Michigan Football: 10 predictions for the Wolverines in 2022

5.) Zeke Berry makes at least one start.

Much has been written about Michigan’s safety room, as both Rod Moore and R.J. Moten have gotten significant experience, even playing behind Daxton Hill and Brad Hawkins last year. And now, one of the players with the most buzz coming out of training camp has been Makari Paige, yet another safety. But don’t sleep on freshman Zeke Berry, who also has gotten some rumored praise from the coaching staff, and was a very highly sought-after recruit.

And while we are not projecting any injuries, it’s not uncommon for some guys to get an unexpected start or two as guys deal with smaller injuries all the time. With Berry making a big impression on the staff this fall, the prediction here is that he works his way up the depth chart to the point where he can start a game this fall if injuries require.

6.) The freshman with the most snaps this fall is Will Johnson, no surprise. 

This one is really not much of a bold take or anything, as Johnson is the highest-ranked recruit the Wolverines brought in. However, even with some freshmen like Darrius Clemons, Kenneth Grant, Zeke Berry, Colston Loveland, and Mason Graham all likely to see some snaps this fall, Johnson could possibly start at some point.

D.J. Turner returns as the only locked-in starter after an excellent 2021 campaign. He’s a breakout star on the national stage this fall. And across from him, it’s likely that Gemon Green will return to the starting lineup after injury, but do not be surprised if Johnson forces his way into significant playing time early and often, potentially even overtaking Green down the road, or if the staff finds one of those three can be a starting nickel corner this fall. Will Johnson remains the best-positioned freshman to see significant snaps this fall.