Michigan football is halfway through spring ball and though there are a number of faces that will join the team in the summer, the bulk of the program is being forged now through the offseason practice sessions.
We’ve heard a great deal from players and coaches in the weekly media availability sessions and are starting to gain an idea of what the next iteration of the Wolverines will look like. Though it could change in a hurry with players coming and going via the transfer portal, much of the team is set.
Though the offense is a little more questionable than the defense.
There’s no obvious starting quarterback on the roster at this juncture. The offensive line is a work in progress. There’s little depth at wide receiver. But tight end and running back are completely set while the aforementioned offensive line does have a lot of entrenched talent at particular positions.
With that in mind, here is our predicted two-deep for the Michigan Wolverines offense halfway through spring ball with some sure things and some estimated guesses.
Quarterback
Photo: Isaiah Hole
Starter: Alex Orji
Backup: Davis Warren
Alex Orji has been the first player mentioned any time any teammates or coaches have been asked about the quarterback competition. But, in a way, he’s winning by default.
Seventh-year quarterback Jack Tuttle has been precluded from participating due to an undisclosed injury. Tuttle was the backup last year and admirably moved the ball down the field when called upon. Thus, should Michigan stand pat when it comes to QB in the transfer portal, the likely battle will be between Orji and Tuttle.
But Orji has pros and cons. The biggest upside is his athleticism: He’s essentially a carbon copy (in many ways) of Alabama QB Jalen Milroe. But, reports have indicated he’s inconsistent in his throwing — something that’s not exactly ideal for an offense.
We’ll get a better glimpse of him when the lights turn on for the spring game…
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