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Breaking down Michigan’s offensive depth chart after spring

By Chad Fisher

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines gestures during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal Fiesta Bowl football game against the TCU Horned Frogs at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The TCU Horned Frogs won 51-45. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines gestures during the third quarter of the College Football Playoff Semifinal Fiesta Bowl football game against the TCU Horned Frogs at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The TCU Horned Frogs won 51-45. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Tight end Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines runs past linebacker Dee Winters #13 of the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Horned Frogs defeated the Wolverines 51-45. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 31: Tight end Colston Loveland #18 of the Michigan Wolverines runs past linebacker Dee Winters #13 of the TCU Horned Frogs during the first half of the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on December 31, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. The Horned Frogs defeated the Wolverines 51-45. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) /

Tight End

Michigan football lost sure-handed tight end, Luke Schoonmaker, to the NFL Draft, but return perhaps one of the most hyped tight ends in recent memory in sophomore Colston Loveland.

As a true freshman last season, he showed amazing promise and the ability to make explosive plays. His 45-yard touchdown against Ohio State was the highlight of his season and he’s a guy that will feast in one-on-one situations.

If defenses don’t double-team him they will pay a tremendous price. The 6’5’’ 240 pound Idaho native was a steal on the recruiting trail and will enter the season as the bonafide number-one tight end in Harbaugh’s offense.

In the spring game, Michigan football split him out as a wide receiver to get more one-on-one matchups and that will be a goal of offensive coordinator Sherrone Moore this season.

They also added Indiana transfer AJ Barner to the fold. The 6’6’’ tight end hails from the state of Ohio and will help solidify the position and add needed depth. He hauled in 28 catches for 199 yards and three touchdowns last year for an underwhelming Hoosiers team. He’ll be a legit number two tight end for the Wolverines in the fall.

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