Michigan Football releases 2025 spring roster: Jersey number changes, more.
Michigan Football kicked off spring practices on Tuesday, and also released its spring roster for 2025. Here’s everything you need to know, including information on transfers, freshman, as well as size and jersey number changes for returning players:
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The Michigan Wolverines took their next big step towards the 2025 season on Wednesday by opening spring practices. Additionally, the program released its new roster for the spring, and there’s plenty to sort through.
The new roster includes information on both incoming transfers and early-enrolling freshmen. Additionally, there’s a whole host of changes with returning players, including some jersey number changes and notable weight changes.
Here’s everything you need to know from the new roster:
Incoming Freshmen
CB Shamari Earls – No. 2, 6-foot-2, 203 pounds
WR Andrew Marsh – No. 4, 6-foot, 175 pounds
LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng – No. 12, 6-foot-1, 203 pounds
DB Jordan Young – No. 14, 6-foot, 177 pounds
QB Bryce Underwood – No. 19, 6-foot-4, 208 pounds
RB Donovan Johnson – No. 26, 6-foot, 213 pounds
LB Chase Taylor – No. 29, 6-foot-2, 213 pounds
Edge Julius Holly – No. 37, 6-foot-4, 224 pounds
TE Eli Owens – No. 45, 6-foot-1, 223 pounds
DL Travis Moten – No. 57, 6-foot-6, 296 pounds
OL Andrew Babalola – No. 65, 6-foot-6, 300 pounds
OL Avery Gach – No. 74, 6-foot-5, 274 pounds
OL Kaden Strayhorn – No. 75, 6-foot-2, 299 pounds
WR Jamar Browder – No. 88, 6-foot-5, 208 pounds
DL Bobby Kanka – No. 99, 6-foot-4, 289 pounds
The Wolverines have 15 players enrolling early. About 10 more players expected to join the team in the summer, including offensive lineman Ty Haywood and defensive end Nathaniel Marshall.
Incoming Transfers
DL Tre Williams – No. 0, 6-foot-2, 315 pounds
DB T.J. Metcalf – No. 7, 6-foot-1, 200 pounds
QB Mikey Keene – No. 10, 5-foot-11, 200 pounds
DB Caleb Anderson – No. 13, 6-foot-3, 200 pounds
WR Donaven McCulley – No. 13, 6-foot-5, 200 pounds
RB Justice Haynes – No. 22, 5-foot-11, 205 pounds
DB Tevis Metcalf – No. 24, 5-foot-10, 192 pounds
LB Troy Bowles – No. 40, 6-foot, 220 pounds
DL Damon Payne – No. 44, 6-foot-4, 303 pounds
OL Brady Norton – No. 70, 6-foot-3, 275 pounds
Of note for the transfers, offensive lineman Lawrence Hattar and wide receiver Anthony Simpson are not listed on the spring roster. Both players are expected to arrive in the summer.
Notable Jersey Number Changes
Senior edge rusher T.J. Guy switched from No. 42 to No. 4, previously held by Micah Pollard.
Junior running back Ben Hall switched from No. 28 to No. 7, previously held by Donovan Edwards.
Senior defensive tackle Rayshaun Benny switched from No. 26 to No. 55, previously held by Mason Graham.
Junior wide receiver Amorion Walker wore No. 1 last year, but currently doesn’t have a number assigned. Linebacker Jaishawn Barham is the only other player on the roster that wears No. 1.
