Michigan football freshman QB could see action at wide receiver

Kendrick Bell, a former three-star athlete in the class of 2023 and the younger brother of ex-Wolverine star Ronnie Bell, is currently listed as a quarterback on Jim Harbaugh’s roster. Yet, with proven wide receiver depth at a premium in Ann Arbor right now, 9th-year head coach Jim Harbaugh says that he could see this Michigan football freshman QB changing over and playing some wide receiver this year as well; in fact, this belief can be traced back to National Signing Day, but was reiterated yesterday evening.

Michigan football freshman QB could see action as a wide receiver

Since arriving in Ann Arbor as a part of the 2023 Michigan football freshman class, Kendrick Bell has been moved around a bit throughout the offense. Jim Harbaugh said that Bell was a versatile player when he signed, even stating that he may play some wide receiver, defensive back, and more, on top of his duties as a quarterback.

According to Harbaugh, who spoke with the media twice yesterday, Kendrick Bell is being moved around heading into the season; it looks like this Michigan football freshman QB could see some game action as a wide receiver as well as a quarterback.

“And the freshmen, can’t wait to see what they can do,” Jim Harbaugh said on ‘Inside Michigan Football.’ “They’ve got the license and ability to make big plays, to be consistent, to be starters. That’s in no particular order, but it’s Karmello English, Semaj Morgan, and Fredrick Moore. Kendrick Bell has been doing some receiver, as well. He’s going back and forth, quarterback and receiver, so he’s not there with Fredrick Moore and Semaj and Karmello yet.”

Kendrick Bell can do it all, but the quarterback room is crowded

It doesn’t seem that Bell is establishing himself as a major player in the Michigan football wide receiver room; however, he is athletic enough to be moved around, and his brother is one of the best wideouts to wear the Maize and Blue during Jim Harbaugh’s tenure thus far. With the quarterback room looking as deep as ever, don’t be shocked if you see Bell hauling in passes instead of throwing them this year.

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