The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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148 ■ THE WOLVERINE 2024 FOOTBALL PREVIEW Joe Milton QB R New England Patriots The former Michigan (2018-20) and Tennessee (2021-23) quarterback was selected No. 193 overall in the sixth round this spring … Enters a crowded posi- tion group that includes veteran Jacoby Brissett, Drake Maye and Bailey Zappe. Jake Moody K 1 San Francisco 49ers Connected on 21 of his 25 field goal attempts with a 57-yard long last regular season, adding 6 makes on 8 attempts in the postseason, helping the 49ers reach the Super Bowl … Made 60 consecutive extra points, an NFL record, and went 60-of-61 on the regular season. Mike Morris DE 1 Seattle Seahawks Placed on injured reserve after making 3 tackles in Week 1, with a shoulder injury forcing him to miss almost the entirety of his rookie campaign … Will provide depth along the defensive line under new head coach Mike Macdonald, who coordinated the U-M defense in 2021. Drake Nugent OL R San Francisco 49ers Nabbed by the 49ers as an undrafted free agent. David Ojabo OLB 2 Baltimore Ravens Appeared in just three games last season after tearing his ACL and has seen time in only five games through two seasons in the league … In the mix to play at edge rusher this season. Eyabi Okie-Anoma OLB R Free Agent Finished college career at UNC Charlotte and is an undrafted free agent this sum- mer … led Charlotte in tackles for loss (11.5) and sacks (5.5) in 2023 after making 6 TFL and 4 sacks for Michigan in 2022. Olu Oluwatimi C 1 Seattle Seahawks Started one of 16 appearances in 2023, appearing on special teams and offense … Projected to take over the No. 1 center job in 2024, with last year's starter Evan Brown moving on to the Arizona Cardinals in free agency. Michael Onwenu OL 4 New England Patriots Inked a three-year contract March 12 worth up to $57 million with $38 million guaranteed … Opened all 15 games in which he played (11 at right tackle, four at right guard). Kwity Paye DE 3 Indianapolis Colts The Colts exercised the fifth-year option on his contract, meaning he will remain a member of the team through 2025 … Set a career high in games played (16), sacks (8.5), tackles (52) and forced fumbles (2) in 2023. Donovan Peoples-Jones WR 4 Detroit Lions Traded midseason from the Cleveland Browns to his hometown Lions … Hauled in 5 receptions for 68 yards in eight clashes with the Lions and is projected to start alongside Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams this fall. Jabrill Peppers DB 7 New England Patriots Competed in 15 contests with a pair of starts in 2023, registering 78 tackles, 5 stops for loss, 1 sack, 8 pass breakups and a career-best 2 interceptions. Brad Robbins P 1 Cincinnati Bengals Punted 76 times with a 44.3-yard average and 62-yard long in 17 outings a year ago … Stands as the only punter on the team. Josh Ross LB 2 Baltimore Ravens Spent time on the Ravens' practice squad and played in three regular-season clashes in 2023 … Competing for a depth spot at linebacker this time around. Cesar Ruiz C/G 4 New Orleans Saints Opened all 47 games in which he's appeared over the last three seasons and is projected to start this fall at right guard, where he took all but 14 offensive snaps in 2023 for the 9-8 Saints. Jon Runyan OG 4 New York Giants Locked in a three-year, $30 million contract with $17 million guaranteed with the New York Giants — which was tied for the 15th-highest guard contract in the NFL by average annual value of $10 million at the time he signed it May 12. Mike Sainristil CB R Washington Commanders Selected in the second round of the 2024 draft with the No. 50 overall pick and is a projected starter at nickel back in his rookie campaign. Michael Schofield OL 9 Free Agent Brought on by the Detroit Lions midseason in 2023, playing in one game — an NFC championship game loss to the San Francisco 49ers — and is currently a free agent. Luke Schoonmaker TE 1 Dallas Cowboys Caught 8 passes for 65 yards and 2 touchdowns in 17 outings during his rookie season … Stood out as a stout blocker at the pro level but Dallas is looking for him to take a big step up as an offensive weapon this fall. Former Wolverines With New Teams In 2024 Player 2023 Team 2024 Team Ben Bredeson New York Giants Tampa Bay Buccaneers Devin Bush Seattle Seahawks Cleveland Browns Zach Gentry Pittsburgh Steelers Las Vegas Raiders Khaleke Hudson Washington Commanders New Orleans Saints David Long Jr. Green Bay Packers New York Giants Ben Mason Baltimore Ravens Los Angeles Chargers Sean McKeon Dallas Cowboys Detroit Lions Jon Runyan Green Bay Packers New York Giants Cornerback DJ Turner II started 12 of 17 games for the Cincinnati Bengals in 2023. He finished his rookie season with 50 tackles, 2 tackles for loss and 7 pass breakups. PHOTO BY RYAN MEYER/CINCINNATI BENGALS