For the last two seasons, Mike Sainristil has patrolled the nickel spot in Michigan’s secondary and made life difficult for opposing offenses. Now that he’s gone, someone new will step into the role and attempt to replace the production and leadership void.
Enter Ja’Den McBurrows. McBurrows has been a part of Michigan’s program since his freshman season in 2021, and thus far hasn’t played a major role. That’ll change this season as he seems poised to start at nickel for the Wolverines.
Today, we’ll be taking a closer look at McBurrows, digging into his career in Ann Arbor thus far.