Kendrick Bell seeks role on Michigan roster amid coaching changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Kendrick Bell, a junior wide receiver for the Michigan Wolverines, faces competition for playing time as the team undergoes significant changes. After contributing on special teams and catching three passes for 54 yards last season, his prospects for 2026 appear uncertain due to new coaching staff and depth chart dynamics. Bell will compete with established players and newcomers for limited offensive spots, needing a strong performance in training camp to secure a larger role. Michigan's program is reshaping under head coach Kyle Whittingham.
- •Bell has championship pedigree and significant special teams experience.
- •He caught three passes for 54 yards and scored his first touchdown in 2025.
- •Michigan's wide receiver depth is reshuffled with new faces joining the team.
- •Bell competes for limited spots against multiple other receivers.
- •Whittingham's coaching adds new dynamics to the Wolverines’ roster.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Kendrick Bell’s path to Michigan, outlook for 2026
"Kendrick Bell has championship pedigree and a special teams-filled career to his name. How could a coaching change impact that? We take a deep dive:
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