5 Position Switches for Michigan to Consider in 2017

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24Mar 2017
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5 Position Switches for Michigan to Consider in 2017

Zach Gentry

Where does Zach Gentry fit best? (image via MLive)

Going into the 2017 season, Michigan has some holes on the roster and some players who seem to be buried on the bench. Those buried players – and some established ones – can sometimes benefit the team at other spots. After all, Michigan took Chase Winovich – who started his career at linebacker before moving to tight end/fullback for a season – and made him a very effective defensive end (35 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, 5 sacks) in 2016.

Which players on this 2017 squad might be best served by finding a new position?

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23Mar 2017
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In his own words – Ryan Van Bergen

Last week I spoke to former Michigan defensive lineman Ryan Van Bergen.  Ryan now runs his own gym in Ann Arbor.  In the interview we touch on everything from the difficulties of starting your own company to tacking Braxton Miller for a loss in front of the Michigan student section.  Ryan’s passion for Michigan, fitness, and football was obvious throughout the conversation.

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22Mar 2017
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Way Too Early 2017 Depth Chart: March 2017

Chris Evans (image via 247 Sports)

Back in August I took a look at how the depth chart might look in 2017 (LINK), and then I updated it in September (LINK), November (LINK), January (LINK), and February (LINK). Of course, things are always fluid, there will be early departures, there will be injuries, etc. But now that we have the 2017 class signed or enrolled early, things are perhaps a little bit clearer.

Hit the jump for another early look at 2017.

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20Mar 2017
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3-20-17 Recruiting Update: Old Testament Football

Jamarcus Chatman

Jamarcus Chatman (image via Scout)

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ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2018

Rome (GA) Rome defensive end Jamarcus Chatman was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’3″, 261 lb. prospect with offers from Florida, Florida State, LSU, and Texas, among others. He’s a 247 Composite 3-star, the #14 strongside end, and #355 overall.

Houston (TX) Dekaney tight end Malcolm Epps decommitted from Alabama. He’s a 6’5″, 218 lb. prospect with offers from Florida State, Texas, and Texas A&M, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #6 tight end, and #134 overall. This happened back in early February, but somehow I forgot to post about it. Anyway, despite Michigan pursuing him hard at times, he appears right now to be headed for in-state Texas.

DeSoto (TX) DeSoto cornerback German Green was offered by Michigan. He’s a 6’2″, 168 lb. prospect with offers from Colorado, Houston, and Oklahoma State, among others. He’s a 3-star, the #78 cornerback, and #848 overall. He’s the twin brother of 2018 cornerback Gemon Green, whom Michigan offered previously and is recruiting pretty hard. Gemon is the #34 cornerback and #398 overall.

Hit the jump for a new 2019 offer, a new 2020 offer, and some other bits.

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