In addition to senior quarterback Davis Warren’s suggestion that he would return for his final season at Michigan, it now appears like another veteran Wolverine, wide receiver Peyton O’Leary, intends to stay with the team for his final season.
In a photo on his Instagram account, O’Leary shared a simple message: “last year incoming”
O’Leary concluded the 2024 season with ten catches for 102 yards and one touchdown. Although his career statistics are unlikely to wow NFL scouts, O’Leary’s experience with the school is immensely useful for a team that values culture. With Michigan looking for wide receiver talent through the portal, as well as returning some younger players who are expected to play a larger role in 2025, it’s unclear how O’Leary will fit into the picture.
Here’s a closer look at some of his top accomplishments at Michigan, courtesy of MGoBlue.com:
CAREER HIGHS
Receiving
• Catches: 3 – at Indiana (Nov. 9, 2024)
• Yards: 24 – at Indiana (Nov. 9, 2024)
• TDs: 1, 2x – last vs. Oregon (Nov. 2, 2024)
• Long: 22 – vs. Texas (Sept. 7, 2024)
At Michigan
• Three-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree (2022-24)
• Three-time letterman (2022-23)
Senior (2024)
• Earned his first career start at wide receiver against Fresno State (Aug. 31)
• Made a 22-yard reception against Texas (Sept. 7) playing at wide receiver and on special teams, and also made a tackle
• Played snaps at wide receiver against Arkansas State (Sept. 14)
• Contributed as a wide receiver against USC (Sept. 21), Minnesota (Sept. 28), at Illinois (Oct. 19)
• Contributed as a wide receiver and also played on special teams at Washington (Oct. 5)
• Started at wide receiver against Michigan State (Oct. 26) and caught one pass for 15 yards; also played on special teams
• Caught a six-yard touchdown pass starting on the outside against Oregon (Nov. 2)
• Brought in three passes for 24 total yards at Indiana (Nov. 9)
• Started against Northwestern (Nov. 23) and caught two passes for 10 yards
• Made a key 18-yard reception starting at wide receiver at Ohio State (Nov. 30)
