Newsstand: Former Michigan EDGE Braiden McGregor drafted by UFL's D.C. Defenders
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Former Michigan EDGE Braiden McGregor has some options. The new pro football player is not only on the New York Jets’ roster heading into training camp (begins today, July 18), but he was also drafted by the D.C. Defenders in the fifth round of the UFL Draft.
The UFL plays its season in the spring, so McGregor has the opportunity to stick with the Jets or another team in the NFL before then. The Defenders will have McGregor’s rights if he does play in that league next spring.
McGregor finished the 2023 season with 26 tackles (13 solo, 4.5 sacks), and gained the confidence needed to make it in the NFL.
Michigan senior quarterback Davis Warren is a nominee for the All State AFCA Good Works Team.
From the AFCA website:
The Allstate AFCA Good Works Team was established in 1992 by the College Football Association, recognizing the extra efforts made by college football players and student support staff off the field. The AFCA became the governing body of the award in 1997 and continues to honor college football players who go the extra mile for those in need. Allstate worked to present the award starting with the 2008 season.
The Southeastern Conference (SEC) leads all conferences with 84 selections to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team since it began in 1992. The SEC is followed by the Atlantic Coast Conference with 55 selections and the Big 12 Conference and Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, both with 41 selections. Georgia is in first place with 23 honorees to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. The Bulldogs are followed by Kentucky and Bethel (Minn.) with 17 honorees. Super Bowl XLII, XLVI and XLI champion quarterbacks Eli and Peyton Manning were members of the 2002 and 1997 Allstate AFCA Good Works Teams, respectively.
Michigan men’s gymnast Paul Juda was named a first-team Academic All-American.
Quote Of The Day
“The defense at Michigan is outstanding. I was really impressed with what they were able to do last year. Their defensive backs were really fun to watch. Michigan is a great school, and they know how to develop you on and off the field.”
— 2026 Akron (Ohio) Archbishop Hoban four-star cornerback Elbert Hill
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