Most insiders are in agreement that Michigan's weakness this season is at LB. With two unexpected losses from last year team with Rolder to the Detroit Lions and Sullivan to the Sooners. Michigan has big needs to fill at the LB position.
Who are the candidates to fill the spots?
- Troy Bowles, son of NFL head coach and been with the program for over a year after transferring from Georgia. Time for the light to go on for him and be a really good LB!
- NOB, former 5 star LB from last years class. Is he ready? Talent is there but experience reading offensive plays might not be. We will still need him this year and I hope he gets good playing experience early and often. (
Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng)
- Aisea Moa, transfer from MSU and BYU prior, only 29 career tackles, would seem to be a depth player. Brother is also a 5-star true freshman WR.
- Chase Taylor, is just a sophomore but maybe a starter. He played in 10 games last year and lets hope his development this off season has gotten him ready for the season.
- Nathaniel Staehling, might be the biggest wildcard and the best chance for Michigan to have success at this position this year. He is a 4 year transfer from North Dakota State and played a ton of football. He was injured in the Spring but he could step in as a Day 1 starter if he is healthy and has a good fall camp. Of course, this is a different level of football and we will see if his talent translates to this level.
- Max Alford, a transfer from BYU with 5 starts last year. Max will see the field this year and knows Hill's defense Michigan will be playing this season! Max has 28 games experience.
Guys I don't expect to start but could contribute:
- Aden Reeder, Freshman
- Markel Dabney, Freshman
- Kaden Catchings, Freshman
- Ndi, Etta, Freshman
- Zach Ludwig, Junior Nephew of former coach Ben Herbert
- Adam Bazzi, Junior
- Christian Pierce, Sophomores transfer from Illinois State, Trey's brother.
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