The final act in Joe Milton’s career with Michigan football came as a surprise. His decision to enter the transfer portal Thursday was accompanied by the realization his partnership with the Wolverines had failed.
After all, in almost every aspect, Milton met the criteria of becoming the first star quarterback to play for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan.
He stood tall in the pocket with a 6-foot-5 frame. He was athletic and capable of outracing defenders around the edges. He had a powerful arm and could launch the ball beyond the last line of defense.