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Backfield

Patterson-Mason-Evans

Peters-Wangler-Wilson

Milton-Bush-Turner

Sessa-Brown-Edwards/Hewlett

Quarterback

Patterson
Peters/Milton

Comments: Shea Patterson had 13 starts; he was 210 of 325 for 2600 yards for 22 TDs, 7 interceptions, and was sacked 26 times, but ran for net gains of 273 yards after 76 carries and 2 TDs. His rating is 149.85. ESPN ranks him the 9th best QB in the nation, and 2nd best in the Big Ten. Patterson on November 20 Patterson on November 13 Patterson on October 16 Patterson on September 18 Patterson on August 23 Patterson on eligibility Patterson selected by Texas Rangers in Pro Draft Dylan McCaffrey was 8 of 15 for 126 yards with 2 TDs; he ran 10 times for 99 yards and a TD, but broke his collarbone on a running play with less than a minute to go against Penn State. McCaffrey on September 25 McCaffrey on April 30 Brandon Peters threw an interception against Nebraska, and completed a pass against Ohio State; he played in 4 games. Peters on April 30 Peters II Joe Milton saw action against Wisconsin, Rutgers, Ohio State, and Florida with 7 carries for 31 yards and a TD; much of the talk of the Spring and Summer drills centered around Milton's arm strength. He was 3 of 4 for 58 yards with an interception. Milton was Scout Team Champion for Offense against Western Michigan and Penn State. Milton switched jerseys from #5 to #3. Milton on April 30 II More from Milton I II III Jeff George Jr. transferred to compete for the quarterback job, but left the team on August 24 to transfer elsewhere. Michael Sessa was Scout Team Offensive Champion against Wisconsin. Kyle Grady and Max Whittwer are new walk-ons! Cade McNamara has signed for 2019, and earned a spot in the Elite 11; he will enroll January, 2019. Alex Malzone transferred to Miami-OH; Wilton Speight transferred to UCLA where he started; he left their opener with a back injury, but returned by mid-season as their starter, and engineered two wins including an upset in the UCLA-USC Rivalry. Andy Maddox and Ren Hefley accepted preferred walk-on spots for 2019.

Michigan Quarterbacks

Running Back (Tailback)

Evans
Wilson/Turner

Comments: Karan Higdon had 11 starts; he was voted Offensive Captain, and has 224 carries for 1,178 yards and 10 TDs plus 7 receptions for 43 yards. He was recognized as a 1st Team All-Big Ten Running Back, but has decided not to play in the Peach Bowl. Higdon on October 1 Higdon on August 28 Higdon on March 30 Chris Evans had two starts, and returned for Wisconsin after missing 3 games; he had 81 carries for 423 yards for 4 TDs, a red zone turnover plus 18 receptions for 148 yards and a TD. Evans on August 28 Evans on March 30 Evans on August 13 Walk-on Tru Wilson had 62 carries for 364 yards for a TD plus 6 receptions for 42 yards. Wilson on September 10 O'Maury Samuels had 13 carries for 66 yards, but fumbled against Nebraska; he ran a Jet Sweep pass for zero yards, and was dismissed from the team on December 12 for a domestic violence charge from December 8. Christian Turner had 20 carries for 95 yards; he made the trip to Evanston. Transfer Berkley Edwards played against Western Michigan, Nebraska and Rutgers with 3 carries for 4 yards, one reception for 5 yards, and has been on kickoff returns all 11 games with an 8 yard return; he suffered a concussion in the Indiana game. Scholarship Walk-on Joe Hewlett has played on special teams in all 13 games with 2 tackles, and a fumble recovery; he also had one carry for 5 yards. Hewlett was voted as the team's special teams player of the year. Hewlett on November 13 Hewlett on October 2 Hewlett hopes to carve out his own Legacy Hassan Haskins did travel to South Bend, and warmed-up with the linebackers before the Western Michigan game; he is now playing linebacker. Jared Char and Julian Garrett are other walk-ons; Char was Scout Special Teams Champion for the SMU and Wisconsin games, and Scout Offensive Champion against Michigan State; he played against Nebraska. Garrett was Scout Team Champion against Penn State. Kareem Walker transfered to Fort Scott Community College and pledged to Mississippi State. Zach Charbonnet has signed for 2019; he enrolled for January, 2019! Kurt Taylor worked hard, but he announced transfer plans on November 6. Jordan Castleberry will walk-on for 2019.

UFR Summary

Michigan's Greatest Running Backs

Jay Harbaugh on March 16 March 30 August 7 Jay Harbaugh on September 19 Jay Harbaugh on October 10

H-Back (Fullback)

Mason
Wangler

Comments: Ben Mason had 33 carries for 80 yards and 6 TDs plus a 2 point conversion; he is doing a great job in short yardage and blocking. Mason on September 18 Mason on August 23 Mason on June 10 Jared Wangler played on special teams in the last 12 games with 2 tackles on punt returns; he has 2 receptions for 16 yards and a TD. Wangler won the Ufer Award signifying best overall team spirit. Wangler on November 13 Jared Wangler on October 9 Wangler proves Durkin Wrong Walk-on Pete Bush and Ben Vansumeren played against Western Michigan, but Vansumeren redshirted; he is also repping at Linebacker. Bush played in 5 games; he changed jersey from #45 to #15. Walk-on Matt Brown played against Nebraska and Wisconsin, and traveled to MSU. Tyler Plocki is also available.

