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Detroit Free Press · Jun 5, 2018

Michigan walk-on Tru Wilson could be team's third running back

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh speaks at Grand Valley football camp. Nick Baumgardner, Detroit Free Press

(Photo: Romain Blanquart, Detroit Free Press)Michigan needs a third running back.

The top two spots are occupied by players who should surprise no one, as senior Karan Higdon and junior Chris Evans combined to rush for more than 1,600 yards and 17 touchdowns last season.

The third spot, however, is wide open.

And through spring practice, the guy who took the most ownership of that spot may surprise you.

"The best were Chris Evans, Karan Higdon and Tru Wilson. Those three really did well," Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said Sunday.

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