Articles tagged: NFL Draft

Video: A look inside Mike Martin's NFL draft party

Comments
Posted: May 02, 2012

Former Michigan defensive tackle -- and now, current Tennessee Titan -- Mike Martin produced a video series last year that chronicled his senior season. Now, he's produced a follow-up that provides an intriguing look into ... Read more »

Mark Huyge, Steve Watson heading to Redskins' rookie minicamp

Comments
Posted: Apr 30, 2012

The Washington Redskins turned a lot of heads Saturday when they selected Michigan State quarterback Kirk Cousins in the fourth round of the NFL Draft -- after taking Baylor's Robert Griffin III with the second ... Read more »

Junior Hemingway and David Molk were late-round steals, says Mel Kiper Jr.

Comments
Posted: Apr 30, 2012

Mel Kiper Jr. says former Michigan receiver Junior Hemingway "is going to be a real good pick for the Kansas City Chiefs" and that he thought former Wolverines center David Molk would be a fifth-round pick. Read more »

Updated: Free agents: Troy Woolfolk to hometown Cowboys, Mike Shaw to Redskins

Comments
Posted: Apr 28, 2012

This story was updated at 9:25 p.m. Troy Woolfolk is headed home. The former Michigan cornerback and safety has agreed to a deal with the Dallas Cowboys, his agent, Ken Sarnoff of Gaylord Sports Management, ... Read more »

Ryan Van Bergen agrees to join Carolina as free agent minutes after draft

Comments
Posted: Apr 28, 2012

Ryan Van Bergen was told he wouldn't last past the sixth round of the NFL Draft. As the dust began to settle on the day's final rounds, though, the Michigan defensive lineman was left without ... Read more »

Junior Hemingway, once a fringe draft prospect, selected by Chiefs in final round of NFL Draft

Comments
Posted: Apr 28, 2012

Junior Hemingway remembers sitting on a trainer's table early in his Michigan football career. He had undergone ankle surgery, and couldn't escape one thought. "I just remember sitting there, waiting for the guy to come ... Read more »

Updated: Michigan center David Molk falls to Chargers in final round of NFL Draft

Comments
Posted: Apr 28, 2012

This story was updated at 7:20 p.m. David Molk was a first-team All-American last year, and won the Rimington Trophy as the top center in the country. But that didn't make him the best pro ... Read more »

Emotions get the best of Mike Martin after he's drafted by Tennessee Titans

Comments
Posted: Apr 27, 2012

After being selected in the third round of the NFL Draft, Martin embraced his mother, Theresa O'Hara. "I hugged her, and I started crying," Martin said. "I didn't think I would, but I started crying and I just didn't stop." Read more »

Former Michigan DL Ryan Van Bergen told he'll be selected in 6th round

Comments
Posted: Apr 27, 2012

Ryan Van Bergen was one of the most productive defensive linemen in the Big Ten the past four seasons. He also hurt himself in the Sugar Bowl this year, wasn't invited to the combine and ... Read more »

With 1st round drought expected to continue, here are Michigan's most likely NFL draft choices

Comments
Posted: Apr 26, 2012

It has been four years since Jake Long became the second No. 1 overall NFL draft pick in Michigan football history. Since then, the Wolverines have landed only one player, Brandon Graham, in the opening ... Read more »

Former Michigan WR Junior Hemingway rises into middle-round projections of NFL Draft

Comments
Posted: Apr 25, 2012

Junior Hemingway concluded a trying five-year Michigan football career on a Superdome podium, where he accepted his Sugar Bowl MVP trophy before a national TV audience. With tears welling in his eyes, his two touchdowns ... Read more »

With draft looming, Kevin Koger sidelined 6 to 8 months with injury

Comments
Posted: Apr 24, 2012

Kevin Koger was a terrific tight end for the Michigan football team. He started 31 career games and became a captain as a senior. But his chances of being selected in this week's NFL Draft ... Read more »

Steve Watson set Michigan record for positions played, looking for just 1 in NFL

Comments
Posted: Apr 24, 2012

If Steve Watson lands with an NFL team, it would be sweet vindication for him after having his career derailed by position changes. Read more »

David Molk trying to buck trend of small centers slipping in NFL Draft

Comments
Posted: Apr 23, 2012

David Molk was a four-year starter for the Michigan football team, and became a consensus All-American as a senior. He won the Rimington Trophy as the nation's best center. Yet, he's projected as a mid- ... Read more »

After 3 years on a 'supplemental' defense, Mike Martin's NFL stock rose thanks to Greg Mattison

Comments
Posted: Apr 22, 2012

Mike Martin could have declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season, and few would have blamed him. Another coaching change meant his fourth system in as many years if he stuck around. But he elected to return for his senior year. Turned out to be a sage move. Read more »