Former Michigan quarterback Jake Rudock is becoming a hot commodity, with teams inquiring about him after his latest solid performance. Rudock, now with the Detroit Lions, met with former Michigan great Tom Brady after the New England Patriots beat Detroit, 30-28.
Rudock completed 10 of 13 passes for 113 yards with a touchdown.
“I heard that from someone,” Rudock told reporters of interest from league GMs. “I’m like, ‘I don’t know what the hell you guys are talking about.’ I just heard someone say it. They were cracking a joke. I was like [slaps away his hand]. I’ve got to worry about what I’ve got to do in the next 20 minutes out in this practice.”
Here are the Wolverines in NFL camps and how they’ve been faring …
• Kenny Allen (Played at Michigan from 2013-16), P, Baltimore Ravens: Averaged 47.3 yards on three punts in the preseason opener against Washington and has also been kicking … Made a 40-yard field goal in a win over Buffalo.
• Richard Ash (2010-13), DT, Dallas Cowboys: Spent his first few seasons with Jacksonville, mainly on the practice squad … Notched one solo tackle in three preseason games.
• Brennen Beyer (2011-14), DE, Baltimore Ravens: Has been on the practice squad the last two years … Recorded one solo tackle in three preseason games.
• Ben Braden (2013-16), OG, New York Jets: Trying to make the squad as an undrafted free agent.
• Tom Brady (1996-99), QB, New England Patriots: Entering his 18th season, will be vying for a sixth Super Bowl ring this year … Shredded the Detroit Lions Friday with a 12-of-15 passing showing, notching 174 yards and two touchdowns with one pick.
• Alan Branch (2004-06), DT, New England Patriots: Has become a stalwart on the Pats’ line in his 11th season … Recorded four solo tackles and two assists in parts of three preseason games.
• Jake Butt (2013-16), TE, Denver Broncos: Still working his way back from the ACL injury suffered in the Orange Bowl … Will start the season on the Physically Unable to Preform (PUP) list.
• Taco Charlton (2013-16), DE, Dallas Cowboys: The Cowboys rookie and first-round pick already has two sacks in his first three preseason games while playing sparingly … Reportedly has been tough to block in practice.
• Jehu Chesson (2013-16), WR, Kansas City Chiefs: Has caught three passes for 34 yards in the preseason and is having a great time in Kansas City.
• Frank Clark (2011-14), DE, Seattle Seahawks: Entering his third season and is on the rise after notching 10 sacks last year. Has recorded one sack in parts of three preseason games.
• Jeremy Clark (2013-16), S, New York Jets: Has not played in the preseason, still rehabbing from his ACL injury suffered early last year … Will start the season on injured reserve.
• Blake Countess (2011-14), S, Los Angeles Rams: After finishing his career at Auburn, he has been good in the preseason, having notched eight tackles in parts of three games … Is battling with Marqui Christian for a free safety job.
• Amara Darboh (2013-16), WR, Seattle Seahawks: The third-round pick has yet to catch a pass in the preseason and has been limited due to injury … Is still likely to make the roster.
• Devin Funchess (2012-14), WR, Carolina Panthers: Caught two passes for 21 yards in his last preseason game and is tentatively listed as a starter … Has four grabs through three preseason tilts.
• Ben Gedeon (2014-16), LB, Minnesota Vikings: The rookie has a chance to start; he’s been extremely impressive and one of the team’s best surprises in camp.
• Graham Glasgow (2012-15), OG, Detroit Lions: Played guard and center for the Lions last year, and is slated to start at guard in his second year.
• Ryan Glasgow (2013-16), DT, Cincinnati Bengals: The fourth-round pick is expected to play situationally … Had a fourth-and-one stop at Washington last week and has notched eight preseason tackles.
• Matt Godin (2013-16), DT, Houston Texans: Had been playing well with four tackles in two preseason games before tearing his ACL … He’ll miss his rookie year.
