Michigan football 2026 position preview: Defensive line

In this episode, Zach Shaw and Steve Lorenz continue their 10-part position preview podcast by looking at Michigan’s defensive tackle room ahead of the 2026 season. They open with a look at the strengths of the room, including size, upside, experience and run-stopping ability. They then turn to the question marks of the room, including the battle for the second-string roles, pass-rushing production and more.In the second half of the episode, they take a look at X-factors for the room, including a potential star and an under-the-radar transfer portal addition. They then discuss the floor and ceiling of the room this fall, and how they will measure success for the room.