Projecting Michigan Football’s wide receiver depth chart

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1. Ronnie Bell or Roman Wilson
2. Daylen Baldwin
3. Cristian Dixon

As I’ve mentioned Bell will line in multiple spots for the Wolverines and Wilson is capable of doing the same. Michigan found some success on offense last season when Johnson, Bell, and Wilson shared the field at the same time. Wilson’s speed best complements Johnson’s length on the perimeter and Bell as the reliable possession receiver out of the slot. At 6-foot, Wilson offers more length on the perimeter than Henning or Sainristil, who are both 5-foot-10.

Wilson is another candidate to break out this season. In 2020, Wilson had nine receptions for 122 yards and a TD. He had five catches for 71 yards against Michigan State. Wilson is Michigan’s fastest receiver and he may be the fastest player on the team. Wilson can add a vertical element to Michigan’s offense. He can also be the quarterback’s best friend by taking a 5-yard pass, doing most of the work, and turning it into a 70-yard touchdown.

When Michigan football wants to get its bigger receivers on the field at the same time, Daylen Baldwin will line up on the other side of Cornelius Johnson. Like Andrel Anthony, Cristian Dixon can use his freshman season to add strength to his frame and contribute on special teams. I can also envision Dixon being used as a big slot down the line.

With the talent that Michigan football has in its wide receiver room, it is inevitable that some of them will be unhappy with their playing time. However, the competition should also push each other to be better.