The Michigan Wolverines brought in a top five recruiting class this year, but still have a major need at offensive tackle with two of their top targets at the position, Isaiah Wilson and Kai-Leon Herbert, committed, to Georgia and Miami, respectfully.
However, some help may be on the way as Michigan may pursue a graduate transfer from Cal, according to Derick Hutchinson of Click On Detroit:
Cal left tackle Aaron Cochran announced Feb. 2 that he will be pursuing a graduate transfer for his final year after spending four seasons at Cal. Why does a West Coast lineman affect Michigan football? Because Cochran, on the surface, could be a nice fit for Michigan's needs.
Cochran started 10 games at left tackle in 2016, leading an offensive line that anchors one of the top offenses in the nation. He's 6 feet 8 inches tall and weighs 350 pounds, which matches the type of frame Michigan was looking for in targets like Wilson and three-star Louisville commit Mekhi Becton.
Cochran is also a veteran who knows the college game, and with three fifth-year seniors -- Graham Glasgow, Erik Magnuson and Ben Braden -- graduating from the offensive line, this is a rare opportunity for Michigan to replace some of that experience right away.
Jim Harbaugh has embraced transfers since taking over at Michigan. He has taken on quarterbacks Jake Rudock and John O'Korn, running back Ty Isaac and cornerback Wayne Lyons as transfers in his tenure, all of whom have played a major role for the Wolverines.
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