Mark Snyder

Detroit Free Press

Michigan's search for a center continues.

One potential solution, Texas transfer Jake Raulerson, is now off the board, having selected UCLA after visiting U-M.

Raulerson seemed like a perfect fit, given U-M's success with graduate transfers in quarterback Jake Rudock and punter Blake O'Neill last season. He visited U-M the weekend of Jan. 15.

But his trip to UCLA this past weekend apparently sealed his decision.

He was a highly rated player coming out of high school, despite being undersized. He built himself up in his three years at Texas and graduated early.

Now U-M continues its search. Graham Glasgow held the position last year and was U-M's best offensive lineman.

When Glasgow missed practice while suspended, U-M experimented by moving tackle Mason Cole to the middle.

Patrick Kugler was Glasgow's primary backup but got very few game reps, playing in only three contests.

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