
| TE | Funchess | Williams | Butt | Bunting |
| RT | Schofield | Gunderson | Tulley-Tillman | |
| RG | Kalis | Bosch | Bryant/Dawson | |
| C | Miller | G.Glasgow | Kugler | |
| LG | Braden |
Burzynski | Fox/Samuelson | Cole |
| LT | Lewan | Magnuson | Gunderson/Mateus | Bushell-Beatty |
Quarterback

Gardner
Morris/Cleary
| Gardner, Devin | 12 | QB | 1 | Sr. | 6'4" | 210 | Starter | 4.63 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Cleary, Brian | 6 | QB | 2 | So. | 6'3" | 202 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Morris, Shane | n/a | QB | 3 | Fr. | 6'3.5" | 202 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Swieka, Alex | 13 | QB | 4 | Fr. | 6'1" | 210 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Austin, Shaun | 15 | QB | 5 | Fr. | 6'1" | 204 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bellomy, Russell | 8 | QB | 6 | So. | 6'3" | 213 | Injury | 4.6 | 30" | 260 | n/a | 4.1 |

Comments: Devin Gardner is the starter. His medical redshirt was granted so he will be eligible in 2013 and 2014. Gardner Interview Shane Morris will bebackup. Morris Interview
Good News: Gardner to be a solid quarterback, and has two years of eligibility Bad News: He has no solid backup yet in case of injury

Running Back (Tailback)
Hayes
D.Johnson/Rawls

| Hayes, Justice | 5 | RB | 1 | So. | 5'10" | 190 | Starter | 4.45 | 35" | 265 | 20 | 2.9 |
| Johnson, Drake | 29 | RB | 2 | Fr. | 6'0" | 212 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Rawls, Thomas | 38 | RB | 3 | Jr. | 5'10" | 217 | Backup | 4.5 | 34" | 285 | 15 | 2.8 |
| Norfleet, Dennis | 26 | RB | 4 | So. | 5'7" | 168 | Backup | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Toussaint, Fitzgerald | 28 | RB | 5 | Sr. | 5'10" | 20 | Backup | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Green, Derrick | 27 | RB | 6 | Fr. | 6'0" | 225 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Smith, DeVeon | n/a | RB | 6 | Fr. | 5'11" | 210 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hardison, DeAnthony | 18 | RB | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

Comments: Justice Hayes has impressed the most in Spring Drills, and could start. Drake Johnson has a good chance for significant playing time. Fitz Touissaint says he is at about 85-90% after recovering from surgery, and could have participated in the last two weeks of Springs, but didn't. Thomas Rawls is more slender, and looks much faster. Derrick Green and DeVeon Smith may also contribute once they learn the offensive system.
Good News: Justice Hayes, Drake Johnson, and Thomas Rawls look like "good" running backs Bad News: Derrick Green has a lot to learn if he has the most talent to be the starter


H-Back

Kerridge
Houma
| Kerridge, Joey | 36 | H-Back | 1 | So. | 6'0" | 241 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Houma, Sione | 39 | H-Back | 2 | So. | 6'0" | 229 | Backup | 4.53 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hill, Khalid | n/a | H-Back | 3 | Fr. | 6'3" | 235 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Shallman, Wyatt | n/a | H-Back | 3 | Fr. | 6'3" | 245 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Henderson, Bobby | 51 | H-Back | 5 | Fr. | 5'11" | 226 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Joe Kerridge, Sione Houma and pledge Wyatt Shallman battle at H-Back with newcomer Khalid Hill.

Wide Receiver-X

Darboh
Reynolds/Chesson/Jackson
| Darboh, Amara | 82 | X Wide Receiver | 1 | So. | 6'2" | 213 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Reynolds, Joe | 85 | X Wide Receiver | 2 | Sr. | 6'1" | 200 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jackson, Jeremy | 17 | X Wide Receiver | 3 | Sr. | 6'3" | 206 | Backup | 4.65 | 32" | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dukes, Jaron | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 4 | Fr. | 6'4" | 200 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jones, DeMario | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 4 | Fr. | 6'2" | 185 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| York, Csonte | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 4 | Fr. | 6'2" | 180 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Anlauf, Brad | 49 | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'4" | 187 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dever, Bo | 3 | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'2" | 190 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Keizer, Jonathan | 27 | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'5" | 212 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Stearns, Blaise | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'2" | 205 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wangler, Jack | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'2" | 190 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

Comments: Amara Darboh is the starter. Joe Reynolds, Jehu Chesson, and Jeremy Jackson will be in the rotation.

