Michigan Football position preview: wide receivers and tight ends

Michigan Football will kick off the 2013 season on August 31st when they host Central Michigan at the Big House. We’ll have an abundance of content for our readers between now and then. This installment of our position preview series will focus on the wide receivers and tight ends. Both position groups are very young and there are only a few players with significant playing time under their belts. There is a key position change in this group, see Dennis Norfleet, and probably the most difficult projected starter prediction, trying to foretell who will start opposite of Jeremy Gallon. What we know Devin Funchess Forget that the roster lists Jeremy Gallon at 5-foot-8, 184 pounds. The 5th year senior receiver is a playmaker, who plays much bigger than his listed size. Gallon has always had a good rapport with Devin Gardner and they showcased that in the Outback Bowl. Against a good South Carolina defense, Gallon hauled in 9 receptions for 145 yards and 2 touchdowns. Against Alabama, Ga...