Despite still getting acclimated to the offense, Michigan wide receivers Andrew Marsh and Jamar Browder are drawing attention this spring, and position coach Ron Bellamy believes they have what it takes to contribute as freshmen.
A pair of freshmen wide receivers for the Michigan Wolverines — Andrew Marsh and Jamar Browder — are hoping to make an instant impact in their first year in college. Despite still getting acclimated to the offense and learning the playbook, both are drawing attention this spring and wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy believes they can contribute this year.
“I do (envision them having a big role this season),” Bellamy told the media on Monday. “Their heads are spinning a little bit, and rightfully so because they should still be in high school, but you can see it. You can see the talent. It’s just a matter of us continuing to develop the guys. With their trajectory, those guys are on track to do some good things for us this season.”
Marsh was a four-star and top-100 overall player in the 2025 class, and brings exceptional playmaking potential to Michigan’s offense. The Texas product was insanely productive in high school, as he accumulated more than 3,500 receiving yards and 36 touchdowns, including a 240-yard, five-touchdown performance in a playoff game.
Browder has also been making waves since spring camp started, showcasing his big-play ability that several of his coaches and teammates have raved about. At 6-foot-5 and 208 pounds, Browder adds much-needed size to the wide receiver room, and his elite athleticism could give him an opportunity to see the field earlier than anticipated.
“Browder is a 6-foot-5 receiver that can stretch the field and high point the ball. He’s learning the playbook and trying to take it slowly so we make sure we bring him up the right way but he’s been making plays,” Bellamy said. “He’s a big receiver and can run. When the ball is in the air, he’s going to fetch it. He’s high-pointing the ball and is a super competitive young man.”
Even though both Marsh and Browder are being brought along slowly according to Bellamy, it sounds like they are making consistent progress. Being a part of spring practice is a likely big reason why — they opted to enroll early and compete in spring camp, which has paid dividends because they can take their time learning the intricacies of the offense.
“It’s more or less about those guys coming in the spring and learning,” Bellamy said. “During the summer, having an opportunity to catch their breath and refine things in the playbook, then when (fall) camp starts, those guys are acclimated to the playbook. They’ll get it. When they learn it, they’ll play fast, not make mistakes and be confident in everything they do.”
The Wolverines are projected to lean on veteran wide receivers Fredrick Moore, Semaj Morgan and Donaven McCulley, but Marsh and Browder should be intriguing options as well. As they continue to adjust, Bellamy believes they have what it takes to make an immediate contribution.