The linebacker play for the Michigan Wolverines in 2023 was a huge part of their success. Junior Colson, Mike Barrett and Ernest Hausmann all played pivotal roles in making the defense championship-caliber as the three leading tacklers on the team.
Now, Barrett and Colson are off to the NFL, leaving a linebacker core that will have some new faces seeing playing time in 2024. Practice this spring is going to be a huge indicator of who is starting to make a name for themselves heading into the Wink Martindale regime.
Here’s a preview of the position as the 2024 season gets underway this spring.