Wide Receiver-Z

Gallon
Dileo

| Gallon, Jeremy | 10 | Z Wide Receiver | 1 | Sr. | 5'8" | 187 | Starter | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Chesson, Jehu | 86 | Z Wide Receiver | 2 | Fr. | 6'3" | 193 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dileo, Drew | 9 | Z Wide Receiver | 2 | Sr. | 5'10" | 177 | Backup | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3.8 |
| Capatina, Anthony | 95 | Z Wide Receiver | 4 | Jr. | 5'9" | 179 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

Comments: Jeremy Gallon and Drew Dileo get the most reps, but Jehu Chesson will play inside and outside.

Wide Receiver Rotation: It looks like we'll see Jeremy Gallon, Joe Reynolds, Drew Dileo, Amara Darboh, Jehu Chesson and Jeremy Jackson for sure. It is possible that one of the freshman could figure in the six wide receiver rotations. If I were rating this group for potential, it would be a B+ to B, and could go to an A- if we can find a "go to" guy.
Good News: Gallon and Dileo have experience, Darboh and Chesson have talent Bad News: We still don't have a true "Go To" Reciever in Goal Line or Game situations
Tight End


Funchess/Williams/Butt
| Funchess, Devin | 19 | TE | 1 | So. | 6'5" | 229 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Williams, A.J. | 84 | TE | 2 | So. | 6'6" | 265 | Backup | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Butt, Jake | 88 | TE | 3 | Fr. | 6'6" | 231 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hill, Khalid | n/a | TE | 3 | Fr. | 6'3" | 235 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Allspach, Nate | 40 | TE | 5 | Jr. | 6'6" | 244 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Esterline, Dylan | 42 | TE | 5 | Jr. | 6'5" | 240 | Walk-on | 4.88 | n/a | 240 | 24 | 3.8 |
| Grace, Clark | 46 | TE | 5 | Fr. | 6'3" | 228 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Jocz, Michael | 95 | TE | 5 | Fr. | 6'4" | 213 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mitropoulos-Rundus, David | 91 | TE | 5 | Fr. | 6'2" | 254 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paskorz, Jordan | 94 | TE | 5 | Jr. | 6'3" | 251 | Backup | 4.74 | 34" | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: A.J. Williams is thinner, and will be more active in the pass game. Devin Funchess and Jake Butt will be in for passing situations. All three will contribute. Khalid Hill will compete this summer.


Right Tackle

Schofield
Gunderson
| Schofield, Mike | 75 | RT | 1 | Sr. | 6'7" | 303 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gunderson, Erik | 69 | RT | 2 | Sr. | 6'8" | 316 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Tilley-Tillman, Logan | 72 | RT | 3 | Fr. | 6'7" | 285 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gibbs, Dan | 79 | RT | 4 | Fr. | 6'7" | 311 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Mike Schofield returns for his 3rd year as starter. Walk-on Erik Gunderson is the back up. Logan Tulley-Tillman is 3rd string, and should redshirt.

Right Guard
Kalis
Bosch/Bryant/Dawson
| Kalis, Kyle | 67 | RG | 1 | Fr. | 6'5" | 297 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bosch, Kyle | 65 | RG | 2 | Fr. | 6'5" | 307 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bryant, Chris | 58 | RG | 3 | So. | 6'4" | 325 | Backup | 5.3 | 24" | 395 | 21 | 3.6 |
| Dawson, David | 55 | RG | 4 | Fr. | 6'4" | 290 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pliska, Ben | 63 | RG | 5 | Fr. | 6'3" | 280 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Froelich, Greg | n/a | RG | 6 | Fr. | 6'3" | 295 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Kyle Kalis has won the starting position at Right Guard. Kyle Bosch has earned the back up spot. Chris Bryant is third string. Will David Dawson redshirt?

