2018 Depth Chart thoughts/predictions??

Submitted by amir_6 on
Obviously still have the Outback Bowl to go, but I am still very much looking forward to the 18-19 season! What do you guys think the depth chart will look like going into the ND game? The OL will be the key next year.. I got (Newsome, Bredeson, Ruiz, Onwenu, Hudson/Stueber)

cbs650

December 17th, 2017 at 5:43 PM ^

It would crazy that Hudson had passed Filigia. Are coaches missing something in scouting these guys? Is Hudson's ascension because his body type fits what Frey wants in a tackle? Lastly how much say does Drevno have in the Oline? It appears although I know they split the line that Frey is basically the Oline coach and recruiting has shifted his type of linemen

ST3

December 17th, 2017 at 6:57 PM ^

I can see him passing Filiaga on the depth chart, but anyone thinking he will pass Filigia is just crazy, or bad at spelling.

After reading through this thread, my prediction for the line is:
LT Bredeson
LG Filigia
C Ruiz
RG Brederson / Bredenson
RT Filiaga

I forgot we had so much depth on the line.

TrueBlue2003

December 17th, 2017 at 11:17 PM ^

that Filiaga was always recruited as a guard.  His profile fit guard.  We'll need replacements for Bredeson and Onwenu in two years. Filiaga will be right on schedule if he takes over one of the guard spots as a RS Jr (like was is supposed to happen with OL).

And yes, you're absolutely correct that Hudson was highly rated and a prototypical OT.

GoBlueInAlabama

December 17th, 2017 at 5:53 PM ^

I think about 99% of us are taking a wild ass guess.
However, I think Michigan is starting to build depth along the line. This should ultimately lead to competition and options.
I am not sure a guy passing another guy means much of anything from a recruiting standpoint. It could simply mean that one guy is taking a little bit longer to develop. Most of the names being thrown around will only be redshirt freshmen. Way too early to question a guy's long term ability.

Mr Miggle

December 17th, 2017 at 6:37 PM ^

Filiaga has been practicing mostly at guard. 

Hudson was a highly rated recruit at DL, a little lower 4* than Filiaga. Many coaches thought his best position was OT, so you can make a good case he would have been higher rated as one.

Drevno coaches the interior line. Frey has tackles and TEs. That's a pretty even split and Drevno still outranks him. Hard to imagine he's given up control of the entire OL.

How did the coaches miss anything in scouting these players? I don't get the reasoning. Recruiting services and coaches project players to different positions frequently.. You don't think they should take both even if Hudson was a better tackle prospect?

cbs650

December 17th, 2017 at 7:08 PM ^

didnt know that Filigia has moved inside. I thought for sure he would have played RT. The stuff about Frey and Drevno I asked becaue of the types of tackle prospects we are recruiting now vs before he came on board. It now appears for an untrained eye that Drevno type tackle is different from a Frey type tackle and that those who fit the Drevno type are moving inside to guard. And yea I did see recruit services say Hudson was a better OL prospect.

1VaBlue1

December 18th, 2017 at 7:28 AM ^

Who is this Brederson fellow?  Is he a walk-on I've never heard of?  Why do you think he'd overtake one of the hundred RT candidates that we've all heard of?

Honestly, I've seen his name spelled so many different ways it makes me think nobody here actually knows the roster!  Mistakes happen, but poor damn Ben Bredeson gets his name spelled wrong more than any other player I've ever seen!!

Jgruss42

December 17th, 2017 at 5:15 PM ^

I agree that the biggest issues on the depth chart will be on the OLine.

And while nothing would make Christmas brighter than having Grant Newsome back on the depth chart, even in a blog prediction.......I don't think he'll be there. 14 months off from the field is a really long time.  I had previously seen that he was jogging, but I couldn't find the link when I went back to search for it just now. The recent Freep article about him mentioned all the classroom stuff, but didn't mention anything at all physical (which would have been much more encouraging). 

Replacing Cole and finding a full time RT will be huge. There will obviously be ongoing depth issues there as well.

 

GoBlueInAlabama

December 17th, 2017 at 5:33 PM ^

I think you can go to his twitter account to see him running.

I read somewhere the other day that 'if he is not cleared to resume football activities' by spring practice that it might be over for him.

If this is the case, I hope he can play one more snap for Michigan at the Big House so that he can hear/feel a standing ovation from 110K. He deserves to walk off the field one more time with his head held high knowing he gave it everything he had.

1VaBlue1

December 18th, 2017 at 7:33 AM ^

It would totally be worth a Victory Formation snap for him to get the standing-O...

It's not about the games he played, since he only started, what, 5 or 6 games.  It's about having the courage to hang around the team, work his way back to a (more or less) normal life, and keep a great attitude after such a horrific injury.  Earning a degree, on scholarship, with his teammates, would be worth a standing-O.