• Brandon Graham (2006-09), DE, Philadelphia Eagles: A stalwart, having emerged as one of the league’s better ends … Has played sparingly in the preseason, but has big expectations for the year.
• David Harris (2003-06), LB, New England Patriots: In his first year with New England after 10 with the New York Jets … Notched nine tackles in his last two preseason games and seems motivated.
• Chad Henne (2004-07), QB, Jacksonville Jaguars: Battling for the starting job … Was 8-of-14 passing for 73 yards in his last preseason game, and has one touchdown and no picks in three games.
• Willie Henry (2013-15), DT, Baltimore Ravens: Was hurt last year as a rookie, but has notched five tackles in parts of three preseason games this year.
• Delano Hill (2013-16), S, Seattle Seahawks: Got beat for a touchdown in his second game, but also notched six tackles … Has played well at times.
• Kyle Kalis (2013-16), OG, Washington Redskins: Has been a pleasant surprise in camp and will likely earn a roster spot as an undrafted free agent.
• Joe Kerridge (2012-15), FB, Green Bay Packers: Has been a “monster” at times for the Packers as a lead blocker and should secure a spot on the team for a second straight year.
• Taylor Lewan (2010-13), OT, Tennessee Titans: Had a rough game in a recent loss to the Bears, but he’s still considered one of the league’s best tackles.
• Jourdan Lewis (2014-16), CB, Dallas Cowboys: Has been injured in camp with a hamstring, but he’s day to day and hopes to return soon.
• Erik Magnuson (2013-16), OL, San Francisco 49ers: Appears to have earned a spot on the two-deep.
• Patrick Omameh (2009-12), OG, Jacksonville Jaguars: Now in his fifth NFL season, he’s comfortable at left guard and could start for the team.
• Jabrill Peppers (2014-16), S, Cleveland Browns: The rookie notched a pick with a big return in his last preseason game and has been very good on punt returns, including a 30-plus yarder … Received an ‘A’ grade for his play in the last game.
• Thomas Rawls (20010-13), RB, Seattle Seahawks: Entering his third NFL season, he’s been limited by a minor ankle sprain and only has two preseason carries.
• Jake Rudock (2015), QB, Detroit Lions: Has been a great addition to the Lions and threw for 113 yards on 10 of 13 completions with a touchdown in the most recent contest, a loss to New England … Has thrown for 339 yards and three scores in the first three preseason games.
• Jake Ryan (2010-14), LB, Green Bay Packers: Has notched seven tackles in three preseason tilts … Listed as a starting inside linebacker in Green Bay’s 3-4 on the team’s official website.
• Michael Schofield (2010-13), OT, Denver Broncos: In a battle with Ty Sambrailo to keep his starting job after starting the last two seasons.
• De’Veon Smith (2013-16), RB, Miami Dolphins: Has notched eight carries for 16 yards in two preseason games … Could be a practice squad candidate.
• Channing Stribling (2013-16), CB, Cleveland Browns: The undrafted rookie has been struggling a bit and was flagged for holding in his last preseason game … Notched two preseason tackles.
• Dymonte Thomas (2013-16), S, Denver Broncos: Has notched five preseason tackles and played well … Had a strip and a recovery in one of his games.
• Fitz Toussaint (2010-13), RB, Pittsburgh Steelers: Entering his fourth season, he has carried eight times for 25 yards in the preseason.
• Matt Wile (2012-15), P, Arizona Cardinals: Had a 65-yarder in his first preseason game and averaged 43.0 and 42.5 yards per punt in his last two outings … Arizona is still interested in looking for punters, though, so he has work to do to secure a spot.
• Jarrod Wilson (2012-15), S, Jacksonville Jaguars: Entering his second year, he notched six tackles in his second preseason game, a loss to Tampa Bay, but seems to have secured a spot on the roster.
• Chris Wormley (2014-16), DT, Baltimore Ravens: Has notched only one tackle in three preseason games and is trying to work his way on to the two-deep.
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