Player from every Big Ten team we'd want on Michigan Football in 2026

A bold hypothetical piece imagines Michigan football augmenting its 2026 roster by adding one player from each Big Ten program, matched to a specific position. The lineup spotlights Xavier Scott, a defender returning from injury who previously recorded 49 tackles and four interceptions. Carter Smith is described as the nation's best left tackle and the Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year last season, providing a major upgrade on the line. Kade Pieper is noted for moving to center this season after earning first-team All-American honors and helping his Hawkeyes win the Joe Moore Award. Jamare Glasker, a 6-foot-1 corner, would bolster Michigan's secondary with five career interceptions and 10 pass breakups. From defense to leadership, the piece also features Jordan Hall as the hypothetical Spartan addition; he has 179 career tackles, 13 tackles for loss, seven sacks, and four forced fumbles in 35 games. Anthony Smith is highlighted as the Big Ten sacks leader last year with 12.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. Minnesota options such as Darius Taylor at running back and Maverick Baranowski at linebacker are noted among potential targets. The article also mentions top prospects Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa, whose destinations may hinge on ongoing contract talks with Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and others, while Washington supposedly holds the No. 1 pick.