Michigan Football: Week 3 Fall Camp Stock Report

The submarine emerged briefly at Michigan's fall camp, providing a tremendously useful look inside head coach Jim Harbaugh's first August at the helm.

As can be expected, injuries have started to affect the roster. A wide receiver sustained an injury that relegated him to the sideline, and the lack of experience at the position means the Wolverines are turning to an even younger player.

Two notable positions are in the midst of battles that must be resolved before Sep. 3 arrives. Although one competition is working toward the expected answer, the other has no obvious winner.

Finally, game preparation is about to start in Ann Arbor. But before looking ahead to Utah, let's take a look back at the third week of fall camp.

Freshman Receiver Thrust into Action

Behind clear-cut No. 1 option Amara Darboh, the receiver competition is taking shape yet remains unclear.

Jehu Chesson is the favorite to earn a starting job on the outside, so Freddy Canteen would bring the only game experience to the slot receiver role. As of this moment, though, it appears an injury has opened the door for a couple of wideouts.

Max Bultman reported on MLive.com that Canteen had his right arm in a sling. Consequently, freshman Grant Perry has been forced into action, while fellow true freshman Brian Cole lurks nearby.

But according to Big Ten Network's Dave Revsine, Perry looked better than Cole and should contribute in 2015.

A few questions remain: Is Canteen's injury a long-term deal? Did Perry pass Canteen on the depth chart prior to the injury? Where does Drake Harris fit in?

Regardless, Perry has a chance to hold off the sophomores and establish a place in the lineup. While that's not a foregone conclusion, it's not unreasonable, either.

Perry racked up 105 receptions for 1,727 yards and 20 touchdowns as a senior at Brother Rice, a powerhouse in Michigan high school football. The key for Perry is translating that success to the next level on game day, which is an opportunity he might receive rather soon.

Quarterback Battle Taking Shape

Ideally, Shane Morris wins the starting position because he has another season of eligibility remaining. However, the long-held belief that Jake Rudock will be tabbed No. 1 appears to be nearing its fulfillment.

The Iowa transfer noticeably outperformed Morris during the open session, per Bultman:

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Rudock looked more comfortable, whether he was sitting in the pocket or rolling out. Junior Shane Morris made a few nice throws down the sideline, but he didn't match Rudock's rhythm. Part of the difference, to be sure, is that Rudock's offensive line play was much better. Rudock had more time all night, and it translated to sustained drives.

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Morris has a cannon, and his running ability is certainly an enticing trait. However, a stronger throwing arm doesn't matter if the junior isn't accurate and continues missing open targets.

As long as Rudock avoids making mistakes, it's difficult to envision Harbaugh choosing Morris. Rudock, who only threw five interceptions in 345 attempts last year, is the safer option.

Since Michigan's season opener pits the offense against a strong Utah defense—on the road—turnovers could doom the Wolverines. Rudock is a better bet to protect the football. He's not the ideal choice, but he's the smart one.

Kickers Are People Too, but They're Struggling

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Matt Wile connected on 10 of 11 field goals inside 40 yards last season, but his 5-of-10 mark from 40 yards and beyond left Michigan wanting more from its specialist.

Unfortunately for Harbaugh and Co., a new year might not bring a better result. Bultman notes the two candidates to replace Wile lacked consistency during the scrimmage.

"Senior Kenny Allen and sophomore Kyle Seychel both took field goals, but neither was very consistent," he wrote. "Seychel appeared to have the bigger leg, but his misses were also by a wider distance than Allen's."

In a regular-season outing, the Wolverines would certainly love to confidently send out a kicker for the game-winner. Without a doubt, consistently splitting the uprights in practice would ease some of the growing concerns.

All recruiting information via 247Sports. Stats from cfbstats.com. Quotes obtained firsthand unless otherwise noted. Follow Bleacher Report CFB Writer David Kenyon on Twitter @Kenyon19_BR.