Forecast For The 16 Seniors Leaving Michigan

Jason Barczy by Correspondent Written on December 11, 2008
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Underachieved considering he came out of high school as a four star recruit and number three ranked defensive linemen in the country.

Jamison only amassed 129 stops, 20 sacks and four forced fumbles as a defensive end opposite Brandon Graham for two years and Lamar Woodley for two.

He doesn't have the size to be a 4-3 defensive end or a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL but he could be an undrafted free agent signing that remains on the practice squad.

 

Will Johnson

A balding, four star defensive tackle out of Lake Orion, Johnson has played a lot in his career and done a decent job.

Him and Terrance Taylor have been a nice little combination for the past two years but not better than Taylor and Alan Branch being next to each other.

Johnson has amassed 81 tackles, 5.5 sacks and one fumble recovery and there was a nice fluff story in the Ann Arbor news about how Johnson is the strongest player on the team.

I could see him as a defensive end in a 3-4 defense if he continues training under Mike Barwis.

 

Morgan Trent

A four star receiver converted to defensive back, Trent was lightning fast coming out of high school and reportedly beat Ted Ginn Jr. in a few track meets.

Too bad he couldn't catch the ball to be a receiver so Carr did what any coach does with a receiver who can't catch, put him on defense.

As a corner Trent had 149 tackles, seven interceptions and 21 pass breakups while starting for three seasons.

I can think of worse defensive backs in the NFL so why not take a chance on him in the later rounds. Trent could turn out to be a serviceable dime or quarter defensive back.

 

Terrence Taylor

I first took notice "Big T" during the 2006 Penn State game where he and Alan Branch were competing to see who could knock out the quarterback out of the game first.

Branch won but Taylor scored big in my heart and although Taylor won't get the acclaim that Branch or even Gabe Watson had, he's still a dominating defensive tackle.

At best though, I can only see Taylor getting drafted in the third or fourth round, but whoever does will get a gem.

Not only is he tough to deal with on the line, he's got a big heart and can talk trash with the best of them.

His 114 tackles, six sacks and four fumble recoveries throughout his career should've gotten the attention of some NFL scouts.

Taylor is the best prospect coming out of Michigan and with the right team, coach he could have a nice little career.

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who will have a better career after Michigan?

  • Terrence Taylor
  • Morgan Trent
  • Will Johnson
  • Tim Jamison
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Results - Author Poll

Who will have a better career after Michigan?

  • Terrence Taylor

    41.9%
  • Morgan Trent

    9.7%
  • Will Johnson

    6.5%
  • Tim Jamison

    41.9%
  • Total votes: 31
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