Five Michigan Wolverines sign as undrafted free agents following 2022 NFL Draft
Michigan Wolverines football had five players picked in the 2022 NFL Draft, marking the fourth consecutive event where five or more U-M standouts were selected. And as soon as the event concluded Saturday evening, five more former Maize and Blue players were picked up as undrafted free agents.
Michigan’s draftees were: defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (first round, No. 2 overall to the Detroit Lions), defensive back Daxton Hill (first round, No. 31 to the Cincinnati Bengals), outside linebacker David Ojabo (second round, No. 45 overall to the Baltimore Ravens), running back Hassan Haskins (fourth round, No. 131 overall to the Tennessee Titans) and offensive lineman Andrew Stueber (seventh round, No. 245 overall to the New England Patriots.
Here’s a look at Michigan’s undrafted free agents so far.
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DT Christopher Hinton: New York Giants
Christopher Hinton, who declared for the draft after just three seasons at Michigan, is headed to the New York Giants, according to a report from Jordan Schultz.
At Michigan in 2021, Hinton recorded 32 tackles — ranking 12th on the Michigan defense — one stop for loss, one sack, one forced fumble and two fumble recoveries, helping the Maize and Blue to a Big Ten title and College Football Playoff appearance. He registered 17 pressures on 329 pass-rushing snaps, according to Pro Football Focus (PFF). He served as the starting three technique on a unit that ranked eighth nationally in scoring defense (17.4 points per game) and 20th in total defense (330.9 yards per outing).
LB Josh Ross: Baltimore Ravens
Josh Ross signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Baltimore Ravens, according to On3’s Matt Zenitz. In Baltimore, he’ll play alongside Ojabo and under former Michigan defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald, who’s now the leader of the Ravens’ defense, and head coach John Harbaugh, brother of Wolverines head man Jim Harbaugh.
Ross measured at 6-2, 224 pounds at the NFL Combine, ran a 4.79 40-yard dash and notched a 31-inch vertical jump and a 109-inch broad jump. Those results didn’t help his draft stock, but he still has the chance to prove himself in the NFL.
Ross was extremely productive at Michigan. He led the team in tackles each of the last two seasons, including registering 106 stops, 37 more than any other Wolverine, in 2021.
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S Brad Hawkins: Atlanta Falcons
Brad Hawkins played in more games than any other Michigan player, and now he’ll get his shot at the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons.
Hawkins spent five years at Michigan and moved on from the program at the end of the 2021 season. He was voted an alternate captain by his teammates and was a third-team All-Big Ten honoree by the media in 2021. He ranked fifth on the team with 60 tackles during his best season as a Wolverine.
CB Vincent Gray: New Orleans Saints
Vincent Gray had two years of eligibility remaining at Michigan but elected to call it a career and declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. He appeared in 35 career games in Ann Arbor with 21 starts at cornerback. His play in 2021 earned him third-team All-Big Ten honors from the media. Gray finished with 16 career passes defended, but no interceptions. He yielded 474 yards and five touchdowns in coverage last season, per Pro Football Focus (PFF).
DT Donovan Jeter: Pittsburgh Steelers
Defensive tackle Donovan Jeter signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers. That marks a homecoming of sorts, since Jeter is a native of nearby Beaver Falls, Pa.
Jeter spent five seasons at Michigan, and put together his best season last year, registering 24 tackles, including two for loss. He also added two pass breakups and a blocked kick.
