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Wolverines in the NFL: Blake Corum breaks out, Aidan Hutchinson is 'back'

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Blake Corum
Former Michigan Wolverines football running back Blake Corum scored his first career TD in the NFL in a week two game against the Tennessee Titans in 2025. (Photo by Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Former Michigan Wolverines football All-American running back Blake Corum holds the U-M record with 61 career touchdowns, but he didn’t find the end zone until his 19th NFL game.

Corum plunged in from the 1-yard line to put the Los Angeles Rams up 33-16 in a 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans.

The 5-foot-8, 210-pound Corum has been the backup to Kyren Williams since entering the league. This season, Williams has 35 carries to Corum’s 6 and 92 offensive snaps to the former Michigan star’s 28. Head coach Sean McVay said this week that Corum will continue to play a major role and even increase his workload this season.

“I think what you’re looking for is something around a 65/35 ratio for those guys,” McVay said. “I think you want Kyren playing about two-thirds of the time, and Blake playing the other third.”

In the win, Corum ran 5 times for 44 yards, with 2 rushes of 15 yards and 1 of 9 yards.

“He’s explosive,” McVay stated. “He’s a good football player, I have a lot of trust in him. And then we’ll continue to see that moving forward, so I thought that was good.”

Former Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, meanwhile, was quiet in a week one loss to the Green Bay Packers, logging only 1 quarterback pressure, but he showed out in a 52-21 blowout win over the Chicago Bears in the Detroit Lions’ home opener.

Hutchinson embraced the Ford Field crowed following his first sack since going down with a broken leg last October, and he had 5 pressures in all.

“I was very happy to get one,” Hutchinson said of his sack. “I felt the support from Ford Field. It was really one of those moments that you’re like, ‘I’m back.’ I feel like it’s just good to be with the team.”

Here’s a look at how every former Michigan player in the NFL performed in week two:

AJ Barner (2023), TE, Seattle Seahawks

Made 2 catches for 26 yards and a 7-yard touchdown, his first score of the season and fifth of his career … Added 1 rush for 2 yards in the 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Hauled in 3 receptions for 26 yards in two games.

Ben Bredeson (2016-19), OG, Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Started two games for the 2-0 Buccaneers, including a 20-19 win over the Houston Texans on Monday Night Football.

Devin Bush (2016-18), LB, Cleveland Browns

The former Michigan linebacker posted 8 tackles, including 1 for loss, adding 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit and 2 pass breakups in a 41-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens … The Browns are 0-2 … Tallied 15 tackles, 1 sack, 2 stops for loss and 3 pass breakups while opening both games.

Zach Charbonnet (2019-20), RB, Seattle Seahawks

Recorded 15 rush attempts for only 10 yards in a 31-17 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Rushed 27 times for 57 yards and a score while coming off the bench in two outings for the 1-1 Seahawks.

Nico Collins (2017-19), WR, Houston Texans

Reeled in 3 receptions for 52 yards and a touchdown in a 20-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers … Has 3 catches for 77 yards and a score through two games.

Blake Corum (2020-23), RB, Los Angeles Rams

Tallied 5 carries for 44 yards and his first career touchdown in a 33-19 triumph over the Tennessee Titans … Rushed 5 times for 46 yards and a score in two games for the 2-0 Rams.

Mike Danna (2019), DE, Kansas City Chiefs

The former Michigan and CMU defensive end registered no stats while starting in a 20-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles … The Chiefs are 0-2 for the first time since 2014 … Danna has 2 tackles, including 1 for loss, while starting both games this year.

Rashan Gary (2016-18), DL, Green Bay Packers

Made 3 tackles, including 1 for loss, and a sack in a 27-18 win over the Washington Commanders … Has 10 tackles and 2.5 sacks through two games for the 2-0 Packers.

Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OL, Detroit Lions

Started at center for the second straight week, posting a 56.7 overall PFF grade in a 52-21 win over the Chicago Bears … The game marked the first time in franchise history the Lions had at least 500 total yards, 5 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing scores in a game … The Lions are 1-1.

