Michigan Football: Sherrone Moore says incoming transfer could be Big Ten's best

"Some of the new guys like TJ Metcalf, that guy has the chance to be one of the best players on the defense, if not one of the best players in the Big Ten," Moore said. "Just as a human being, as a kid, does everything the right way, works extremely hard. But he's downhill, he's super physical. I coached a kid at Louisville named Calvin Pryor who ended up being drafted in the first round, eerily similar to this kid. But he's got leadership abilities that you didn't see until the end of the spring because he was trying to find his way, didn't want to say much until I told him, 'Hey, you're allowed to speak now. You're allowed to tell guys if they're doing something wrong.' He's just got some elite traits that you can't coach, you can't teach."

Metcalf arrives in Ann Arbor after two solid seasons at Arkansas, where he played in 24 games and made 11 starts. During his time with the Razorbacks, he accounted for 72 tackles, 10 pass breakups, and three interceptions. Rated as a three-star transfer by 247Sports, Metcalf's production and experience will definitely help bolster the Michigan defense this fall.

Moore's high praise for Metcalf signals that the coaching staff sees plenty of untapped potential in the Arkansas transfer, and his fit within Wink Martindale's defensive scheme could take his game to the next level. If Metcalf rises to the expectations, he won't just be filling a need for the Wolverines on defense - he'll become a difference-maker that could help propel the Wolverines back into the College Football Playoff picture.