Michigan football depth chart projection following spring and transfer portal

Now that we know the Michigan football roster for the 2024 season, here's our post-spring, post-portal depth chart projection for the Wolverines.

Blue Team quarterback Alex Orji (10) makes a pass against Maize Team during the second half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 20, 2024. / Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Starters: Josaiah Stewart and Derrick Moore

Backups: TJ Guy, Etta, Breeon Ishmail, Kechaun Bennett, and Aymeric Koumba

Things are straightforward at EDGE too. Derrick Moore has first-round pick potential. Josaiah Stewart was a key force on the game-winning play in the Rose Bowl. Both have the potential to be All-Big Ten performers and on a national level, this is one of the most underrated aspects of the U-M defense.

TJ Guy stood out in the spring game. Sherrone Moore even said this week that he was "wreaking" things at practice. He's going to be the No. 3. Beyond that, Michigan football will need guys like Etta, Aymeric Koumba, Breeon Ishmail, and others to deliver on their immense promise.

Linebacker

Starters: Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham

Top backups: Jaydon Hood, Jimmy Rolder, Christian Boivin, and Cole Sullivan

Much like the defensive line and EDGE positions, Michigan football is set at linebacker. The Wolverines have two talented starters in Jaishawn Barham, a former Maryland linebacker who transferred plus another former transfer, Ernest Hausmann.

Hausmann was the third linebacker last season but essentially played like a starter. I have zero concerns about him in a full-time role. Barham is going to be a stud and some think he could have a huge impact this season.

Jimmy Rolder has been solid at times. He just wasn't healthy last season. Jaydon Hood has paid his dues and the Wolverines will need quality snaps out of both in 2024.

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