The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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148 ■ THE WOLVERINE 2025 FOOTBALL PREVIEW Josh Priebe OL R Miami Dolphins Signed as an undrafted free agent this spring … Has strong chance of land- ing on the roster, with the Dolphins' depth at guard being a question mark according to local reporters. Brad Robbins P 2 Buffalo Bills Began last season on injured reserve and was released by the Cincinnati Bengals in October … Bills released Sam Martin after two seasons, meaning the door is open for Robbins to beat out another offseason acquisition in Jake Camarda for the starting job. Josh Ross LB 3 Seattle Seahawks Claimed off waivers after a stint with the Baltimore Ravens, Ross re-signed with the Seahawks in March … Appeared in 10 games for the Seahawks after seeing time in seven for the Ravens in 2024 … Racked up 9 total tackles on the year. Cesar Ruiz C/G 5 New Orleans Saints Opened 13 games at right guard and has now started in 69 of his 75 career contests since entering the league in 2020. Jon Runyan OG 5 New York Giants Recorded a 56.1 overall PFF rating while starting 13 games at left guard. Mike Sainristil CB 1 Washington Commanders Stellar rookie season saw Sainristil accumulate 93 tackles (fourth on team), 14 pass breakups (led team by 7), 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 1 tackle for loss and 2 interceptions in the regular season … Broke out with a 2-pick game in a first-round playoff victory over the Detroit Lions. Luke Schoonmaker TE 2 Dallas Cowboys Hauled in 27 catches for 241 yards and 1 score in 17 appearances with six starts … Projected at second on the depth chart behind Jake Ferguson. Mazi Smith DT 2 Dallas Cowboys The former first-round draft choice started all 17 clashes, racking up 41 tackles, 4 stops or loss, 1 sack and 3 quarterback hits. Josaiah Stewart OLB R Los Angeles Rams Drafted by the Rams with the No. 90 overall pick in the third round in 2025 … In the mix to play a major role at edge rusher, behind Jared Verse and Byron Young. Benjamin St-Juste CB 5 Los Angeles Chargers Agreed to a deal with the Chargers in free agency this offseason, after spending four years and playing in 54 games with the Washington Com- manders. Andrew Stueber OT 3 Cincinnati Bengals Competed in seven tilts last season — mostly on special teams — marking his first career game action Ambry Thomas CB 4 Minnesota Vikings Broke his forearm last August, causing him to miss the entire campaign with the San Francisco 49ers … Signed to the Vikings' practice squad in December. DJ Turner II CB 2 Cincinnati Bengals Fractured his clavicle in November, ending his season after 11 contests … Started six of them and posted 29 tackles and 8 pass breakups. Joshua Uche OLB 4 Philadelphia Eagles Traded from the New England Patriots to the Kansas City Chiefs midsea- son in 2024, and totaled 23 tackles and 2 sacks in 13 outings (seven with New England, six with Kansas City) … Agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia in March. Ben VanSumeren FB 2 Philadelphia Eagles Appeared in 11 games with one start, playing on both offense (fullback), defense (linebacker) and special teams … Is listed as just a fullback this offseason after beginning his career on the other side of the ball. Luiji Vilain DE 3 Dallas Cowboys Signed a reserve/futures contract with the Dallas Cowboys in January, after being waived by the Carolina Panthers at the team's 2024 training camp. William Wagner LS R Cincinnati Bengals Undrafted free agent who was rated by The Athletic's Dane Brugler as the No. 1 long snapper in the 2025 draft class. Josh Wallace CB 1 Los Angeles Rams The 2024 undrafted free agent appeared in 17 clashes with three starts, recording 10 tackles and 2 pass breakups. Julius Welschof OLB 1 Pittsburgh Steelers Spent a portion of last season on the Steelers' practice squad and is com- peting for a roster spot this year. Roman Wilson WR 1 Pittsburgh Steelers Missed all but one game in 2024 with ankle and hamstring injuries … Projected as a backup on the depth chart, behind DK Metcalf, George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. Chris Wormley DT 7 Free Agent Saw time in two games with the Baltimore Ravens last season and is searching for a new home this offseason. Zak Zinter OG 1 Cleveland Browns Appeared in 17 games with three starts (two at right guard, one as an extra offensive lineman) as a rookie. Washington Commanders cornerback Mike Sainristil had a stellar rookie sea- son, racking up 93 tackles (fourth on team), 14 pass breakups (led team by 7) and 2 interceptions in the regular season. He broke out with a 2-pick game in a divisional-round playoff victory over the Detroit Lions. PHOTO COURTESY NFL.COM