Spring Game Photos: The Best Shots Of U-M's Freshmen & Redshirt Freshmen
Joe Milton was the third quarterback into Saturday's spring game following Patterson and McCaffrey. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Saturday's spring game was a perfect opportunity for fans to get their first glimpses of not only Michigan's early enrolled freshmen, but also several of the redshirt freshmen who did not see game action last year.
We've rounded up the best action shots from several of the youngsters and have placed them in alphabetical order below.
Enjoy!
Freshman tight end Erick All Erick All has been one of the most praised early enrollees by Jim Harbaugh this spring. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Erick All is the lone tight end Michigan took in the 2019 class. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Erick All came to Michigan as a four-star tight end from Fairfield, Ohio. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman viper Mike Barrett Mike Barrett has bounced between wide receiver and viper during his time at Michigan. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman left tackle Ryan Hayes Ryan Hayes played tight end in high school at Traverse City West, but has transitioned now to left tackle. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Ed Warinner revealed that Ryan Hayes is fifth-year senior Jon Runyan's backup at left tackle. (Photo by AP Images) Redshirt freshman right tackle Jalen Mayfield Jalen Mayfield played in three games last year as a freshman while redshirting. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Jalen Mayfield is currently battling with redshirt sophomore Andrew Stueber for the starting right tackle job. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Freshman quarterback Cade McNamara Josh Gattis revealed that McNamara was the No. 1 quarterback on Alabama's recruiting board in 2019. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) McNamara was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Nevada in both 2017 and 2018. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) McNamara was one of eight early enrollee freshmen this spring. (Photo by AP Images) McNamara appears to currently be fourth-string on the depth chart, behind Shea Patterson, Dylan McCaffrey and Joe Milton. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman quarterback Joe Milton Jim Harbaugh revealed at the start of spring that Joe Milton is third on Michigan's quarterback depth chart. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Joe Milton was the third quarterback into Saturday's spring game following Patterson and McCaffrey. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Joe Milton played in four games last year as a freshman while redshirting. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Joe Milton currently stands 6-5, 234. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Much of the hype around Milton out of high school surrounded the fact that he could supposedly throw a football 70 yards in the air. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Joe Milton is one of five scholarship quarterbacks currently on Michigan's roster. (Photo by AP Images) Joe Milton completed three of his four passes last year for 58 yards. (Photo by AP Images) McCaffrey (left) and Milton standing with new quarterbacks coach Ben McDaniels (far right). (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Joe Milton is listed as No. 3 on Michigan's roster, but wore No. 5 in the spring game. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman tight end Mustapha Muhammad Mustapha Muhammad did not make an appearance last year as a freshman while redshirting. (Photo by AP Images) Freshman wide receiver Mike Sainristil Mike Sainristil was committed to Virginia Tech before pledging to Michigan. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Mike Sainristil won Massachusetts' Gatorade Player of the Year award last year as a senior at Everett High School. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Mike Sainristil has received — by far — the most praise from Jim Harbaugh of any of the early enrolled freshmen this spring. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Harbaugh revealed earlier this spring that Sainristil is currently close to grabbing a spot in the starting lineup. (Photo by AP Images) Sainristil came to Michigan as both a receiver and defensive back out of high school, but will play wideout at Michigan. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) In addition to playing receiver, Sainristil is also practicing on kick and punt returns. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Brad Hawkins (right) picked off a pass that was intended for Sainristil in Saturday's spring game. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Sainristil has perhaps been the biggest beneficiary of Nico Collins and Donovan Peoples-Jones missing this spring with injuries. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman tight end Luke Schoonmaker Luke Schoonmaker's only appearance last year as a freshman was in the Rutgers game. (Photo by AP Images) Luke Schoonmaker hails from Hamden Hall Country Day High School in Connecticut. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman defensive end Taylor Upshaw Taylor Upshaw did not make an appearance last year while redshirting as a freshman. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Redshirt freshman running back Ben VanSumeren Due to mass injuries in the backfield, Ben VanSumeren was moved from linebacker to running back this spring. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Ben VanSumeren bounced between fullback and linebacker last year. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Ben VanSumeren came to U-M as a three-star out of Essexville, Mich. (Photo by AP Images) Ben VanSumeren played in four games while redshirting last year as a freshman. (Photo by AP Images) With injuries to Christian Turner, Hassan Haskins and Zach Charbonnet, Ben VanSumeren received the majority of the carries on Saturday. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) Ben VanSumeren was rated as the 15th-best player in the state of Michigan out of high school. (Photo by AP Images) Outside of Michigan, Ben VanSumeren's most notable offers out of high school were from Iowa, Iowa State, Minnesota and Missouri. (Photo by AP Images) Although Harbaugh hasn't given a clear distinction of where VanSumeren stands on the depth chart, he appears to be in a battle with Hassan Haskins for third-string. (Photo by AP Images) The majority of VanSumeren's playing time last year came on special teams. (Photo by AP Images) Redshirt freshman defensive end Julius Welschof Julius Welschof (left) hails from Bavaria, Germany. (Photo by Per Kjeldsen) ---
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