Michigan football might not be considered a preseason national championship or Big Ten contender entering 2025, but it certainly has some loaded position groups.
The defensive tackle position, in particular, is quite loaded, with six Wolverines who might be considered starting-caliber players in Rayshaun Benny, Treu0301 Williams, Damon Payne, Trey Pierce, Ike Iwunnah, and Enow Etta all set to rotate in the middle of the defensive front. The linebacker corps is increasing in depth, with two starters in Ernest Hausmann and Jaishawn Barham, while Jimmy Rolder (considered by the coaches to be a third starter), Cole Sullivan, Jaydon Hood (who was injured in spring ball), and freshmen Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng and Chase Taylor all in contention.