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2022 NFL Draft Results

The 2022 NFL Draft has wrapped, and here are the Michigan-related results:

Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson was taken in the 1st round (#2 overall) by the Detroit Lions.

Safety Daxton Hill was taken in the 1st round (#31 overall) by the AFC champion Cincinnati Bengals.

Outside linebacker David Ojabo was picked in the 2nd round (#45 overall) by John Harbaugh and the Baltimore Ravens. Ojabo would almost certainly have been a 1st round pick if not for a torn Achilles suffered at Michigan’s pro day.

Running back Hassan Haskins was drafted in the 4th round (#131 overall) by the Tennessee Titans, where he will have a chance to run behind former Michigan offensive tackle Taylor Lewan.

Offensive tackle Andrew Stueber went to the New England Patriots in the 7th round (#245 overall), joining former Wolverine Michael Onwenu on the offensive line. Outside linebacker Joshua Uche and inside linebacker Cam McGrone are also with the Patriots.

Undrafted free agent signings include:

• CB Vincent Gray to the New Orleans Saints
• S Brad Hawkins to the Atlanta Falcons
• DT Chris Hinton to the New York Giants
• DT Donovan Jeter to the Pittsburgh Steelers
• QB Brandon Peters, who transferred to Illinois, to the Los Angeles Chargers
• LB Josh Ross to the Baltimore Ravens
• DE Luiji Vilain, who transferred to Wake Forest, to the Minnesota Vikings

2022 NFL Draft Preview: Michigan

It’s NFL Draft time! The draft starts tomorrow night at 7:00 p.m. EST. Here is a look at the various Michigan players eligible for the draft.

Aidan Hutchinson, DE
Captain and all-time season sacks leader Aidan Hutchinson will be the first Wolverine off the board. At 6’7″ and 260 pounds, Hutchinson showed off good (not great) speed with a 4.75 forty at the Combine and also has elite quickness with a 4.15-second 20-yard shuttle. His arms are considered to be a little short (32 1/8″), but that doesn’t seem to be limiting his draft stock. In general, he’s considered to be nearly a lock to go in the top two to the Jaguars or Lions.
Projected round: 1st

Daxton Hill, S
At 6’0″ and 191 pounds, Hill is a little bit small for a traditional safety role. However, his speed (4.38 in the forty) and athleticism (10’1″ broad jump) are tantalizing and he’s a willing and able tackler in the open field. He could be a starter from day one, especially as a nickel corner. Scouts seem to like his man coverage abilities, and he could also be a major asset on special teams. Most projections seem to have in the bottom half of the first round, and he’s battling with Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton to be the first safety off the board.
Projected round: 1st

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Class of 2022 Senior Highlights: LB Deuce Spurlock

2024 Recruiting Update: April 25, 2022

It’s been a month and a half since I did a recruiting update for the 2024 class, and in that time, a ton of offers have gone out for the next class. It would take forever to write them all up, so I will highlight a few and then just list some others.

ADDED TO THE BOARD: 2024

Sammy Brown – LB – Jefferson (GA) Jefferson: Brown is a 6’2″, 215-pounder with offers from Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, and Ohio State, among others. He’s a 247 Sports 4-star, the #1 linebacker, and #6 overall.

T.J. Capers – LB – Miami (FL) Columbus: Capers is a 6’2″, 230 lb. prospect with offers from Florida and Miami, among others. He’s a 247 Sports 4-star, the #2 linebacker, and #26 overall. He attends the alma mater of former Michigan linebacker/defensive end Josh Uche.

Aaron Chiles – LB – Olney (MD) Good Counsel: Chiles is a 6’3″, 210 lb. prospect with offers from Georgia, Miami, Penn State, Texas A&M, and USC, among others. He’s a 4-star, the #10 linebacker, and #151 overall to 247 Sports. Michigan has had some success at Good Counsel over the years with the likes of Blake Countess and Kris Jenkins, Jr., among others.

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Goodbye, Daxton Hill

HIGH SCHOOL
Hill came to Michigan in the class of 2019 out of Tulsa (OK) Booker T. Washington. He was a 247 Composite 5-star, the #1 safety, and #14 overall. He committed to Michigan in September 2019, flipped to Alabama in early December 2019, and then flipped back on National Signing Day. I gave him a TTB Rating of 100 (LINK) and gave the following quote:

Things I dislike about Hill: *crickets*

COLLEGE
Hill started three games as a freshman and made 36 tackles, 3 tackles for loss, 1 interception, 2 fumble recoveries, and 4 pass breakups; he also caught a pass on a fake punt to gain a first down against Army. I thought that would be foreshadowing for him being a two-way player or a returner at some point in his career, but that didn’t happen. He became a full-time starter in 2020 when he made 46 tackles, 1 interception, and 5 pass breakups. We finally saw him spend a full, real season as a starter in 2021, when he was somewhat unleashed as a safety/slot corner who made 69 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, 2 interceptions, 1 forced fumble, and 11 pass breakups. For his efforts he was named a 1st Team All-Big Ten player by the conference’s coaches.

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