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Michigan football: Ranking the Wolverines top 10 tight ends of all time

By Matthew Helmkamp

31 Aug 1996: Jerame Tuman #80 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a cut to the outside as he attempts to get around the pursuing defender James Williams #26 of Illinois during the first quarter of their matchup in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Mat
31 Aug 1996: Jerame Tuman #80 of the Michigan Wolverines makes a cut to the outside as he attempts to get around the pursuing defender James Williams #26 of Illinois during the first quarter of their matchup in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mandatory Credit: Mat /
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(Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
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7. Sim Nelson

Sim Nelson hails from Fort Wayne Indiana and came to Michigan in 1982. Sim’s first year was unremarkable, however, his second and third were almost identical in greatness. Overall, Nelson caught 84 passes for 976 yards and 6 touchdowns.

On November 19, 1983, Bo Schembechler and company defeated the Ohio State Buckeyes 24-21 giving Michigan it’s ninth and final win (they lost to Auburn in the Sugar Bowl.

That same year they blew out Michigan State 42-0, what a great year.

6. Devin Funchess

Devin Funchess was is a tough sell considering he converted to wide receiver during his third year at Michigan and yet his two years at the position were so spectacular that he had to make the list.

Before converting, Funchess caught 64 passes for 982 yards and 11 touchdowns. He was the recipient of the Kwalick–Clark Tight End of the Year and made the Second-team All-Big Ten team once as a tight end and again as a receiver.

What he’s done in the NFL is even more impressive. Devin was drafted in the second round by the Carolina Panthers where he stayed until this offseason. He is now a member of the Colts.

Over his four year stint in the NFL, Devin has caught 161 passes for 2,233 yards and 21 touchdowns.

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