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Michigan OL Connor Jones Plans to Enter Transfer Portal as First Reported Wolverine Departure

The reserve lineman is pursuing a bigger role after limited snaps with the NCAA portal window opening Jan. 2.

Overview

  • 247Sports reporter Chris Hummer reported that Jones intends to enter the portal, and MLive confirmed the plan through a source.
  • Jones is listed at 6-foot-6 to 6-foot-7 and 320 pounds with the ability to play both tackle and guard.
  • He appeared in 10 games this season primarily on special teams and has one year of eligibility remaining; MLive lists 11 career appearances.
  • Michigan is expected to lean on starters Andrew Sprague and Blake Frazier while developing young linemen such as Andrew Babalola and Ty Haywood.
  • The transfer portal does not open until Jan. 2 under the current window, yet players frequently announce intentions beforehand to explore options.