Offensive linemen are rarely expected to assume prominent roles right off the bat. Jeffrey Persi was no exception — in fact, he arrived in Ann Arbor even farther away from contributing than most.
Many Michigan football fans probably first learned of Persi when he committed to the Wolverines in 2019 and haven’t given much thought to him since. Persi’s got the kind of talent to jump right back on their radar. It probably won’t happen this season, but with the proper development and patience, the massive tackle from California might one day hold down the Wolverines’ blindside.
The story so far
The first thing to understand about Persi is he’s only been an offensive lineman since 2018.