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Michigan Football: 3 interesting things said by former Wolverines

By Chris Peterson

Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins runs against Ohio State during the first half at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.11302019 Umosu 1sthalf 26
Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins runs against Ohio State during the first half at the Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019.11302019 Umosu 1sthalf 26 /
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Former Michigan football players preparing for their pro day met with the media on Wednesday and here are three of the most interesting things they said. 

For some former Wolverines, this Friday is going to be an important day. That’s because it’s Michigan football‘s Pro Day and the chance for NFL hopefuls to show what they can do for scouts.

Leading up to the Pro Day, a number of former players looking to get drafted such as Nico Collins, Ambry Thomas, Carlo Kemp, Jalen Mayfield and Chris Evans spoke to the media on a variety of topics.

You probably have seen some of the things said circulated on social media. I just wanted to offer some thoughts on the three things that piqued my interest the most.

Nico Collins says Michigan has equal talent to Ohio State 

Here’s what Nico said via Wolverine Digest if you didn’t see his quote:

"“It’s way closer. It’s the same type of talent, I wouldn’t say there’s a difference between the two.  They don’t have more athletes than we’ve got. I feel like it’s pretty much equal. Or we pretty much have more than them. So I’d say that’s it, man. Talent-wise it’s pretty much equal, there was no advantage with them. Not at all.”"

There are a couple of thoughts here. I can understand where Collins is coming from and the gap maybe isn’t as big as some people think. Meaning Ohio State isn’t so overly talented that Michigan football isn’t capable of beating the Buckeyes.

Michigan is going to send quite a few guys to the NFL this year. Jalen Mayfield and Kwity Paye are both going to get picked in the first round, most likely. Collins is going in the second or third round and the same could be said for Ambry Thomas.

So Michigan does have as much or more talent than any other Big Ten program. Obviously, the Wolverines don’t have the talent that Ohio State does. Recruiting rankings and draft results bear that out.

But the gap isn’t so wide that Michigan should lose handily every year. That I can buy. U-M has enough to win in this rivalry. If Iowa and Purdue can beat Ohio State, Michigan football can too.

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