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The Athletic’s Top 100 ‘freaks’ list — a subjective, annually compiled list by Bruce Feldman which acknowledges the most freakishly athletes among NCAA college football players — has been released and once again the Michigan football team is well represented.
The Wolverines had four players find their way onto the list, three of whom are listed in the top 30, while the fourth may be a bit of a surprise as he’s taken just 42 offensive snaps in his first two years on campus.
U-M is led by defensive tackle Kenneth Grant at No. 3, he comes in right behind South Carolina WR Nyck Harbor and Colorado athlete Travis Hunter, which now marks the sixth time in the past seven seasons Michigan has been represented in the top 10.
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant reaches out to sack Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024.
Michigan has been able to claim the No. 1 freak on the list three times — Rashan Gary (2018), Kwity Paye (2020) and Mazi Smith (2022) — while Aidan Hutchinson (2021) was ranked No. 2 and Kris Jenkins (2023) came in at No. 6; all defensive linemen.
Meanwhile, also representing Michigan on the list this year is junior quarterback Alex Orji (No. 13), junior defensive back Will Johnson (No. 28) and junior tight end Marlin Klein (No. 90). Below is a bit more on each of the ‘freaks’.
No. 3: Kenneth Grant (DT)
It’s no surprise Grant made this list; he checks in at 6-foot-3 and 339 pounds, yet maintains elite quickness.
Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant (78) celebrates a sack on Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) in the second quarter during the College Football Playoff national championship game against Washington at NRG Stadium in…
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Publish date : 2024-08-06 17:08:21
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