Michigan has started four different quarterbacks in Jim Harbaugh’s three seasons in Ann Arbor with varying levels of success. The only constant at Harbaugh’s native position during that time has been quarterback competitions. And he just upped the ante in that department in a big way.
Former Ole Miss quarterback Shea Patterson declared Monday via Twitter his intentions to join the Wolverines for what remains of his college football career. Patterson was considered the top pro-style prospect in the nation two years ago when he joined the Rebels. If the NCAA grants him permission to play next fall at Michigan, he will immediately jump into the top tier of quarterback talent in the Big Ten along with the likes of Trace McSorley at Penn State and Ohio State’s heir apparent Dwayne Haskins.