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2. Jake Butt TE Harbaugh loves using the tight end, and that could lead to a huge junior season for Butt. The third-year Wolverine caught 21 passes for 211 yards and two touchdowns a year ago, and now has 13 starts under his belt. This season should mark his biggest yet, on an offense begging for playmakers. 3. Graham Glasgow C Michigan's offensive line needs an anchor, and the elder of the Wol- verines' Glasgow brothers could provide it — assuming that he's available. Glasgow drew a spring suspension regarding an alcohol- related incident and is on a strict probation within the legal system. The good news is all has been quiet on that front this summer for a fifth- year senior who could make some noise and lead Michigan's first of- fensive line under Harbaugh this fall. 4. Jake Rudock QB The No. 4 spot isn't bad for a per- former who hasn't taken a snap in a game for the Wolverines. At the same time, Rudock could rise to No. 1 this season. The two-year Iowa starter comes to Michigan for a fifth-year senior season armed with skills the Wolverines desperately need — the ability to take care of the football and avoid sacks. He threw only five interceptions all of last year, the sort of statistic that would have gone a long way towards get- ting the 2014 Wolverines into a bowl game. 5. Jourdan Lewis CB Lewis emerged as Michigan's top cornerback last season, starting seven games and posting 39 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss and a pair of in- terceptions. The Wolverines want to play a lot of press coverage under the new regime, and the junior's growth in that area will be essential for Har- baugh's first team to be what it wants to be on defense. 6. Mason Cole OL Circumstances forced Cole into the starting lineup last year as a true freshman, and he held his own at the key left tackle spot through 12 starts. He moved to center for a time during spring ball when Glasgow was out of action, but Cole should be back at left tackle in the opener, ready to take his game up a notch. 7. Amara Darboh WR Darboh represents Michigan's most productive wide receiver re- turning to the field. The redshirt junior started seven games in 2014, making 36 catches for 473 yards and DIGITAL BONUS: CLICK THE ICON TO PLAY OR STOP THE PODCAST The Wolverine Staff Discusses The Top 25