Wide Receiver-X

Collins
Black/Bell

Comments: Nico Collins had 13 starts with 38 catches for 632 yards including 6 TDs; he made the first TD reception by a Michigan Wide Receiver in a year. Collins was voted as Most Improved Offensive Player. Collins on November 13 Collins on October 16 Collins on September 24 Collins on May 1 Collins on April 30 Martin on April 16 Grant Perry caught 20 passes for 147 yards in a backup role, and playing Slot; he also threw a completion to Sean McKeon on a reverse pass, and was named Captain for the Peach Bowl. Perry on October 30 Grant Perry on October 9 Perry on August 17 Ambry Thomas played Slot WR with one carry for 11 yards, and 2 receptions for 5 yards. Thomas on September 11 Michael Barrett made the trip to Evanston and warmed up as a Slot Receiver; he is now on offense after playing at Viper, and wearing #6. Tarik Black injured his right foot on August 25; Black traveled to East Lansing, and played briefly against the Spartans. He caught a TD pass against Penn State, but it was called back due to holding. He caught his first pass of the season against Indiana for a 5 yard gain; he finished the season with 4 catches for 35 yards. Black on April 13 Walk-on Nate Schoenle is a solid backup with great special teams skills, but he had been injured; he also made the travel team to East Lansing, and played on special teams in the last 5 games with one tackle. Buck West did travel, and participated on special teams; he left the SMU game injured, and will miss the remainder of the season with surgery. Jake Martin, Jack Young, Tyler Grosz, Ethan Deland, and Brendan White are walk-ons looking for playing time. White played in the Nebraska game, and on special teams in all other games. Martin was Scout Team Offensive Champion against Penn State. George Johnson, Amauri Pesek-Hickson, Cornelius Johnson, Mike Sainristil, and Quintel Kent have signed for 2019! Will we see Johnson, Kent, Giles Jackson, and/or Mike Sainristil in the Slot position? Maurice Ways transferred to California, and Drake Harris transferred to Western Michigan where he had 3 receptions in the game against the Wolverines.

Wide Receiver-Z

Peoples-Jones
Black/Martin/Bell

Comments: Donovan Peoples-Jones had 13 starts; he had 47 receptions for 612 yards for 8 TDs, and carried 3 times on a jet sweep and two reverses for 37 yards. DPJ won the offensive skill player of the year. Peoples-Jones on September 11 Peoples-Jones on April 11 Oliver Martin caught 11 passes for 125 yards and a TD. Martin on September 4 Ronnie Bell played in all 13 games with 8 receptions for 145 yards and 2 TDs, and a run for -2 yards on 5 jet sweeps plus had a 7 yard punt return and 32 yard kickoff return. Bell was voted as Offensive Rookie of the Year. Ronnie Bell on October 9 Jake McCurry has played on special teams in all 13 games, and been terrific with 7.5 tackles and a forced fumble; he caught an 18 yard TD pass against Western Michigan. McCurry on September 11 Eddie McDoom transferred to South Florida and Kekoa Crawford transferred to California. Jack Young, Brendan White, Ethan Deland, Tyler Grosz, Buck West, Owen Goldsberry, and Jake Martin are walk-ons looking to contribute. Brendan White played on special teams in all 13 games. Goldsberry was Scout Team Champion for the SMU game week.

Coach Moore on March 22 More from Coach Moore Coach Moore on April 11 Coach Moore on August 15 Moore on September 26 Coach Moore on October 31

Tight End

Gentry
Eubanks/McKeon

Comments: Zach Gentry had 13 starts, and had 32 receptions for 514 yards and 2 TDs with 3 big drops at Columbus; he announced on January 1 that he'll enter the NFL Draft in 2019. Gentry on October 8 Gentry on September 25 Gentry on March 28 Gentry on August 10 Gentry on August 28 Sean McKeon had 3 starts; he had 14 passes for 122 yards for a TD with a drop in the Peach Bowl. McKeon on October 8 McKeon on August 17 McKeon on April 10 Nick Eubanks got his first start against Nebraska; he had 8 catches for 157 yards and a TD. Eubanks on October 1 Eubanks on August 21 Eubanks on April 15 Walk-on Carter Selzer played in 3 games, and on special teams, but I don't think he traveled on the last 3 road trips. Joey Files also played in two games; he was Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Northwestern. Luke Schoonover and Mustafa Muhammad redshirted, but Schoonover traveled to Rutgers, and played briefly. Bradford Jones, Ken Ferris, Ryan Veingrad, Ramsey Baty, and Luke Buckman are other walk-ons looking to contribute. Erick All signed for 2019! Ian Bunting transferred to California; Tyrone Wheatley Jr. transferred to Stonybrook.

