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Harbaugh: LB Ben Mason 'born to play' fullback

Michigan freshman Ben Mason apparently may be switching positions to fullback.

During a surprise visit on WTKA-AM 1050 Thursday morning, Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh told show host Sam Webb about Drake Harris’ move from receiver to cornerback and Mason’s apparent switch from linebacker.

“Ben Mason goes forward and hits people better than anybody I’ve ever seen and what a great thing to say about somebody that they go forward and hit people, and that’s the fullback position,” Harbaugh told Webb, reiterating what he said during the "Pardon My Take" podcast on Wednesday. “Your identity is a lot on offense with the fullback.