Wolverines in the NFL: Kris Jenkins breaks out with first sack, career-high in tackles
Former Michigan Wolverines football defensive tackle Kris Jenkins is on the board with his first career sack, recording it in a 41-24 Cincinnati Bengals win over the Las Vegas Raiders.
The victory was crucial for the Bengals, who began the season 0-3 but have since won four of their last six games.
Jenkins’ sack came with 8:20 remaining in the fourth quarter and helped prevent a Raiders comeback. Cincinnati was up 31-17 at the time, and Las Vegas was driving at the Bengals’ 38-yard line. The first-down sack on quarterback Desmond Ridder was for a loss of 4 yards, setting the Raiders back behind the sticks. They turned the ball over on downs three plays later.
The former Michigan defensive tackle broke out for a career-high 5 tackles in the victory. The rookie is up to 14 tackles on the season.
Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in Week 9:
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Erick All (played at Michigan from 2019-21), TE, Cincinnati Bengals
Caught 2 passes for 24 yards in a 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders … Went down with a knee injury, tearing is ACL, and will miss the remainder of the season … Played in nine games with six starts, hauling in 20 grabs for 158 yards as a rookie.
AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks
The former Indiana and Michigan tight end broke out with 4 catches for 27 yards on 7 targets in a 26-20 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Played in nine outings with three starts, bringing in 14 catches for 132 yards and a touchdown.
Ronnie Bell (2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers
Had a bye over the weekend … Two catches for 22 yards in seven games this season for the 4-4 49ers.
Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Started all nine outings for the 4-5 Buccaneers, including Monday night’s 30-24 overtime setback to the Kansas City Chiefs … Has a 55.1 overall PFF grade with 18 pressures and no sacks allowed this season.
Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns
Made 8 tackles and his first sack of the season with a tackle for loss in a 27-20 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … Tallied 38 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 1 sack and 1 pass breakup in nine games with five starts for the 2-7 Browns.
Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks
The former Michigan and UCLA running back carries twice for 8 yards and caught 2 passes for 25 yards in a 26-20 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Started two of nine outings for the 4-5 Seahawks, totaling 61 rush attempts for 213 yards and 4 touchdowns and reeling in 25 receptions for 189 yards and a score.
Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans
The former Michigan wideout is currently out with a hamstring injury … Started all five games in which he’s appeared for the 6-3 Texans, with 32 receptions for 567 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Junior Colson (2021-23), LB, Los Angeles Chargers
Exited the 5-3 Chargers’ 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns with an ankle injury … Did not record any stats before leaving in the first half … Has 14 tackles and 1 pass breakup in six bench appearances on the season.
Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams
Rushed once, registering a loss of 1 yard, in a 26-20 overtime win over the Seattle Seahawks … Played in eight outings off the bench for the 4-4 Rams, with 21 rushes for 72 yards and 2 catches for 17 yards.
Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs
Hasn’t played since Oct. 7 due to a pectoral injury … Registered 14 tackles, 3 quarterback hits, 1 tackle for loss and a half-sack while starting all four games that he played in before getting hurt.
Chris Evans (2016-18, ’20), RB, Cincinnati Bengals
Out for season (knee injury).
Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers
Made 4 tackles, including 1 for loss, a half-sack and a quarterback hit in a 24-14 loss to the Detroit Lions … Up to 2.5 sacks on the season … Played in nine games, starting all of them, for the 6-3 Packers, tallying 24 tackles, 3 stops for loss, 8 quarterback hits and 1 pass breakup … Leads his team with 20 pressures, including adding 2 against the Lions.
Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions
Started all eight games for the 7-1 Lions, who stand atop the NFC standings … Has a 59.5 overall PFF rating, with 16 pressures and 2 sacks given up … Allowed 1 pressure in a 24-14 win at Green Bay over the weekend.
Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles
Notched 1 pass breakup in a 28-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Played in eight games with one start for the 6-2 Eagles, tallying 12 tackles, 2 stops for loss, 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, a pass breakup and a forced fumble.
Jaylen Harrell (2020-23), OLB, Tennessee Titans
The former Michigan EDGE registered a tackle in a 20-17 overtime win over the New England Patriots … Has 7 stops in eight bench appearances on the season for the 2-6 Titans.
Hassan Haskins (2018-21), RB, Los Angeles Chargers
Didn’t have any rushes but played 19 special teams snaps in a 27-10 win over the Cleveland Browns … Appeared in eight outings for the 5-3 Chargers, rushing 8 times for 18 yards and returning 1 kick for 35 yards, adding 3 special teams tackles.
LaDarius Henderson (2023), OG, Houston Texans
On the “reserve/non-football injury” list, having undergone foot surgery in July.
Dax Hill (2019-21), CB, Cincinatti Bengals
Suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 5, after totaling 25 tackles and 2 pass breakups as a starter at cornerback.
Khaleke Hudson (2016-19), LB, Cleveland Browns
Made a tackle in a 27-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … Recorded 6 tackles in eight games for the 2-7 Browns.
James Hudson III (2017-18), OT, Cleveland Browns
Earned three starts in four appearances … Has played both left and right tackle … Hasn’t played since Sept. 29.
Maurice Hurst II (2014-17), DT, Cleveland Browns
The former Michigan defensive tackle didn’t record any stats in a 27-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … Registered 9 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, a half-sack and a quarterback hit in five appearances with two starts.
Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DE, Detroit Lions
The former Michigan defensive end is out indefinitely with a broken fibula and tibia suffered Oct. 13 at Dallas … He has 19 tackles, 7 stops for loss, 7.5 sacks, 17 quarterback hits and a forced fumble while opening five tilts.
Kris Jenkins (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals
Made his first career sack in a 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, adding a career-high 5 tackles and his first-ever quarterback hit … Played in seven games with two starts for the 4-5 Bengals, producing 14 tackles, a stop for loss, a quarterback hit and a sack.
Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Philadelphia Eagles
Yet to make his NFL debut.
Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys
The former Michigan cornerback posted 6 tackles and his first tackle for loss of the season in a 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons … Marked three-consecutive setbacks for the Cowboys, who are now 3-5 … Appeared in all eight games with five starts, tallying 32 tackles, including 1 for loss, 3 pass breakups and a fumble recovery.
J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings
Set to miss the entire season with a knee injury suffered in preseason.
Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets
Made a tackle in a 21-13 win over the Houston Texans Thursday night … Tallied 5 tackles in as many games for the 3-6 Jets.
Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts
The former Michigan linebacker has played in the last two games after being on the injured reserve list, seeing action on special teams in a pair of losses.
Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings
The former Michigan defensive back posted 5 tackles in a 21-13 win over the Indianapolis Colts … Registered 46 tackles, including 1 behind the line of scrimmage, 3 pass breakups, 3 quarterback hits and a forced fumble for the 6-2 Vikings.
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Joe Milton (2018-20), QB, New England Patriots
Yet to make his NFL debut.
Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers
Hasn’t played since Oct. 6, when he suffered a high-ankle sprain attempting to make a tackle on a kickoff … He’s 13-of-14 with a 53-yard long on field goals and 12-of-12 on extra points through five games … When asked if he could return this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he replied, “there’s always a chance.”
Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks
Made his fifth tackle of the season in a 26-20 overtime loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Played in eight games off the bench.
David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens
Was a healthy scratch for the last two games … Totaled 5 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 1 sack and 3 quarterback hits in seven appearances this season.
Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks
Saw special teams action (4 snaps) and one play on offense in a 26-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, marking his fourth appearance of his second NFL season.
Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots
Started at right guard in a 20-17 overtime loss to the Tennessee Titans … Opened four games at right guard and five at right tackle for the 2-7 Patriots … Posted a 66.5 overall PFF grade with a 72.1 pass-blocking rating, giving up 19 pressures but no sacks on the season.
Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts
The former Michigan defensive end registered a sack with 2 tackles, 1 tackle for loss and 1 quarterback hit in a 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings Sunday night … Came into the game questionable with a hamstring injury … Recorded 17 tackles, 4 stops for loss, 2.5 sacks and 6 quarterback hits while opening all seven clashes in which he’s played for the 4-5 Colts.
Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, New England Patriots
The former Michigan Heisman Trophy finalist posted 23 tackles and 2 pass breakups while starting four games before being charged with alleged assault, strangulation and drug possession and landing on the NFL’s commissioner’s exempt list … Franchise owner Robert Kraft said Peppers will be “gone” from the team if the allegations wind up true, but the team is waiting to confirm the facts.
Brad Robbins (2017-22), P, Cincinnati Bengals
On injured reserve with a leg injury he suffered in mid-August.
Josh Ross (2017-21), LB, Seattle Seahawks
The former Michigan linebacker was waived by the Baltimore Ravens and picked up off waivers by the Seattle Seahawks Oct. 23 … That reunited him with head coach Mike Macdonald, who was the defensive coordinator during Ross’ final season at Michigan in 2021 … Played in two games for the Seahawks, seeing action exclusively on special teams, after making seven appearances with 3 tackles for the Ravens.
Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints
Started at right guard in a 23-22 loss to the Carolina Panthers … Opened all five games in which he’s played, missing some time with injury, for the 2-7 Saints … Has a 71.1 overall PFF grade on the season, ranking third among New Orleans offensive linemen.
Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants
Registered a 56.6 overall PFF rating this season, giving up 19 pressures and a sack.
Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders
The former Michigan national champion tallied 4 tackles in a 27-22 win over the New York Giants … Totaled 44 tackles, including 1 for loss, and 5 pass breakups in nine games with eight starts for the 7-2 Commanders.
Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys
Didn’t have any catches in a 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons, playing 1 snap on offense and 12 on special teams … Hasn’t had a catch since Week 5 … Has 8 grabs for 56 yards in eight games.
Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys
The former Michigan defensive tackle didn’t have any stats in a 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons … Registered 16 tackles, including 1 behind the line of scrimmage, while starting all eight games.
Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Washington Commanders
The former Michigan and Minnesota defensive back registered 6 tackles in a 27-22 win over the New York Giants … Tallied 42 tackles, 7 pass breakups and a forced fumble in nine starts.
Ambry Thomas (2017-19), CB, San Francisco 49ers
On the injured reserve with a forearm injury that has held him out of every game so far.
DJ Turner II (2019-12), CB, Cincinnati Bengals
In a 41-24 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, Turner notched 3 tackles … Made 25 tackles, including 1 for loss, and broke up 4 passes in nine appearances with four starts.
Joshua Uche (2016-19), LB, Kansas City Chiefs
Tallied a pair of tackle in a 30-24 overtime win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, in his first appearance since being traded from the New England Patriots to the 8-0 Kansas City Chiefs … In seven outings with the Patriots, he tallied 13 tackles, 2 sacks and 3 quarterback hits.
Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), LB/FB, Philadelphia Eagles
Made his first start of the season — playing fullback for two snaps — in a 28-23 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Caught 1 pass for no gain … Also took seven special teams snaps … Played in all three phases of the game this year, appearing in eight games and totaling 3 tackles.
Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams
The former Michigan cornerback had his second career pass breakup in a 26-20 win over the Seattle Seahawks … Totaled 2 tackles and 2 pass breakups in eight games with two starts.
Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers
Placed on the injured reserve list last week, due to a hamstring injury … Missed the beginning of the year with an ankle ailment … Appeared in two games but has yet to make his first NFL catch.
Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns
Appeared on three special teams snaps in a 27-10 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers … Played in nine outings with three starts.
