Former Michigan Walk-On Lineman Noah Stewart Enters Transfer Portal: A Look at His Impact and Michigan’s Offseason Changes
Noah Stewart, a former walk-on offensive lineman for Michigan, has recently entered the transfer portal. Stewart, who stands at 6-foot-7 and weighs 292 pounds, hails from Muskegon, MI, and spent four years with the Wolverines. During his tenure, he played in five games and earned recognition as the scout team offensive player of the week in 2022 before the Big Ten Championship game against Purdue. Additionally, Stewart achieved academic All-Big Ten honors twice.
Despite his behind-the-scenes role, Stewart was part of Michigan football’s historic success, remaining undefeated against Ohio State with a 3-0 record. He contributed to three Big Ten titles and secured victories in the Rose Bowl and a national championship, accumulating a total of five rings.
Stewart’s departure to the transfer portal is not anticipated to significantly impact Michigan’s outlook for the upcoming season. The team is undergoing changes, losing all starters from the national championship squad, but is expected to field a starting five consisting of Hinton, El-Hadi, Crippen, Prieve, and Gentry. Jeffrey Persi is likely the first substitute, while Raheem Anderson can serve as a backup center. Despite the departure of Stewart and six other players via the transfer portal, Michigan remains strong in one of the nation’s deepest position groups.
In navigating the evolving landscape of college football, Michigan, having found success in the transfer portal last year, may need to leverage it again this season to sustain its competitiveness for national titles in the future.
