Wolverines in the NFL: AJ Barner breaks out, Aidan Hutchinson establishes career high in pressures
Former Michigan Wolverines football defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had at least 1 sack in each of the first three games, including a career-high 4.5 in Week 2. Hutchinson didn’t have a sack in his team’s 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks Monday night, but he impacted the game as a pass rusher nonetheless.
According to Next Gen Stats, Hutchinson recorded pressures on 10 of his 54 pass-rush snaps — a career high and the most by any player in a game this season.
The Lions allowed Seattle quarterback Geno Smith to throw for 383 yards and a touchdown, but he was sacked 3 times and picked off once.
Hutchinson was one of several former Michigan players on the field Monday night in Detroit, alongside Lions offensive lineman Graham Glasgow and three Seahawks, tight end AJ Barner, offensive lineman Olu Oluwatimi and defensive end Mike Morris. Former Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald is now the Seahawks’ head coach, too, and former U-M assistants Chris Partridge and Jay Harbaugh are on his staff.
Barner had a breakout performance, after having a quiet start to the season. He didn’t have any catches through two weeks, before grabbing 3 for 13 yards in Week 3. He scored his first touchdown Monday night in Detroit, a 9-yard reception to put his team down only seven points early in the third quarter.
Barner finished with 2 grabs for 27 yards, also adding an 18-yard gain, in the loss.
Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in Week 4:
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Erick All (played at Michigan from 2019-21), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Caught 4 passes for 28 yards in a 34-24 win over the Carolina Panthers … Has hauled in 4 catches in each of the last three games, totaling 12 grabs for 82 yards on the season, with 5 first-down pickups … Appeared in four contests for the 1-3 Bengals.
AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks
Broke out with 2 catches for 27 yards, including the first touchdown of his career, in a 42-29 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night … Has 5 grabs for 40 yards and a score in four outings.
Ronnie Bell (2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers
Inactive despite being healthy or his team’s Week 4 … Is one of 25 players in the league with 2 or more dropped passes this season … Appeared in three games for the 2-2 49ers, registering 1 catch for 12 yards.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Started at left guard in all four games for the 3-1 Buccaneers, including a 33-16 win over the Philadelphia Eagles this past Sunday … Allowed a team-worst 3 pressures in the victory and has yielded 7 pressures this season (but no sacks).
Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns
The former Michigan linebacker accumulated 4 sacks in a 20-16 setback to the Las Vegas Raiders … Tallied 7 tackles in four games with one start this season.
Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Back in a second-string role with starter Kenneth Walker III returning to action, Charbonnet had 2 rushes for 15 yards and 5 catches for 39 yards in a 42-29 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night … Rushed 42 times for 156 yards and 3 touchdowns and hauled in 15 receptions for 115 yards and a score in four tilts with two starts for the 3-1 Seahawks.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
The former Michigan wideout’s previous career high for catches in a game was 9, but he shattered that with 12 receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown in a 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars … His 489 receiving yards lead the NFL through five weeks, and by a wide margin, with second-place Malik Nabers of the New York Giants checking in with 386 receiving yards … Collins has 30 catches (second in NFL behind Nabers) for 2 touchdowns in four games on the year.
Junior Colson (2021-23), LB, Los Angeles Chargers
Missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, after playing in the first two contests and totaling 5 tackles and a pass breakup.
Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams
Played 16 special teams snaps in a 24-18 loss to the Chicago Bears … Competed in all four games for the 1-3 Rams, totaling 8 rushes for 28 yards, 1 tackle and 1 kick return for 41 yards.
Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Missed his team’s win over the Los Angeles Chargers with a calf injury … Started the first three games for the 4-0 Chiefs, tallying registering 12 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, a half-sack and 2 quarterback hits.
Chris Evans (2016-18, ’20), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Suffered a knee injury during training camp and is on the injured reserve list.
Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers
The former Michigan defensive end started and posted 4 tackles in a 31-29 loss to the Minnesota Vikings, with his team’s comeback falling short … Totaled 9 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 2 quarterback hits and 1 pass breakup while starting all four games for the 2-2 Packers.
Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions
The former Michigan offensive lineman opened the first three games at left guard but slid over to center in Monday night’s win over the Seattle Seahawks due to an injury to starter Frank Ragnow … Helped his team rush for 116 yards and 3 touchdowns and surrender 3 sacks while completing all 19 of its passes to improve to 3-1.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
The former Michigan All-American started for the first time this season in a 33-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording his first sack of the year to go along with 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and a quarterback hit … Totaled 5 stops, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hits in four games for the 2-2 Eagles.
Jaylen Harrell (2020-23), OLB, Tennessee Titans
Saw time on defense and special teams but did not record any statistics in a 31-12 win over the Miami Dolphins … Racked up 4 tackles in four games for the 1-3 Titans.
Hassan Haskins (2018-21), RB, Los Angeles Chargers
The former Michigan All-American played but didn’t record any stats in a 17-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs … He has 3 rushes for 11 yards in four appearances on the season, with most of his action coming on special teams.
LaDarius Henderson (2023), OG, Houston Texans
The former Michigan offensive lineman is on the “reserve/non-football injury” list, having undergone foot surgery in July.
Dax Hill (2019-21), CB, Cincinatti Bengals
Tallied 6 tackles and a pass breakup in a 34-24 win over the Carolina Panthers … Started all four games for the 1-3 Bengals, with 24 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit and 2 pass breakups.
Khaleke Hudson (2016-19), LB, Cleveland Browns
Made a tackle on special teams in a 20-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders … Has 2 tackles in three games for the 1-3 Browns, after being let go by the New Orleans Saints and playing one contest for them.
