Michigan depth-piece linebacker with intriguing pedigree and room to grow
Zach Ludwig is a 6-foot-2, 225-pound linebacker for Michigan who entered as a three-star recruit and has remained on the roster into the 2026 season, giving the Wolverines another developmental body in a position group that needs long-term depth[9][12]. His calling card is physical upside and football bloodlines—he was a quarterback-heavy high school athlete with enough versatility to catch Michigan’s eye, but the knock has been size-to-role fit and game readiness, which is why early projections viewed him more as a backup/special-teams type than an immediate impact defender[8][11].
