Wolverines in the NFL: A Blake Corum sighting and multiple former Michigan players go down with injuries
Former Michigan Wolverines football running back Blake Corum, a third-round draft pick, had a quiet start to his rookie season, only earning mop-up-duty carries n one game, a 41-10 loss to the Arizona Cardinals Sept. 15. He didn’t have any rushes the last two weeks but earned more time in a 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, and he was effective.
Corum’s first two plays — a run and a catch — went for 22 yards. All told, he rushed 5 times for 25 yards and caught 1 pass for 8 yards.
Despite not playing on offense in three of the first four clashes and only in garbage time in his lone appearance on that side of the ball, Corum got more opportunity in Week 5.
“Week 5 wasn’t a blowout,” Dallas Robinson of Pro Football Network wrote. “All of Corum’s touches came in normal downs and distances, and the Rams were within one score on his first four carries.”
While Corum is on the rise, other former Michigan players have unfortunately went down with injuries. Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Dax Hill will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
“Heartbroken for him,” head coach Zac Taylor said Monday. “All he’s ever done is put his head down and worked and taken whatever coaching and tried to make the most of every opportunity.
“He’s showed a tremendous amount of growth at that corner spot, played nickel for us yesterday. You just hate it for him. I know he’ll bounce back from it. I just hate it for him because of what he’s shown on the film and the way he carries himself and goes about his business. Feel awful for him.”
San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody went down with a hamstring injury and will likely miss multiple weeks. With the team set to face the Seattle Seahawks Thursday night, it signed veteran kicker Matthew Wright in the meantime.
Moody should recover in short order, after being hurt on a kickoff in which he attempted to make a tackle.
“Thankfully I didn’t feel anything break or crack or anything as I did when I did break it,” Moody said. “So yeah that was good. But I knew something was wrong immediately. It’s just unfortunate.”
Finally, former Michigan wide receiver Nico Collins, the NFL’s leader with 567 receiving yards for the Houston Texans, will miss time with a hamstring injury. He was originally listed as “day-to-day” but is now being labeled as “week-to-week.”
Collins had a 68-yard touchdown reception thrown by quarterback C.J. Stroud before the injury, adding to his stellar start to the season.
“I think he is the best receiver in football,” Stroud said. “When he gets out of the game, it definitely is tough on us. A lot of things are predicated toward him and planned for him.”
Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in Week 5:
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Erick All (played at Michigan from 2019-21), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Michigan and Iowa tight end hauled in 2 catches for 10 yards in a 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Played in five games with three starts for the 1-4 Bengals, recording 14 catches for 92 yards … Five of his 14 catches have resulted in first downs.
AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks
Had 1 catch for 13 yards in a 29-20 loss to the New York Giants … Played in five outings with one start for the 3-2 Seahawks, who are on a two-game losing streak, with 6 catches for 53 yards and a touchdown.
Ronnie Bell (2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers
Played 10 snaps on offense and 1 special teams plays in a 24-23 setback to the Arizona Cardinals … Seen time in four clashes for the 2-3 49ers, with 1 catch for 12 yards.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Started at left guard in all five of the 3-2 Buccaneers’ games, including a 36-30 overtime loss to the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night … Has a 52.8 overall PFF grade with 8 pressures (no sacks) allowed this season.
Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns
Made 10 tackles and 1 pass breakup in a 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders … Played in five games with two starts for the 1-4 Browns, accumulating 17 tackles.
Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks
Rushed 2 times for 11 yards and caught 3 passes for 19 yards in a 29-20 loss to the New York Giants … Competed in five contests with two starts for the 3-2 Seahawks, with 167 rushing yards and 3 touchdown on 44 carries and 134 receiving yards and a score on 18 catches.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
Caught a 67-yard touchdown pass to put his team up 14-3 and totaled 2 grabs for 78 yards in a 23-20 win over the Buffalo Bills, before leaving the game with a hamstring injury … He’s been described as “week-to-week,” indicating that his return is not imminent … Leads the NFL with 567 receiving yards on 32 catches with 3 touchdowns.
Junior Colson (2021-23), LB, Los Angeles Chargers
Had a bye this week but hasn’t played since Week 2, out with a hamstring injury … Totaled 5 tackles and a pass breakup in two appearances off the bench for the 2-2 Chargers … Practiced Monday ahead of this week’s game versus the Denver Broncos.
Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams
Rushed 5 times for 25 yards and caught 1 pass, the first of his career, for an 8-yard gain in a 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers … Played in all five outings for the 1-4 Rams, with 53 yards on 13 rushes and 1 catch for 8 yards.
Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
The former Michigan defensive end started and posted 2 tackles and a quarterback hit in a 26-13 win over the New Orleans Saints Monday night … Missed the prior week due to a calf injury … Tallied 14 tackles, 1 stop for loss, a half-sack and 3 quarterback hits while starting in all four games he’s appeared in for the 5-0 Chiefs.
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
Recorded 2 tackles in a 24-19 setback to the Los Angeles Rams … Started all five games, with 11 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits and a pass breakup for the 3-2 Packers.
Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions
Had a bye over the weekend … Started in all four of the 3-1 Lions’ four contests — three at left guard and one at center … Starting center Frank Ragnow is expected to return after the bye week (the Lions play the Dallas Cowboys), so Glasgow is projected to slide back to his typical spot at left guard.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
Had a bye this past weekend … 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
Bye this week … Racked up 4 tackles in four games for the 1-3 Titans.
