The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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Allen Gant LB 3 Comment: Still completing the transition from safety to Sam linebacker, Gant should be third on the depth chart this season. Matthew Godin DT 3 Comment: Moved inside to defensive tackle from end and finished the spring the starter with a chance to snag that post this season. Willie Henry DT 3 Comment: Started six games at defensive tackle and has a knack for making plays, but must fend off a suddenly crowded interior D-line to start. Sione Houma FB 3 Comment: Battling with Joe Kerridge to be Michigan's primary fullback, and could see some offensive touches because of his natural ability. Royce Jenkins-Stone LB 4 Comment: After two seasons as a special teams demon, has taken the steps to com- pete for a starting job at strongside linebacker. Drake Johnson RB 3 Comment: Was the No. 2 tailback to open the 2013 season but blew out his knee in week one and is still working his way back. Kyle Kalis OG 5 Comment: Started eight games at right guard and is the frontrunner to start at the same position this fall. Erik Magnuson OT 4 Comment: Started at both right and left guard in 2013, but moves back to his natu- ral position at left tackle for his sophomore year. Dennis Norfleet KR 4 Comment: Two-year starter at kick returner should return punts this fall and earn a small role offensively. Mario Ojemudia DE 3 Comment: Begins the season as Frank Clark's backup at weakside end and is looking to show off his instinctual pass-rushing ability. Ondre Pipkins DT 5 Comment: Has 18 career appearances defensively, including five last year before suffering a torn ACL. Terry Richardson CB 4 Comment: Is finally starting to put on the weight necessary to compete for playing time defensively or help on special teams.