Michigan Football: NFL Wolverines — How They Fared, Week 11
How former Michigan players fared in NFL play during Week 11:
• Richard Ash (Played at U-M from 2010-13), DT, Dallas Cowboys: Notched two tackles (one solo) in a 37-9 loss to Philadelphia … Has played in five games and registered seven tackles (four solo) and one pass broken up since being elevated from the 5-5 Cowboys’ practice squad.
• Ben Braden (2013-16), OG, New York Jets: Has been on the 4-6 Jets’ practice squad all season.
• Tom Brady (1996-99), QB, New England Patriots: Completed 30 of 37 passes for 339 yards with three touchdowns in a 33-8 win over Oakland in Mexico City … Has connected on 261 of 380 attempts for 3,146 yards with 22 touchdowns and two picks for the 8-2 Patriots … Leads the NFL in passing yardage, is second in touchdown throws and ranks first in passer rating (110.9).
• Alan Branch (2004-06), DT, New England Patriots: Started and notched three solo tackles in a 33-8 win over Oakland in Mexico City … Has played in nine of 10 games for the 8-2 Patriots, starting four, and recorded nine solo stops.
• Jake Butt (2013-16), TE, Denver Broncos: Still working his way back from an ACL injury suffered in the Orange Bowl … Was hoping to return this year and practiced a bit, but is now on injured reserve for the rest of the season for the 3-7 Broncos.
• Taco Charlton (2013-16), DE, Dallas Cowboys: Made four stops (three solo) in a 37-9 loss to Philadelphia … Has recorded 11 tackles (eight solo), one sack and one pass broken up for the 5-5 Cowboys.
• Jehu Chesson (2013-16), WR, Kansas City Chiefs: Did not catch a pass in a 12-9 loss at the New York Giants … Has seen action in six games for the 6-4 Chiefs, primarily on special teams, and has caught one pass for 10 yards.
• Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks: Started in a 34-31 loss to Atlanta, but did not register a tackle … Has started six of 10 games for 6-4 Seattle and compiled 18 tackles (10 solo), 4.5 sacks, one pass broken up and one forced fumble.
• Jeremy Clark (2013-16), S, New York Jets: Still rehabbing from his ACL injury suffered early last year … Was moved to the reserve/non-football injury list Sept. 1 and has yet to see action for the 4-6 Jets.
• Blake Countess (2011-14), DB, Los Angeles Rams: Registered three tackles (two solo) in a 24-7 loss at Minnesota … Has played in 10 games this year for the 7-3 Rams, and notched 18 tackles (14 solo), one interception and one pass broken up.
• Amara Darboh (2013-16), WR, Seattle Seahawks: Did not catch a pass in a 34-31 loss to Atlanta… Has six receptions for 58 yards for the 6-4 Seahawks.
• Devin Funchess (2012-14), WR, Carolina Panthers: Carolina had a bye … Has set career highs for receptions (43) and receiving yards (535), plus tied his career best for receiving touchdowns (five) in 10 starts for 7-3 Carolina.
• Ben Gedeon (2014-16), LB, Minnesota Vikings: Played in a 24-7 win over the Los Angeles Rams, but did not register a tackle … Has played in 10 games, starting six, and recorded 20 tackles (12 solo) for 8-2 Minnesota.
• Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OG, Detroit Lions: Started at guard in a 27-24 win at Chicago … Has started all 10 games for the 6-4 Lions.
• Ryan Glasgow (2013-16), DT, Cincinnati Bengals: Recorded three solo tackles in a 20-17 win at Denver… Has notched 15 tackles (eight solo) for the 4-6 Bengals.
• Matt Godin (2013-16), DT, Houston Texans: Had been playing well with four tackles in two preseason games before tearing his ACL and going to injured reserve.
• Brandon Graham (2006-09), LB, Philadelphia Eagles: Registered four tackles (two solo) and a sack in a 37-9 win at Dallas … Has recorded 29 tackles (18 solo), six sacks, two passes broken up and one forced fumble for the 9-1 Eagles … Tied for 22nd in the league in sacks.
• Leon Hall (2003-06), CB, San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco had a bye … Signed by the 1-9 49ers before week six and has recorded six solo tackles and one pass broken up in three games (one start).
