Michigan football: Gauging the Impact of Quintel Kent injury

Michigan football will be without the services of one of its new additions in freshman Quintel Kent who is down with undisclosed medical findings.

Out of the 26 committed recruits from the Michigan football 2019 class, there have been two medical issues with two separate players. Running back Zach Charbonnet was out all off-season with planned knee surgery (Zach is back in the lineup) and now wide receiver Quintel Kent will miss the entire 2019 season.

"“Due to some unfortunate medical findings, I will not have the opportunity to participate in this year’s football season,” Kent wrote on Twitter. “I would like to thank Michigan and especially my family for the endless amounts of support. I will continue to pursue my education at the University. Although I don’t fully understand this part of my journey, I trust in God’s plan for what the future holds. Go Blue.”"

Kent may not have been the highest-ranking member of the 2019 class, in fact, he was second to last; however, even 247Sports own Steve Lorenz admitted that Quintel is “one of the understated members of this class”.

Quintel likely would not have seen the field this year during game time with the incredible depth the Wolverines have at the position; although, the scout team is one of the most important aspects of football at any level and would have provided Kent with some experience.

Kent was subjected to advanced level competition coming out of Lakewood, Ohio where played a “tough schedule” as 247Sports Allen Trieu points out in his scouting profile of Quintel.

The tougher schedule and tougher competition could have limited his ranking, whereas if he had played for a weaker division, he could have stood out more and received heavier attention from additional Power 5 schools (Michigan was the only Power 5 to offer).

"“Lean kid who will need to add some weight and bulk in college. Played at a strong high school program which played a tough schedule and he rose to the occasion against the better teams they played as a senior.” Trieu wrote. “A smooth route-runner with excellent ball tracking ability. Adjusts well to passes and does a good job of controlling his body and getting into position to haul in tough grabs. Has been timed in the mid-4.5s, so solid speed. Appears to play faster than that on film. Also showed ability as a return man. Has polish and skill to his game, just needs to continue making gains in the strength and explosiveness departments. Considering his production against top competition in his career, he is likely to find his way into the lineup in college and be a kid who moves the chains and catches a lot of passes.”"

There has been no official announcement by the university or by Kent himself regarding what the medical finding is exactly. As soon as that information becomes clear, an update will be provided.

Quintel was apart of the St. Edwards football team which last season won its third State Championship in five years. That team’s roster included fellow Michigan commits Caden Kolesar and Jordan Castleberry.