Michigan Football: Grading each Wolverines early enrollee this spring

McNamara, Perry, Ojabo

Cade McNamara: B

Cade McNamara is among a group of incoming freshmen that played well this spring but are probably still a ways away from playing. But in the spring game, when the younger guys got to play, I was impressed with McNamara. The kid has a good arm and if either Joe Milton or Dylan McCaffrey end up transferring in a year or two, this guy could be the starter in 2-3 years.

Jalen Perry: C+

Perry is the kind of defensive back Michigan football has really fallen in love with lately — tall, athletic and skilled in man-to-man coverage. During spring ball, Perry had his moments and cornerbacks coach Mike Zordich had this to say: “He’s gifted, he’s got the skillset. But he’s still in high school. He’s got a little ways to go, catching up, understanding the speed of the game, the technique that we use.”

Yes, Perry has a long ways to go and is a longshot to play this season but he is someone to keep an eye on in the secondary.

David Ojabo: B

When the head coach mentions your name, you know that you are doing something right. Ojabo is from Scotland and he was someone that Harbaugh mentioned early in the spring as someone that was playing well. He’s 6-foot-4/5 and 240 pounds and even though there is a lot of depth along the defensive line, there is always room for another pass rusher. There’s an outside chance he could find some snaps this fall. It’s also easy to see him playing in just 3-4 games to get more experience to develop for the future.