3 breakout candidates for Michigan football team in 2010

It took three-quarters of a season and an injury to Martavious Odoms, but Roy Roundtree had a breakout November. The redshirt freshman finished with 32 catches for 434 yards and 3 receiving touchdowns, and looks like the Michigan football team's best receiver entering next year. Who could be the full-season version of Roundtree in 2010? Here are 3 candidates:

Vincent Smith

Vincent Smith - The most obvious candidate to start at tailback next year, Smith ran for 166 yards against Delaware State and had 142 all-purpose yards in Michigan’s final 2 games, when he filled in admirably for the injured Brandon Minor. Size is a concern, but he has the toughness to be a big-time contributor in the Big Ten.

Craig Roh - Where will Michigan’s defense be without Brandon Graham next year? Depends on Roh. The true freshman started every game this year at outside linebacker and finished with 2 sacks and 7 Â½ tackles for loss. More will be asked of him next year whether he stays at outside linebacker or bulks up to play Graham’s defensive end position.

J.T. Turner - Turner was supposed to play a supporting role as a true freshman, but he started camp late after a Clearinghouse issue and never got on track. Now that he’s adjusted to college life and Big Ten football, there’s no reason Turner shouldn’t start next year. He can play cornerback or safety, and Michigan has dire needs at both positions. Turner would have benefitted tremendously from 15 extra bowl practices, so keep an eye on his development this spring.

Dave Birkett covers University of Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at 734-623-2552 or by e-mail at davidbirkett@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.