Obi Ezeh is the only returning starter at this position for Michigan, so Witherspoon could see some quick playing time. Witherspoon is a very smart player who is also able to make great stops against the run. Michigan signed four linebackers, so Witherspoon could share playing time with other freshmen like Taylor Hill, Kenny Demens, and J.B. Fitzgerald.
2. Brandon Bechum (Penn State)
Bechum was Penn State's top signee in this class and could start right away. With the departure of All-American Dan Connor, Bechum could fill his spot as the hard-hitting leader of the Penn State defense.
Secondary
1. Boubacar Cissoko (Michigan)
Cissoko, a standout at the Army All-American game, should get some early playing time. He has the build of former first-round draft pick Leon Hall. Cissoko is a small hard-hitting corner and will play alongside potential All-Americans Morgan Trent and Donovan Warren.
2. Cortez Smith (Indiana)
Smith, a teammate of Cissoko, is thought to be an even better cornerback by most coaches in Detroit but did not get as much attention as Cissoko. Smith has great speed and hands and could play either corner or wide receiver. Whatever he plays, he will definitely get some early playing time.
3. Brandon Smith (Michigan)
Smith played quarterback in high school, but as much as the Wolverines need a QB, Smith will play safety in college. Smith is a hard-hitting athlete with good hands and at fall camp is adapting quickly to college play under the mentoring of Donovan Warren.
The way it is panning out, Michigan is going to have to rely on their freshmen to carry them. Also keep your eye on Ohio State, because once they lead by more than 20, they will begin to throw freshmen in, and they will often be up by that much.
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