Michigan Football: 5 Commits with Most Immediate-Impact Potential

Michigan football's highly rated recruiting class is full of untapped potential, but only a handful of currently committed players are ready to make an instant impact in 2016.

Now, expectations should be tempered. It's rare for a true freshman to perform well enough to immediately earn a rotational spot, let alone a starting role.

Enrolling early does help, however, and the Wolverines have welcomed seven new faces to campus during the spring semester. Not every player mentioned here is already in Ann Arbor, but most are.

The key factors used while creating the list were a given prospect's skill set, projected ability to adapt to the college game and roster need.

Carlo Kemp, Buck Linebacker

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Carlo Kemp

Playing as a true freshman is hard. Carlo Kemp knows it.

Steve Lorenz of 247Sports notes the 4-star early enrollee was brutally honest about what awaits him during the coming months.

"It's honestly going to be tough going into practice knowing I'm going to get my [butt] kicked sometimes," Kemp said. "Once spring ball starts up, I'm going to be going against veterans and guys that have been in the weight room and know the schemes inside and out."

With that being said, Kemp is built for the college game. He's listed at 6'3" and 255 pounds. Even if the numbers are a bit exaggerated, that's similar to departing "Buck" linebackers Mario Ojemudia and Royce Jenkins-Stone.

Kemp isn't particularly quick, so dropping into coverage won't be his forte. However, he's aggressive at the point of attack and can make a difference off the edge as a rotational piece in 2016.

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Update: According to Nick Baumgardner of MLive, Kemp said the Wolverines will not use the "Buck" role under new defensive coordinator Don Brown.

Brandon Peters, Quarterback

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Brandon Peters

Brandon Peters is considered the quarterback of the future. The 4-star—and many a Wolverines fan—is hoping he's the quarterback of the present, too.

After he tallied 3,103 yards and 37 touchdowns while tossing just five interceptions during his senior season, the hype around Peters only grew. However, the early enrollee must work through a critical adjustment period.

In practice, a pass will fall incomplete or be intercepted, and Peters may be frustrated because that throw worked in high school. Brandon, I've a feeling we're not in Indiana anymore.

Jim Harbaugh won't rush Peters' development for the sake of having him start. Wilton Speight, John O'Korn and others are competing for the No. 1 job, too. If Peters isn't ready, he's not ready.

In the last two years, though, a handful of true freshmen—namely Deshaun Watson, Brad Kaaya and Josh Rosen—have claimed starting roles for other programs. Peters could join that exclusive club.

Ben Bredeson, Offensive Line

While Michigan loses just one starter on the offensive line, that probably won't be the only change. Mason Cole, who started at left tackle in 2014 and 2015, may switch to center and replace Graham Glasgow.

But if either Kyle Kalis or Ben Braden doesn't lock up a starting spot at guard, Ben Bredeson could be ready to snatch the spot.

According to Nick Baumgardner of MLive, the 4-star tackle and offensive coordinator Tim Drevno have discussed where Bredeson's best fit is on the O-line. Per Baumgardner, Bredeson will be refining his guard technique to prepare for 2016.

One key disadvantage is that the coaching won't be from Drevno because Bredeson is not an early enrollee. Plus, the 6'5", 293-pounder needs to add more weight to play guard.

However, the tape shows Bredeson is fundamentally sound in pad level, first step and hand placement. If he improves his strength and tacks on some extra pounds, he'll be a challenger for immediate playing time.

Devin Bush Jr., Linebacker

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Devin Bush Jr.

If the Wolverines were to post a "help wanted" ad, it would read something like this: Top-flight national program in need of linebackers. Early enrolling is a plus.

Well, Devin Bush Jr. is a linebacker. He's also on campus.

The 5'11", 226-pounder might not surge into the starting lineup, but Michigan's depth is questionable. Ben Gedeon played a regular role in 2015 and is the most experienced returning linebacker. Actually, he's really the only experienced one.

Bush notched 67 tackles during each of his final seasons in high school. The leap to college ball isn't easy, but ready or not, here he comes. Taking advantage of the extra reps in spring practice is pivotal for Bush and his 2016 involvement.

Kareem Walker, Running Back

Translatable skills are the most important selling point of any prospect. Kareem Walker's film suggests he's ready to play right away.

Walker—who registered 1,517 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior—displays excellent vision, is willing to run between the tackles and finishes runs hard.

Plus, the 4-star running back is at his best while running downhill, which suits Michigan's man-blocking style up front.

Walker is essentially De'Veon Smith with a higher ceiling. Although Smith will likely keep the starting job for 2016, Walker has a terrific opportunity to join the rotation and average a handful of carries per game.

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