As Michigan begins looking ahead to spring ball, the linebacker unit is one group that could undergo significant changes. Jaishawn Barham could move to edge rusher, and that would reshape the front seven if that happens.
Using Pro Football Focus (PFF) grades as a guide, let’s take a look at what each linebacker brings to the table and how they might impact Michigan’s defensive schemes next season.
Ernest Hausmann
Hausmann has been a staple of Michigan’s defense, and his experience will be invaluable in the upcoming season. With an overall PFF grade of 68.