The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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40 THE WOLVERINE SEPTEMBER 2022 BY CLAYTON SAYFIE D ouble-digit Michigan players from the 2020 class are ex- pected to be among the team's top contributors this season, and others have the chance to surprise and break out. At the same time, this group has already had eight guys trans- fer out — some because they weren't great fits and others because they were buried on the depth chart — for a 34.8 percent attrition rate. Here is a breakdown of what each player has done to this point: Recruiting Name Pos. Stars REECE ATTEBERRY OL ★★★★ Played in just one game his first year before appearing in eight in 2021, includ- ing four at right guard. Despite suffering a leg injury in the spring, he is battling for a spot at guard on the two-deep. BLAKE CORUM RB ★★★★ Started one of his six games as a fresh- man, carrying the ball 26 times for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns and catching 5 passes for 73 yards. He broke out in 2021, rushing 143 times for 952 yards and 11 scores in 12 games. He also added 24 receptions for 141 yards and 1 TD. He is receiving all kinds of preseason accolades heading into the 2022 campaign and is slated to start at running back. EAMONN DENNIS WR/CB ★★★ Appeared in just three games on special teams last season after redshirting as a freshman. He made the switch to wide receiver this offseason but still has work to do to earn playing time, with that posi- tion group being plenty loaded. DARION GREEN-WARREN CB ★★★★ Never played in a U-M game during his TOP HEAVY Michigan's 2020 Class Includes Both Stars And Departures 2020 CLASS REVIEW REPORT CARD Players In Class: 23 On3 Consensus Team Ranking: 10th Players Still At Michigan: 15 Several from this class stepped into prominent roles last season, while others are still waiting their turn. Eight players have already transferred just two years in, which brings down the group's stature a bit. Still, though, eight or more will likely start games on offense or defense this fall. A- Running back Blake Corum's extra gear shredded opposing defenses in 2021. He rushed 143 times for 952 yards and 11 touchdowns in 12 games. He also added 24 receptions for 141 yards and 1 TD. PHOTO COURTESY MICHIGAN ATHLETICS