James Hudson III (2017-18), OT, Cleveland Browns
Started at left tackle in a 20-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders, marking his third start in four games this season.
Maurice Hurst II (2014-17), DT, Cleveland Browns
Placed on injured reserve (ankle) following a 3-tackle Week 1 performance.
Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DE, Detroit Lions
Laid 3 hits on the quarterback in a 42-29 win over the Seattle Seahawks … According to Next Gen Stats, he recorded 10 pressures on 54 pass rushes, a career high and the most by any player in a game this season … Per the same site, his 25 pressures lead the NFL through four weeks … Leads the NFL with 6.5 sacks in four outings, adding 16 tackles, 6 tackles for loss and 14 quarterback hits with a forced fumble for the 3-1 Lions.
Kris Jenkins (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Michigan defensive tackle made 1 tackle for the second consecutive week in a 34-24 victory over the Carolina Panthers … Has 2 tackles in as many games after returning from injury.
Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Philadelphia Eagles
Has yet to make his NFL debut.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
Had 5 tackles and a pass breakup in a 20-15 win over the New York Giants … Totaled 14 tackles and 2 pass breakups in four games with two starts for the 2-2 Cowboys.
J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings
Out for the season with a knee injury suffered in the preseason.
Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets
Inactive for Week 4 but played in the previous three games, making 2 tackles.
Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts
On the injured reserve list but has been labeled as “designated for return.”
Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings
The former Michigan safety recorded 5 tackles and a pass breakup in a 31-29 win over the Green Bay Packers … Has 21 tackles, 1 stop for loss and 3 pass breakups in four games with two starts for the 4-0 Vikings.
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Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers
Made all three of his field goals with a long of 41 yards in a 30-13 win over the New England Patriots … He’s 11-of-12 on field goals this season for the 2-2 49ers.
Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Registered 4 tackles in four games for the 3-1 Seahawks, but did not record any statistics in a 42-29 loss to the Detroit Lions Monday night.
David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens
The former Michigan outside linebacker notched 2 tackles and a quarterback hit in a 35-10 blowout win over the Buffalo Bills … Has 4 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack and 3 quarterback hits in four appearances off the bench for the 2-2 Ravens.
Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks
Hasn’t played in a game yet this season but was active for the first time this season in Week 4 … Took warmup snaps at left guard.
Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts
Missed a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a quad injury he suffered the prior game … Has 12 tackles, 3 stops for loss, 1.5 sacks and 4 quarterback hits in three starts for the 2-2 Colts.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, New England Patriots
The former Michigan Heisman Trophy finalist had an interception in the end zone early in the fourth quarter, 2 pass breakups and 7 tackles in a 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers … Started all four games for the 1-3 Patriots, accumulating 23 tackles and 2 pass breakups.
Brad Robbins (2017-22), P, Cincinnati Bengals
On injured reserve with a leg injury he suffered in mid-August.
Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints
Missed Week 4 with a knee injury, after starting the previous three games at right guard for the 2-2 Saints.
Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants
Opened all four games at left guard for the 2-2 Giants, including this past Thursday’s 20-15 loss to the Dallas Cowboys.
Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders
Started and tallied 2 tackles in a 42-14 win over the Arizona Cardinals … Opened three of four games for the 3-1 Commanders, totaling 18 tackles and a pass breakup.
Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Didn’t have any catches in a 20-15 win over the New York Giants … Has hauled in 7 grabs for 48 yards in four games for the 2-2 Cowboys.
Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys
The former Michigan defensive tackle made 3 tackles, including 1 for a loss, in a 20-15 win over the New York Giants … Started all four games for the 2-2 Cowboys, compiling 6 tackles.
Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Washington Commanders
The former Michigan and Minnesota cornerback registered 4 tackles in a 42-14 triumph over the Arizona Cardinals … Has 21 tackles and 4 pass breakups with a forced fumble in four starts for the 3-1 Commanders.
Ambry Thomas (2017-19), CB, San Francisco 49ers
On the injured reserve with a forearm injury.
DJ Turner II (2019-12), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
Made 7 tackles (tied as the second most he’s had in a game in his career) in a 34-24 win over the Carolina Panthers … Played 51 defensive snaps after totaling only 11 defensive snaps in the first three games of the season … Recorded 9 tackles and 2 pass breakups in four appearances for the 1-3 Bengals.
Joshua Uche (2016-19), LB, New England Patriots
Made his first start of the season in a 30-13 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, notching 3 tackles and a quarterback hit … Registered 9 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 2 quarterback hits and 1 sacks in four games for the 1-3 Patriots.
Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), LB, Philadelphia Eagles
Saw action on special teams and one defensive snap, making 2 tackles in a 33-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers … Those were his first two tackles of the season in four games.
Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams
Played 16 special teams snaps in a 24-18 setback to the Chicago Bears … Played in all four games with no stats.
Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
The former Michigan wide receiver hasn’t made his NFL debut yet, despite getting healthier coming off a knee injury he went down with in training camp.
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Wilson is still a ways away from making an impact.
“He got hurt on the sixth play of the first practice [in pads] of training camp,” Tomlin told Steelers.com. “And so there are some developmental things, there are some physical plays and conditioning and learning and things that go into his process that are not reflective of the overall process. Roman doesn’t have a whole lot of in-helmet experience to draw from. He’s healthy, but he still has a lot of work ahead of him in terms of being game ready.”
Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns
Made his first career start at right guard, replacing the injured Wyatt Teller (knee) in a 20-16 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders … Made one start earlier in the season as an extra offensive lineman … Played in four tilts for the 1-3 Browns.
