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Every year, pretty much every football team in college relies on first-year players to come in and make big plays, and Michigan football is no exception.
In 2021, the Wolverines played Donovan Edwards, Andrel Anthony, and Rod Moore with regularity. We’ve seen years where there have been double-digit redshirts burned.
So who could be those instant impact players in 2022?
The Wolverines have mostly everyone returning on the offensive side of the ball but a lot of needs on defense. Still, some offensive players will be good to keep off the field, and that could be the case for defensive players, needs or not.
That said, here are five new Wolverines who certainly could help the team in year one.
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