Michigan Sophomore Tabbed ‘Most Improved’ From 2016 Class

ESPN posted an article highlighting some big jumps several sophomores this past season took from their freshman year. One Michigan player, LB Devin Bush Jr., saw his name on the list:

Bush was the No. 181-ranked prospect out of high school, but some questioned his size and if it would translate to the college game. At 5-foot-11, he wasn’t considered big enough, especially in the Big Ten, to make an impact. In his first season, Bush saw action on special teams and played in seven games at linebacker. He tallied 12 total tackles as a freshman but showed flashes of his ability. This past season, Bush earned a starting role and accumulated 102 total tackles and 5.5 sacks. He was Michigan’s leading tackler during the regular season, named a third-team AP All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the coaches. Bush has shown that his size is not a limitation and that he has grasped the aggressive nature of defensive coordinator Don Brown’s defense.