The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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64 THE WOLVERINE ❱ OCTOBER 2026 ❱ MICHIGAN IN THE PROS • Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans: Caught 7 passes for 75 yards and 1 touchdown with 1 rush for 7 yards in a 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 … A hamstring injury sidelined him for the second game, and he's doubtful to suit up in Week 3. • Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams: Leads the 1-1 Rams with 133 rushing yards on 22 carries (6 yards per attempt) with a long of 18 yards … Splits reps with starter Kyren Williams. • Mike Danna (2019), DE, Buffalo Bills: Laid 1 hit on the quarterback in his lone appear- ance, a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions in Week 2. • Tommy Doman Jr. (2021-24), P, Buffalo Bills: Averaging 48 yards per punt with 4 at- tempts through two games. • Rashan Gary (2016-18), DL, Dallas Cow- boys: Recorded 5 tackles and a quarterback hit in two starts. • Mason Graham (2022-24), DT, Cleveland Browns: Posted 8 tackles, 2 sacks and 3 quar- terback hits while opening the first two out- ings for the 1-1 Browns. • Matt Hibner (2020-23), TE, Baltimore Ravens: Caught 1 pass for 13 yards in a 41- 23 win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 1, marking his first career reception … Ap- peared in both contests for the 1-1 Ravens. • Dax Hill (2019-21), CB, Cincinnati Ben- gals: Tallied 17 tackles and 4 pass breakups in two starts. • Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DE, Detroit Lions: Ranks second in the NFL with 16 pres- sures and has racked up 8 tackles, 3 TFL and 3 sacks through two games for the 1-1 Lions. • Kris Jenkins Jr. (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals: Made 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack and 1 quarterback hit in two bench appearances. • Will Johnson (2022-24), CB, Arizona Car- dinals: Posted 8 tackles, 1 pass breakup and 1 fumble recovery in two games … His fumble recovery in a 26-14 win against the Los An- geles Chargers in Week 1 was the first turn- over of his career … Sustained a neck injury in Week 2 and could miss the rest of the season. • Marlin Klein (2022-25), TE, Houston Tex- ans: Caught 1 pass for 16 yards in two out- ings off the bench. • Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Made 1 interception, 1 pass breakup and 7 tackles while playing a big role off the bench in two weeks for the 1-1 Jaguars. • Colston Loveland (2022-24), TE, Chicago Bears: Off to a slow start with only 5 targets in two games, recording 1 catch for 3 yards. • J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings: Entered the season third on the depth chart, behind veterans Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz … Murray missed the sec- ond game with a concussion, so McCarthy was slotted at No. 2. • Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets: Registered 6 tackles in two con- tests for the 1-1 Jets. • Joshua Metellus (2016-19), S, Minne- sota Vikings: Notched 11 tackles through two games and a key pass breakup at the goal line in a 9-3 win against the Chicago Bears in Week 2. • Derrick Moore (2022-25), DE, Detroit Lions: Appeared in two games off the bench and notched 1 pressure. • Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Se- ahawks: Inactive the first two weeks. • Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Se- ahawks: Took 1 snap on offense in a 31-7 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 2, marking his season debut. • Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New Eng- land Patriots: Started at right guard in both games for the 1-1 Patriots … Generated a 73.0 overall PFF rating, which ranks third on the team … Broke his ankle in Week 2 and will miss an extended period of time. • Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Las Vegas Raiders: Posted 8 tackles, 2 TFL, 5 quarter- back hits and 2 sacks in two appearances with one start for the 2-0 Raiders. • Jimmy Rolder (2022-25), LB, Detroit Li- ons: Inactive the first two games, after deal- ing with a hamstring injury much of training camp. • Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints: Opened the first two games at right guard for the 1-1 Saints, putting up a 48.7 overall PFF grade. • Jon Runyan Jr. (2016-19), OG, New York Giants: Started at left guard in both contests for the 1-1 Giants, generating a 39.0 overall PFF rating with a team-high 6 pressures al- lowed. • Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washing- ton Commanders: Posted 9 tackles with 1 for loss in two starts for the 0-2 Commanders … Struggled with a 29.5 PFF coverage grade, giving up 2 touchdowns. • Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys: Caught 1 pass for 12 yards in two games. • Josaiah Stewart (2023-24), OLB, Los An- geles Rams: Tied for second on the team with 4 pressures, adding 7 tackles and a quarterback hit in two games with one start. • Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Green Bay Packers: Played in one game, making 1 tackle for the 1-1 Packers. • DJ Turner II (2019-22), CB, Cincinnati Bengals: Made 9 tackles and 2 pass breakups in two starts. • Josh Uche (2017-19), EDGE, Miami Dol- phins: Competed in two outings with one start, registering 10 tackles with 1 behind the line of scrimmage. • William Wagner (2020-24), LS, Cincinnati Bengals: Snapped 20 times in two contests. • Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams: Made 3 tackles while appearing on defense and special teams in two games. • Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers: Caught 8 passes for 54 yards with 4 first downs in two games with one start for the 1-1 Steelers. • Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns: Played on special teams in both games and on offense in one. • Dominic Zvada (2024-25), K, New York Giants: The undrafted rookie is 2-for-2 with a 52-yard long on field goal attempts and 4-for-4 on extra points through two games. ❑ NAZ HILLMON • WNBA The former Michigan forward ranks third on the Atlanta Dream with 4.6 rebounds per game, adding 9 points and 1.6 assists on a nightly basis. The Dream went 28-14 and have locked up a playoff spot. ZACH HYMAN • NHL The Edmonton Oilers forward was named an alternate captain ahead of the 2026-27 season. The 34-year-old is in his sixth sea- son with the franchise, having scored 54 points (31 goals) in 58 games while being limited with injuries last year. THOMAS BORDELEAU • AHL The Rochester Americans announced Sept. 15 they have signed former Michigan forward Thomas Bordeleau to an AHL contract. He totaled 21 points with 9 goals in 60 games in the same league last season. — Clayton Sayfie HEADLINERS Former Michigan athletes in the news this month