It might be preseason, however the former Michigan soccer gamers are out making some nice performs in recreation one in all preseason motion.
Aidan Hutchinson, the second total choose within the 2022 NFL draft, made his NFL enjoying debut on Friday in a Detroit Lions uniform. Straight away he did one thing that Michigan followers will bear in mind fairly properly from his time in Ann Arbor, he made an offensive sort out look foolish, and he obtained proper into the backfield for a tackle-for-loss. Lions followers may have loads of this to look ahead to.
Devin Funchess, former huge receiver/tight finish hybrid at Michigan, made his Lions debut on Friday as properly. Funchess was a second-round choice by the Carolina Panthers again in 2015, however the harm bug has plagued the previous Wolverine. He signed with each the Packers and Colts, however by no means had a lot enjoying time attributable to accidents, however he’s attempting to salvage his profession again residence in Michigan. The, now NFL tight finish, scored a one-yard landing on Friday, and he additionally made a spotlight reel hurdle. Funchess is attempting to earn a No. 2 tight finish position with the Lions.
Lastly, former Michigan operating again, Chris Evans had a 70-yard run on Friday with the Bengals. There ended up being a flag known as on the play, however Evans nonetheless confirmed his unbelievable go off the road of scrimmage and outran nearly your entire Cardinals’ protection. Evans is hoping to earn extra of a task with the Bengals this upcoming season behind Joe Mixon.
There are 59 former Michigan Wolverines on an NFL preseason roster this yr. The maize and blue are actually displaying out early.