Center

Miller or Glasgow
Kugler
| Miller, Jack | 60 | C | 1 | So. | 6'4" | 291 | Starter | 4.8 | 30" | 315 | n/a | 3.8 |
| Glasgow, Graham | 61 | C | 2 | So. | 6'6" | 303 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Burzynski, Joey | 56 | C | 3 | Jr. | 6'1" | 291 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Kugler, Patrick | n/a | C | 3 | Fr. | 6'4" | 270 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Jack Miller and Graham Glasgow are still competing for starter. Patrick Kugler may unseat both this Summer. Miller Interview

Left Guard

Braden
Burzynski/Bars
| Braden, Ben | 71 | LG | 1 | Fr. | 6'6" | 314 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Burzynski, Joey | 56 | LG | 2 | Jr. | 6'1" | 291 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bars, Blake | 62 | LG | 3 | Fr. | 6'5" | 284 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fox, Christopher | n/a | LG | 4 | Fr. | 6'5" | 285 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Samuelson, Dan | n/a | LG | 4 | Fr. | 6'5" | 280 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Ben Braden has won the starter spot at Left Guard. Joe Burzynski is the backup. Blake Bars is 3rd string. Christopher Fox and Dan Samuelson will probably redshirt.

Left Tackle

Lewan
Magnuson/Schofield/Gunderson
| Lewan, Taylor | 77 | LT | 1 | Sr. | 6'8" | 308 | Starter | 4.72 | 26.5" | 315 | n/a | n/a |
| Magnuson, Erik | 78 | LT | 2 | Fr. | 6'6" | 286 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Mateus, Kristian | 70 | LT | 3 | Jr. | 6'7" | 306 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Taylor Lewan is the starter. Erik Magnuson will back up. Erik Gunderson and Kristian Mateus will also be ready for action in case of injury.
Lewan called "an idiot" by an old lady at Kroger's for turning down millions

Lewan-Braden-Miller-Kalis-Schofield
Magnuson-Burzynski-Glasgow-Bosch-Gunderson
Mateus-Bars-Kugler-Bryant-Tulley-Tillman
Offensive line should be much improved, but it may take them a few games to gell.
Defense
DE |
Wormley |
Godin/Heitzman/Strobel |
||
DE |
Clark | Ojemudia/Charlton | Marshall | |
| NT | Washington | Pipkins/Ash | Hurst | Pallante |
| DT | Black | Washington/Henry/R.Glasgow | Poggi | Mone |
| OLB-SAM | C.Gordon | Beyer | ||
| ILB-MIKE | Morgan | Bolden/Jenkins-Stone | Ferns | |
| ILB-WILL | Ross | Bolden/Jenkins-Stone | ||
| LCB | Taylor | Hollowell | Lewis | |
| RCB | Countess | Douglas/Richardson | Dawson | |
| FS | T.Gordon | D.Hill | Stribling | |
| SS Nickel |
Wilson Avery |
Gant Thomas |
Hill |
Nose Tackle

Washington/Pipkins
Ash
| Washington, Quinten | 76 | NT | 1 | Sr. | 6'4" | 305 | Starter | 5.6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pipkins, Ondre | 56 | NT | 2 | So. | 6'3" | 308 | Backup | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ash, Richard | 54 | NT | 3 | Jr. | 6'3" | 316 | Backup | 4.85 | n/a | n/a | 16 | 2.5 |
| Hurst, Maurice | 73 | NT | 5 | Fr. | 6'2" | 300 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

Comments: Quinton Washington is the starter. Ondre "Pee Wee" Pipkins is the backup. Richard Ash is 3rd string. Henry Poggi has pledged for 2013. Pipkins Losing Weight

Defensive Tackle

Black/Washington
Washington/Henry/R.Glasgow
| Black, Jibreel | 55 | DT | 1 | Sr. | 6'2" | 279 | Starter | 4.9 | 28" | 325 | n/a | 3.5 |
| Washington, Quinten | 76 | DT | 2 | Sr. | 6'4" | 305 | Backup | 5.6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Henry, Willie | 69 | DT | 3 | Fr. | 6'2" | 306 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Glasgow, Ryan | 96 | DT | 4 | Jr. | 6'4" | 295 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Poggi, Henry | n/a | DT | 4 | Fr. | 6'4" | 260 | Recruit | 4.7 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Jibreel Black is the starter although Quinton Washington can spell him if the coaches want Pipkins and Washington in the line-up in goal line situations. Willie Henry is the backup. Ryan Glasgow is 3rds string. Maurice Hurst and Henry Poggi will compete this Summer.




