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Michigan Football: It looks like the Wolverines have a new No. 1 WR

When a player switches to an iconic number at the University of Michigan, it typically sends a strong message.
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There are certain numbers that carry a ton of weight at the University of Michigan. Whether it's No. 2, No. 21, or No. 98, those numbers carry a special significance in Ann Arbor that the fans are well aware of. But there's another number that traditionally carries a lot of significance at the wide receiver position - the No. 1.

Legendary wide receivers like Anthony Carter, Braylon Edwards, Derrick Alexander, and even Roman Wilson have all worn the famed No. 1 jersey over the years. And although there's still some question about whether or not that jersey number still carries the same significance it once did in Ann Arbor, it's always noteworthy when a guy decides to wear it.

Heading into the 2025 season, it appears that the new No. 1 WR has been revealed - Donaven McCulley.

Donaven McCulley
Donaven McCulley | Donaven McCulley

On Friday, McCulley shared a photo to his Instagram account where he can be seen wearing the famed No. 1 jersey. It's hard to say if this is a recent photo or if it signals a change from No. 13 to No. 1, but it certainly appears that he'll be wearing the new number this fall.

The former Indiana wideout has received a ton of praise since transferring to Michigan. McCulley provides a much needed veteran presence in the wide receiver room, and the staff has described him as a guy who is leading the pack. At 6-5, 200 pounds, McCulley also provides the type of size and athleticism at the position that Michigan hasn't had in quite some time.

There's no question that McCulley is going to be part of the starting rotation in Ann Arbor this fall, and a switch to the No. 1 jersey would only reinforce everything we've heard about him this spring.

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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.

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