Michigan Football 2017 depth chart predictions: Quarterbacks

Projected 3rd string: John O’Korn

Admittedly, when O’Korn transferred to Michigan football two seasons ago, it looked like he had a good chance to start in 2016. However, it never came to pass as he was narrowly beat out by Speight last fall.

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However, late in the year, O’Korn’s number did get called against Indiana, as Speight was sidelined due to injury. And while it wasn’t pretty, O’Korn led Michigan to a win.

All in all, he attempted 34 passes a season ago, completing 20 for 173 yards, to go along with two touchdowns.

O’Korn also offers something a little different than Speight in that he is more capable of picking up yards on the ground. Including sacks, he ran the ball 12 times for 31 yards, which doesn’t sound great, but if the sack yardage were taken out, it would be better.

He also did break off a 30-yard run against the Hoosiers when it was much needed.

But beyond that added dimension, O’Korn doesn’t offer anything that Speight and Peters don’t. But he is a solid player and he will provide good depth for another season.

Dylan McCaffrey, a highly-touted freshman quarterback could also have a say, but it seems Michigan would be wise to redshirt him unless he somehow wins the starting job.

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Yet, since Peters burned his redshirt last year, there will be a true competition for the backup job and in the end, I see it going to Peters.