Monday, April 27, 2026

Michigan Monday: Wolverines Draft in Review

If there was one common theme for Michigan in the 2026 Draft, it was the former Wolverines finding homes with familiar faces.  Let's take a look at where all the Wolverines landed, even the undrafted free agents (UDFA). 

-Derrick Moore to the Detroit Lions in the 2nd Round.  Staying home! 

-Marlin Klein to the Houston Texans in the 2nd Round to play with Nico! 

-Jaishawn Barham to the Dallas Cowboys in the 3rd where many Wolverines have been drafted! 

-Jimmy Rolder to the Detroit Lions in the 4th round.  Staying home! 

-Max Bredeson to the Minnesota Vikings in the 5th, to play with JJ and who was even at his draft party! 

-Rayshaun Benny to the Baltimore Ravens in the 7th to play for Coach Minter! 

Recap: Finally the Lions start fishing from the local pond and pick up two talented Wolverines.  Marlin had a great combine which I think shot him up some draft boards, he is still nowhere near his ceiling.  Max is a perfect fit in Minnesota and Jesse Minter does Rayshaun a solid! 

Special Note, very happy for former Michigan TE Matt Hibner, he spent 4 years on the roster and caught two passes behind some great Michigan TE's.  He went to SMU last year and had a very good year and was drafted in the 4th round, by guess who? Jesse Minter! 

UDFA:

-Z signs with NY Giants and John Harbaugh

-McCulley to the Dolphins and owner Stephen Ross

-Tommy Doman (transferred to FL) to the Bills 

-Nikhai Hill Green (transferred to Charlotte, Colorado, Alabama) to the Rams

-TJ Guy to Ravens and Coach Minter 

-Damon Payne to KC 

Happy for all the players that found a home.  Also the sad story of Ernie Hausman continues and it will be interesting to see if he gets an invite for a tryout. Offensive lineman El-Hadi and Crippen and DT Tre Williams are still waiting for a UDFA contract or an invite to a Rookie Camp.

1 comment:

Ron said...

I think Zvada, will be a good kicker in the NFL