The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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MICHIGAN IN THE PROS 64 THE WOLVERINE DECEMBER 2021 • Jarrod Wilson (2012-15), S, New York Jets: Played in five games with three starts for the 3-8 Jets … Compiled 13 tackles, one sack and three quarter- back hits. • Chase Winovich (2014-18), DE, New England Patriots: Appeared in eight games in a backup role for the 8-4 Patri- ots … Produced seven tackles and one quarterback hit. • Chris Wormley (2012-16), DT, Pitts- burgh Steelers: Started 10 of his 11 games for the 5-5-1 Steelers … Notched 32 tackles, 2.5 sacks, three quarterback hits, one forced fumble and two passes defended. FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NBA Through Nov. 29 • Ignas Brazdeikis (Played at U-M from 2018-19), F, Orlando Magic: Saw action in 11 games for the 4-18 Magic, while also spending some time with the Lakeland Magic of the G-League … Was averaging 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds in 8.4 minutes per outing for Orlando. • Trey Burke (2011-13), G, Dallas Mavericks: Played in 10 contests off the bench for the 10-9 Mavericks … Posting 6.3 points and 1.4 assists in 10.3 min- utes per contest, while shooting 48.9 percent overall and 41.2 percent from three-point range. • Tim Hardaway Jr. (2010-13), G, Dal- las Mavericks: Started all 19 games for the 10-9 Mavericks … Was averaging 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per night, while shooting 38.0 percent from the field and 33.3 percent from be- yond the three-point arc. • Caris LeVert (2012-16), G, Indiana Pacers: Missed the first eight contests with a back injury, but has started all 15 since for the 9-14 Pacers … Was averag- ing 14.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game, while shooting 41.7 percent on field goals and 27.1 percent from three-point range. • Isaiah Livers (2017-21), F, Detroit Pistons: Returned from a foot injury he suffered at Michigan and is on the NBA G-League's Motor City Cruise. • Jordan Poole (2017-19), G, Golden State Warriors: Started all 20 contests for the 18-2 Warriors … Was averaging 18.1 points, 3.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds per tilt, while shooting 44.9 percent from the field and 33.5 percent from three- point range. • Duncan Robinson (2014-18), F, Mi- ami Heat: Started all 21 games for the 13-8 Heat … Was averaging 10.9 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists per clash, while shooting 36.0 percent from the field and 32.8 percent on three-pointers. • Franz Wagner (2019-21), F, Orlando Magic: Started all 22 contests for the 4-18 Magic … Second on the team with 13.4 points per game, while adding 4.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.0 steal, and shooting 42.8 percent from the field and 35.7 percent from three-point range. • Moritz Wagner (2015-18), F/C, Or- lando Magic: Played in 20 games off the bench for the 4-18 Magic … Was averaging 6.0 points and 2.6 rebounds per outing, while shooting 44.2 percent overall and 37.9 percent from beyond the three-point arc. FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NHL Through Nov. 29 • Andrew Cogliano (Played at U-M from 2006-07), C, San Jose Sharks: Tal- lied two goals and three assists in 20 games for the 11-9-1 Sharks. • JT Compher (2014-16), LW, Colo- rado Avalanche: Recorded five goals and four assists in 12 outings for the 11- 6-1 Avalanche. • Kyle Connor (2016), LW, Winnipeg Jets: Tied for fifth in the league with 14 goals and has added 10 assists in 22 con- tests for the 10-8-4 Jets. • Andrew Copp (2013-15), C, Winni- peg Jets: Registered six goals and 11 as- sists in 22 clashes for the 10-8-4 Jets. • Luke Glenden- ing (2009-12), C, Dallas Stars: Com- piled five goals and three helpers in 19 tilts for the 10-7-2 Stars. • Carl Hagelin ( 2 0 0 8 - 1 1 ) , LW, Washington Cap- itals: Posted two assists in 22 ap- pearances for the 14-3-5 Capitals. • Quinn Hughes (2017-19), D, Van- couver Canucks: The older brother o f c u r re nt U - M f r e s h m a n L u k e Hughes notched two goals and 14 assists (tied for 20th in the NHL) in 22 games for the 7-14-2 Canucks. • Zach Hyman (2012-15), C, Edmon- ton Oilers: Contributed nine goals and six assists in 20 outings for the 15-5-0 Oilers. • Jack Johnson (2006-07), D, Colo- rado Avalanche: Tallied one goal and one assist in 16 contests for the 11-6-1 Avalanche. • Dylan Larkin (2015), C, Detroit Red Wings: Put up 10 goals and nine assists in 18 clashes for the 10-9-3 Red Wings. • Jon Merrill (2011-13), D, Minnesota Wild: Recorded two goals and five as- sists in 21 tilts for the 14-6-1 Wild. • Tyler Motte (2014-16), C, Vancouver Canucks: Registered one goal and one assist in eight appearances for the 7-14-2 Canucks. • Josh Norris (2018-19), C, Ottawa Senators: Compiled eight goals and five assists in 19 games for the 4-14-1 Sena- tors. • Max Pacioretty (2008), LW, Las Ve- gas Golden Knights: Dealt with an in- jury and has played in just four contests, with two goals and three assists for the 12-9-0 Golden Knights. • Jacob Trouba (2013), D, New York Rangers: Tallied three goals and five as- sists in 20 contests for the 13-4-3 Rang- ers. • Zach Werenski (2015-16), D, Colum- bus Blue Jackets: Recorded five goals and 10 assists in 19 appearances for the 12-7-0 Blue Jackets. ❏ Nik Stauskas • NBA While playing for the Grand Rapids Gold, he's 14th in the NBA G-League in scoring with 21.0 points per game, and is adding 6.1 rebounds and 3.6 assists per outing. Tom Brady • NFL The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signal-caller and seven-time Super Bowl champion is the favorite to win his fourth NFL Most Valuable Player award through Week 12, with 7-to-1 odds according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Andrew Copp • NHL The Winnipeg Jets forward was listed as one of NHL.com's biggest fantasy surprises of the season, after having an average draft position of 164.8 but performing as the 45th- best player in the league in fantasy points. — Clayton Sayfie HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month