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Thirty-nine former Michigan football players make initial NFL 53-man rosters

clayton-sayfieby:Clayton Sayfie•08/30/23•

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It’s a busy week in the NFL, with clubs mandated to cut their rosters to 53 players Tuesday by 4 p.m. ET. To begin the NFL season, Michigan Wolverines football will have 39 former players in the league, including players who transferred out of the program and concluded their collegiate careers elsewhere.

There were some players who made their teams comfortably, like Detroit Lions second-year defensive lineman Aidan Hutchinson and Philadelphia Eagles veteran defensive end Brandon Graham. There were also some close calls, which was the case for rookie punter Brad Robbins, a sixth-round selection, who made the Cincinnati Bengals’ roster at the last minute and is the team’s starter. The organization cut former Ohio State punter Drue Chrisman, Robbins’ top competition, Tuesday.

Here’s a look at all 39 former Michigan players who are in the league, followed by a list of those who did not make rosters due to being injured and those who were cut.

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Michigan players on initial NFL 53-man rosters

* Denotes that player started career at Michigan but finished it elsewhere

PlayerPositionTeamPlayed At U-M
Ronnie BellWRSan Francisco 49ers2018-22
Ben BredesonGNew York Giants2016-19
Devin BushLBSeattle Seahawks2016-18
Zach Charbonnet*RBSeattle Seahawks2019-20
Camaron CheesemanLSWashington Commanders2016-19
Frank ClarkDEDenver Broncos2011-14
Mason ColeOLPittsburgh Steelers2014-17
Nico CollinsWRHouston Texans2017-19
Michael DannaDEKansas City Chiefs2019
Chris EvansRBCincinnati Bengals2016-18, 20
Rashan GaryLBGreen Bay Packers2016-18
Graham GlasgowOLDetroit Lions2011-15
Brandon GrahamDEPhiladelphia Eagles2006-09
Dax HillSCincinnati Bengals2019-21
Christopher HintonDLLos Angeles Chargers2019-21
James Hudson*OTCleveland Browns2017-18
Khaleke HudsonLBWashington Commanders2016-19
Aidan HutchinsonDLDetroit Lions2018-21
Jourdan LewisCBDallas Cowboys2013-16
David Long Jr.CBLas Vegas Raiders2016-18
Cameron McGroneLBIndianapolis Colts2018-20
Josh MetellusSMinnesota Vikings2016-19
Jake MoodyKSan Francisco 49ers2018-22
Mike MorrisDESeattle Seahawks2019-22
David OjaboOLBBaltimore Ravens2019-21
Olu OluwatimiCSeattle Seahawks2022
Mike OnwenuOLNew England Patriots2016-19
Kwity PayeDEIndianapolis Colts2017-20
Donovan Peoples-JonesWRCleveland Browns2017-19
Jabrill PeppersDBNew England Patriots2014-16
Brad RobbinsPCincinnati Bengals2017-22
Cesar RuizC/GNew Orleans Saints2017-19
Jon RunyanGGreen Bay Packers2015-19
Luke SchoonmakerTEDallas Cowboys2018-22
Mazi SmithDTDallas Cowboys2019-22
Ambry ThomasCBSan Francisco 49ers2017-20
DJ Turner IICBCincinnati Bengals2019-22
Josh UcheLBNew England Patriots2016-19
Tyrone Wheatley Jr.*OTPatriots2015-17

Injured Michigan Wolverines in the NFL

The Tennessee Titans placed former Michigan running back Hassan Haskins on the injured reserve list Monday, ahead of Tuesday’s roster deadline. The following day, it was announced that Haskins has landed on the Commissioner’s Exempt List, stemming from an aggravated assault charge from earlier this summer. He may not attend Titans practices or games for the foreseeable future.

Here’s a look at the rest of the former Michigan players who did not make 53-man rosters due to being on the injured list.

PlayerPositionTeamPlayed At Michigan
Daylen BaldwinWRCleveland Browns2021
Taco CharltonDESan Francisco 49ers2013-16
Hassan HaskinsRBTennessee Titans2018-21
Bryan MoneDTSeattle Seahawks2014-18

Michigan players who were cut

PlayerPositionTeamPlayed At Michigan
Jalen MayfieldOLAtlanta Falcons2017-20
Lavert HillCBPittsburgh Steelers2016-19
Devin Asiasi*TECincinnati Bengals2016
Nick EubanksTEIndianapolis Colts2016-20
Chuck Filiaga*GNew Orleans Saints2017-21
Zach GentryTEPittsburgh Steelers2015-18
Vincent GrayDBLos Angeles Rams2018-21
Gemon GreenDBNew York Giants2018-22
Brad HawkinsDBNew England Patriots2017-21
Ryan HayesOLMiami Dolphins2018-22
Maurice Hurst IIDTCleveland Browns2014-17
Donovan JeterNTNew York Giants2017-21
Carlo KempOLBLos Angeles Chargers2016-20
Oliver Martin*WRJacksonville Jaguars2017-18
Ben MasonFB/TEBaltimore Ravens2017-20
Sean McKeonTEDallas Cowboys2016-19
Luiji Vilain*OLBMinnesota Vikings2017-20
Chase WinovichDEHouston Texans2014-18
Tarik Black*WRBaltimore Ravens2017-19
Michael Dwumfour*DLTennessee Titans2016-19
Joel HonigfordTEArizona Cardinals2017-22
Josh RossILBBaltimore Ravens2017-21
Andrew StueberOLNew England Patriots2017-21
Ben VanSumeren*LBPhiladelphia Eagles2018-20

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