Defensive End-Strong


Wormley or Goden
Heitzman/Strobel
| Wormley, Chris | 43 | DE-Strong | 1 | Fr. | 6'5" | 290 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Godin, Matt | 99 | DE-Strong | 2 | Fr. | 6'6" | 277 | Redshirt | n/a | 24" | 350 | n/a | 3 |
| Heitzman, Keith | 92 | DE-Strong | 3 | So. | 6'3" | 277 | Backup | 4.9 | n/a | 285 | n/a | 3.4 |
| Strobel, Tom | 50 | DE-Strong | 4 | Fr. | 6'6' | 262 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Chris Wormley has won the starting position, but Matt Godin is also ready for action. Keith Heitzman is 3rd string, and Tom Strobel is 4th string.

Defensive End-Rush

Clark/Ojemudia
Charlton
| Clark, Frank | 57 | DE-Rush | 1 | Jr. | 6'2" | 277 | Starter | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Charlton, Taco | 33 | DE-Rush | 2 | Fr. | 6'6" | 265 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ojemudia, Mario | 53 | DE-Rush | 2 | So. | 6'3" | 244 | Backup | 4.65 | 30" | 315 | 23 | 3.2 |
Comments: Frank Clark is the starter. Mario Ojemudia will be in for the Nickel package. Taco Charlton will play as a freshman; he is quick, mobile and strong. Clark Interview


Wormley-Black-Washington-Clark
Godin-Pipkins-Henry-Ojemudia
Heitzman-Ash-Glasgow-Charlton
Strobel-Hurst-Poggi
Defensive Line Rotation: The starters should be Wormley and Clark at End with Pipkins, Washington and Black in the middle at Tackle, but Black can also play End. Keith Heitzman, Matt Godin, Mario Ojemudia, Willie Henry, Taco Charlton, and Richard Ash will also contribute. Ojemudia will be in for the "Nickel" package. This group is the most significantly improved, and the team has worked extremely hard to create a more solid 4 man pass rush instead of always blitzing. This unit will not only be the most significantly improved, but it will be the "trademark" of the 2013 team; it will create more turnovers, hurries, quarterback hits than any other Michigan defense. It could set a record in sacks. Watch for Taco Charlton and Frank Clark at end in obvious passing situations with Jibreel Black and Quinton Washington. The increased pass rush should also reap benefit in the defensive backfield in takeaways as well.
Outside Linebacker-SAM

C.Gordon
Beyer
| Gordon, Cameron | 4 | OLB-SAM | 1 | Sr. | 6'3" | 233 | Starter | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Beyer, Brennan | 97 | OLB-SAM | 2 | Jr. | 6'3" | 254 | Backup | 4.7 | 33" | 290 | n/a | 3.8 |
| McCray, Michael | n/a | OLB-SAM | 3 | Fr. | 6'2" | 220 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lawson, Mark | 59 | OLB-SAM | 4 | So. | 6'2" | 215 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ryan, Jake | 47 | OLB-SAM | 5 | Jr. | 6'3" | 241 | Injury | 4.6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Cam Gordon is the new starter with Brennan Beyer as backup. Jake Ryan tore his ACL on March 20, and is most likely done for the 2013 campaign. Gordon Ready to Spell Ryan

