Combining returning starters De’Veon Smith, Drake Johnson, and Ty Isaac with five star recruit Kareem Walker creates good depth for Michigan football this season.
The running back position has a chance at being as strong of a unit as receiver in 2016 for the Wolverines.
The first year under head coach Jim Harbaugh saw offensive scheme and personnel shift throughout the season. Nagging injuries to Smith led to a reduced workload in the season’s second half.
A rejuvenated Smith, fully rested, was a spark in Michigan’s bowl victory over Florida. He routinely made men miss and turned negative, or short yardage plays, into 4-5-yard runs.