Matt Hartwell

6 days ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports After spending years as a rotational force behind two of the most dominant defensive tackles in recent Michigan memory, Rayshaun Benny is finally stepping into the spotlight — and he’s ready to make the most of it. The fifth-year senior joined Jon Jansen on In the Trenches this week to discuss his mindset heading into his final season in Ann Arbor and the leadership role he’s embracing along Michigan’s defensive front.

1 week ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images With spring ball wrapped up, it’s time to play “Buy, Sell, or Rent” based on what we’ve seen so far from the 2025 Michigan Wolverines. Let’s take stock of each position group and if we’re currently buying, renting and selling based on what we’ve seen and heard thus far. We got our first real look at Bryce Underwood and Jadyn Davis in the spring game, but it’s too early to go all in on either guy.

2 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Spring practices, including the annual spring game, are typically more about development and evaluation than hard conclusions. Still, they often offer a glimpse of what’s to come, and a few unexpected names have stolen some of the spotlight and are reshaping their outlook for this fall.

2 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Michigan made a massive statement on the 2025 NFL Draft stage — but the first night didn’t go exactly how many had expected for one of the Wolverines’ biggest stars. Defensive tackle Mason Graham became the highest-drafted defensive tackle in University of Michigan history, going No. 5 overall to the Cleveland Browns. But even after realizing his lifelong dream and completing a whirlwind of interviews and celebrations, Graham’s mind stayed with teammate Will Johnson.

2 weeks ago | maizenbrew.com | Matt Hartwell

Melanie Maxwell / USA TODAY NETWORK Michigan may enter the 2025 season with plenty of questions at defensive back, but two Wolverines — safety Rod Moore and cornerback Jyaire Hill — still managed to earn votes in a recent ranking by ESPN of college football’s best at the position. Obvious names like Caleb Downs, Leonard Moore and Jermod McCoy were at the top of the list, but the inclusion of Moore and Hill is interesting.