NY-Wolverine3599

December 17th, 2017 at 7:01 PM ^

One of my long time employees(10years) told when the injury occurred he was sleeping with one of the UM nurses that attended to Grant. She said he would never play again. Hearsay, but I believe it. Best of luck to Grant, and here’s hoping for a miracle that he hits the field next year. But I will be shocked if he does.

Orlando

December 17th, 2017 at 5:17 PM ^

Newsome will not play another down at UM. Career-threatening injury and a whole year without any practice. If he plays it will show that the other tackles on the team are not improving.

Orlando

December 17th, 2017 at 5:27 PM ^

I am surprised Grant would even want to go back to football after nearly losing his leg because of it. Not to mention the concussions, CTE, etc. He is still young and going to one of the best public colleges in the world. Grant is very bright and there are many opportunities waiting for him outside of football.

Who Me

December 17th, 2017 at 5:43 PM ^

Young Sir, Do you happen to know Grant, or do you have some insider info, or is this just your opinion? You sound very confident. In my opinion, Grant came to Michigan to play football and get an education. If he is medically cleared to do this and be effective, I would believe that he would do it. My Great Uncle had his insanity tested (almost ended up in a psychological institution) many times and he could have walked away, but he was competitive and committed to accomplishing his goal. So, despite the risk to his health, he accomplished what he set out to do and he helped many people in the world indirectly by not taking the easy way out. I wish young Grant well either way, but I think some are underestimating, the spirit and resolve of one Grant Newsome.

Jgruss42

December 17th, 2017 at 5:29 PM ^

The odds of his knee being stable enough to play are just too small. If he *IS* health enough to play, and his knee holds up, he might be able to return to form. 

I suspect that Newsome at 80% is better than what we will have 1/2/2018, not because they aren't improving, but because Newsome looked like he was heading into very positive territory prior to his injury. 

Orlando

December 17th, 2017 at 5:54 PM ^

We currently have four freshman tackles on the roster. If Grant returns by spring practice, the freshman will have practiced for one year, while Newsome has not practiced for 1-1/2 years because of a very serious injury. Newsome was a sophomore before he got injured last year. Since Newsome will have most likely regressed since his injury, I would be surprised if our sophomore tackles are not better than Newsome, who will be coming off a major injury and will be playing in sophomore-form. 

tlh908

December 17th, 2017 at 5:28 PM ^

Harbaugh won't be suiting up next year at QB.  We have 3 solid players, all with star potential.  This is the first time  in a long time.  BP, SP, DM is my prediction.  I believe we will see 2 of them start (due to injuries) and all 3 get playing time. 

maizenblue92

December 17th, 2017 at 5:40 PM ^

I kind of agree with the sentiment that Hudson starts at a tackle spot, especially given Newsome's health issues.

I also think Peters starts over Patterson and McCaffery.

In Baugh we trust

December 17th, 2017 at 5:41 PM ^

Offense:
QB: 1. Patterson
2. Peters
3. McCaffrey
RB: 1. Higdon
2. Evans
3. Walker
FB: 1. Mason
2. IDK maybe this Vansumeren kid.
WR1 1. DPJ
2. Crawford
WR2 1. Black
2. Collins
WR3 1. Perry
2. Martin
3. McDoo
TEY 1. McKeon
2. Wheatley
TE-Flex 1. Gentry
2. Eubanks
LT: 1. Newsome (please)
2. Stueber/Ulizio
LG: 1. Bredeson
2. Runyan
C: 1. Ruiz
2. Spanellis
RG: 1. Onwenu
2. Runyan
RT: 1. ?? I'll say Filiaga due to run blocking upside.
2. Hudson/Honigford
Defense:
WDE: 1. Winovich
2. Paye/Villain
SDE: 1. Gary
2. Kemp
3T: 1. Solomon
2. Marshall
NT: 1. Mone
2.Dwumfour
Sam: 1. Furbush
2. Uche
Mike: 1. Bush
2. Ross
Will: 1. Singleton?
2. Anthony/Gil
Viper: 1. Hudson
2. Hawkins
CB1: 1. Hill
2. Thomas
CB2: 1. Long
2. St.Juste
Nickel 1. Watson
2. Kelly-Powell?
FS: 1. Kinnel
2. Kelly-Powell
SS: 1. Metellus
2. Woods
Special Teams
K: 1. Nordin
2. Tice
P: 1. Robbins
2. Hart
KR: 1. Thomas
2. DPJ
PR: 1. DPJ
2. Martin

SC Wolverine

December 17th, 2017 at 5:50 PM ^

That, my friend, is a championship caliber line-up.  I remain skeptical about Newsome though.  The big question will be the O-line in general.  But since they made strides this year I am hopeful.  And year four is about the time when the line should come together.