Chris Barnett Leaves Michigan Football Program

Freshman TE Chris Barnett leaves Michigan Football, the third transfer in a week under Brady Hoke. A look at the injuries and personal factors behind his departure.


Originally published January 2012, during the Brady Hoke era.

This article examines freshman tight end Chris Barnett's decision to leave Michigan Football. Barnett was the third Wolverine to transfer in less than a week, joining Tony Posada and Je'Ron Stokes. The piece provides context on his ACL and sports hernia rehab, the public rift with his father over choosing Michigan, and the impact on Hoke's tight end-heavy offensive scheme.

This article was referenced by Bleacher Report in their Michigan recruiting coverage.