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Snowden Follows Whittingham: Michigan Lands Ute Star
14 Jan
Summary
- Cornerback Smith Snowden transferred from Utah to Michigan.
- Snowden earned a PFF grade of 68.4 in his junior season.
- He joins several former Utah teammates at Michigan.

Smith Snowden, a former cornerback for Utah, is the latest player to transfer to Michigan, joining coach Kyle Whittingham. Snowden had a notable junior season with the Utes, amassing 37 tackles and two interceptions, and received a Pro Football Focus grade of 68.4. His versatility was evident as he also contributed on offense, scoring a touchdown.
Snowden garnered interest from multiple programs after entering the transfer portal, including BYU, Colorado, Florida, Notre Dame, and Oregon. He was recognized as the No. 3 cornerback available in the transfer portal by 247Sports. His decision to move to Michigan reunites him with Whittingham and several former Utah teammates.
Joining Snowden in the move from Utah to Michigan are defensive end John Henry Daley, wide receiver JJ Buchanan, and defensive tackle Jonah Lea'ea. Additionally, four-star recruit Salesi Moa is expected to make the transition soon. This influx of talent from Utah highlights a significant player movement trend.




