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Derrick Moore’s path to Michigan, outlook for 2024

Jacob Singer Jake Singer is a junior at the University of Michigan majoring in Political Science. He is a Michigan Football and Basketball Writer for SB Nation's Maize and Brew

It’s hard to become a starting defensive lineman in college football. Even with outstanding talent, it’s even harder to earn a starting spot on the reigning national champs. Twenty-nine games and more than 600 snaps later, Derrick Moore will finally hear his name called as part of Michigan’s starting defense this fall.

Moore spent the past two seasons working his way up the depth chart, playing along the line with the likes of Jaylen Harrell, Braiden McGregor and more.