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WATCH: Donovan Peoples-Jones tightropes the sideline, scores on 79-yard punt return
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Donovan Peoples-Jones is proving to be a real weapon for Michigan even as a true freshman.
In the third quarter of Saturday’s game against Air Force, Peoples-Jones fielded an Air Force punt, hoping to get the Wolverines good field position to begin its next drive. But after blowing past a few defenders, the freshman receiver decided he’d just punch it into the end zone himself.
Peoples-Jones was able to tightrope the sideline on his way to a 79-yard punt return.
Need a kickstart to your 2nd half? Dial up a 79-yard @umichfootball punt return. pic.twitter.com/1qP7AonC6Q
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) September 16, 2017
That was the first touchdown for Peoples-Jones in a Michigan uniform.
He’s already living up to that five-star ranking and his flashing some real potential early in his career.
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB