The Wolverine: Covering University of Michigan Football and Sports
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FOOTBALL RECRUITING Contributed on defense, offense and special teams in 2015 after losing the 2014 season to injury. Was named a Freshman All-American by the Football Writers' Association of America. Texarkana (Texas) QB Ryan Mallett 2007 • No. 4 overall Transferred to Arkansas following his freshman season and finished college career with 8,385 passing yards, 69 touchdowns and 24 interceptions. Was a third-round draft pick of New England Patriots. Warren (Ohio) Harding S/LB Prescott Burgess 2003 • No. 6 overall High school safety started 20 games for U-M at linebacker, including all 13 in the 2006 season, after which he was named All-Big Ten honorable mention. Richmond (Va.) Hermitage RB Derrick Green 2013 • No. 8 overall Started seven of 23 career games at U-M, but announced his intention to transfer following a reduction in playing time as a junior. Wyomissing (Pa.) Wilson QB Chad Henne 2004 • No. 13 overall Started every (healthy) game in four years. Michigan's career leader in passing attempts, yards and touchdowns. Was a second-round draft pick of the Miami Dolphins. Saginaw (Mich.) LB/DE Lamarr Woodley 2003 • No. 14 overall Three-year starter was an All-America selection and Ted Hendricks and Lom- bardi Awards winner after 12-sack campaign in 2006. Was a first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Kansas City (Mich.) Park Hill DT Ondre Pipkins 2012 • No. 14 overall Played in all 13 games as a true freshman, but tore his ACL five games into sophomore year. Transferred to Texas Tech for final year of eligibility, which comes in 2016 after sitting out one year due to NCAA rules. Detroit Crockett LB/DE Brandon Graham 2006 • No. 15 overall Two-time team MVP and three-year starter at defensive end. Ranks second on U-M's all-time lists for sacks (29.5) and tackles for loss (56). Was a first-round draft pick of Philadelphia Eagles. Lakewood (Ohio) St. Edward OL Kyle Kalis 2012 • No. 22 overall Three-year starter at offensive guard after redshirt season. Enters senior year with a streak of 21 consecutive starts. — Tim Sullivan