A heated competition is emerging at the wide receiver spot for the Michigan Wolverines as they approach fall camp.

With the Pittsburgh Steelers and Los Angeles Chargers drafting Roman Wilson and Cornelius Johnson, respectively, Michigan must find new top receiving targets for the 2024 season.

Several younger players, including Fredrick Moore, are now in a prime position to claim starting roles after showing flashes of brilliance in 2023.

**The Story So Far**

Moore, a three-star recruit from Cardinal Ritter College Prep in St. Louis, Missouri, joined Michigan after an impressive 14-0 season and a Missouri Class 3A State Championship. In high school, Moore was a versatile player, recording 24 receiving touchdowns, four rushing scores, three interceptions, and numerous kick and punt returns, totaling 67 receptions for 1,504 yards.

Standing at 6-foot-1 and 176 pounds, Moore was ranked as the 68th-best receiver in the 2023 class by 247Sports composite and the 12th-best player in Missouri. His height and speed (10.8-second 100-meter dash) make him a strong candidate to fill the role previously played by Roman Wilson.

Moore debuted for Michigan last season against East Carolina University, catching two passes for 18 yards. Though he primarily played on special teams, he appeared in 13 games and caught four passes for 32 yards.

**Outlook Moving Forward**

Moore is well-positioned for 2024. With Wilson and Johnson now in the NFL, Karmello English transferring to West Georgia, and having gained the trust of wide receivers coach Ron Bellamy, Moore is among the top three receivers on the depth chart alongside Semaj Morgan and Tyler Morris.

Moore’s combination of size, speed, and reliable hands has garnered praise from many current and former Wolverines. At the NFL Combine in March, Wilson praised Moore, saying, “He’s gonna be a dawg this year and next year and the year after.” Morgan compared Moore to Jerry Jeudy, noting his exceptional route-running and ball-tracking skills, while Morris highlighted Moore’s deep-ball potential.

Moore’s breakout potential was evident in Michigan’s spring game in April, where he had two receptions for 76 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown, and a five-yard carry.

While there is still time for other contenders to prove themselves in practice, Michigan’s coaching staff needs to solidify the depth chart soon, with the Texas Longhorns coming to Ann Arbor in the second week of the season.