He’s just firm and strong, he’s consistent each and every game, he plays with great awareness. It’ll be the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs against the Houston Texans (8:20 p.m., NBC) to begin the 2020 NFL season. So, I gave him a grade that kind of puts him in that third-round range. Especially in the pre-season, these players will fluctuate up and down depending on performance in their final year of eligibility. Michigan is sending 11 players to the combine this year, second-most among college teams (tied with Ohio State), despite having just one first-round projection currently. I just think he’s a really good football player, and I like the edge that he plays with.”, Uche a strong Day-2 candidate for NFL draft, experts say, Buy Wolverines gear: Fanatics, Nike, Amazon, Lids, Buy Wolverines tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek, Ticketmaster, Stream Wolverines games live: fuboTV, ESPN+, Sling. The 2020 NFL season is in the books, and plenty of former Michigan Wolverines football players made their presence felt all season long. "I'm proud of the work I was able to put in, what I was able to get accomplished. As a cover guy, though, he showed that he can get the job done. He’s good on combo blocks. Maybe second.”, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: "Obviously, you love the size. He leans a little bit — gets tugged and pulled. He’s a really good player.”, Donovan Peoples-Jones’ NFL draft stock takes a dive, Michigan offensive lineman Cesar Ruiz (51) tries to keep Alabama defenders out of the backfield in the fourth quarter of their Vrbo Citrus Bowl game at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. I thought he struggled a little bit changing direction at the next level. I could go a little higher, because he has the chance to project as a center or guard.”, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: "He reminds me a lot of Travis Frederick (of the Dallas Cowboys), when he was coming out. From Abiliene Christian to Wyoming, find out where every active NFL pro football player spent his college days. All rights reserved. How recency bias is restraining Michigan State football players in 2020 NFL draft Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press 3/7/2020. But I’d say second round. Posted on March 14, 2020 at 10:30 am. Testing and workouts begin at 4 p.m. Thursday on NFL Network, continue at the same time on Friday and Saturday, and conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday. With the pass-rush ability he has, the bend off the edge … I think somebody said ‘I wouldn’t be shocked if he went late-first,’ because pass-rushers go. © 2021 Advance Local Media LLC. The 2020 NFL Draft will be held exclusively online for the first time ever due to the coronavirus pandemic, starting on Thursday night at 8 p.m. EST on ESPN, ABC and the NFL Network. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com, Prospect grade: 5.90 — “Backup/ special-teamer”, Strengths: Good size and strength for NFL; can hold his ground and has good recovery balance; good hands, physicality and demeanor, Weaknesses: Slow coming out of his stance; athletic limitations; lacks range in run-blocking, Prospect grade: 5.60 — “Chance to make end of roster or practice squad”, Strengths: Good energy and grit; can operate RPO efficiently and has experience in pro-style passing attack; climbs the pocket and makes good decisions, Weaknesses: Undersized with below-average arm; accuracy and placement issues; can stand in pocket too long, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: “Patterson, I have an undrafted free-agent grade on. So, we’ll see what he runs. Below is the complete list of former Michigan players who made initial 53-man rosters and those who were released by their club. If he runs well, that can help him — and maybe he gets back into that Day 2 conversation and locks himself in there. Only Minnesota Vikings sixth-round pick Josh Metellus did not make his active roster, though he was rewarded with a spot on the team's practice squad. EDGE Brandon Graham — Philadelphia Eagles, LB Khaleke Hudson — Washington Football Team, WR Donovan Peoples-Jones — Cleveland Browns, EDGE Chase Winovich — New England Patriots, S Josh Metellus — Minnesota Vikings (made practice squad), RB Karan Higdon — Houston Texans (team has not yet announced its practice squad members), CB Lavert Hill — Kansas City Chiefs (made practice squad), OL Ben Braden — New England Patriots (team has not yet announced its practice squad members), WR Amara Darboh — Pittsburgh Steelers (team has not yet announced its practice squad members), WR Jehu Chesson — New York Jets (team has not yet announced its practice squad members), OL Patrick Omameh — New Orleans Saints (team has not yet announced its practice squad members), LB Ben Gedeon — Minnesota Vikings (undisclosed injury), • Talk about this article inside The Fort, • Watch our videos and subscribe to our YouTube channel, • Listen and subscribe to our podcast on iTunes, • Learn more about our print and digital publication, The Wolverine, • Sign up for our newsletter, The Wolverine Now, • Follow us on Twitter: @TheWolverineMag, @Balas_Wolverine, @EJHolland_TW, @AustinFox42, @JB_ Wolverine, Clayton Sayfie and @DrewCHallett. Players will go through a series of interviews, medical examinations, workouts testing their agility and strength and on-field workouts. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com, Strengths: Excellent quickness; good bend, leverage; consistent base and has good enough feet and lateral slide to stay with anyone in front of him, Weaknesses: Frame lacks desired width; could get better with first contact; needs to work at steering blocks into position, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: "Ruiz is the one who has moved way up. He played guard early on in his career, then slid over to the anchor/ that center spot, and kept getting better and better. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. On March 16, teams were allowed to exercise options for 2020 on players with option clauses in their contracts, submit qualifying offers to their pending restricted free agents, and submit a Minimum Salary Tender to retain exclusive negotiating rights to their players with expiring 2019 … Share. More than 300 prospects and personnel from all 32 NFL teams will convene on Indianapolis, home to the league’s annual week-long scouting combine event. Impressively, nine of the 10 made final cuts heading into the 2020 NFL campaign. The University of Michigan football program tied for the second-most players ever selected during an NFL Draft with 10 players chosen during the 2020 selection meetings, including eight Wolverines during rounds four through seven on Saturday. I think that will determine where he ends up in the draft.”, Michigan offensive lineman Michael Onwenu (50) runs a drill with defensive lineman Ron Johnson (95) during their Peach Bowl practice at Mecedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Thursday, December 27, 2018. Please update it here. "It's been a long road coming, so I'm proud of myself," Butt said after making the team. Meantime, here’s a look at each Michigan player invited (sorted alphabetically) and their draft profile, current grade and some comments from NFL draft analysts. Where do I play him? Full Michigan Wolverines roster for the 2020 season including position, height, weight, birthdate, years of experience, and college. This marks the second time in … I know in sub-packages, he can rush off the edge. A bad week and your draft stock could take a tumble. A good week and an early Day-2 prospect becomes a first-round pick. NFL teams released their final 53-man roster for 2020 over Labor Day weekend as they prepare for the NFL's first week. Mar 29, 2020 Original: Mar 29, 2020. Next: 4 players with no business being on Steelers roster in 2020 Especially with tackling and being a guy that you’re able to trust in that area. I tried to get him in that 24-32 range, and I got him to Kansas City. Tweet. I know some teams are a little bit higher on him, but I have him as a Day 3 pick. The NFL released its list of players invited to the 2020 scouting combine later this month in Indianapolis, and Michigan is tied for the most … All rights reserved (About Us). Took a hell of a lot to get here. At worst, third round.”, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: “He just plays so hard when you study him. He’s got some quickness. The season begins with Houston at Kansas City on Thursday, Sep. 10. We got word last week that 11 of Michigan’s NFL draft-eligible players received invites ... Patterson begins our list of Michigan players “on the fence” when it comes to draft potential in 2020. The 2020 NFL league year and trading period began on March 18. Among them is Denver Broncos tight end Jake Butt, who has struggled through injuries during his first three professional seasons. These are players that did not make our original 'evaluation list' but are prospects that need to be monitored. The 2020 NFL Draft is only a week away, and Michigan's football program should be well-represented with selections. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Michigan saw 10 of its players get drafted, which is the second-highest number posted by the school in history. So, I have a fourth-fifth round grade on Peoples-Jones.”, NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah: "In a normal draft, he’s probably a second-round pick. Subscribe to MLive.com. Now, at 6-0 1/3 inches, 241, you’re kind of like, ‘What do I do with this guy? ... 3 former Wolverines make PFF's Top 101 NFL players list for 2020. From now until the 2020 NFL Draft takes place, ... 2020 NFL Draft Player Profiles: Western Michigan RB LeVante Bellamy. One in custody in connection … You’ve got to be able to make those plays in open space, and that’s a question about Lavert Hill. The Michigan Wolverines had the second most players taken in the NFL draft, and that’s a tough look for head coach Jim Harbaugh. I think he’s got a chance to develop into a functional starter, but I think there’s a significant gap between him and (Cesar) Ruiz, in my opinion.”, Mel Kiper: Bredeson could be best pure guard in NFL draft, Listed height/ weight: 5’11’’, 182 pounds, Strengths: Good press technique, patient and poised; fluid change of direction; quick recovery and good body control; finds his way into passing lanes, Weaknesses: Undersized, lacking lateral agility and burst, excessive grabbing