Name: Zack Marshall
Height: 6’4″
Weight: 220 lbs.
High school: Carlsbad (CA) Carlsbad
Position: Tight end
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: #83
Last year: Marshall was a senior in high school (LINK). He made 23 catches for 284 yards and 5 touchdowns.
TTB Rating: 58
Michigan landed Marshall last August, but I didn't write a commitment post for him until the beginning of February. So I had a chance to view his senior film before writing up my post. He missed a third of his senior year due to transferring schools and having to sit out for four weeks, so his stats don't represent a full season. But when I watch Marshall, he seems like just an adequate athlete to play tight end in the Big Ten. There's nothing that really stands out about him, whether it's his size, speed, hands, athleticism, blocking, etc.
Reports coming out of spring were positive in regards to Marshall. The coaches apparently like his attitude and toughness, so that's good. But it's tough to play tight end much as a freshman, especially as someone coming in at 220 pounds. Even though Michigan lost several tight ends last season, Colston Loveland and A.J. Barner should get a majority of the reps, with guys like Matt Hibner, Max Bredeson, and Marlin Klein also mixing in.
Prediction: Backup tight end
Best guess is 4 games and a couple catches but keeping the red shirt.
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