Indiana transfer tight end AJ Barner joined a program in Michigan that knows how to consistently utilize their tight ends. Whether a tight end is blocking or receiving, they’re on the field often in the Wolverines offense. In fact, that was what Barner found to be “the most intriguing part” about Michigan from his perspective.
“They just have a tradition of using the tight ends in an NFL manner with what coach Harbaugh does,” Barner said this offseason. “Play-action pass, running the ball. To play tight end you have to be an all-around player.”
Barner’s coming off a season where he was a captain for Indiana and put up career numbers with 28 receptions for 199 yards and three touchdowns.