There’s a reason Donaven McCulley earned the No. 1 jersey before the season even began.
At the time, it signified the expectations that the No. 25 Michigan football team’s coaches had of him and their belief in what he could become. Now halfway through the season, the graduate wide receiver’s playmaking has started to match the number he dons on his chest.
Through seven games McCulley has led the Wolverines’ passing game, notching 24 receptions for 369 yards. His blend of athleticism and consistency has transformed him from merely a promising newcomer to one of Michigan’s most complete receivers. And on a team whose passing offense is constantly under construction, McCulley’s stability can become the cornerstone of the Wolverines’ offense.
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