A transfer portal to-do list for Michigan football

Michigan football finished its season on a high note and here's what the Wolverines need to do in the transfer portal to get back to the College Football Playoff.

Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore screams from the sideline against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Sherrone Moore screams from the sideline against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images | Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
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Beef up the defensive line

The need on the defensive line might not be as glaring as we thought before the ReliaQuest Bowl but the Wolverines still need to add a defensive tackle.

Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant were two of the best to ever do it, at least in the history of Michigan football, so it's not going to look the same. Rayshaun Benny is a good starting point, plus Trey Pierce, Enow Etta, and Ike Iwunnah all played well against Bama (all should be back next season).

Michigan football was dominant on the EDGE. Derrick Moore and T.J. Guy will be one of the best pass-rushing tandems in college football, along with Cameron Brandt and also Jaishawn Barham.

The Wolverines could use another stud on the interior though. Former Washington State standout David Gusta is one name on the radar, but he's visiting a trio of SEC schools. Chris Balas of The Wolverine mentioned Clemson defensive tackle Tre Williams (6-2, 315) as a candidate for Michigan football. He had 16 tackles, three tackles for loss, and two sacks this past season for the Tigers.

Whether it's Gusta, Williams, or someone else, the Wolverines need at least one more defensive lineman to eat up snaps on the interior.

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