downfield, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: “The size and lack of physicality is important. Updated Feb 24, 2020; Posted Feb 24, 2020 . This article does not cite any sources. NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The University of Michigan football program tied for the second-most players ever selected during an NFL Draft with 10 players chosen during the 2020 selection meetings, including eight Wolverines during rounds four through seven on Saturday (April 25). NFL combine 2020: 11 Michigan players look to impress in Indy. In this draft, he’s probably a third or fourth-round pick. ", Camp in the books and didn’t miss a single practice. Maybe two other colleges could hope to field their own NFL team -- Alabama had the most NFL players to start the 2020 season, with 56, while Ohio State was second with 50 and LSU was third with 41. North offensive linemen Justin Herron of Wake Forest (75) and Ben Bredeson of Michigan (74) practice for the Reese's Senior Bowl on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com). If you’re one-on-one, you’ve got to be able to make a play and not allow yards after the catch, and take down a running back or tight end. So, I’m a big fan of his.”, Ruiz cracks Kiper’s latest first-round mock draft, Prospect grade: 5.88 — “Backup/special-teamer”, Strengths: Son of a former Pro Bowl tackle; smart and observant, with quick recognition of defensive fronts; patient footwork; good athletic ability, Weaknesses: Hands are too slow to defenders; below-average drive blocker; lateral slides can be slow, Strengths: Compact build, with good strength and speed; athleticism and range are adequate for playing on the outside; impressive burst on close, Weaknesses: Played a specialized position in college; could be an end, could be an outside linebacker at the next level; undersized as an edge rusher, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: “I think Uche is a solid second-round pick. Michigan’s 2020 NFL Draft fortunes continued a trend under Jim Harbaugh as the Wolverines had ten players selected in this April’s edition of the annual event. Impressively, nine of the 10 made final cuts heading into the 2020 NFL campaign. The Maize and Blue were well-represented on both sides of the ball this past year, with youngsters and veterans alike impacting the sport in a big way. Sept. 5 was the deadline for NFL teams to cut their rosters down to 53 players, meaning there was plenty of movement around the league. This trend has only grown in recent years, and three players from the state of Michigan were drafted in 2019 alone under Tomlin. Michigan had 11 players compete at the NFL Combine and most experts believe eight of them will be drafted next month. The 2020 NFL Draft is now in the books and it was a busy third day for the Michigan Wolverines with eight players selected and 10 in total picked throughout the … And I think he’s athletic enough that you can play him off the ball on those early downs. He’s not the quickest of foot, but he does a nice job of latching on and running on his feet on contact. North linebackers Josh Uche of Michigan (6) and Carter Coughlin of Minnesota (45) practice for the Reese's Senior Bowl on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at Ladd-Peebles Stadium in Mobile, Ala. (Mike Kittrell/AL.com). Prospect grade: 6.14 (out of 8) — Good backup who could become starter: Strengths: Broad shoulders, good frame, maintains base, adequate bend, two-time captain: Weaknesses: Athletic limitations, below-average initial quickness, hand placement, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: "If you look at pure guards, I think he’s arguably the best in this draft. There’s just an issue with me with some of his balance issues. He certainly exceeded the hype and earned the opportunity to wear the team's illustrious 88 donned by predecessors Drew Pearson, Michael Irvin, and Dez Bryant. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. He stands up. This has not been the best week for former Michigan State football players looking to make an NFL roster, with multiple players being released from their teams over the weekend. He’s got the strength, upper-body wise, to torque. MLive will have full coverage of the NFL combine all week, beginning Tuesday morning in Indianapolis. Michigan won the game, 39-14. He can play on the ball, off the ball. Your account has an invalid email address. Of course, the headliners — such as Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady, Dallas Cowboys cornerback Jourdan Lewis, New York Giants safety Jabrill Peppers, Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham, Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush and Tennessee Titans offensive lineman Taylor Lewan — had nothing to worry about when it came to these final preseason roster moves, but there are plenty who are thrilled to be on an active roster. