Michigan defensive coordinator Don Brown said the group of incoming freshmen defensive players the team signed during the early signing period is athletic and big.
The Wolverines received 22 letters of intent last week, with more than half playing on defense. They signed four defensive linemen, including Port Huron Northern's Braiden McGregor, the No. 2-ranked player in the state, and four four-star defensive backs.
Brown, appearing on the "Inside Michigan Football" radio show Monday night, was asked what stands out about the signing class from a defensive standpoint.
“Very athletic,” Brown said. “This is the most athletic group we’ve signed on defense and the biggest.