Two Michigan players made the cut for the Bednarik Award preseason watch list, which goes to the best defensive player in college football.
Defensive end Kwity Paye and cornerback Ambry Thomas represented Michigan on the list.
There are high expectations for Thomas and Paye, who are arguably among the best in college football at their respective positions.
Thomas had 38 total tackles in 2019 with 3 interceptions. Per Pro Football Focus, “Thomas lined up in press on over 81 percent of his coverage snaps, which was the fourth-highest rate in football, and allowed just a 53.