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Smith Snowden Explains Why He Followed Kyle Whittingham to Michigan

His comments underscore how coach–player ties now shape transfer decisions.

Overview

  • Cornerback Smith Snowden said he chose Michigan to stay with Kyle Whittingham, citing continuity and NFL development.
  • He described Whittingham’s approach as simple — work hard and take care of business — and said the roster has bought in.
  • Snowden was a coveted transfer who visited Oregon and Notre Dame before picking Michigan.
  • He is one of three Utah defenders now in Ann Arbor — with John Henry Daley and Jonah Lea'ea — within a 16‑player transfer class that includes five with Utah ties.
  • Michigan’s April 18 spring game at the Big House will offer an early look at the reworked lineup and where Snowden lines up in the secondary.