There was a notable amount of attrition from the Michigan Wolverines football roster even before the coronavirus pandemic changed the outlook of the 2020 season. With a nine-game schedule back in play, we decided to take a look at the updated changes that have taken place with the roster since the end of last season.
Coaching Departures:
Chris Partridge (safeties/special teams) —> Ole Miss (co-defensive coordinator/safeties)
Anthony Campanile (linebackers) —> Miami Dolphins (Linebackers)
Coaching Arrivals:
Bob Shoop (Former Mississippi State defensive coordinator) —> Safeties coach
Brian Jean-Mary (Former South Florida assistant head coach/defensive coordinator) —> Linebackers coach
Transfers Out:
LB Devin Gil —> South Florida
Transfers In
LB Edward Warriner — Previously at Michigan State
Other Early Exits
WR Donovan Peoples-Jones — 2020 NFL Draft (Cleveland Browns, 6th round pick)
OL Cesar Ruiz — 2020 NFL Draft (New Orleans Saints, 1st round pick)
WR Nico Collins — Opted out of COVID-impacted season to prepare for 2021 NFL Draft
CB Ambry Thomas — Opted out of COVID-impacted season to prepare for 2021 NFL Draft
RB Christian Turner — Opted out of COVID-impacted season
QB Dylan McCaffrey — Opted out, potentially seeking transfer
OT Jalen Mayfield originally opted out of the 2020 season, but reversed his decision when the campaign was reinstated
2020 NFL Draftees
OL Cesar Ruiz (Saints, 1st), LB Josh Uche (Patriots, 2nd), OL Ben Bredeson (Ravens, 4th), Khaleke Hudson (Washington, 4th), DE Mike Danna (Chiefs, 5th), OL Michael Onwenu (Patriots, 6th), WR Donovan Peoples-Jones (Browns, 6th), OL Jon Runyan Jr.