Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng poised for starting role at Michigan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Michigan Football linebacker Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng, heading into his sophomore year, is positioned to potentially earn a starting job for the 2026 season. Following the departures of key linebackers this offseason, including Jaishawn Barham and Ernest Hausmann, Owusu-Boateng could take on a larger role in the defense. He saw limited action during his freshman year, recording four tackles across seven games. With a competitive depth chart ahead of him, he must quickly adapt if he secures a starting spot as Michigan prepares for a challenging schedule.
- •Owusu-Boateng was a four-star recruit in the 2025 class.
- •He played in seven games as a freshman, recording four tackles.
- •Michigan's linebacker position faces uncertainty after multiple departures.
- •Fall camp is approaching, and competition for a starting role is intensifying.
- •Michigan's upcoming schedule is among the toughest in the nation.
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — LB Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng’s path to Michigan Football, outlook for 2026
"After multiple departures at the LB position this offseason, the door is open for Michigan Football sophomore Nathaniel Owusu-Boateng to earn a starting job:
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