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Rankings Michigan’s top 15 defensive players for 2023

Concluding rankings week is the Michigan defense!

The defense for the Michigan Wolverines – like the offense – is expected to be even better in 2023. Last season, Michigan only allowed 16.1 points per game – which ranked No. 7 nationally – and the Wolverines return eight starters under the guidance of second-year coordinator Jesse Minter.

With several key transfer additions and a youthful influx in the front seven, there are several breakout candidates that could help propel this defense to the top of the country. But with so many names in the mix, how can we properly rank them?