If one had to point to a single factor that catapulted the Michigan Wolverines to back-to-back Big Ten championships and College Football Playoff appearances, it has to be player development. Names like Hassan Haskins, Kwity Paye and Ronnie Bell were far from being on the top of recruiting rankings when they committed.
Yet these underrated recruits were forged into foundational contributors to the championship teams of 2021 and 2022 — and NFL draft picks. With such a track record under the staff’s belt, Michigan fans should feel confident every recruit that commits to the program has the potential to play on Sundays.