The Michigan Wolverines are approaching the end of fall camp with the season opener less than two weeks away. But the coaching staff isn't done experimenting and changing players' positions. Players like LB Ben Mason switched positions (Mason to fullback) earlier in camp, but there are a few more making the change as well. Here are the latest details.
James Hudson
Hudson, a Toledo Central Catholic product, came to Michigan as a four-star DT. However, that's not going to be his position this year. Defensive line coach Greg Mattison revealed to Sam Webb of Scout.com (VIP required) that Hudson is getting a look at tackle for Michigan.
"Coach Harbaugh always does what a great head coach always is going to do," Mattison said. "Whatever is best for the team, that's what's going to happen. If a young man is not in the two-deep in one place but could be in the two-deep with some reps and that in another place, he's going to go there. That's what you have to do in college. You can't go out and buy a guy like you can in the NFL. So, young men like James Hudson are very, very key guys because they can do both. That's up to Jim."
Michigan is a bit thin on the offensive line, which helps explain the move. Michigan lost four starters on the defensive line, but brought in six recruits.
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Jaylen Kelly-Powell
Michigan moved Jordan Glasgow to safety after he had work in the spring at VIPER. To help make space at the safety spot, true freshman Jaylen Kelly-Powell is shifting to corner. Webb reports that the Michigan staff is high on Kelly-Powell's cover skills and that the Cass Tech product could work his way into the rotation early. He's getting looks in both dime and nickel packages for the Wolverines. The secondary will need to rely on some true freshmen and Kelly-Powell could be one of them.
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Brad Hawkins
Hawkins committed to Michigan as a wide receiver, but the Wolverines moved him to safety in Don Brown's defense before he arrived on campus. But Michigan is also experimenting with Hawkins at corner. Sam Webb of Scout.com (VIP required) reports that Michigan is giving Hawkins some reps at cornerback. At 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, Hawkins could give the Wolverines the long and lanky corner NFL teams have grown to covet in recent years. Webb reports Hawkins will remain at safety, but giving him reps at corner will allow Michigan to develop a player who could become a versatile piece in the backend.
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