Michigan football is hiring former Baltimore Ravens veteran defender Pernell McPhee to its support staff, sources told 247Sports.
Pernell McPhee, a veteran defender for the Baltimore Ravens, is joining Michigan football’s support staff, sources told 247Sports.
Pernell McPhee, a former NFL star defensive lineman, will soon join Michigan in a defensive support staff capacity, according to Matt Zenitz, national college football reporter for 247Sports.
“McPhee played 11 seasons in the NFL after attending Mississippi State for his college education. has long been a favorite of Wink Martindale, the new Michigan DC who coached him with the Baltimore Ravens.
On March 13, Zenitz initially revealed Michigan’s interest in McPhee.
McPhee played with the Ravens from 2011-14 and 2019-21, and he won Super Bowl XLVII with Baltimore against Jim Harbaugh and the San Fransisco 49ers in February 2013.
He joins a Michigan football staff that has been completely rebuilt following the Wolverines’ national championship run in 2023. It’s led by Wink Martindale, the longtime NFL defensive coordinator who refers to himself as the “OG” of the Ravens’ defensive scheme that Michigan implemented through Mike Macdonald and Jesse Minter.
“I think the great thing is that we were all together, Mike (Macdonald), Jesse (Minter) and I and, obviously, others you’ve seen throughout the NFL. I think there’s like six teams that are running this system now. Same thing college-wise, D’Anton Lynn at USC,” Martindale said last week. “It’s been a lot of fun, and I think we all have our own personalities but I think we all call games differently than each other. Some are more Some people are more aggressive than others.
The system’s functionality is what I adore most about it. It’s been demonstrated to work. I think Mike and Jesse did an amazing job at Michigan, and watching the tape is enjoyable for me because it makes you feel like the proud dad of other guys when they succeed and in life in general. In my opinion, it is my responsibility as the defensive coordinator to develop coaches as much as players. With those folks, you’re seeing a lot of success.
The Wolverines’ quest for a repeat championship began this week with the start of spring practice.
