It's finally game week for Michigan football. The Wolverines' first game of the season is in five days against Western Michigan.
Ahead of that, Kyle Whittingham met with the media. Fall camp has been in the books, but he still pointed out three players who improved their stock. "Really raised their stock" were the exact words that Whittingham used.
#Michigan HC Kyle Whittingham says guys that really raised their stock after fall camp:
— Brice Marich (@BriceMarich) August 31, 2026
- WR Channing Goodwin
- DL Nate Marshall
- LB Chase Taylor
We have mentioned some of these players before, but Michigan saw some key improvements at positions of need. Here are three Wolverines who truly raised their stock this spring.
Channing Goodwin
The junior caught 12 passes last season for 148 yards. He had a stellar outing against New Mexico, but faded on the depth chart when Andrew Marsh emerged.
Whittingham has mentioned him before during camp. He also said that the receivers won't get the ball unless they are blocking, one thing Goodwin does better than anyone in the group.
That's one reason why he will play. He can also be a possession receiver. He caught two passes for 49 yards against New Mexico. Goodwin added a 25-yard reception against Oklahoma, so he can produce as a wideout while being a weapon as a blocker in the run game.
Receivers who block lead to explosive runs, so Goodwin will play more than expected.
Nate Marshall
We talked about how the EDGE position is one of the question marks coming out of fall camp, not for a lack of talent, but for a lack of production outside of John Henry Daley. Cameron Brandt has been productive, more as a run defender, but he's got some sacks to his credit.
The Wolverines need more pass rushers to emerge. Whether that's Dominic Nichols, Carter Meadows, or Nate Marshall, another player Whittingham singled out on Monday.
At 6-foot-3, 240, Marshall played in 11 games last season. He should take a big leap, and Whittingham talking about him as a player with rising stock is encouraging.
Chase Taylor
The 6-foot-2, 222-pound linebacker played in 10 games last season. He has been impressive througout the offseason. Linebacker depth seemed like a question mark going into fall camp.
However, Nate Staehling has played well. Taylor having a breakout performance in camp is another positive development. Michigan football also has Troy Bowles and Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, so a position that felt like a weakness this offseason, could be a strength.
We will have to see it on the field, but Michigan fans should feel a lot more confident in the linebacker room after fall camp.
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