Mason Graham (2022-24), DT, Cleveland Browns

Made a career-best 5 tackles with 1 for loss in a 41-17 loss to the Baltimore Ravens … Totaled 8 tackles while starting both games for the 0-2 Browns.

Kenneth Grant (2022-24), DT, Miami Dolphins

Tallied a pair of tackles and 1 pass breakup in a 33-27 loss to the New England Patriots … Has 6 tackles and a pass breakup in two starts for the 0-2 Dolphins.

Jaylen Harrell (2020-23), OLB, Tennessee Titans

The former Michigan EDGE didn’t record any stats in a 33-19 loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Has 3 tackles in two appearances for the 0-2 Titans.

Hassan Haskins (2018-21), RB, Los Angeles Chargers

Returned 2 kicks for 51 yards and had 2 tackles in a 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders Monday night to improve to 2-0 … Averaging 23.6 yards per kick return for the 2-0 Chargers.

Dax Hill (2019-21), CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Made 9 tackles, including a TFL, with an interception in the end zone in a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Tallied 18 tackles with 1 for loss and a pick while starting two outings for the 2-0 Bengals.

James Hudson III (2017-18), OT, New York Giants

The former Michigan and Cincinnati lineman started at left tackle but committed 4 penalties on the opening drive and was benched thereafter in a 40-37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys … Opened both games for the 0-2 Giants.

Aidan Hutchinson (2018-21), DL, Detroit Lions

Sacked the quarterback for the first time this season and added 2 tackles, a TFL and a quarterback hit in a 52-21 blowout win over the Chicago Bears … Led the team with 5 pressures … Has 6 pressures on the season for the 1-1 Lions, adding 2 tackles, 1 TFL, 1 sack and a quarterback hit.

Kris Jenkins (2020-23), DT, Cincinnati Bengals

The former Michigan defensive tackle totaled 3 tackles in a 31-17 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Coming off the bench in two contests for the 2-0 Bengals, Jenkins has made 5 tackles.

Will Johnson (2022-24), CB, Arizona Cardinals

Notched 3 tackles and a pass breakup in a 27-22 win over the Carolina Panthers … Left the game with a groin injury … For the 2-0 Cardinals, Johnson has recorded 4 tackles and 4 pass breakups while coming off the bench.

Trevor Keegan (2019-23), OG, Dallas Cowboys

Hasn’t seen game action yet this season.

Jourdan Lewis (2013-16), CB, Jacksonville Jaguars

The former Michigan cornerback tallied 8 tackles and a pass breakup in a 31-27 setback to the Cincinnati Bengals … Made 13 tackles, 4 pass breakups, 1 interception and a fumble recovery in two games as a starter for the 1-1 Jaguars.

Colston Loveland (2022-24), TE, Chicago Bears

Targeted once but did not have a catch in a 52-21 loss to the Detroit Lions … Has only 3 targets on the season, catches 2 passes for 12 yards for the 0-2 Bears … Started once in two outings.

J.J. McCarthy (2021-23), QB, Minnesota Vikings

Completed 11 of his 21 pass attempts for 158 yards and 2 interceptions while being sacked 6 times in a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons Sunday night … Connected on 58.5 percent of his throws for 301 yards and 2 touchdowns with 3 interceptions through two games … Suffered a high-ankle sprain and is week to week, set to miss this weekend’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Braiden McGregor (2020-23), EDGE, New York Jets

Made his season debut in a 30-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, generating 4 tackles for the 0-2 Jets.

Cameron McGrone (2018-20), LB, Indianapolis Colts

The former Michigan linebacker posted a tackle in a 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos, helping the Colts improve to 2-0 … Come off the bench in two games, making 2 tackles.

Joshua Metellus (2016-19), S, Minnesota Vikings

Registered 3 tackles and a pass breakup in a 22-6 loss to the Atlanta Falcons … Made 9 tackles and a pass breakup while starting two contests for the 1-1 Vikings.

Joe Milton III (2018-20), QB, Dallas Cowboys

Has yet to play this season.

Mike Morris (2019-22), DE, Seattle Seahawks

Tallied 2 tackles in a 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers … Has 2 tackles on the season for the 1-1 Seahawks.

