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2018 Season Countdown: #102 Jess Speight

Jess Speight

Name: Jess Speight
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 289 lbs.
High school: Richmond (VA) Collegiate
Position: Center
Class: Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: #67
Last year: I did not rank Speight. He redshirted.

Speight, who is the brother of former Michigan quarterback Wilton Speight, is the rare walk-on offensive lineman who actually got me excited a little bit. He has some decent talent and quickness, though he’s probably a little bit light still if the 289 lbs. on the roster is accurate. There’s also the problem of sophomore super-recruit and center Cesar Ruiz, who some have labeled already as Michigan’s best lineman, and who plays the same position as Jess Speight. I wouldn’t put it outside the realm of possibility for Speight to become Michigan’s starting center if he sticks around long enough, but that will probably have to be after Ruiz moves on to the NFL in a few years. For now Michigan also has the option of Stephen Spanellis, who has practiced at center and played there in the bowl game against South Carolina. Speight’s time won’t come this year, but he’s one to keep an eye on in the coming years.

Prediction: Backup offensive lineman

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Ashburn (VA) Broad Run RB Tim Baldwin (image via 247 Sports)

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2018 Season Countdown: #103 Matt Mitchell

Matt Mitchell (image via Twitter)

Name: Matt Mitchell
Height: 5’10”
Weight: 186 lbs.
High school: Dexter (MI) Dexter
Position: Cornerback
Class: Redshirt junior
Jersey number: #20
Last year: I did not rank Mitchell. He did not see game action.

Mitchell is a guy who has been grinding away for a few years on the scout team. While he’s undersized and not particularly skilled, sometimes those guys are rewarded in their upperclassman years with roles on special teams. I think Mitchell could be in line for a small-time gig on the punt coverage or punt return units, but even if not, he’s a guy constantly out there getting reps with the scout teamers.

Prediction: Backup cornerback, special teamer

2018 Season Countdown: #104 Adam Fakih

Adam Fakih (image via CBS Sports)

Name: Adam Fakih
Height: 6’2″
Weight: 210 lbs.
High school: Beverly Hills (MI) Country Day
Position: Linebacker
Class: Redshirt freshman
Jersey number: #41
Last year: I did not rank Fakih. He redshirted.

I like Fakih, and I think he might end up being a Michael Wroblewski-like player before his career is finished in Ann Arbor. Depending on how hard he works in the weight room, he’s a guy who could earn some playing time. He’s a heady player who takes good angles, knows how to tackle, and can run a little bit. Plus he has the frame to add the necessary weight. Without a spring game, it’s tough to see what walk-ons are creeping up the depth chart, but Fakih has potential.

Prediction: Backup linebacker