Wide Receiver Rotation

Peoples-Jones-Collins-Gentry

Black-Bell-Eubanks/McKeon

Martin/McCurry/White/Selzer

In 13 games, we averaged 17 receptions for 216 yards per game; our passing offense was ranked 79th in the nation and 9th in the Big Ten.

UFR Summary

Donovan Peoples-Jones has emerged as our "go to" guy after 8 TDs, and Nico Collins is our deep threat with 6 TDs!

Michigan Ends (Wide Receivers, Tight Ends, Wingbacks/Slots)

McElwain on September 5

Wide Receivers Coach Dan Enos was hired on January 8, but left to coach Alabama on January 25. Jim McElwain was interviewed on February 6, and officially named as Wide Receivers Coach on February 20, and left to be Head Coach at Central Michigan on December 3. McElwain on April 16 Ben Daniels coached Wide Receivers for the Peach Bowl; Harbaugh plans to retain him permanently.

Michigan Offensive Line

Ed Warinner replaced Tim Drevno as Offensive Line Coach

Offensive Line on August 18

Coach Warinner on March 15 More from Coach Warinner Warinner on April 5 Coach Warinner on September 12 Coach Warinner on October 3 Coach Warinner on October 17 Coach Warinner on November 14

Right Tackle

Stueber
Mayfield/Bushell-Beatty

Comments: Juwann Bushell-Beatty had 11 starts at Right Tackle; he decided not to play in the Peach Bowl, but will participate in the East-West Shrine game. JBB on November 6 JBB on September 11 Andrew Stueber backed up Bushell-Beatty and played when he went down with injury late in the MSU game; he also played most of the Indiana game, and gained starts in the final two game. James Hudson saw action in 3 games, but announced he will transfer on October 22; he chose Cincinnati on December 1. Hudson on April 28 Nolan Ulizio has moved to Left Tackle, and has had action in 3 games. Grant Newsome announced his medical retirement on August 20. Newsome on August 21 Newsome on possible return on May 1 Griffin Korican is a new walk-on! We have signed Nolan Rumler, Jack Stewart, Karsen Barnhart, Zach Carpenter, Trevor Keegan, and Trente Jones for 2019, and are recruiting Dawand Jones, Mica Gelb, Ryan Durbin and others to join this group.

Right Guard

Onwenu
Spanellis

Comments: Michael Onwenu had 13 starts at Right Guard. Stephen Spanellis is his primary backup, but Joel Honigford got to see action against Western Michigan and Nebraska. Filiaga on June 10 Walk-on Andrew Vastardis could be a factor; he also played against Western Michigan and Nebraska at Center, and Right Guard against Maryland, and Rutgers. Dan Jokisch and Jess Speight are other walk-ons competing; Speight was Scout Team Offensive Player of the Week vs. Nebraska.

Center

Ruiz
Spanellis

Comments: Cesar Ruiz had 13 starts at Center after 5 starts at Right Guard in 2017, but Stephen Spanellis came is our 6th best offensive lineman. Ruiz on August 23 Ruiz on April 11 Walk-on Andrew Vastardis played on special teams, and as a backup in several games. Connor Burrows, Kraig Correll, and Joey George are walk-ons.

Left Guard

Bredeson
Filiaga

Comments: Ben Bredeson had 13 starts at Left Guard; he was voted offensive Captain, and recognized as a 2nd Team All-Big Ten Offensive Lineman. He was voted as the team's toughest player. Bredeson on October 8 Bredeson on September 24 Bredeson on August 10 Bredeson on April 27 II Bredeson on April 4 Stephen Spanellis and Chuck Filiaga are in reserve Spanellis on October 2 Stephen Spanellis on September 10 Spanellis on May 1 Chuck Filiaga saw action with the second unit against Western Michigan, and got snaps against SMU, Nebraska, Maryland, Penn State, and Rutgers. Phil Paea got in late against Nebraska after Filiaga was injured, and Maryland. Paea on June 10

Left Tackle

Runyan
Ulizio

Comments: Jon Runyan had 13 starts at Left Tackle. Runyan was recognized as a Big Ten 1st Team Offensive Lineman, and was voted the Hugh Rader Award for best Michigan Offensive Lineman due to his improvement. Runyan on October 30 Runyan on October 1 Runyan on August 13 Bushell-Beatty on April 16 Mayfield played against Western Michigan, Nebraska, and Maryland, but the coaches have decided to redshirt him as Nolan Ulizio played against Penn State and Rutgers. Walk-On Greg Robinson made to travel team to Columbus! Recruit Ryan Hayes redshirted. Chase Winovich heaped high praise on Hayes from watching him at Summer Camp!

Offensive Line

Runyan-Bredeson-Ruiz-Onwenu-Stueber

Ulizio-Filiaga-Spanellis-Vastardis-Mayfield

Robinson-Paea-Honigford

UFR Summary

Offensive Line has improved, but proved in the Ohio State and Florida games that they are not Championship caliber!