Michigan football news: It has been a big week for the Wolverines’ kickers

This week has been eventful for Michigan football news, particularly regarding their special teams. Notably, star kicker Jake Moody was drafted 99th overall in the NFL Draft, leaving a void in the Wolverines’ special teams. However, the program also gained a new kicker, MI native James Turner, who committed from the transfer portal to join the team.

Michigan football news: Jake Moody goes No. 99 in the 2023 NFL Draft

Since his debut against Indiana in 2018, Jake Moody has become a Michigan football legend. He has turned heads nationally, earning the reputation as the best kicker in college football over the past two seasons. During his final season in the Maize and Blue, Moody converted 29 of his 35 field goal attempts, with a long of 59 yards, and made all 148 extra point attempts during his four years with the Wolverines. It is worth mentioning that Moody was drafted 99th overall in the NFL Draft, almost 100 spots higher than Tom Brady was drafted.

Ready to be a Niner.

Listen in as Jake Moody got the call from the #49ersDraft room ☎️ pic.twitter.com/bDWGWy1M0l

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) April 29, 2023

Wolverines add 8th transfer portal addition with Michigan native

This weekend marks the end of the spring transfer portal window, and Michigan football was able to secure their eighth and final transfer: former Saline High School standout James Turner, who spent the last few years playing for Louisville in the ACC.

At 6-foot, 205 pounds, Turner brings his reliable kicking ability to the Wolverines, and his successful tenure with the Cardinals is evidence of his skill. In his most recent season with Louisville, Turner hit over 90% of his field goals (20/22) and was accurate on 97% of his extra point attempts (38/39).

Turner’s consistency and accuracy make him a valuable addition to Michigan’s special teams unit, and fans are looking forward to seeing him in action in the upcoming season.

Thankful for my time at Louisville the last 4 years.

Excited for this opportunity at the University of Michigan. GO BLUE! @UMichFootball

— James Turner (@jamesturner004) April 28, 2023

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