Michigan already had eight players coming to Ann Arbor via the transfer portal for the 2023 season. But Jim Harbaugh and the Wolverines weren’t quite done adding to their already stout transfer class.
On Wednesday morning, former UMass captain and starting cornerback, Josh Wallace, announced he would play his final collegiate season in Ann Arbor with Michigan.
By getting Wallace, Michigan tremendously improves its depth at the only position of need. The maize and blue return starters Will Johnson and Mike Sainristil, but the Wolverines are rather raw at the corner spot. It appeared either converted wide receiver Amorion Walker or Ja’Den McBurrows would start opposite of Johnson. Although one of them still can, the addition of Wallace gives the coaches a safety net.
During his four seasons at UMass, Wallace totaled 140 tackles, seven tackles for loss, three interceptions, and 28 pass breakups. The veteran corner had a stellar 2022 football season. He had 41 tackles, two interceptions and 28 pass breakups in his senior season with the Minutemen.
After the big addition to the secondary, Michigan Twitter went nuts. Here are the best reactions we could find after Wallace announced his decision.