Michigan tighe ends coach Freddie Whittingham, right, talks to tight end Deakon Tonielli (88) before the spring game at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Michigan tight ends coach Freddie Whittingham engaged in a conversation with tight end Deakon Tonielli, wearing number 88, prior to the spring game. The event took place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Michigan Stadium located in Ann Arbor, Mich. This interaction occurred as part of the team's preparations for the spring game, highlighting the communication between the coaching staff and the players during the scheduled athletic activities at the university's primary sports venue.