The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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OCTOBER 2024 ❱ THE WOLVERINE 63 BY CLAYTON SAYFIE F ormer Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson had 11.5 sacks in his second professional season in 2023, and he's nearly halfway to that total through just two games in 2024. Hutchinson was dominant in a 26-20 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams Sept. 8, registering a sack on the final play of regulation. His 11 pressures were the most by an NFL player in a game since 2021. The 6-foot-7, 268-pounder fol- lowed that up with another big-time performance, recording a career-high 4.5 sacks with 6 pressures in a 20-16 setback to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sept. 15. While the Lions fell to 1-1 with the close home loss, Hutchinson was a force. "He's a hell of a player," Tampa Bay head coach Todd Bowles said. "You see the same things you always see. We tried chipping him, we tried to do a lot of things, but he makes plays. He made our life miserable over there. Hats off to him. We still stuck together, fought it out and got the win." "It was fun out there," Hutchinson said of his performance. "I feel like I was just in a flow state." FORMER WOLVERINES IN THE NFL Through Sept. 16 • Erick All (played at Michigan from 2019-21), TE, Cincinnati Bengals: Hauled in 4 catches for 32 yards in two outings for the 0-2 Bengals. • AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks: Has not recorded any statistics in two appearances for the 2-0 Seahawks. • Ronnie Bell (2018-22), WR, San Francisco 49ers: Has yet to make a catch in two games with the 1-1 49ers. • Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buc- caneers: Opened both tilts at left guard for the 2-0 Buccaneers, posting a 61.6 overall rating from Pro Football Focus. • Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns: Had 2 tackles in a pair of games for the 1-1 Browns. • Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Sea- hawks: Racked up 50 rushing yards and a touch- down on 22 carries, and also had 7 catches for 50 yards and a score in two games for the 2-0 Seahawks. • Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans: Leads the NFL with 252 receiving yards through two weeks for the 2-0 Texans … Hauled in 8 grabs for 135 yards and a score in a 19-13 win over the Chicago Bears Sept. 15. • Junior Colson (2021-23), LB, Los Angeles Char- gers: Played in two outings for the 2-0 Chargers, tallying 5 tackles and a pass breakup. • Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams: Saw action in two games for the 0-2 Rams, carrying 8 times for 28 yards. • Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs: Had a strip sack that was returned by a teammate for a touchdown in a 26-25 win over the Cincinnati Bengals Sept. 15 … Registered 8 tackles, 1 stop for loss and 1 quarterback hurry in two contests for the 2-0 Chiefs. • Chris Evans (2016-18, '20), RB, Cincinnati Ben- gals: Suffered a knee injury during training camp and is on the injured reserve list. • Rashan Gary (2016-18), LB, Green Bay Packers: Posted 3 tackles, 1 sack, 1 tackle for loss, 2 quarter- back hits and 1 pass breakup over two games for the 1-1 Packers. • Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions: Started both contests at left guard for the 1-1 Li- ons, grading out at 73.9 overall per PFF. • Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles: Registered 1 tackle in two outings for the 1-1 Eagles. ❱ MICHIGAN IN THE PROS Aidan Hutchinson Rushes Off To A Fast Start In Year 3 Hutchinson, a 2023 Pro Bowl selection, had a career-high 4.5 sacks with 6 pressures in a 20-16 setback to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sept. 15. GRAPHIC COURTESY DETROIT LIONS