Michigan Football: NFL Wolverines — How They Fared, Week Six
How former Michigan players now in the NFL fared in week six play:
• Richard Ash (Played at U-M from 2010-13), DT, Dallas Cowboys: On the 2-3 Cowboys’ practice squad after getting cut before week one.
• Ben Braden (2013-16), OG, New York Jets: Made 3-3 New York’s practice squad as an undrafted free agent.
• Tom Brady (1996-99), QB, New England Patriots: Completed 20 of 38 passes for 257 yards with two touchdowns and an interception in a 24-17 win at the New York Jets … Has connected on 153 of 233 attempts for 1,959 yards with 13 touchdowns and two picks for the 4-2 Patriots … Leads the NFL in passing yardage, is tied for second in touchdowns and ranks second in passer rating (106.9) … Brady also set the NFL record for regular-season wins with the victory, surpassing Peyton Manning and Brett Favre (186) … In a recent ESPN survey of 155 NFL players, they still think the 40-year-old Brady will win the most Super Bowls over the next 10 years; he nudged out the Raiders’ Derek Carr with 21 percent of the vote (to Carr’s 20 percent).
• Alan Branch (2004-06), DT, New England Patriots: Notched one tackle in a 24-17 win at the New York Jets … Has played in five of six games for the 4-2 Patriots, starting one, and recorded three solo stops.
• Jake Butt (2013-16), TE, Denver Broncos: Opened the season on the physically unable to perform list while recovering from his knee injury … Returned to practice Oct. 18 for the 3-2 Broncos, tweeting on Wednesday that he was able “to play a little football today.”
• Taco Charlton (2013-16), DE, Dallas Cowboys: The 2-3 Cowboys enjoyed a bye … Recorded three stops (two solo) in the first five contests.
• Jehu Chesson (2013-16), WR, Kansas City Chiefs: Played in a 19-13 loss to Pittsburgh, but did not catch a pass … Has seen action in two games and has yet to catch a pass for 5-1 Kansas City.
• Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks: The 3-2 Seahawks enjoyed a bye … Has started one of five games and recorded 11 tackles (seven solo), 2.5 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 3-3 Jets.
• Blake Countess (2011-14), DB, Los Angeles Rams: Did not record a tackle in a 27-17 win at Jacksonville … Has played in six games this year for the 4-2 Rams and notched nine tackles (eight solo).
• Amara Darboh (2013-16), WR, Seattle Seahawks: The 3-2 Seahawks enjoyed a bye … Has three receptions for 26 yards.
• Devin Funchess (2012-14), WR, Carolina Panthers: Started and caught three passes for 36 yards in a 28-23 loss to Philadelphia … Has hauled in 27 receptions for 305 yards and three scores for 4-2 Carolina.
• Ben Gedeon (2014-16), LB, Minnesota Vikings: Did not start, but made two tackles (one solo) in a 23-10 win over Green Bay … Has played in six games, starting four, and registered 12 tackles (seven solo) for 4-2 Minnesota.
• Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OG, Detroit Lions: Started at left guard in a 52-38 loss at New Orleans … Has started all six games this season for the 3-3 Lions.
• Ryan Glasgow (2013-16), DT, Cincinnati: The 2-3 Bengals enjoyed a bye … Has notched four tackles (two solo) through five games.
• 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 three tackles (one solo) and a half sack in a 28-23 win over Carolina … Has recorded 17 tackles (11 solo), four sacks, one pass broken up and one forced fumble for the 5-1 Eagles.
• Leon Hall (2003-06), CB, San Francisco 49ers: Signed by the 0-6 49ers before week six, but did not play in a 26-24 loss at Washington.
• David Harris (2003-06), LB, New England Patriots: Did not play in the 4-2 Patriots’ 24-17 road win over the New York Jets … Has notched one assisted tackle in three games played.
• Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Did not play in a 27-17 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Is 0-for-2 passing in mop-up duty for 3-3 Jacksonville.
• Willie Henry (2013-15), DT, Baltimore Ravens: Started and recorded three tackles (two solo) and half a sack in a 27-24 overtime loss to Chicago … Has played in four games, starting one for 3-3 Baltimore, and notched 14 tackles (10 solo), half a sack and four passes broken up.
• Delano Hill (2013-16), S, Seattle Seahawks: The 3-2 Seahawks enjoyed a bye … Has notched two tackles (one solo) in four games played.
• Kyle Kalis (2013-16), OG, Indianapolis Colts: The undrafted free agent began the season on the Washington Redskins’ practice squad after a solid camp, but was signed by Indianapolis Oct. 3 … Made his NFL debut for the 3-3 Colts by appearing on special teams in a 36-22 loss to Tennessee on Monday night.
• Taylor Lewan (2010-13), OT, Tennessee Titans: Started at his regular left tackle spot in Monday night’s 36-22 win over the Colts, which made the Titans 3-3 on the year.
• Jourdan Lewis (2014-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys: The 2-3 Cowboys enjoyed a bye … Has started two of four games in which he’s appeared, missing one due to injury …Racked up 22 tackles (19 solo), five passes broken up and one interception, which he returned 25 yards.
• Erik Magnuson (2013-16), OL, San Francisco 49ers: Did not play in San Francisco’s 26-24 loss at Washington … Has yet to play this year for the 0-6 49ers.
• Patrick Omameh (2009-12), OG, Jacksonville Jaguars: Started in a 27-17 home loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Has started all six games this year for 3-3 Jacksonville.
• Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, Cleveland Browns: Started at safety and notched five tackles (four solo) in a 33-17 loss at Houston … Also returned six punts for 43 yards … Has registered 26 tackles (20 solo) and one pass broken up in six starts for the 0-6 Browns … Has also returned seven kickoffs for 148 yards and 17 punts for 109 yards (long of 25).
• Thomas Rawls (20010-13), RB, Seattle Seahawks: The 3-2 Seahawks enjoyed a bye … Has carried 13 times for 24 yards and caught two passes for 15 yards.
• Jake Rudock (2015), QB, Detroit Lions: The backup in Detroit has played in one game, but has yet to throw a pass for the 3-3 Lions.
• Jake Ryan (2010-14), LB, Green Bay Packers: Notched eight tackles (three solo) in a 23-10 loss at Minnesota … Has started four of five games in which he’s appeared for 3-3 Green Bay, missing one due to injury … Registered 26 tackles (12 solo).
• Michael Schofield (2010-13), OT, Los Angeles Chargers: Did not start, but played in a 17-16 win at Oakland … Has started one of five games in which he’s appeared for the 2-4 Chargers.
• De’Veon Smith (2013-16), RB, Miami Dolphins: Made 3-2 Miami’s practice squad as an undrafted free agent.
• Channing Stribling (2013-16), CB, Indianapolis Colts: Signed to the Browns’ practice squad Sept. 6, but was released Sept. 19 … Signed with the Colts shortly thereafter.
• Dymonte Thomas (2013-16), S, Denver Broncos: Played well enough in the preseason to make the 3-2 Broncos’ practice squad as an undrafted free agent.
• Fitz Toussaint (2010-13), RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: On the 4-2 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 register a tackle in a 27-17 loss to the Los Angeles Rams … Has played in five games and notched one stop for the 3-3 Jaguars.
• Chris Wormley (2014-16), DE, Baltimore Ravens: Started for the 3-3 Ravens in a 27-24 overtime loss to Chicago and notched two solo tackles … Has made three solo stops in two games (one start).
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