The Michigan football team signed 25 true freshmen to scholarships this year. On Monday, Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said this is the time of year he figures out which will be relied on and which will redshirt. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect from each this season, ranked in order of projected impact.

Running back Sam McGuffie
Hometown: Cypress, Texas
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: four stars

McGuffie has shown the vision, speed and cutting-ability on rushes that made him a YouTube star. His 213 yards and 50 carries lead the team.

But he also proved he’s capable of much more than a few impressive runs. His nine catches for 101 yards are both second on the team.

And, most importantly, he hasn’t fumbled. That’s why he’s the starter.

Wide receiver Martavious Odoms
Hometown: Pahokee, Fla.
rivals.com ranking: three stars
scout.com ranking: four stars

Odoms has been excellent in the slot. His 14 catches equal the total for the Wolverines’ next three wide receivers.

He has used his speed to break off positive gains on screen passes when nothing else was working for the Michigan quarterbacks. When the offense gets rolling, he’ll be an excellent deep threat.

Wide receiver Darryl Stonum
Hometown: Stafford, Texas
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: four stars

Stonum is a gifted athlete who enrolled early, so he it’s not a surprise he’s already starting. He has five catches for 48 yards, but he’s capable of much more. The quarterbacks have routinely missed him downfield.

Running back Michael Shaw
Hometown: Trotwood, Ohio
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: four stars

Shaw has just two carries in each game as McGuffie has grabbed control of the running back position. But Shaw, an explosive back, is second on the team with 8.5 yards per run (redshirt junior punter Zoltan Mesko is first because of a 13-yard run on a fake punt). Shaw will probably continue to be a quality change-of-pace backup.

Defensive tackle Mike Martin
Hometown: Redford
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: four stars

The coaching staff has repeatedly praised Martin for his physical readiness. Martin has proven himself, earning plenty of playing time as a backup. He has gotten a consistent push up the middle, including a sack against Miami (Ohio).

Cornerback Boubacar Cissoko
Hometown: Detroit
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: five stars

Cissoko, the top-rated player in his class from the state of Michigan, has seen some time as the dime back. He has also showed potential as a kick returner but had a costly fumble at Notre Dame.

Middle linebacker J.B. Fitzgerald
Hometown: Princeton Junction, N.J.
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: four stars

Coaches have called Fitzgerald the best of the freshmen linebackers, but he plays behind the most stable player in that position group, redshirt sophomore Obi Ezeh. Fitzgerald has played special teams every week, and will probably continue to see action there. If Michigan were involved in a blowout, he could play defense, too.

Wide receiver Terrence Robinson
Hometown: Klein, Texas
rivals.com ranking: four stars as a running back
scout.com ranking: four stars as a running back

A knee injury has kept Robinson out of the first three games, but Rodriguez said he might be back for Wisconsin. He probably would’ve been the second slot receiver behind Odoms. His performance in practice over the next few weeks will determine whether he redshirts.

Guard Ricky Barnum
Hometown: Lakeland, Fla.
rivals.com ranking: four stars
scout.com ranking: three stars

Rodriguez said he would prefer to redshirt the talented, but raw Barnum. But if the Wolverines’ injury woes on the interior of the line continue, that might not be a viable option.

Left tackle Patrick Omameh
Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
rivals.com ranking: two stars as a defensive end
scout.com ranking: three stars

Like Barnum, Rodriguez would prefer to redshirt Omameh. Omameh entered Michigan as an extremely raw talent. But after redshirt junior Mark Ortmann dislocated his elbow, Rodriguez mentioned Omameh as a possible replacement.