Michigan quarterbacks Denard Robinson, left, and Tate Forcier rifle passes to their respective receivers on March 23. Michigan wraps up its spring workouts on Saturday with a scrimmage at Michigan Stadium. (Photo: Lon Horwedel | AnnArbor.com)

By all accounts, Denard Robinson has made tremendous strides at quarterback this spring, so much so that he’s pushing Tate Forcier for the starting job.

But Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez said he won’t name a starter after Saturday’s spring football game and may not until later this fall.

“I don’t think we’ll have a definitive order until toward the end of camp and maybe not even then,” Rodriguez said. “But if we can get all three (quarterbacks) ready and feel comfortable that we can play all three, that would be a great situation for us.”

Rodriguez said he’s confident Michigan can win this fall with either Forcier, who started all 12 games last year as a true freshman, or Robinson, his primary backup, at quarterback. Gardner, an early enrollee, is “slowly getting there,” too.

“He’s going to have the skill set that we want at that position in our offense,” Rodriguez said. “He’s got a chance (to play as a true freshman). Those other guys aren’t going to back up though, either. I think it gives us a pretty good situation and certainly I think he’s got a great future here.”

The three quarterbacks combined to complete 32 of 43 passes (74 percent) for 266 yards in last week’s closed scrimmage, a workout Rodriguez said was more important to their development than Saturday’s for-show exercise.

Because of injuries, Michigan won’t play a true spring game. Instead, the Wolverines will scrimmage offense versus defense in controlled situations.

Still, Rodriguez said there’s plenty to gain from the weekend.

“It’s important because it is a scrimmage-type situation and hopefully there’ll be a nice crowd and there’ll be a little bit of nerves for the young guys that haven’t played,” he said. “And to see how they react to (not having) coaches standing right behind them kind of reminding them what to do or telling them what to do. So from that aspect it’s important.”

Beyond the quarterbacks, Saturday’s game will be the first chance to see some of Michigan’s other spring standouts live.

Redshirt freshman Cam Gordon has all but locked up the free safety job with a strong spring. Gordon switched to defense after playing scout-team receiver last year.

True freshman running back Stephen Hopkins, like Gardner an early enrollee, has played well enough this spring to earn a role in Michigan’s backfield by committee.

And redshirt freshman Taylor Lewan is pushing for the starting spot at left tackle after adding some 15 pounds in his first year on campus. Perry Dorrestein also is in the mix, though Rodriguez said the starter there “probably (won’t) be determined until the fall.”

“We’re not ready to anoint him just yet, but he’s had a really good spring,” Rodriguez said of Lewan. “He’s still got a lot to learn. He hasn’t played yet, but he’s certainly a guy that this spring he showed us a few things and if he continues on this path he’s going to be a really good player.”

Briefly Another much anticipated Wolverine making his public debut Saturday is cornerback Justin Turner. One of the highest-ranked players in Michigan’s 2009 recruiting class, Turner redshirted last year and spent the spring working with the second-team defense.

Rodriguez said Turner remains a cornerback for now, but could eventually move to safety.

“We want to make sure that he’s 100 percent solid on all the corner assignments and all the techniques,” Rodriguez said. “As it progresses further and he gets comfortable in that position, he’s a guy that probably could play some safety. But right now we’re just keeping him at one position.”

Dave Birkett covers University of Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at 734-623-2552 or by e-mail at davidbirkett@annarbor.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.