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Wolverines in the NFL: How former Michigan players performed in Week 8

clayton-sayfieby:Clayton Sayfie•10/29/24•

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Former Michigan Wolverines football linebacker Junior Colson had 2 tackles for the Los Angeles Chargers against the New Orleans Saints. (Photo by Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images)

Michigan Wolverines football players are standing out in the NFL, despite some injuries that have held some back this season. Here’s a look at every former Wolverine in the league following Week 8.

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Erick All (played at Michigan from 2019-21), TE, Cincinnati Bengals

Caught 2 passes for 42 yards in a 37-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles … Hauled in 18 receptions for 134 yards on 20 targets with eight appearances and five starts for the 3-5 Bengals.

AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks

Made a pair of catches for 34 yards in a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills … Registered 10 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown in eight outings with two starts for the 4-4 Seahawks.

Ronnie Bell (2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers

Didn’t have any stats in a 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys Sunday night … Two catches for 22 yards in seven games this season for the 4-4 49ers.

Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The former Michigan offensive lineman has started and played every snap at left guard this season for the 4-4 Buccaneers, including in a 31-26 loss to the Atlanta Falcons … Given up 14 pressures and no sacks in 344 pass-blocking snaps this year.

Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns

The former Michigan linebacker tallied 5 tackles in a 29-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens … Started four of eight games for the 2-6 Browns, totaling 30 tackles and a pass breakup.

Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks

Rushed 3 times for 4 yards and his fourth touchdown of the season in a 31-10 setback to the Buffalo Bills … Had 59 rushes for 205 yards and 4 touchdowns in eight games with two starts for the 4-4 Seahawks.

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 6-2 Texans, with 32 receptions for 567 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Junior Colson (2021-23), LB, Los Angeles Chargers

Made a pair of tackles in a 26-8 win over the New Orleans Saints … Has 14 stops and a pass breakup in five games off the bench fo the 4-3 Chargers.

Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams

The former Michigan running back had 4 rushes for 9 yards and a catch for 9 yards in a 30-20 victory over the Minnesota Vikings Thursday night … Rushed 20 times for 734 yards and caught 2 passes for 17 yards in seven outings for the 3-4 Rams.

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 1 tackle and laid 1 hit on the quarterback in a 30-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Totaled 20 tackles, 2 stops for loss, 2 sacks and 7 quarterback hurries while starting all eight clashes for the 6-2 Packers.

Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions

The former Michigan offensive lineman started at left guard in a 52-14 win over the Tennessee Titans … Posted a 59.3 overall PFF rating while opening all seven games for the 6-1 Lions.

Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles

Racked up 2 tackles in a 37-17 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals … Recorded 12 tackles, 2 stops for loss, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hits and seven appearances with one start for the 5-2 Eagles.

Jaylen Harrell (2020-23), OLB, Tennessee Titans

The former Michigan EDGE made a tackle in a 52-14 loss to the Detroit Lions … Tallied 7 tackles, including 1 behind the line of scrimmage, in seven games for the 1-6 Titans.

Hassan Haskins (2018-21), RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Had a rush for no. yards in a 26-8 win over the New Orleans Saints … The 4-3 Chargers have used Haskins in seven games, on 8 rushes that have resulted in 18 yards and 4 first downs.

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 29-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens … Has 5 stops in seven games this season.

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

Put together a 2-tackle performance in a 29-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens … Seen action in four contests, having dealt with an injury in September … Totaled 9 tackles, including 2 for loss, and 1 quarterback hit in four games 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

The former Michigan defensive tackle tied his career high with 3 tackles in a 37-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles … Played in six games with two starts, logging 9 tackles.

Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Philadelphia Eagles

Yet to make his NFL debut.

Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys

Made a season-high 7 tackles in a 30-24 setback to the San Francisco 49ers Sunday night … Totaled 26 tackles and 3 pass breakups in seven games with four starts for the 3-4 Cowboys.

