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Michigan football's Tarik Black ready to make up for lost time

Michigan football wide receiver Tarik Black speaks to the media on Thursday, April 12, 2018, in Ann Arbor. Video by Nick Baumgardner/DFP

It was only three games and one offseason, but Michigan football had big plans for Tarik Black in 2017.

Then a 6-foot-3 freshman receiver from Connecticut, Black wrapped up his first spring practice a year ago as one of U-M's best offensive players, just months removed from high school.

Working with the team during drills in Italy, Black showed his ability to consistently get open and create separation.