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Michigan football getting transfer from CMU: Defensive end Mike Danna

Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press

Michigan football just landed some help in the trenches.

Former Central Michigan defensive end Mike Danna announced his transfer to U-M on Tuesday afternoon.

Danna is a grad transfer and will be eligible to play immediately in the fall.

This past season, Danna – 6-foot-2 and 257 pounds – compiled 65 tackles (14.0 for loss) with 8.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

He was named to the All-Mid-American Conference first team and was also a member of Pro Football Focus' All-American first team.

In 2017, as a redshirt sophomore, Danna broke out with 55 tackles (9.