The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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term process. Tight End Michigan features one proven per- former, in terms of a pass catcher at tight end. Junior Jake Butt healed quickly enough from an offseason tweak to his knee that he was able to participate, and looks good, accord- ing to coach Jay Harbaugh. "Jake is doing well," Jay Harbaugh said. "He's a really well-rounded player, who brings a lot to the table. I'm really excited about him. He's getting a lot better, and working to improve his detail throughout his whole game." After that, the lineup features sev- eral looking to step up and improve, or perhaps break through. Senior A.J. Williams (6-6, 285) possesses the size, but has to block better in his role as essentially a third tackle. Redshirt freshman Ian Bunting stands 6-7 and needs to demonstrate both block- ing ability and a mastery of Michi- gan's offense, although the younger Harbaugh said he made the biggest strides of all tight ends in the spring. Redshirt sophomore Khalid Hill has been out of spring practice with an injury, but staying up on mental repetitions, according to Harbaugh. "He's getting stronger and pre- paring to come back at some point," Harbaugh said. "I'm not sure when that's going to be, but from a mental standpoint, he'll be very much ready to go when that does happen." The Wolverines could get creative with a number of performers at the H-Back spot, including redshirt sophomore Henry Poggi and redshirt freshman Chase Winovich. In the spring game, Butt made four catches for 30 yards and Winovich