Evan Link prepares for potential position switch ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Michigan Wolverines offensive lineman Evan Link is set for a pivotal 2026 season as he may transition from tackle to guard. After starting seven games in 2025, he missed the remainder of the season due to a knee injury. Link has demonstrated improvement in his play, with significant pass-blocking efficiency increases noted from 2024 to 2025. During Michigan's recent spring game, Link played both tackle and guard, with expectations that he could compete for a starting role at guard next season.
- •Evan Link committed to Michigan in October 2022 as a four-star recruit.
- •Link played all 13 games in 2024 and started seven in 2025 before injury.
- •He recorded a pass-blocking efficiency ranking improvement from 2024 to 2025.
- •Position switch projections include him starting as a guard next season.
- •Link worked as a versatile player in spring ball, showing capability in both positions.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — OL Evan Link’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
"Will Evan Link move from tackle to guard in 2026?
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