#88
Lugard Edokpayi
Returning to Michigan for 2026
Bowie, Md. → Bishop McNamara
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Kyle Whittingham
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Michigan
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Edge · Michigan
Returning around him
- 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
Background
Pronunciation Your browser does not support the audio tag. At Michigan • Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2025) • One-time letter winner (2025) Sophomore (2025) • Appeared in eight games (one along the defensive line only) at edge and contributed on special teams to earn his first varsity letter • S...
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