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com, Listed height/ weight: 5’11'', 220 pounds, Strengths: Strong production in college and willingness to play against bigger opponents; good flow into gaps and vision in the blocking schemes; good short-area change of direction and adequate balance, Weaknesses: Undersized and often in the wrong areas; lack of length; average response time in zone, Strengths: Experience blocking and showed improvement with technique; can catch the football over the middle and in traffic, Weaknesses: Undersized to play in-line; inconsistent reaction times off the snap; lack of burst out of breaks; drifts during routes, Strengths: Plays downhill in run support and finishes strong as a tackler; good balance in short-area coverage; aggressive and willing to jar football loose; early recognition and response, Weaknesses: Inconsistent in 2019; had trouble recognizing route combinations; lacking acceleration and length, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: “(It’s) going to be an interesting to see how he runs. The road to the NFL draft officially begins this week. 33 Michigan Wolverines made active rosters, with others being released and some subsequently signed to a club's practice squad. 33 Michigan Wolverines made active rosters, with others being released and some subsequently signed to a club's practice squad. Really, his motor is what jumps out to you. Just because there’s so much depth. © 2021 Verizon Media. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Michigan saw 10 of its players get drafted, which is the second-highest number posted by the school in history. It wouldn’t surprise me if he was a sixth or seventh-round pick.”, Shea Patterson may not get drafted in April, Strengths: Big frame, good footwork, reliable hands; can break tackles and get yards after the catch, Weaknesses: Lacks twitch and speed out of the break, ESPN’s Mel Kiper: "I saw some inconsistencies with him. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. To no surprise, no Michigan State players were selected in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft. With the 2020 season forthcoming this week, the NFL made its series of cuts and formally finalizing 53-man rosters around the league. You can use him as a looper, he’s a finisher. In the video embedded above, CBSSports.com explains why Michigan offensive lineman Jalen Mayfield is being projected as a first round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Player movement. Please help improve this article by adding … May 19, 2020 4:51 pm. By Daniel Valente. Alabama won the game, 35-16. He’s got a chance to be a first-round pick. I would probably say third-round area. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/21). North linebackers Josh Uche of Michigan … With the way today’s game is played, I could see him — if he tests great — being in that third to fifth round.”, Michigan linebacker Khaleke Hudson (7) looks to defend against Indiana tight end Peyton Hendershot (86) as he falls to the ground in the third quarter of their Big Ten football game at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, on Saturday, November 23, 2019. However, there is still a nice group of former Spartans on NFL rosters, including some big names like Kirk Cousins (who made some headlines recently) and Le’Veon Bell. Find out the latest on your favorite NCAAF players … Among the more than 300 NFL draft-eligible players are 11 from Michigan who will participate in the combine in Indianapolis this week. That’s the first thing that jumps out when you study him. According to ESPN, while not all of them are actively playing, Michigan has 40 players currently in the league, bolstered by the 2020 … Three former Michigan players feature on Pro Football Focus' PFF Top 101 list of the 2020 season. Here are the Michigan players Iyer projects will be selected in the 2020 NFL Draft, and where they will land: MORE: SN's seven-round NFL Mock Draft NFL mock draft 2020: Michigan… While a day one pick in this bunch was always unlikely, there’s a shot for a few MSU alums to get selected during day two. Connect with your community. Visit ESPN to view the Michigan Wolverines team stats for the undefined season. Can he play on the edge?’ I thought at the Senior Bowl, especially in the game, he was dominant rushing. He finally went through an entire training camp while staying healthy, and though he knows there's more work to be done, he's enjoying the accomplishment. I want to see him become more of a power forward and take advantage of that size advantage that he has, to play more effectively and consistently than he did. The Cowboys went with a 'best player available' approach in the 2020 NFL draft and snagged Lamb, who had graciously fallen to Dallas' first pick at 17. 10 Not a legitimate Prospect These are players that lack NFL measurables and/or skills. Former Western Michigan football running back LeVante Bellamy, tight end Giovanni Ricci and offensive lineman Luke Juriga all have a chance to become a part of history over the … While many former Michigan players didn’t make the cut — like Patrick Omameh in his return to New Orleans or sixth-round Minnesota Vikings draft pick Josh Metellus — some, like Metellus, found themselves on NFL practice … Eight-and-a-half sacks. While it’s a great thing for Harbaugh to be producing pros, the fact he had 10 players taken in the draft means he should win a lot more games than he has the past few years. To me, he’s a steady-eddy, high-floor, you-know-exactly-what-you’re-getting kind of player who has the chance to be a Pro Bowl-caliber center.