• David Harris (2003-06), LB, New England Patriots: Started and recorded three tackles (two solo) in a 33-8 win over Oakland in Mexico City … Has notched 11 tackles (seven solo) and one pass broken up in seven games played (three starts) for 8-2 New England.
• Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not play in a 19-7 win at Cleveland … Didn’t complete either of his two passes in mop-up duty (one game) for the 7-3 Jaguars.
• Willie Henry (2013-15), DT, Baltimore Ravens: Had his best game as a pro, racking up five solo tackles and two sacks in a 23-0 win at Green Bay … Has played in eight games, starting two for 5-5 Baltimore, and recorded 22 tackles (16 solo), 2.5 sacks and four passes broken up.
• Delano Hill (2013-16), S, Seattle Seahawks: Did not register a tackle in a 34-31 loss to Atlanta … Has notched two tackles (one solo) in nine games played for 6-4 Seattle.
• Kyle Kalis (2013-16), OG, Indianapolis Colts: Indianapois had a bye … The undrafted free agent began the season on the Washington Redskins’ practice squad after a solid camp, but was signed by 3-7 Indianapolis Oct. 3 and has played in four games, starting two.
• Taylor Lewan (2010-13), OT, Tennessee Titans: Started in a 40-17 loss at Pittsburgh … Has started all 10 games for 6-4 Tennessee.
• Jourdan Lewis (2014-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys: Recorded two solo tackles in a 37-9 win over Philadelphia … Has started three of nines games in which he’s appeared for the 5-5 Cowboys, missing the first with injury, and has racked up 33 tackles (30 solo), six passes broken up and one interception, which he returned 25 yards.
• Erik Magnuson (2013-16), OL, San Francisco 49ers: San Francisco had a bye … Has played in three games as a rookie, starting one, for 1-9 San Francisco.
• Patrick Omameh (2009-12), OG, Jacksonville Jaguars: Missed a 19-7 win at Cleveland due to a quad injury … Has started nine games for 7-3 Jacksonville.
• Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, Cleveland Browns: Made two tackles and broke up a pass in a 19-7 loss to Jacksonville … Has registered 30 tackles (24 solo) and one pass broken up in seven starts for the 0-10 Browns, missing two games with injury … Has also returned eight kickoffs for 161 yards and 23 punts for 129 yards (long of 25).
• Thomas Rawls (20010-13), RB, Seattle Seahawks: Not active for a 34-31 loss to Atlanta … Has started three of seven games in which he’s appeared for 6-4 Seattle, rushing 49 times for 125 yards and catching seven passes for 74 yards.
• Jake Rudock (2015), QB, Detroit Lions: Did not play in a 27-24 win at Chicago … Has played in one game for the 6-4 Lions, but has yet to throw a pass.
• Jake Ryan (2010-14), LB, Green Bay Packers: Started and recorded seven solo tackles in a 23-0 loss to Baltimore … Has started seven of nine games in which he’s appeared for 5-5 Green Bay, missing one with injury, and recorded 40 tackles (25 solo) and one forced fumble.
• Michael Schofield (2010-13), OT, Los Angeles Chargers: Started at right tackle in a 54-24 win over Buffalo … Has started five of nine games in which he’s appeared for the 4-6 Chargers.
• De’Veon Smith (2013-16), RB, Free Agent: Made 4-6 Miami’s practice squad as an undrafted free agent, was called up for one game but not activated and then released this week.
• Dymonte Thomas (2013-16), S, Denver Broncos: Played well enough in the preseason to make the 3-7 Broncos’ practice squad as an undrafted free agent.
• Fitz Toussaint (2010-13), RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: On the 8-2 Steelers’ practice squad after spending the last two years with the team on the active roster.
• Jarrod Wilson (2012-15), S, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not record a tackle in a 19-7 win at Cleveland … Has played in nine games and recorded three stops for the 7-3 Jaguars.
• Chris Wormley (2014-16), DE, Baltimore Ravens: Did not play in a 23-0 win at Green Bay … Has made five solo tackles in five games (two starts).
• Two former Wolverines were also among the 27 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's 2018 induction class: offensive lineman Steve Hutchinson and cornerback Ty Law.
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