The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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26 THE WOLVERINE MAY 2017 takes to be a Big Ten linebacker. He's having a heck of a spring so far and had a heck of an end of the season, and got better and better," he noted. "He's the kind of guy that comes to work every day and gets better every day. You can really see it." McCray has been a great role model for him, Brown added, and has done everything expected as a leader this spring, while Wroblewski has been one of the surprises in camp. There have been times Brown has had to tell him to stop calling out signals for the secondary — that's how knowledge- able he is about the defense. As for the viper position vacated by Jabrill Peppers, Brown is quick to note you don't replace a talent of that cali- ber, but he likes what he's seen from sophomore Khaleke Hudson. "I'm really happy with Khaleke playing viper," Brown said. "And [redshirt sophomore] Jordan Glasgow has found a home, too. He's not a line- backer, not really a safety, so we found him a home playing viper. He'll share that job, and they'll continue to com- pete, which I absolutely love." Sophomore Devin Bush Jr. looked on his way to nailing down a starting linebacker role this spring. He had a team-best two sacks in the spring game. PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN Five Spring Game Head-Turners On Defense Michigan's spring game featured all the speed and athleticism on defense fans had been hoping for and expecting, with relentless pursuit of the quarterbacks on display. Here were the most noticeable of an impressive group: 1. Devin Bush Jr., So., LB — Bush was all over the field in notching two sacks and three total tackles. He also recorded a few quarterback pressures and looked ready to become a key contributor on defense. "I've seen a lot of growth from last spring. Devin is a great player, and he should have a great season coming up," fifth-year senior Mike McCray said. 2. Rashan Gary, So., DE — Gary notched four tackles and a sack, flipping between both teams. He was relentless on pass rush and in the backfield a number of times for hurries. He appears ready to take the next step into stardom. "This year I now know the whole playbook. I now know all the defensive schemes, I now know what type of role the coaches want me to play," Gary said. "From there, everything is set in line for me to have a good year, and that's what I'm planning on doing." 3. Khaleke Hudson, So., Viper — Hudson notched three tackles and a sack for 13 yards, but he also had a number of hurries at Jabrill Peppers' vacated viper posi- tion. The sophomore is primed for a breakout season and has all the tools to excel in Brown's defense. 4. Carlo Kemp, So., DE — Gary's backup also played on both teams and was a force against the run, especially, notching six total tackles and a half tackle for loss in the spring game. He also got to the quarterback for hurries a few times and appears to be a capable backup to Gary at an important position. He's come a long way in a year. 5. Jordan Glasgow, R-So., S — Glasgow will mainly play viper, but he can also help out at safety. He made a few big plays in the spring game to go with his two tackles, including a pass breakup and his 100-yard interception return for touchdown. He'll also be a force on special teams this year. — Chris Balas Like many of his classmates, sophomore Khaleke Hudson played mostly on special teams last year but is ready for a more prominent role. He could be Jabrill Peppers' replacement at viper. PHOTO BY PER KJELDSEN