Name: Peyton O'Leary
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 188 lbs.
High school: Byfield (MA) Governor's Academy
Position: Wide receiver
Class: Freshman
Jersey number: N/A
Last year: O'Leary was a senior in high school.
TTB Rating: N/A
O'Leary, a standout lacrosse player, chose to commit to the Wolverines as a preferred walk-on football player. His 2019 junior season saw him catch 17 passes for 403 yards and 5 touchdowns. Unfortunately, he was unable to play a season in 2020 due to the pandemic.
You can watch O'Leary's highlights below, and they're pretty impressive. He's a long, lanky receiver who moves really well. I would not be surprised at all if he eventually factors into the rotation at Michigan, as we've seen less talented walk-on receivers (Jake McCurry, Nate Schoenle, etc.) get on the field. A walk-on receiver is unlikely to contribute as a freshman, but if O'Leary can add a little weight, maintain his speed, and improve his route-running, he could be a valuable member of the team.
In the era of transfers, yeah. This might be one to keep an eye on
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