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Why Michigan football's next top pass-rusher could be 2021 commit Kechaun Bennett

Michigan football opens the 2020 season Sept. 5 on the road against Washington, and finishes Nov. 28 on the road against Ohio State. Wochit

In the past five years, Michigan football has had six pass-rushers selected in the NFL draft, including two first-round picks Rashan Gary and Taco Charlton.

The Wolverines' latest star on the edge, Josh Uche, was taken by the New England Patriots in the second round of this year's draft in April.

Kechaun Bennett could be next in line.

The four-star defensive end from Suffield, Connecticut, committed to the Wolverines on May 27 over the likes of Notre Dame, Syracuse, Ole Miss, Cal and Miami (Fla.