Inside Linebacker-MIKE

Morgan
Bolden/Jenkins-Stone
| Morgan, Desmond | 44 | ILB-MIKE | 1 | Jr. | 6'1" | 227 | Starter | 4.65 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 4 |
| Bolden, Joe | 35 | ILB-MIKE | 2 | So. | 6'3" | 222 | Backup | n/a | 32" | n/a | n/a | 3.9 |
| Jenkins-Stone, Royce | 52 | ILB-MIKE | 3 | So. | 6'2" | 215 | Backup | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gedeon, Ben | n/a | ILB-MIKE | 4 | Fr. | 6'2" | 215 | Recruit | 4.6 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Desmond Morgan is the new MIKE. Joe Bolden and Royce Jenkins-Stone will back up. Ben Gedeon may redshirt. Morgan Interview Morgan Moves to Middle


Inside Linebacker-WILL

Ross
Bolden/Jenkins-Stone
| Ross, James "Big" | 15 | ILB-WILL | 1 | So. | 6'1" | 223 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Bolden, Joe | 35 | ILB-WILL | 2 | So. | 6'3" | 222 | Backup | n/a | 32" | n/a | n/a | 3.9 |
| Poole, Antonio | 40 | ILB-WILL | 3 | So. | 6'2" | 218 | Backup | n/a | 33" | 285 | n/a | 3.4 |
| Liesman, Dan | 66 | ILB-WILL | 4 | Fr. | 6'2" | 220 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |

Comments: Jame "Big" Ross is the starter, and should gain consideration for All-Big Ten as a Sophomore; he will be our leading tackler on defense. Joe Bolden, Royce Jenkins-Stone, Antonio Poole, Ben Gedeon, and Michael McCray will battle for backup.

Ross-Morgan-Gordon
Bolden-Jenkins-Stone-Beyer
Gedeon-McCray
Linebacking should be amongst the best in the Big Ten. Morgan, Ross and Bolden will rotate at WILL and MIKE; Gordon is the SAM with Ryan out. Jenkins-Stone, Gedeon, and McCray will battle for backups.
Defensive Back-Wideside (LCB )

Countess
Douglas/Richardson
| Countess, Blake | 18 | LCB | 1 | So. | 5'10" | 181 | Starter | 4.47 | 37" | 285 | 22 | 3.1 |
| Douglas, Ross | 7 | LCB | 2 | Fr. | 5'10" | 176 | Recruit | 4.41 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Richardson, Terry | 13 | LCB | 3 | So. | 5'9" | 162 | Backup | 4.5 | 36" | 255 | 18 | 3 |
| Hill, Delano | n/a | LCB | 4 | Fr. | 6'1" | 185 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Blake Countess is the starter. Ross Douglas may be the backup with Terry Richardson as 3rd string. Countess Confident


Defensive Back-Shortside (RCB)

Taylor
Hollowell
| Taylor, Ramon | 6 | RCB | 1 | So. | 5'10" | 186 | Starter | 4.45 | 32" | n/a | 17 | 2.7 |
| Hollowell, Delonte | 24 | RCB | 2 | Jr. | 5'9" | 175 | Backup | 4.66 | 38" | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dawson, Reon | n/a | RCB | 3 | Fr. | 6'2" | 175 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Lewis, Jourdan | n/a | RCB | 3 | Fr. | 5'9" | 160 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Pearson, A.J. | 36 | RCB | 5 | So. | 6"0" | 199 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |


Defensive Back-Nickel
Avery
Thomas
| Avery, Courtney | 5 | Nickel | 1 | Sr. | 5'11" | 173 | Starter | 4.55 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Thomas, Dymonte | 25 | Nickel | 2 | Fr. | 6'2" | 187 | Recruit | 4.53 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hill, Delano | n/a | Nickel | 3 | Fr. | 6'1" | 185 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Richardson, Terry | 13 | Nickel | 3 | So. | 5'9" | 162 | Backup | 4.5 | 36" | 255 | 18 | 3 |
Comments: Courtney Avery returns as starter at Nickel with Dymonte Thomas as backup.


Strong Safety

Wilson
Gant
| Wilson, Jarrod | 22 | SS | 1 | So. | 6'2" | 196 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Gant, Allen | 12 | SS | 3 | Fr. | 6'2" | 203 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Jarrod Wilson has won the starting position. Allen Gant is backup.

