Junior Colson
Career Summary
Michigan linebacker and leading tackler.
Junior Colson played three seasons at Michigan, starting 36 games and leading the team in tackles in 2022 and 2023.
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High School
Ravenwood linebacker in Tennessee.
Colson attended Ravenwood High School, helping the team finish 13-2 and reach the Class 6A state championship game during his junior season. He recorded 175 tackles and 14 sacks that year.
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College Career
A regular starter through Michigan's championship run.
Colson recorded 61 tackles as a freshman in 2021 and 101 in 2022. He started all 15 games in 2023, leading Michigan with 95 tackles. His postseason included 10 tackles against Alabama and six against Washington.
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Career Accomplishments
Conference honors and team recognition.
Colson earned second-team All-Big Ten honors from the coaches in 2022 and 2023. He was a 2023 Lott IMPACT Trophy finalist and shared Michigan's Defensive Player of the Year award.
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30233, 00-0039346, 2002-12-06, Junior Colson, Junior, Colson
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