ANN ARBOR – The Michigan soccer crew is within the school soccer playoff for the second yr in a row, and a number of other true freshmen have helped them get there.
The Wolverines have already had 11 freshmen burn their redshirt in 2022, and a number of other of them are enjoying distinguished roles for the Wolverines.
Earlier than No. 2 Michigan takes on No. 3 TCU within the Fiesta Bowl semifinal in Arizona on Dec. 31, that is every freshman’s redshirt state.
Gamers can preserve their redshirt by enjoying in 4 or fewer video games.
already burnt pink shirt
Cornerback Will Johnson
The five-star prospect from Grosse Pointe South was the headliner of Michigan’s class of 2022 and has performed like that this season. Johnson has handed senior Gemon Inexperienced as one of many two beginning cornerbacks and has made an on the spot affect.
He has performed at the least 40 snaps in 4 of the final 5 video games and is tied for the crew lead with three interceptions, two of them within the Large Ten championship recreation in opposition to Purdue. Johnson has appeared in all 13 video games.
Defensive lineman Mason Graham
Graham has been a useful a part of Michigan’s defensive position rotation and has performed in each recreation, together with two begins. The previous four-star prospect from Anaheim, California has performed 34% of the snaps defensively and has 25 tackles and a pair of ½ sacks.
Tight finish Colston Loveland
Loveland has been a revelation for the Wolverines, particularly since Erick All suffered a season-ending harm earlier within the yr. The previous three-star recruit from Idaho has began 5 of the final seven video games and has performed 20-plus snaps in every one. The 6-foot-5, 237-pound participant is fifth on the crew in receiving with 12 receptions for 199 yards and two touchdowns.
edge derrick moore
Michigan has rotated its entrance runners incessantly this season, and Moore has been part of that. He has performed in all 13 video games, totaling 212 snaps. The previous high 100 recruit out of Baltimore St. Frances Academy has recorded eight tackles and two sacks.
linebacker jimmy rodler
Chicago’s former four-star prospect appeared in each recreation in 2022, however performed extra lately, receiving double-digit snaps in 4 of the final 5 video games. He has performed 142 complete snaps and has 14 tackles.
Receiver Darrius Clemons
Clemons was one in every of Michigan’s key late additions final cycle as a high 150 recruit from Oregon. The 6-foot-3 large receiver has performed in 11 video games however hasn’t seen a lot time on offense since convention play started. Of his 76 snaps this yr, 49 got here within the first three video games. He made a catch for 7 yards.
Defensive lineman Kenneth Grant
At 6-foot-3 and 356 kilos, Grant is the most important participant on Michigan’s roster and sure the longer term beginning nostril sort out. This yr, the previous three-star recruit from Indiana performed in a reserve function in all 13 video games, recording eight tackles.
Micah Pollard Edge
Braylon Edwards’ nephew has appeared in 11 video games, however has performed solely six defensively, totaling 41 snaps. The previous three-star recruit from Florida has eight tackles.
Receiver Tyler Morris
Morris, who was ranked 133rd nationally final cycle, has performed in seven video games and has acquired offensive snaps in six. He has three catches for 25 years.
Amorion Walker Receiver
The previous three-star recruit from Louisiana has performed either side of the ball in a backup function in 2022. He has appeared in six video games and has one catch for 4 yards.
Operating again C.J. Stokes
Stokes regarded to begin the season because the No. 3 working again and it regarded like he was going to be in line for a much bigger function after Blake Corum’s harm in opposition to Illinois. However Stokes, the No. 798 total choose in 2022, seems to have been jumped on the depth chart by Kalel Mullings, who additionally performs linebacker for the Wolverines.
Stokes has performed in 11 video games, however did not see the sphere in opposition to Purdue within the Large Ten championship. He has 273 dashing yards and a landing on 55 carries this season, in addition to including a reception for 15 yards.
It’s possible that he’ll retain a pink shirt
Defensive Again Kody Jones
The previous four-star dedication would burn his redshirt if he performs yet another recreation, however since he hasn’t seen the sphere since Nov. 5 at Rutgers, Michigan is prone to preserve it.
Defensive again Keon Sabb (three video games)
Sabb, one of many high three high 100 picks of the final cycle, additionally appeared in 4 video games however solely performed protection throughout non-conference play. Barring important occasions within the coming weeks, Michigan will possible look to protect its redshirt.
Crimson shirt
Quarterback Alex Orji
The previous three-star recruit performed late in a reserve function in three video games this yr.
Defender Zeke Berry
Berry, who was rated a four-star recruit, performed briefly in two video games.
Quarterback Jayden Denegal
Denegal, a former three-star prospect, performed three snaps in opposition to UConn.
Offensive lineman Connor Jones
The previous three-star recruit has performed 15 complete snaps in two video games.
Offensive lineman Andrew Gentry
Gentry was initially a high 100 recruit within the class of 2020, however is a real freshman in 2022 after taking two years off for a mission journey by his church. He has performed in two video games.
Linebacker Deuce Spurlock
Spurlock performed a handful of snaps within the fourth quarter of the UConn and Hawaii video games, recording three tackles. He was rated a three-star prospect.
Defensive Again Myles Pollard
The previous three-star cornerback from Tennessee has performed in a reserve function in two video games.
Tight finish Marlin Klein
Klein, Michigan’s first verbal promise of the 2022 class, appeared in two video games.
Offensive lineman Alessandro Lorenzetti
Lorenzetti, a former three-star recruit, has performed in a recreation.
Damani Dent Safety
Dent, a former three-star prospect from Florida, hasn’t seen the sphere in 2022.