The Michigan Wolverines beat was able to speak to offensive tackle Ryan Hayes on Thursday afternoon as football practices continue in Ann Arbor despite no scheduled games through the rest of 2020. A group that already was replacing four starters coming into the year is now replacing a fifth with Jalen Mayfield opting to prepare for the 2021 NFL Draft, but it appears we have a bit of an idea who is lining up where.
Hayes goes from being a promising young piece to now being one of the key veterans on the line, as he is practicing and taking first-team reps at left tackle.