Kalel Mullings (2020-24), RB, Tennessee Titans

Saw action on 3 special teams plays in his NFL debut, a 20-12 loss to the Denver Broncos week one, but didn’t get any time in week two.

David Ojabo (2019-21), OLB, Baltimore Ravens

Hasn’t made an appearance this season.

Olu Oluwatimi (2022), C, Seattle Seahawks

Logged 9 snaps at center after starter Jalen Sundell went down with an injury in a 31-17 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers … The Seahawks are 1-1.

Mike Onwenu (2016-19), OL, New England Patriots

The former Michigan offensive lineman started at right guard in a 33-27 win over the Miami Dolphins, registering a 55.2 overall PFF rating … his 82.8 PFF pass-blocking grade ranked third on the team … Started both clashes for the 1-1 Patriots.

Kwity Paye (2017-20), DE, Indianapolis Colts

Made 1 tackle and didn’t have any pressures in a 29-28 win over the Denver Broncos … Started both contests for the 2-0 Colts, with 2 tackles, including 1 for loss.

Jabrill Pappers (2014-16), S, Pittsburgh Steelers

Made his debut as a Pittsburgh Steeler this past weekend, but didn’t record any statistics in the 31-17 victory.

Cesar Ruiz (2017-19), C/G, New Orleans Saints

Started at right guard in a 26-21 loss to the San Francisco 49ers, recording a team-low offensive PFF grade of 43.3 … Opened both games for the 0-2 Saints.

Jon Runyan (2016-19), OG, New York Giants

Started at left guard in a 40-37 overtime loss to the Dallas Cowboys, grading out at 68.0 on PFF … Began each of the 0-2 Giants’ two tilts.

Mike Sainristil (2019-23), CB, Washington Commanders

Started and accumulated 6 tackles in a 27-18 loss to the Green Bay Packers … Had a 28.7 PFF coverage rating, allowing 6 catches for 65 yards and a touchdown on 7 targets … Totaled 8 tackles on the season.

Luke Schoonmaker (2018-22), TE, Dallas Cowboys

Targeted twice but didn’t come down with any grabs in a 40-37 overtime victory over the New York Giants … Has no catches through two games for the 1-1 Cowboys.

Mazi Smith (2019-22), DT, Dallas Cowboys

The former Michigan defensive tackle has yet to appear in a game.

Benjamin St-Juste (2017-18), CB, Los Angeles Chargers

Made 1 tackle in a 20-9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders … Competed in two tilts off the bench for the 2-0 Chargers.

Josaiah Stewart (2023-24), OLB, Los Angeles Rams

Recorded his first career sack to go along with 2 tackles, a TFL and 2 quarterback hits in a 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans … Came off the bench to make 2 tackles, a sack, 1 TFL, 1 pass breakup and 2 quarterback hits in two appearances for the 2-0 Rams.

DJ Turner II (2019-22), CB, Cincinnati Bengals

Notched 2 pass breakups with 2 tackles in a 31-27 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Tallied 2 tackles, 1 interception and 4 pass breakups through two weeks.

Joshua Uche (2016-19), OLB, Philadelphia Eagles

The former Michigan defender made 4 tackles in a 20-17 win over the Kansas City Chiefs … Has 5 stops through two tilts.

Ben VanSumeren (2018-20), FB, Philadelphia Eagles

Tore his patella tendon in the season-opener and is out for the year.

William Wagner (2019-24), LS, Cincinnati Bengals

Snapped 8 times in a 31-27 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars … Competed in two contests for the 2-0 Bengals.

Josh Wallace (2023), CB, Los Angeles Rams

The former UMass and Michigan cornerback logged 13 special teams snaps and 4 on defense in a 33-19 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Roman Wilson (2020-23), WR, Pittsburgh Steelers

Made his first career reception — a 7-yard gain — in a 31-17 loss to the Seattle Seahawks … Appeared in both outings for the 1-1 Steelers.

Zak Zinter (2020-23), OG, Cleveland Browns

Yet to appear in a game this season.