Tag: Aidan Hutchinson

Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Aidan Hutchinson

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson made 3 tackles, 1 fumble recovery, and 1 interception, which he returned for 20 yards, in a 31-18 win over the New York Giants. It’s his second interception of the season. He was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts.

Aidan Hutchinson. Making plays. pic.twitter.com/NPGyS0kbS4

— Nick Baumgardner (@nickbaumgardner) November 20, 2022

Here’s what I love about Aidan Hutchinson. It’s late in the game his initial rush was stalled but he never stopped moving, tracking the qb or ball. If he isn’t hustling the wr recovers his fumble. Is footwork is elite almost every play. pic.twitter.com/5Fkvd82X5C

— and I never slice. (@bushwood_c) November 23, 2022

HONORABLE MENTION

• Devin Bush, LB (Pittsburgh Steelers): Bush made 7 tackles in a 37-30 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
• Frank Clark, DE (Kansas City Chiefs): Clark made 2 tackles and 1 fumble recovery in a 30-27 win over the Los Angeles Chargers.
• Nico Collins, WR (Houston Texans): Collins made 5 catches for 48 yards in a 23-10 loss to the Washington Commanders.
• Mike Danna, DE (Kansas City Chiefs): Danna made 4 tackles and 2 sacks in the win over the Chargers.
• Brandon Graham, OLB (Philadelphia Eagles): Graham made 3 tackles and 1 sack in a 17-16 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
• Donovan Peoples-Jones, WR (Cleveland Browns): Peoples-Jones made 5 catches for 61 yards and 1 touchdown in a 31-23 loss to the Buffalo Bills.

Cass Tech grad Donovan Peoples-Jones (Cleveland Browns WR) with the head-tap TD catch today.

It was his first game playing in Detroit as a pro. pic.twitter.com/Zpq3CXJteL

— The D Zone (@TheD_Zone) November 21, 2022

Former Michigan Athlete of the Week: Tom Brady

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Rashan Gary made 7 tackles, 2 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 1 fumble recovery in a 27-24 overtime win against the New England Patriots

HONORABLE MENTION

• Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady completed 39/52 passes for 385 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions, but the Bucs lost 41-31 to the Kansas City Chiefs.
• Pittsburgh Steelers LB Devin Bush, Jr. made 6 tackles in a 24-20 loss to the New York Jets
• Houston Texans WR Nico Collins had 3 catches for 82 yards, including a 58-yarder, in a 34-24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers
• Philadelphia Eagles OLB Brandon Graham made 3 tackles in a 29-21 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars
• Detroit Lions DE Aidan Hutchinson made 5 tackles in a 48-45 loss to the Seattle Seahawks
• Dallas Cowboys CB Jourdan Lewis made 7 tackles in a 23-16 win over the New York Giants
• Indianapolis Colts DE Kwity Paye made 3 tackles and 1 sack in a 24-17 loss to the Tennessee Titans
• Cleveland Browns WR Donovan Peoples-Jones caught 5 passes for 71 yards in a 23-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons
• Steelers DT Chris Wormley made 4 tackles in the 24-20 loss to the Jets

Best Father-Son Duos Since 1980

Happy Father’s Day to all you Michigan fan dads out there!

I’m no Michigan football historian. If you asked me what the team’s record was back in 1929 or who the starting running back was in 1954, I would stare at you blankly and then walk away. They barely kept stats back then, so did it really happen if there were no TFLs?

I’m here to say it didn’t.

But I can make an argument for the best father-son duos to play for Michigan football since the beginning of the 1980s. If you disagree, you’re wrong. But it’s your prerogative to argue in the comments, anyway.

1. Chris Hutchinson (1989-1992) and Aidan Hutchinson (2018-2021)
Chris wore #97 and was an All-American at defensive tackle in 1992. He was a three-year starter and a captain who set the school record with 11 sacks in 1992, and he had 24 sacks for his career. Aidan also donned #97 and started for three seasons at defensive end, topping his dad with 14 sacks in 2021. He finished his career with 16.5 career sacks and was the #2 overall draft pick by the Detroit Lions in 2022.

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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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