Lessons learned from spring football: Michigan Wolverines

May 3, 2016

Spring practice is in the books, and that means we can begin to assess what transpired over the course of those 15 practice sessions. Some position battles have been solidified, while others will remain in flux until fall camp opens this August.

This week on the Big Ten blog, we’re taking a look at each team and what we’ve learned. Up next: Michigan.

1. Wilton Speight could enter fall camp as the QB to beat.

Some initially viewed Speight as an afterthought in Michigan’s three-man quarterback competition, which includes John O’Korn and Shane Morris. But over the final week of spring practice, Speight demonstrated his progression, as he took the most reps with the first-team offense. In the spring game, he completed 5 of 6 passes for 46 yards with a touchdown. He added a rushing touchdown for good measure.

Wilton Speight completed 5 of 6 passes for 46 yards and a touchdown and rushed for another in Michigan’s spring game. AP Photo/Tony Ding

Of course, Speight also could give back whatever advantage he’s established once fall camp arrives because coach Jim Harbaugh hasn’t named a starting quarterback yet. O’Korn has the most starting experience, as he helped guide Houston to an 8-5 record as a freshman in 2013. But Speight can bank on the experience he gained in leading Michigan to a second-half victory at Minnesota last October. He filled in for injured quarterback Jake Rudock and threw a key touchdown pass to receiver Jehu Chesson.

Quarterback competitions will be front and …

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