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Instead of imitating Hutchinson & Ojabo, Mike Elston wants Michigan’s edge-rushers to be their own type of player

Michigan’s edge-rushers produced at the highest of clips in 2021.

Aidan Hutchinson had 14 sacks and 2 forced fumbles, David Ojabo piled up 11 sacks and 5 forced fumbles.

That type of production is rare in college football, where two edge-rushers have their cake and eat it too.

Even with their departures, head coach Jim Harbaugh said there are some exciting things going on right now along Michigan’s defensive line.

New Michigan defensive line coach Mike Elston isn’t trying to create carbon copies of Hutchinson and Ojabo, he wants to utilize the strengths of Michigan’s current personnel and let them be themselves.