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How ex-QB Michael Barrett prepared to take over Michigan football's coveted viper position

Michael Barrett used to be a prolific quarterback.

At Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Ga., Barrett accounted for 7,293 total yards, passing for 4,640 yards and 45 touchdowns while rushing for 2,647 yards and 38 touchdowns. As a senior, he led his team to an 11-1 record, a regional championship and the state playoffs, while setting a school record for most points in a season with nine games of 50 or more.

Barrett did it all in high school.

So it makes sense he could be the next player to do it all for Michigan's defense.