Hassan Haskins (2018-21), RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Had a bye … 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
Head coach Zac Taylor revealed that Hill tore his ACL in Sunday’s 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Made 1 tackle in the game before being hurt … Started all five clashes for the 1-4 Bengals, registering 25 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit and 2 pass breakups.
Khaleke Hudson (2016-19), LB, Cleveland Browns
Played on special teams only in a 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders … Seen action in four games for the Cleveland Browns, totaling 2 tackles, after being picked up and playing one contest (no stats) with the New Orleans Saints.
James Hudson III (2017-18), OT, Cleveland Browns
Placed on injured reserve Oct. 5 due to a shoulder injury … Appeared in four games with three starts this season.
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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
Had a bye over the weekend … Leads the NFL with 27 pressures, per PFF, despite already having his bye week … The next-best pass rushers have 22 pressures … Also paces the NFL with 6.5 sacks, a half-sack better than the next highest … Added 16 tackles, a forced fumble and 14 quarterback hits in four outings for the 3-1 Lions.
Kris Jenkins (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals
Made a career-high 3 tackles in his third game of his rookie campaign, a 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Made three appearances with one start, registering 5 tackles.
Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Philadelphia Eagles
Has yet to make his NFL debut.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
The former Michigan cornerback had a fumble recovery to seal the game, pass breakup and tackle in a 20-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers Sunday night … Started three of five tilts for the 3-2 Cowboys, recording 15 tackles, 3 pass breakups and 1 fumble recovery.
J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings
Out for the season with a knee injury.
Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets
Did not play in a 23-17 loss to the Minnesota Vikings … Competed in three games with 2 tackles for the 2-3 Jets.
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
Notched 5 tackles in a 23-17 win over the New York Jets … Played in five games with two starts for the 5-0 Vikings, tallying 26 tackles, 1 tackle for loss, 1 quarterback hit, 3 pass breakups and an interception.
Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers
Nailed 2 field goals and 2 extra points (no misses) in a 24-23 loss to the Arizona Cardinals … Injured his ankle (high-ankle sprain) while attempting to make a tackle on a kickoff, likely to miss multiple weeks … He’s 13-of-14 on field goals this season for the 2-3 49ers.
Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Played on defense (13 snaps) and special teams (26) but did not record any statistics in a 29-20 setback to the New York Giants … Seen action in all five games for the 3-2 Seahawks, totaling 4 tackles.
David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens
The former Michigan outside linebacker recorded 1 tackle in a 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Has come off the bench in all five games for the 3-2 Ravens, registering 5 tackles, 3 quarterback hits and a sack.
Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks
Came off the bench in the season opener but hasn’t played since … Listed as the second-string center on the team’s unofficial depth chart.
Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts
Missed the last two games with a quad injury … Has 12 tackles, 3 stops for loss, 1.5 sacks and 4 quarterback hits in three starts for the 2-3 Colts.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, New England Patriots
The New England Patriots captain was arrested in Massachusetts over the weekend for charges of alleged assault, strangulation and drug possession, per WCVB5 in Boston … Plead not guilty and was released on $2,500 bond … Totaled 23 tackles, 1 interception and 2 pass breakups in four games this season.
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 the last two games with a knee injury, after starting the previous three outings for the 2-3 Saints.
Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants
The former Michigan offensive lineman has started all five games at left guard for the 2-3 Giants, including this past weekend’s 29-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks … Has a 58.8 overall PFF grade with 7 pressures (1 sack) allowed on the year.
Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders
Recorded 4 tackles and a pass breakup in a 34-13 triumph over the Cleveland Browns … Started four of five games for the 4-1 Commanders, registering 22 tackles and 2 pass breakups.
Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Made a catch for 8 yards on 2 targets in a 20-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Totaled 8 catches for 56 yards in five games with one start for the 3-2 Cowboys.
Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys
The former Michigan defensive tackle tallied 4 tackles in a 20-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Played and started in all five games for the 3-2 Cowboys, with 10 tackles.
Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Washington Commanders
The former Michigan and Minnesota cornerback notched 3 tackles and a pass breakup in a 34-13 victory over the Cleveland Browns … Has 24 tackles, 5 pass breakups and a forced fumble on the season, starting all five games.
Ambry Thomas (2017-19), CB, San Francisco 49ers
On the injured reserve with a forearm injury.
DJ Turner II (2019-12), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
The former Michigan cornerback compiled 4 tackles in a 41-38 overtime loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Has come off the bench in all five clashes for the 1-4 Bengals, recoding 13 tackles and 2 pass breakups.
Joshua Uche (2016-19), LB, New England Patriots
Made his second sack of the season to go along with 2 tackles and a quarterback hit in a 15-10 loss to the Miami Dolphins … Registered 11 tackles, 2 sacks, 2 tackles for loss and 3 quarterback hits in five games with one start for the 1-4 Patriots.
Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), LB, Philadelphia Eagles
Had a bye … Totaled 2 tackles in four games.
Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams
The former Michigan cornerback notched 2 tackles in a 24-19 loss to the Green Bay Packers, making his first career start … Competed in five games with one start, compiling 2 tackles on the year for the 2-3 Packers.
Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Has yet to make his NFL debut.
Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns
Started at right guard for the second straight week in a 34-13 loss to the Washington Commanders … Played in five games with three starts for the 1-4 Browns.
