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Sherrone Moore makes bold claim about Michigan's No. 1 wide receiver

One current Michigan football wide receiver reminds head coach Sherrone Moore of Nico Collins.
ByChris Peterson|
Team Maize wide receiver Donaven McCulley (13) makes a catch against Team Blue defensive back Mason Curtis (25) during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Team Maize wide receiver Donaven McCulley (13) makes a catch against Team Blue defensive back Mason Curtis (25) during the first half of the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 19, 2025. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

It's been a while since Michigan football had a truly dominant wide receiver on the roster. Donovan Peoples-Jones and Nico Collins each come to mind.

Collins is the name everyone knows because he's turned into an NFL superstar. The former Michigan football standout was stellar with the Wolverines, even if he deserved more opportunities with the ball.

Regardless, Collins' name came up when Sherrone Moore was discussing the current roster with the Michigan Insider. Fans have been concerned about the wide receiver position, yet Moore said when it comes to Donaven McCulley, the Indiana transfer, he's done things that the Michigan coaching staff hasn't seen since Collins donned the Maize and Blue.

A bold claim about Michigan football wide receiver

"The guy that stood out the most is Donaven McCulley in camp," Moore said. "And people didn't get to see much of him in the Spring Game, and that was on purpose. He'd done some dynamic things in spring ball and excited to see where he goes. Earned the No. 1 because of it. And that's a number that we're going to take a lot of pride in and make sure you can't just get," Moore said to Alejandro Zuniga of The Michigan Insider.

"He caught a couple post balls on people and we're like, 'Okay, all right. We haven't seen that since Nico.' That's what he reminds us of a little bit." 

McCulley, a former quarterback for Indiana, has proven Big Ten production to back up Moore's claims. He didn't play much last season after being injured, but in 2023, McCulley had 644 receiving yards on 48 receptions.

The 6-foot-5 pass catcher had nine different games with at least three receptions. He also had 11 receptions for 137 yards against Illinois, as well as two touchdowns. He also caught four receptions for 96 yards and a touchdown against Penn State.

So the kid can play. Now that he's healthy and poised to be the No. 1 wide receiver of Bryce Underwood, a breakout season is coming. It feels that way at least, and Moore's comments should only make michgan football fans feel even more optimistic about the wide receiver room.

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