There has been a lot of talk about all the great players Michigan football has lost since last season, but one big-time talent that returns, is defensive tackle Maurice Hurst.
Hurst has steadily improved for Michigan football the past few seasons, but finished 2016 with 30 tackles, 11.5 TFL and five sacks. The junior also added 34 pressures and established himself as an elite pass rusher.
Last season, he was overshadowed, not just on the defense, but on the defensive line. With a slew of NFL-caliber players such as Taco Charlton, Chris Wormley and Ryan Glasgow, it was easy for Hurst to just blend in on an extremely talented front four.