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Comparing Michigan Football’s current roster with 2016

By Jared Dettmer

Michigan Wolverines quarterback Joe Milton (5) warms up before action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.Michigan Football
Michigan Wolverines quarterback Joe Milton (5) warms up before action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.Michigan Football /
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The 2016 Michigan football team was one of the better Wolverine squads in recent memory and here’s how this year’s team compares.

Michigan football fans remember the 2016 season as Jim Harbaugh’s best as Head Coach of the Wolverines.

Might the 2020 season have similar magic in store for the Wolverine faithful? Here we take a deep dive into the rosters and depth charts from both seasons to get a glimpse into what the 2020 season may hold.

We’ll start with a look back at the 2016 depth chart, as well as a look at the projected starters in 2020.

2016 Offensive Depth Chart

Quarterback

  1. Wilton Speight (RS Sophomore)
  2. John O’Korn (RS Junior)
  3. Shane Morris (RS Junior)

Running Back

  1. De’Veon Smith (Senior)
  2. Drake Johnson (RS Junior)
  3. Ty Isaac (RS Junior)

Fullback

  1. Khalid Hill (RS Junior)
  2. Henry Poggi (RS Junior)

Wide Receiver

  1. Amara Darboh (RS Senior)
  2. Jehu Chesson (RS Senior)
  3. Grant Perry (Sophomore)
  4. Drake Harris (RS Sophomore)
  5. Moe Ways (RS Sophomore)

Tight End

  1. Jake Butt (Senior)
  2. Tyrone Wheatley Jr. (RS Freshman)
  3. Ian Bunting (RS Sophomore)

Left Tackle

  1. Grant Newsome (Sophomore)
  2. Ben Bredeson (Freshman)

Left Guard

  1. Ben Braden (RS Senior)
  2. David Dawson (RS Junior)

Center

  1. Mason Cole (Junior)
  2. Patrick Kugler (RS Junior)

Right Guard

  1. Kyle Kalis (RS Senior)
  2. Michael Onwenu (Freshman)

Right Tackle

  1. Erik Magnuson (RS Senior)
  2. Juwann Bushell-Beatty (RS Sophomore)
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2020 Offensive Depth Chart (Projected)

Quarterback

  1. Joe Milton (RS Sophomore)
  2. Cade McNamara (RS Freshman)
  3. Dan Villari (Freshman)

Running Back

  1. Zach Charbonnet (Sophomore)
  2. Hassan Haskins (RS Sophomore)
  3. Chris Evans (RS Senior)

Fullback

  1. Ben Mason (Senior)

Wide Receiver

  1. Ronnie Bell (Junior)
  2. Giles Jackson (Sophomore)
  3. Mike Sainristil (Sophomore)
  4. Cornelius Johnson (Sophomore)
  5. Roman Wilson (Freshman)

Tight End

  1. Nick Eubanks (RS Senior)
  2. Erick All (Sophomore)
  3. Luke Schoonmaker (RS Sophomore)

Left Tackle

  1. Ryan Hayes (RS Sophomore)
  2. Trente Jones (RS Freshman)

Left Guard

  1. Chuck Filiaga (RS Junior)
  2. Trevor Keegan (RS Freshman)

Center

  1. Andrew Vastardis (RS Senior)
  2. Zach Carpenter (RS Freshman)

Right Guard

  1. Andrew Stueber (RS Junior)
  2. Nolan Rumler (RS Freshman)

Right Tackle

  1. Jalen Mayfield (RS Sophomore)
  2. Karsen Barnhart (RS Freshman)
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