Jim Harbaugh packed his bag hastily and departed to the NFL after ‘burger gate’ and sign-stealing allegations started intensifying. Sherrone Moore became the head coach, transitioning from an OC job, and managed to finish his first season 8-5. It was not really world-class with Michigan’s standards, but the wins against Ohio State and Alabama later in the Bowl game weren’t just statements, but warning signs for the rivals for the next season. Michigan started working towards the same goal quickly.
They roped in five-star generational QB Bryce Underwood under Brian Kelly’s nose and managed to produce a 6th-ranked class nationally. Sure, this will guarantee Michigan to produce a national contender season, right? Well, yes and no. While the class is undoubtedly brimming with talent, the onus now remains on Sherrone Moore to keep his players on his roster and prevent them from transferring. Incidentally, two players have recently decided to do the same in Michigan’s camp.
As per On3’s Pete Nakos, the Michigan LB Jason Hewlett has decided to put in a transfer request and will be looking for pastures anew. Nakos posted on his X account. “Michigan linebacker Jason Hewlett is entering the transfer portal, his agency @QCSports tells @SWiltfong_ and I. The 6-3, 227-pound LB has three years of eligibility remaining“.
Hewlett, a 4-star prospect who was ranked 21st as an athlete in the 2023 class, has failed to impress Sherrone Moore and Jim Harbaugh in his 2 seasons with the team. The 6-foot-3 and 227 lbs linebacker appeared in just one game last season against the Northwestern Wildcats and managed to garner 3 total tackles that also include two solo ones. The other player who has decided to enter the transfer portal may disrupt some of Sherrone Moore’s plans.
Michigan linebacker Jason Hewlett is entering the transfer portal, his agency @QCSports tells @SWiltfong_ and I.
The 6-3, 227-pound LB has three years of eligibility remaining. https://t.co/wMrfFrcNOy pic.twitter.com/UsJVdU40Bb
— Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) April 12, 2025
Amrion Walker decided to enter the portal on Thursday and is also looking to play for a new program. The 2024 transfer from Ole Miss, the 6’4″ and 180 lbs prospect plays as a wide receiver primarily, but also has played snaps as a Corner Back, just like Travis Hunter. The two-way player totaled 3 tackles last season and had 34 receiving yards in the two games he appeared in. He will have 2 years of eligibility left starting from this season.
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