Earlier this offseason, Taylor Upshaw came up with a nickname for Michigan football's outside linebackers: “The reapers.”
It is meant to reflect the on-field role that Upshaw and his teammates have within the Wolverines' new defense.
“I’ll take credit for this one,” Upshaw said Monday afternoon. “I came up with the reapers. But I think, mainly, it’s just to wreak havoc. That’s what I want us to do. Because I know the talent we have. We have a lot of talent in this room. Undeniable talent.
“I think this defense is going to give us a chance to eat.