Michigan football needs wide receivers more than just about anything when it assesses its transfer portal needs. The Wolverines were already light on talent in the room, and with Tyler Morris entering the portal, they grew even thinner in the postseason.
The Wolverines brought in Indiana wide receiver Donaven McCulley, but they’re looking to add to the class. One option may be someone who was thought to be highly unlikely just a few days ago.
USC has seen something of a mass exodus in recent weeks. From quarterback Miller Moss to running back Quinten Joyner to wide receiver Duce Robinson, some of the Trojans’ top talent is departing Los Angeles. But the most surprising entry came on Tuesday with the announcement that former five-star wide receiver and kick returner Zachariah Branch has entered the transfer portal.
And he told On3’s Pete Nakos that Michigan football, Miami, Oklahoma, Georgia and Louisville are in contention for him at the moment.
Miami, Michigan, Florida, Oklahoma, Georgia, and Louisville are early schools to watch for USC transfer WR Zachariah Branch, per @PeteNakos_đź‘€https://t.co/9wzGFoAHEs pic.twitter.com/RsDWuGYjyy
— On3 (@On3sports) December 17, 2024
With Bryce Underwood on the roster in Ann Arbor, there’s certainly an expectation for a player like Branch that he could have the quarterback play, whether it’s the freshman or a veteran who comes in to start in the early going. That’s not even mentioning Chip Lindsey and his more pass-happy scheme coming to The Big House this year.
That’s some stiff competition, but if Michigan pushes with a name, image and likeness licensing package, perhaps it can lure one of the best players in the country at a position of need to Ann Arbor.