When Will Johnson went down with a toe injury last October, the Michigan secondary was left scrambling to replace his production. It had already been something of a turbulent season for the defensive backs, but by shuffling around a few players into new roles, things were able to stabilize and the team was able to finish the year on a high note.
One of those adjustments included sliding Zeke Berry to the boundary spot vacated by Johnson, leaving an opening at nickel. That’s where fifth-year senior Makari Paige stepped in to help add some reinforcement to a shaky secondary, ultimately helping him make the most of his final campaign in Ann Arbor.