Which freshmen see the field in 2015?

Submitted by Wolverine Devotee on

Hopefully most of this small class can redshirt.

I'll say everyone but these four guys redshirt-

  • Brian Cole
  • Grant Perry
  • Shelton Johnson
  • Andrew David (duh)

I think we need all the help at WR we can get.

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Padog

August 7th, 2015 at 5:46 PM ^

Why Grant Perry? I see him as really needing a year to get used to the playbook and hitting the weight room. Do you see him as a high floor guy?

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August 7th, 2015 at 7:42 PM ^

that one is actually pretty tough. First thought I would say Braylon Edwards, but he had 3 catches his freshman year, but his sophomore, junior and senior year were all in the top ten of all time....

WD will need to confirm this one.

And, you havent seen the supergude... there is no going through the superguide to find this information out... its in a seperate section. 

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93Grad

August 7th, 2015 at 5:46 PM ^

Decent list though with Cole playing slot I think either he or Perry redshirt. I could see Higdon getting some PT if Drake Johnson is still hobbled.



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AZBlue

August 7th, 2015 at 5:51 PM ^

There are also rumblings of Gentry being used in a option/goal line package -- but have no idea if this is from the staff or just fan desire for a "Gentry-dozer" type impact. (Phrase doesn't roll off the tongue like Bell-dozer)

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MotownGoBlue

August 7th, 2015 at 7:08 PM ^

I think the only question is "where." Wheatley's (seems like yesterday I was watching his pops play) really starting to fill out. A couple years in the weight room and this recent talk about him at OT may come to fruition. If he remains relatively fast he could become a dangerous DLineman, in the middle or on the edge.

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schreibee

August 7th, 2015 at 6:55 PM ^

AND Elite 11 QB Peters...Lotsa competition coming at QB.

I'll say the Gentry packages start next year, when he rotates with O'Korn.

In '15 we see:

Shelton, B. Cole, Higdon, Tyree, Wheatley (on O & D in various sets), Malzone in spot duty (no reason not to as he'll be passed up by all those QBs mentioned already by '16, get him some reps to prepare for attrition)

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jreid85

August 7th, 2015 at 6:05 PM ^

I see him being able to stay healthy and challenge Chesson for a spot on the outside or play some slot with Canteen. Brian Cole I see also playing the slot and maybe some on the outside

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umbig11

August 7th, 2015 at 6:21 PM ^

Make no mistake about it. Wheatley will see the field by week 2 or 3. Andrew David will play and Grant Perry or Brian Cole (not both) will see the field. Very thin at WR/Slot position.

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Michigan248

August 7th, 2015 at 6:14 PM ^

I don't see many if any freshman having an impact this season, I think Michigan's depth is pretty good. Although Peppers is a freshman, but I believe you are only talking about true freshman so I'd say the best chance to impact is Andrew David or Cole but even they are long shots in IMHO

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