While an 8-5 record is good for some programs, it doesn't cut it for the Michigan football team. As the team looks to improve in head coach Sherrone Moore's second season, it's clear that a few positions could use more help. Luckily, more help is on the way for defensive coordinator Wink Martindale's unit. According to On3's Transfer Portal page on X (formerly Twitter), former Columbia linebacker Rocco Milia has signed with the Wolverines.
“BREAKING: Columbia transfer LB Rocco Milia has signed with Michigan, @PeteNakos_ reports,” posted the transfer focused account on Friday. “Milia totaled 49 tackles last season.”
Milia will join the Michigan football program after four years at Columbia. The 49 tackles he notched were over seven games. His best season was 2023, when he had 54 tack