Michigan Football: 3 Sleepers who could play a lot in 2019

Mike Danna

Has everyone forgotten about the graduate transfer defensive end Mike Danna?

Aiden Hutchinson is a top talent and so is Kwity Paye but Mike Danna did some incredible work at Central Michigan. At Central, Danna accounted for 151 total tackles and 15 sacks; 8.5 of those sacks were from the 2018 season.

While the MAC is not the Big Ten, Danna is coming to a team not returning a starter on either side of the nose.

Also, Danna had the perfect answer when he was asked about potential playing time.

"“I think I have a good chance. But Coach Harbaugh let it be known everything has to be earned. That’s my language. I’m about competing, I’m about hard work. I don’t want the starting job handed to me. I want to shed my blood and sweat to feel I earned it.”"

And defensive coordinator Shaun Nua seems to think highly of Danna.

"“He’s experienced and he’s very productive at his previous school. He’s a guy that fits in right with what we are doing. And he’s a great young man as well.”"

Of course, we will have to wait till the fall to see what happens but each of these guys has shown the ability to make an impact.