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 his first appearance since Sept. 19 Sunday, making 2 tackles in a 25-22 setback to the New England Patriots … Seen action in four games off the bench, registering 4 tackles.

Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts

Made his season debut after spending time on the injured reserve list, but did not record any stats in a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans.

Josh Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings

The Minnesota Vikings team captain made 7 tackles in a 30-20 loss to the Los Angeles Rams Thursday night … He’s played in all seven games with four starts, registering 41 tackles, including 1 for loss, 3 quarterback hits, 3 pass breakups and a forced fumble.

Joe Milton (2018-20), QB, New England Patriots

Yet to make his NFL debut.

Jake Moody (2018-22), K, San Francisco 49ers

Went down with a high-ankle sprain on a kickoff Oct. 6 and was expected to miss multiple weeks … He’s 13-of-14 with a 53-yard long on field goals and 12-of-12 on extra points through five games.

Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks

Played in seven games, with 4 tackles, for the 4-3 Seahawks.

David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Was a healthy scratch over the weekend, after playing in seven games and making a minimal impact as a backup … Totaled 5 tackles, 1 stop for loss, 1 sack and 3 quarterback hits this season.

Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks

Played in his third game and for the second straight week in a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills … Played three offensive snaps and two special teams plays in the game … Logged 15 snaps in three outings for the 4-3 Seahawks.

Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots

Started at right guard in a 25-22 win over the New York Jets … Opened all eight games this season, including five at right tackle and three at right guard, for the 2-6 Patriots … Allowed 17 pressures and no sacks, per PFF.

Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts

The former Michigan defensive end made a tackle and a quarterback hit in a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans … Started all six outings in which he’s appeared for the 4-4 Colts … Recorded 15 tackles, including 3 for loss, 1.5 sacks and 5 quarterback hits.

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, Baltimore Ravens

Seen action in all eight tilts for the 5-3 Ravens, posting 5 tackles … Hasn’t had a tackle since Sept. 29.

Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints

Missed four straight games with a knee injury before returning in a 26-8 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers Sunday … Opened four contests at right guard for the 2-6 Saints.

Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants

Started all eight games at left guard for the 2-6 Giants, who lost 26-18 to the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday night … Given up 17 pressures and a sack so far this season.

Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders

The former Michigan national champion made 5 tackles in an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears that came on a Hail Mary as time expired … Played in all eight outings with seven starts for the 6-2 Commanders, registering 40 tackles, 1 stop for loss and 4 pass breakups.

Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys

The former Michigan tight end didn’t have any catches in a 30-24 setback to the San Francisco 49ers … Caught 8 passes for 56 yards in seven games with one start for the 3-4 Cowboys.

Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys

The former Michigan defensive tackle had 3 tackles in a 30-24 loss to the San Francisco 49ers … Made 16 stops, including 1 for loss, while starting all seven tilts this season.

Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Washington Commanders

Tallied 6 tackles in an 18-15 win over the Chicago Bears … Registered 36 tackles, 7 pass breakups and 1 forced fumble, starting all eight games for the 6-2 Commanders.

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

The former Michigan cornerback made 2 tackles in a 37-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles … Started three of his eight appearances, with 19 tackles and 4 pass breakups for the 3-5 Bengals.

Joshua Uche (2016-19), LB, Kansas City Chiefs

Traded this week from the New England Patriots to the Kansas City Chiefs fo a 2026 sixth-round pick … Has had a relatively quiet season, with 13 tackles, 2 tackles for loss, 2 sacks and 3 quarterbacks.

Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), LB/FB, Philadelphia Eagles

Didn’t have any stats in a 37-17 win over the Cincinnati Bengals … Began playing fullback along with linebacker duties in Week 7 … Totaled 3 tackles in seven games.

Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams

The former UMass and Michigan cornerback came off the bench in a 30-20 win over the Minnesota Vikings … Started two of his seven games this season, registering 2 tackles and a pass breakup.

Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Placed on the injured reserve list this 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

Played on special teams in a 29-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens … Appeared in eight clashes with three starts for the 2-6 Browns.

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