Speed kills. Historically, at least.
When football fans think of a special teams returner, a smaller guy with blazing speed usually pops into their head. Think Desmond Howard (5-foot-10), Jabrill Peppers (5-foot-11), and even A.J. Henning (5-foot-10). This year, however, special teams coach, Jay Harbaugh, is going with a different blueprint to return kicks for the Michigan Wolverines.
Kalel Mullings is a converted linebacker who is playing full-time running back this season for Michigan. He is listed at 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds, a bull rusher who gets put in during short-yard situations and any time the team is in need of a powerful back.