Butt, Wormley Named Michigan Football Captains
ANN ARBOR (CBS Detroit) -- Jim Harbaugh's players have chosen their 2016 captains.
Senior tight end Jake Butt and redshirt senior defensive end Chris Wormley will serve as Michigan's captains this fall, beginning on September 3 when the Wolverines host Hawaii at Michigan Stadium.
Voted on by their teammates, your 2016-17 Team Captains: @JBooty_88 and @Chris_Wormley43. #GoBlue pic.twitter.com/DXXSckoJhG
— Michigan Football (@UMichFootball) August 27, 2016
Butt tallied 51 receptions, three touchdowns and 654 yards in 2015 as a junior. He was named to the 2015 All-American First Team by Sports Illustrated and CBS Sports.
Wormley totaled a career-high seven tackles against Ohio State in 2015. He also added 6.5 sacks last season.