So sad: I might not return Edge Derrick Moore declares urgent break due to his current status…….

One of the position groups hit hardest coming out of last year is at defensive end-edge rusher. The Wolverines lost one player to the draft in Mike Morris, and two to the transfer portal in Eyabi Okie and Taylor Upshaw. Though starter Jaylen Harrell returns, the Wolverines will be looking at somewhat new faces this upcoming season.

Michigan football did bring in Josaiah Stewart, the edge rusher from Coastal Carolina, but it will also be depending on senior Braiden McGregor and former four-star Derrick Moore, who is now entering his second year in the program.

We caught up with Moore at the Will Johnson camp on Thursday and asked him a few quick questions about how he felt his first year went, how he’s gotten better, and his outlook for the upcoming season. You can read what he had to say below.

Oh, I feel like I played a lot. I feel like I played a good amount. My season didn’t go how I want it to go. And I think that’s probably because I kind of like — I probably didn’t work hard enough going into the season. But this year, now that I’ve been in the defense for a year, I feel more confident. I’ve been working on my pads more, my explosive, my get off. I feel more comfortable and I feel like this is going to be a good year.