Michigan football has experienced significant roster changes this offseason, with around 20 players from the national championship-winning Team 144 possibly getting drafted in April and several others opting to transfer. When Jim Harbaugh departed to coach the Los Angeles Chargers, a 30-day window opened for Wolverine players to enter the transfer portal. Despite this, Sherrone Moore and the Michigan staff have managed to retain most of the roster intact during this transition period. Here’s a summary of Michigan’s activity in the transfer portal so far:
**Additions:**
1. IOL Josh Priebe, Northwestern — Played 38 games with 29 starts at left guard, earning Third-team All-Big Ten in 2023. Has one season of eligibility remaining.
2. LB Jaishawn Barham, Maryland — Played 23 games with 96 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks, one interception, one forced fumble, and one pass breakup. Has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
**Departures:**
1. S Keon Sabb — Transferred to Alabama. Played 18 games with 28 tackles, one tackle for loss, six pass breakups, two interceptions, and one touchdown. Has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
2. DL Reece Atteberry — Transferred with one season of eligibility remaining after playing 26 games with three tackles.
3. OT Noah Stewart — Transferred with one season of eligibility remaining after playing four games.
4. TE Matthew Hibner — Transferred with one season of eligibility remaining after playing 28 games with two receptions, 15 receiving yards, and five tackles.
5. CB Amorion Walker — Transferred to Ole Miss with two seasons of eligibility remaining after playing 12 games with three tackles, 0.5 tackles for loss, one pass breakup, one reception, and four receiving yards.
6. WR Darrius Clemons — Transferred to Oregon State with two seasons of eligibility remaining after playing 22 games with four receptions and 40 receiving yards.
7. CB Cameron Calhoun — Transferred to Utah with four seasons of eligibility remaining after playing two games.
8. LB Joey Velazquez — Transferred to Ohio State with one season of eligibility remaining after playing 17 games with seven tackles.
9. RB Leon Franklin — Transferred with one season of eligibility remaining after playing 31 games with 23 carries, 75 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, two receptions, 26 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown.
10. RB C.J. Stokes — Transferred to Charlotte with two or three seasons of eligibility remaining after playing 13 games with 59 carries, 281 rushing yards, one rushing touchdown, and one reception for 15 receiving yards.
11. WR Sam Staruch — Transferred with no remaining eligibility after playing three games.
