National champion Michigan received a boost on both sides of the ball Monday as running back Donovan Edwards and edge rusher Josaiah Stewart announced their intentions to return for the 2024 season.
Edwards and Stewart revealed their decisions on social media after a weekend that saw several prominent Michigan players declare for the NFL draft, including quarterback J.J.
McCarthy, running back Blake Corum and defensive linemen Kris Jenkins and Jaylen Harrell. Stewart, who transferred to Michigan from Coastal Carolina in December 2022, finished second on the team in sacks (5.5) and tied for third in tackles for loss (8.5).
He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors from the league's coaches. Stewart had a breakout freshman season for Coastal Carolina in 2021, recording 12.5 sacks and three forced fumbles.