The Michigan Wolverines are definitely losing a lot of major contributors to the NFL Draft following their national championship season, but there is plenty of returning talent to be optimistic about – particularly on the defensive side of the ball.
Up front, Kenneth Grant and Mason Graham – two of the most dominant defensive lineman in the country – will serve as the anchor pieces in what should be another top-five unit for defensive coordinator Jesse Minter. Michigan also gets back veteran safeties Rod Moore and Makari Paige, along with arguably the best corner in the country in Will Johnson. Top to bottom, this defensive unit is certainly good enough to help deliver a fourth consecutive Big Ten Championship in 2024.
You can see the entire list of returning key contributors below:
Notable Returning Defense:
▪️Kenneth Grant – DL
▪️Mason Graham – DL
▪️Rayshaun Benny- DL
▪️Trey Pierce – DL
▪️Ike Iwunnah – DL
▪️Cameron Brandt – DL
▪️Reece Atteberry – DL
▪️Josaiah Stewart – EDGE
▪️Derrick Moore – EDGE
▪️TJ Guy – EDGE
▪️Kechaun Bennett – EDGE
▪️Enow Etta – EDGE
▪️Chibi Anwunah – EDGE
▪️Breeon Ishmail – EDGE
▪️Ernest Hausmann- LB
▪️Jaishawn Barham – LB (MD transfer)
▪️Jimmy Rolder – LB
▪️Jaydon Hood – LB
▪️Will Johnson – DB
▪️Rod Moore – DB
▪️Makari Paige – DB
▪️Keon Sabb – DB
▪️Jyaire Hill – DB
▪️Ja’Den McBurrows – DB
▪️Myles Pollard – DB
▪️Kody Jones – DB
▪️DJ Waller Jr. – DB
▪️Zeke Berry – DB
▪️Brandyn Hillman – DB
▪️Quinten Johnson – DB*
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