Michigan football is about halfway through spring ball with eyes on the culmination in the April 19 spring game at The Big House. And we're starting to get some idea of what the team looks like as of current. Though things will certainly shift between now and fall, especially with more potential transfers coming to Ann Arbor, as well as the rest of the freshman class arriving, for now, the depth chart is starting to fill in some holes.
Given the multiple media availabilities that we've had over the course of the past three weeks, we know more about who is standing out, who is starting to surge for new roles in 2025, and who is somewhat on the backburner. Not taking into account injuries or transfers who have yet to arrive, here is our projection for the season opener on Aug. 30 if the depth chart were to be set today.
Quarterback
Starter: Bryce Underwood
Backup: Jadyn Davis (or) Mikey Keene
With Mikey Keene reportedly injured and not practicing, that's essentially given freshman phenom Bryce Underwood the go-ahead to be the day one starter. Previously, we had anticipated that he would earn the role sometime midseason, but as of current, given that he's getting the bulk of the reps with the ones, we're projecting the former five-star to start against New Mexico.
Jadyn Davis has made a move and is now, at the very least, a viable option at quarterback, whereas he only got one snap in his freshman campaign a year ago.
Running back
Starter: Justice Haynes (or) Jordan Marshall
Backup: Benjamin Hall
It should be no surprise that Haynes and Marshall will share the starting duties. The question is who comes in behind them? For now, we're sticking with Hall as he enters his third year, though Micah Ka'apana could have a say.
Fullback
Starter: Max Bredeson
Backup: Jalen Hoffman
This position is essentially set, with the only question coming with Eli Owens arriving as a midyear enrollee. Could the freshman supplant Hoffman? It seems unlikely but it is possible.
Offensive line
Starters: LT Evan Link, LG Giovanni El-Hadi, C Greg Crippen, RG Nathan Efobi, RT Andrew Sprague
Backups: LT Andrew Babalola, LG Lawrence Hattar, C Jake Guarnera, RG Luke Hamilton, RT Brady Norton
It appears as if much of the offensive line is set, and while there will be some questions about ...
