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John Weidenbach
Returning to Michigan for 2026
Jr. · Naperville, Ill. → Benet Academy
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John Weidenbach
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Linebacker · Michigan
Returning around him
- 40% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate turnover)
- 6 Michigan players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -16 net (17 in / 33 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Michigan · Last season: 9-4 (AP #18) · Talent rank #11 · 2026 recruiting class #12
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #8583
Peaked at #8583 this season.
Background
At Michigan • Two-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2024-25) • One-time letter winner (2025) Junior (2025) • Appeared in one game at linebacker to earn his first varsity letter • Made his U-M debut as a linebacker against Central Michigan (Sept. 13) Sophomore (2024) • Did not see game action Fre...