The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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148 ■ THE WOLVERINE 2023 FOOTBALL PREVIEW Jake Moody K R San Francisco 49ers The highest-drafted kicker since Roberto Aguayo in 2016, Moody, a third- rounder, is slated to be the 49ers' starter and the team's biggest impact rookie. Mike Morris DE R Seattle Seahawks The 2022 Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year was picked up by the Seahawks in the fifth round … Said he will likely play more on the interior of the line to begin his NFL career. David Ojabo OLB 1 Baltimore Ravens Made his NFL debut in Week 14 last season, once he was healthy from an Achil- les injury that occurred at U-M pro day last March … Saw action in two games and recorded his first sack in Week 17. Olu Oluwatimi C R Seattle Seahawks The 2023 fifth-round selection looked "terrific" during the Seahawks' rookie camp, per head coach Pete Carroll. Mike Onwenu OL 3 New England Patriots Started all 17 games at right guard in his third professional campaign … His 79.3 overall PFF grade ranked fourth among NFL guards … Gave up 1 sack — was one of 12 NFL guards with 440-plus pass-blocking snaps to allow 1 or fewer. Kwity Paye DE 2 Indianapolis Colts Started and participated in 12 games in 2022 … Registered 45 tackles, 10 behind the line of scrimmage, 6 sacks, 10 quarterback hits and 1 fumble recovery. Donovan Peoples-Jones WR 3 Cleveland Browns Started 14 of 17 contests and had career-highs in receptions (61), receiving yards (839; second on team) and touchdowns (3; tied career-best) during the 2022 season. Jabrill Peppers DB 6 New England Patriots Saw time in all 17 games with five starts in his first season with the Patriots, after beginning his career in Cleveland (2017-18) before being traded to the New York Giants (2019-21) … Recorded 60 tackles, 2 stops for loss and 1 fumble recovery in 2022. Brad Robbins P R Cincinnati Bengals The Ohio native is just hours away from his hometown of Westerville and will battle for the starting punter job. Josh Ross LB 1 Baltimore Ravens Joined the team as an undrafted free agent and played in the first two games last season, tallying 2 tackles … Went down with a season-ending foot injury in Week 2. Cesar Ruiz C/G 3 New Orleans Saints Opened 14 outings (two at center and 12 at right guard) last season and has played in 46 games with 40 starts during his three-year career. Jon Runyan OG 3 Green Bay Packers Started all 17 tilts (11 at right guard and six at left guard) during the 2022 season. Luke Schoonmaker TE R Dallas Cowboys The 2023 second-round pick will compete for a "starter-type" role according to head coach Mike McCarthy. Mazi Smith DT R Dallas Cowboys The first-round pick (No. 26 overall) in this spring's NFL Draft is expected to bolster a Dallas rush defense that ranked 22nd in the league. Andrew Stueber OL 1 New England Patriots Dealt with a torn hamstring last season and did not see game action … Looking to debut in 2023. Ambry Thomas CB 2 San Francisco 49ers Played in 15 contests off the bench a year ago, recording 13 tackles. DJ Turner II CB R Cincinnati Bengals The second-round selection is projected to compete for a major role as both an outside cornerback and nickel back. Josh Uche LB 3 New England Patriots Saw backup snaps in 15 outings and broke out for 11.5 sacks and 9 tackles for loss with 27 total tackles, 14 quarterback hits and 2 forced fumbles … Had only 4 combined sacks in his first two seasons in the NFL. Chase Winovich DE 4 Houston Texans Played in eight games with two starts and made 20 tackles (1 for loss), 1 sack and 3 quarterback hits in 2022 with the Cleveland Browns … Landed with the Houston Texans during free agency. Chris Wormley DT 6 Free Agent Spent the last three seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers but is currently an unrestricted free agent … Competed in 13 games with one start in 2022, posting 29 tackles, 3 for loss, a half-sack, 1 quarterback hit and 1 fumble recovery. Former Wolverines With New Teams In 2023 Player 2022 Team 2023 Team Devin Bush Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Graham Glasgow Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Maurice Hurst San Francisco 49ers Cleveland Browns Donovan Jeter Washington Commanders Chicago Bears David Long Jr. Los Angeles Rams Las Vegas Raiders Chase Winovich Cleveland Browns Houston Texans Mike Onwenu started all 17 games at right guard for the New England Patriots. His 79.3 overall PFF grade ranked fourth among NFL guards. PHOTO COURTESY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS 148 ■ THE WOLVERINE 2023 FOOTBALL PREVIEW