Free Safety

T.Gordon
Clark
| Gordon, Thomas | 30 | FS | 1 | Sr. | 5'11" | 208 | Starter | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Clark, Jeremy | 34 | FS | 2 | Fr. | 6'4" | 200 | Redshirt | 4.47 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Furman, Josh | 14 | FS | 3 | Jr. | 6'2" | 197 | Backup | 4.36 | 40" | n/a | 17 | 2.4 |
| Stribling, Channing | 8 | FS | 4 | Fr. | 6'2" | 171 | Recruit | 4.56 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Thomas Gordon returns as starter. Jeremy Clark and Josh Furman are backups. Gordon Interview
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Defensive Backfield Rotation: It looks like Thomas Gordon and Jarrod Wilson have won the safety positions with Blake Countess and Ramon Taylor at the corners; Courtney Avery will continue as Nickel. Allen Gant and Jeremy Clark back up at Safety. Delonte Hollowell and Ross Douglas are the current backups at corner, and Dymonte Thomas is backing up both corners and Avery at Nickel. When the new freshman arrive, that could change with Delano Hill, Jourdan Lewis, Reon Dawson, and Channing Stribling entering the competition for playing time.
Special Teams
PK |
Wile |
Gibbons |
Allen |
| P | Wile | Allen | |
| Kickoffs | Wile | Gibbons | Allen |
| Snapper | Glanda | Sypniewski | |
| Holder | Gallon | Dileo | |
| Punt Returns | Gallon | Dileo | Norfleet |
| Kickoff Returns | Norfleet | Dileo/Gallon | Hayes |
Placekicker/Field Goals/Extra Points/Kickoffs

Wile/Gibbons
Allen/McGrath
| Gibbons, Brendan | 34 | PK | 1 | Sr. | 6'1" | 240 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Wile, Matt | 45 | PK | 1 | Jr. | 6'2" | 215 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | 29 | 4 |
| Allen, Kenny | 91 | PK | 2 | Fr. | 6'3" | 212 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| McGrath, J.J. | n/a | PK | 4 | Fr. | 6'2" | 220 | Redshirt | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Matt Wile will be our kickoff specialist, and will battle Brendan Gibbons for placekicker for extra points and field goals!
Long Snapper

Glanda
Sypniewski
| Glanda, Jareth | 54 | Snapper | 1 | Sr. | 6'3" | 246 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Sypniewski, Scott | n/a | Snapper | 2 | Fr. | 6'1" | 230 | Recruit | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Jared Glanda will start. Scott Sypniewski will back him up while redshirting.

Holder
| Dileo, Drew | 9 | Holder | 1 | Sr. | 5'10" | 177 | Starter | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3.8 |
| Gallon, Jeremy | 10 | Holder | 2 | Sr. | 5'8" | 187 | Backup | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Drew Dileo and Jeremy Gallon return as Holders.
Punter

Wile
Allen
| Wile, Matt | 45 | P | 1 | Jr. | 6'2" | 215 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | 29 | 4 |
| Allen, Kenny | 91 | P | 2 | Fr. | 6'3" | 212 | Walk-on | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Comments: Matt Wile will be the punter. Hagerup is off the team in 2013, but may compete in 2014.
Punt Returns

Gallon
Dileo/Norfleet
| Gallon, Jeremy | 10 | PR | 1 | Sr. | 5'8" | 187 | Starter | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dileo, Drew | 9 | PR | 2 | Sr. | 5'10" | 177 | Backup | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3.8 |
| Norfleet, Dennis | 26 | PR | 2 | So. | 5'7" | 168 | Backup | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Countess, Blake | 18 | PR | 3 | Jr. | 5'10" | 181 | Backup | 4.47 | 37" | 285 | 22 | 3.1 |
| Taylor, Ramon | 6 | PR | 3 | So. | 5'10" | 186 | Backup | 4.45 | 32" | n/a | 17 | 2.7 |
Comments: Gallon to start, Dileo and Norfleet to backup
Kickoff Returns

