Michigan football was supposed to be one of the most aggressive teams in the spring transfer portal window, but that hasn't proven true, at least so far.
Michigan hasn't been connected to any transfer portal wide receivers yet. I had hope that they would target Trebor Pena from Syracuse, however, the Wolverines seem to be standing pat.
It's been frustrating for fans. Michigan football had one of the worst passing offenses in college football last season. The Wolverines upgraded the quarterback position with Bryce Underwood, but haven't done a lot to upgrade the positions around him.
Questions still linger along the offensive line and at wide receiver. Michigan football was "priced out" of the transfer market at offensive tackle, according to Chris Balas of The Wolverine.
When you have spent the kind of money Michigan has on Underwood, it seems silly to balk at paying money for a proven pass protector or pass catcher.
Donaven McCulley, who was added from Indiana in the offseason, will help. He was solid for Indiana in 2023 (644 yards). Anthony Simpson also had 793 yards for UMass in 2023. Yet, neither player was productive last season due to injuries.
So Michigan is betting on McCulley, who had a strong spring, and Simpson to find their form from 2023. Fred Moore emerged this spring, along with Channing Goodwin. Freshmen Andrew Marsh and Jamar Browder showed promise, too.
If McCulley and Simpson can reproduce what they did in 2023, for Michigan football, the Wolverines shouldn't have an issue. That's a big if, though.
Sherrone Moore said recently the Wolverines "don't want to live in the portal," but a name popped in Wednesday that might pique their interest.
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Incarnate Word wide receiver Roy Alexander entered the portal Wednesday, according to Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer of 247 Sports. The 5-foot-10 receiver caught 100 passes for 1,108 yards and 13 touchdowns. Alexander also had two seasons with more than 500 yards for Albany, another FCS program.
Fans have been clamoring for a wide receiver addition. It's fair to ask if Michigan is paying attention. Right now, it feels like the Wolverines are focused on the guys they have.
Only time will tell if that's the correct approach. Alexander might not be a difference maker for Michigan football, but he has been at other places. Kicking the tires couldn't hurt, especially because it's worth asking if anyone on this roster, beyond Simpson or McCulley, is capable of a 1,000-yard receiver for Incarnate Word.
I wouldn't expect any movement, but maybe this is the kind of player Michigan football has been waiting for. We'll see.