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Buchanan: Un-guardable WR Joins Michigan
12 Aug
Summary
- JJ Buchanan was a standout freshman receiver at Utah.
- He led all Power Four freshmen in contested catches.
- Coach Whittingham calls Buchanan 'unguable' in practice.
Michigan's transfer portal additions include promising wide receiver JJ Buchanan, who comes from Utah. During his freshman season, Buchanan recorded 26 receptions for 427 yards and five touchdowns. He particularly excelled in contested situations, ranking first among Power Four freshmen receivers and tight ends in this category.
Head coach Kyle Whittingham praised Buchanan's talent, stating he is "unguable" in practice and possesses exceptional skills in catching 50-50 balls. Buchanan's physical attributes include a 6-3, 215-pound frame, speed, jumping ability, and toughness, making him a complete receiver.
Expected to be a significant part of Michigan's passing game, Buchanan is anticipated to be a dynamic weapon, potentially earning the WR1B designation. Offensive coordinator Jacon Beck plans to utilize Buchanan's versatility by deploying him at various positions, both inside and outside.
Buchanan himself expressed enthusiasm for the offensive scheme's diversity, looking forward to lining up in different formations. His combination of size, speed, and route-running is projected to create matchup problems for opposing defenses within Beck's system.