Norfleet
Hayes/Dileo/Gallon
| Norfleet, Dennis | 26 | KR | 1 | So. | 5'7" | 168 | Starter | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Dileo, Drew | 9 | KR | 2 | Sr. | 5'10" | 177 | Backup | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | 3.8 |
| Gallon, Jeremy | 10 | KR | 2 | Sr. | 5'8" | 187 | Backup | 4.5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Hayes, Justice | 5 | KR | 4 | So. | 5'10" | 190 | Backup | 4.45 | 35" | 265 | 20 | 2.9 |
Comments: Norfleet deep, flanked by Dileo and Gallon
| Allen, Kenny | 91 | P/PK | 2 | Fr. | 6'3" | 212 |
| Allspach, Nate | 40 | TE | 5 | Jr. | 6'6" | 244 |
| Anlauf, Brad | 49 | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'4" | 187 |
| Austin, Shaun | 15 | QB | 5 | Fr. | 6'1" | 204 |
| Burzynski, Joey | 56 | C/LG | 3 | Jr. | 6'1" | 291 |
| Capatina, Anthony | 95 | Z Wide Receiver | 4 | Jr. | 5'9" | 179 |
| Cleary, Brian | 6 | QB | 2 | So. | 6'3" | 202 |
| Dever, Bo | 3 | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'2" | 190 |
| Esterline, Dylan | 42 | TE | 5 | Jr. | 6'5" | 240 |
| Froelich, Greg | n/a | RG | 6 | Fr. | 6'3" | 295 |
| Gibbs, Dan | 79 | RT | 4 | Fr. | 6'7" | 311 |
| Glanda, Jareth | 54 | Snapper | 1 | Sr. | 6'3" | 246 |
| Glasgow, Graham | 61 | C | 2 | So. | 6'6" | 303 |
| Glasgow, Ryan | 96 | DT | 4 | Jr. | 6'4" | 295 |
| Grace, Clark | 46 | TE | 5 | Fr. | 6'3" | 228 |
| Gunderson, Erik | 69 | RT | 2 | Sr. | 6'8" | 316 |
| Hardison, DeAnthony | 18 | RB | 8 | Fr. | 5'8" | 164 |
| Henderson, Bobby | 51 | H-Back | 3 | Fr. | 5'11" | 226 |
| Jocz, Michael | 95 | TE | 5 | Fr. | 6'4" | 213 |
| Keizer, Jonathan | 27 | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'5" | 212 |
| Kerridge, Joey | 36 | H-Back | 1 | So. | 6'0" | 241 |
| Lawson, Mark | 59 | OLB-SAM | 4 | So. | 6'2" | 215 |
| Liesman, Dan | 66 | ILB-WILL | 5 | Fr. | 6'2" | 220 |
| Mateus, Kristian | 70 | LT | 3 | Jr. | 6'7" | 306 |
| Mitropoulos-Rundus, David | 91 | TE | 5 | Fr. | 6'2" | 254 |
| Pearson, A.J. | 36 | RCB | 5 | So. | 6"0" | 199 |
| Pliska, Ben | 63 | RG | 5 | Fr. | 6'3" | 280 |
| Reynolds, Joe | 85 | X Wide Receiver | 2 | Sr. | 6'1" | 200 |
| Stearns, Blaise | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'2" | 205 |
| Swieka, Alex | 13 | QB | 4 | Fr. | 6'1" | 210 |
| Wangler, Jack | n/a | X Wide Receiver | 7 | Fr. | 6'2" | 190 |
Michigan Football Schedule-2013
August 31 Central Michigan
September 7 Notre Dame
September 14 Akron
September 21 at Connecticut
September 28 Bye Week
October 5 Minnesota
October 12 at Penn State
October 19 Indiana
October 26 Bye Week
November 2 at Michigan State
November 9 Nebraska
November 16 at Northwestern
November 23 at Iowa
November 30 Ohio State
December 7 Big Ten Championship at Indianapolis
No Wisconsin, Purdue or Illinois
Comments on schedule: Our toughest games are Notre Dame, Michigan State, Nebraska, and Ohio State. Luckily for us, three of those four are at home. Our toughest road games are at East Lansing and Evanston. We could go 12-0, but this team should be at least 10-2 at the minimum. We have a great chance at being in and winning our first Big Ten Championship since 2004.
Michigan Football Recruits for 2013