Cole played his high school football right outside of Ann Arbor in Dexter. He was rated a 3/4 star RB depending on the service in the 2023 recruiting class. His freshman year at Michigan only saw him get into one game but winning a National Championship and seeing how Blake Corum and Donovan Edwards went to work everyday must have been a great learning experience.
"Obviously, the standard is set. That's how I like to look at it. I knew coming to a school like this, there's gonna be dudes, obviously. Sometimes you gotta wait your turn and I've been blessed to be in a position where I can learn from the best: My coaches, Blake, Dono, some of the best to do it. So I'm in a great position," he told The Michigan Insider.
The rumor was that Cole was injured most of his freshman year. As many expected him to see some action his freshman year. Then fans were excited to see him play in the 2024 Spring Game but injuries again popped up with a hamstring and a knee injury. Whether it was depth chart, injuries, or something else. Cole did not post any stats in the 2024 season after getting 2 carries for 6 yards in 2023.
Michigan needed speed and playmakers this season, so something was amiss with Cole not seeing the field. When you see opportunity and your name is not called, that is a sure fire recipe for entry into the transfer portal, which he did last week.
Yesterday, in what was expected to be his only visit he picked the Minnesota Golden Gophers. For at least next season Cole will be rowing the boat with PJ Fleck, who I assume recruited him out of Dexter. We wish Cole all the best and feel badly it didn't work out for him in Ann Arbor.
- Michigan finally landed Indiana transfer WR Donoven McCulley. This transfer was rumored a year ago and finally happened this weekend. Donoven is 6'5 and the big WR Michigan has been looking for a while. In 2023 he caught 48 balls for 644 yards and even threw a TD pass against the Wolverines.
- Donovan Edwards confirmed he is not playing in the Bowl Game. Which comes as no surprise.
- Myles Hinton declared for the NFL
- Loveland of course is also going to the Draft.
- Edge's TJ Guy and Derrick Moore are expected back next season.
- Alex Orji also entered the transfer portal. If I could give him one piece of advice. Work with your new team on a new position. Your play in the OSU game was huge in Michigan getting the win. I know this year was tough on you and you showed a lot of class in way you handled it. A MAC team should give Orji a shot.
- It finally happened, Marshall had to back out of its bowl game because they lost too many players to the portal. If Bowl Games were a stock, it would have a huge SELL rating.
- OSU backup QB who should be getting ready for a playoff game decided to enter the portal instead.
- Maryland transfer QB Billy Edwards Jr.
is expected to visit Ann Arbor today after being in Madison this weekend. 👀Update: Well, that changed quickly. Whether it was money, fit, or a 5-star freshman on the roster. Billy is now predicted to go to Wisconsin and will not be visiting Ann Arbor. Wisconsin just picked up the SDSU QB Danny O'Neil and reports are now that Billy is visiting Virginia today. The portal is a wild place folks!
- In related news, Miller Moss picked Louisville.
- With Franz injured Mo had a career night against the Knicks. He went for 32.
2 comments:
I'm not sure Cole Cabana is a power 4 RB. In HS his elite speed made him stand out, but in a program like Michigan's he's just part of the pack. It'll be interesting to see what happens at Minnesota. The talent level there won't be as high so you'd expect him to find some playing time. Will he or does he end up back in the portal will be interesting.
As far as Alex Orji: If he was going to change positions, he could of done that at Michigan. I think he's hell bent on playing QB and there are programs that run offenses that are QB run centric that will maximize his skill set. Is it a recipe to get to the NFL? NFL is always looking for elite athletes and there's nothing that says he can't make the transition to another position in the NFL ala Denard Robinson and Antwaan Randle El
nothing against Cole, thank you for your service....but there are 100+ teams he could go to, would rather he didn't transfer to a competitor. WI got another QB signed today so not sure if they are looking for two or if the one they got meets their needs.
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