When it was announced Eyabi Anoma would transfer to Michigan two weeks into training camp, the reaction from Michigan Wolverines fans was hesitant, but hopeful.
Though that hopefulness turned into full blown hype following Anoma’s debut performance, there was never anything but confidence at the graduate transfer’s arrival for defensive line coach Mike Elston.
“The first reaction was excitement,” Elston said Wednesday. “I remember recruiting him out of high school when I was at a different school. A very high level, skilled player that can add a lot to what we’re doing defensively.”
There was certainly no question in Anoma’s talent level, but with that talent came a tumultuous journey that saw him go to three different programs — his final stop, Tennessee Martin, out of the FBS entirely.