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Michigan football: Freshman OL Trente Jones could be versatile, start one day

Michigan football goes through practice on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Michigan Stadiumd. Orion Sang, Detroit Free Press

(NOTE: This is part of a summer series analyzing each of Michigan football's 18 incoming freshmen. Each story will include insight from Steve Lorenz, a recruiting analyst at 247Sports.com)

For the first time in a long time, Michigan football is in a situation where immediate help along the offensive line isn't necessary.

In fact, thanks to some established depth construction a year ago, Michigan might be in a situation where it can take its entire 2019 offensive line class and — if need be — sit them for two years to get as much strength and mental development as possible before moving them into the rotation.