Lindsay Budin

Jan 24, 2025 | maizenbrew.com | Lindsay Budin

Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images Just one week ago, it remained a question whether Michigan defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny would return for the 2025 season or enter the 2025 NFL Draft. Last Friday, that question was finally answered when news broke that Benny will forgo the draft for his final season of eligibility. Retaining Benny is huge news for the Wolverines, especially given what he showed this past season.

Jan 23, 2025 | maizenbrew.com | Lindsay Budin

Photo by Ric Tapia/Getty Images TJ Guy has exhibited a lot of patience. When he joined the Michigan Wolverines in 2021, he didn’t immediately slot into a considerable role. Instead, he redshirted after playing in two games. He bided his time, slowly working his way up. And that finally paid off for him this past fall. Entering the 2024 season, Guy was a popular pick as a breakout candidate for the Wolverines. And as many anticipated, he delivered.

Jan 17, 2025 | maizenbrew.com | Von Lozon |Lindsay Budin

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images As first reported by MLive on Friday morning, Michigan Wolverines defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny is forgoing the 2025 NFL Draft and is returning to Ann Arbor for his final season of eligibility. Spoke with Michigan DL coach Lou Esposito, who says DT Rayshaun Benny will be back next year. Also loves Jaishawn Barham’s versatility — could play linebacker and edge in 2025.

Jan 16, 2025 | maizenbrew.com | Lindsay Budin

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Coming into the 2024 season, Zeke Berry’s potential went somewhat under the radar. Playing behind some of the team’s best defensive players like Mike Sainristil, Rod Moore and Makari Paige, it simply wasn’t Berry’s time to shine. As Sainristil moved up to play at the professional ranks, Berry won the competition to fill his nickel position.

Jan 10, 2025 | maizenbrew.com | Lindsay Budin

Photo by James Black/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Sherrone Moore and the Michigan Wolverines will look to rebound this fall from an 8-5 season in 2024. Thankfully, several returning players are poised to make a major impact and hope to get Michigan back to the College Football Playoff. Whether it was flashes of potential or dominance, here’s a look at how key contributors for next season performed in 2024.