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5 reasons to be wildly optimistic about Michigan Football in 2022

By Chris Peterson

ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines won 31-10. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN - SEPTEMBER 11: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines reacts during the second half of the game against the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium on September 11, 2021 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Wolverines won 31-10. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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Defensive back Will Johnson on the field during the Michigan spring game April 2, 2022 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.
Defensive back Will Johnson on the field during the Michigan spring game April 2, 2022 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. /

Tangible depth

Michigan’s 2023 class leaves a little something to be desired (yet is improving) but there’s no question the Wolverines hit home runs in 2021 and 2022.

In the 2021 class (sophomores this season) Michigan has McCarthy, Donovan Edwards, Andrel Anthony, Junior Colson, Rod Moore, Greg Crippen, Rayshaun Benny, George Rooks, and more, while plenty of 2022 signees are showing promise such as Johnson, Derrick Moore, Mason Graham, Kenneth Grant, Darrius Clemson, Keon Sabb, Zeke Berry, Amorion Walker, Tyler Morris, Jimmy Rolder, Deuce Spurlock, Micah Pollard, and CJ Stokes.

All the freshmen mentioned above are expected to play a lot of football this season according to Jim Harbaugh and some are even starters already.

What it means in the big picture is that Michigan football has tangible depth. The Wolverines don’t have a single position where they don’t have a quality player waiting in the wings. Linebacker was a concern for some, but Rolder and Spurlock, plus Jaydon Hood and give some solid options behind Colson, Nikai Hill-Green, and Michael Barrett.

Michigan football has five “starting” wide receivers and more that are talented enough to start. It has two elite running backs, an offensive line that could be better than the Joe Moore award-winning group last year, and a loaded tight end room.

It’s hard to find a weakness on the roster. Maybe I’m too optimistic. I predicted 11-1 but it can win the Big Ten championship.

Next. Game-by-game predictions for Michigan. dark

Whether Michigan can repeat is another story, but it’s going to be fun to watch.

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