Michigan Football: Predicting the 2017 tight end depth chart

Sean McKeon will also play plenty

After the top three guys, another play that should see a significant role is Sean McKeon, who caught two passes for 10 yards a season ago.

At 6-5, 240 pounds, McKeon has the size and athleticism to play both inside as a traditional tight end, but also in the slot when needed. He didn’t play much last season, but he flashed when he did.

He’s a guy that could even be used in a H-back role, lining up in a bunch of different spots, such as fullback, flex tight end or as a slot tight end. It seems he has an uphill battle on the depth chart, but he can compete with Bunting and Gentry and could even push Wheatley for snaps in line or in two-tight sets.

Nick Eubanks, a 3-star tight end from the 2016 class is another that will compete for snaps this fall. He’s 6-6, 230 pounds and at the very least, will be another big target for Michigan football next season.

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Regardless of who ends up officially starting, Harbaugh will use multiple tight ends on a regular basis and when the group is as deep and talented as this one, that’s not a bad thing.