big-bodied Michigan DT still developing into a disruptive interior piece
In the 2026 season, Ted Hammond is a 6-foot-4, 270-pound junior defensive tackle for Michigan who brings size, a strong frame, and the kind of developmental upside the Wolverines like on the interior. He was a four-star-caliber recruit out of St. Xavier in Cincinnati, with scouting buzz around his versatility and power, and Michigan’s roster page lists him as an active returnee for 2026. The appeal is simple: he looks like a classic Michigan line project with legitimate mass, room to grow, and enough athletic traits to fit a physical Big Ten defense.
