Prediction: Who to be first RichRod Wolverine to truly make it in the NFL?

Submitted by MidnightBlue on

I wonder, who will be the first of our players who make it and do well in the NFL, of the players Rodriguez recruited and not Carr. Carr's Wolverines had a tremendous run, especially at the wr position.

Graham, Warren, Molk, and to a minor extent, Minor (no pun intended), all will fall under Carr....

So... who will be the first from the Rodriguez pool to continue our stellar track record of players to make it and thrive in the NFL ?

My prediction is... DT William Campbell

MGoViso

March 18th, 2010 at 1:22 PM ^

and think probably a few of our defensive linemen could turn out to be beasts, but my dark horse pick is Tay Odoms. Although I'm hopeful to confirm my similarly high opinion of Roundtree this fall.

Zone Left

March 18th, 2010 at 1:36 PM ^

Probably Roh of the RR recruits, but I'd say Graham fell under RR from a player development standpoint. He really turned into a beast under him.

Michael

March 18th, 2010 at 2:57 PM ^

Mike Martin committed to Michigan first and foremost. Second, he decided to stay on and RR kept recruiting him so he is therefore a RR recruit; the coaches on signing day were really excited about him.

Even if you don't buy that much, Martin received absolutely NO coaching from Lloyd Carr, who therefore would not have any hand in his development as a player and potential future in the NFL.

Perhaps you would rather comment on something substantive?

Trust in RichRod

March 18th, 2010 at 1:40 PM ^

Roh, and depending on how they use Denard he could go as well (a la Percey Harvin); I think IF he moves around this year he could have a BREAKOUT year next year. Campbell . . . maybe. IMO he's a lil chunky (vs. mad-muscle that I was expecting 2 years under Barwis).

MattisonMan

March 18th, 2010 at 1:43 PM ^

Roh's going to be one of those guys taken at the end of the first round by the Patriots or something. He'll get solid sacks/tfls his last two years and run a blazing 40 for a DE. He'll be one of those guys that quietly ends up a pro-bowler before most people know who he is.

BiaBiakabutuka21

March 18th, 2010 at 2:10 PM ^

He may not be the first Wolverine to make it to the NFL under RR but I think that if he keeps progressing he will be a beast of an OT and has great NFL potential. Potential top 15 pick.

BiaBiakabutuka21

March 18th, 2010 at 9:12 PM ^

in that Omameh becomes a legit NFL draft prospect. That would mean great things for UM.
I still think that Lewan will end up getting drafted higher although in a later year.

Obviously, it is pretty out there to predict that a RS Freshman who is yet to see the field will be an NFL Draft prospect. But, that is what this thread is for... fun speculation.

marlon

March 18th, 2010 at 2:27 PM ^

Denard is a lock to get to the NFL. He won't likely make it there as a quarterback, but his speed and vision are too good to pass up.

Jedelman11

March 18th, 2010 at 2:33 PM ^

With guys like Julian Edelman and Joshua Cribbs and to an extent Steve Breaston all making the jump from QB to shifty NFL return man/slot i think its almost guaranteed that Denard gets a shot in the NFL.

Will he stick? Who knows...but he'll get a shot

Troy MiIler

March 18th, 2010 at 2:37 PM ^

High:

QB Tate Forcier
RB Fitzgerald Toussaint
WR Roy Roundtree
OL Taylor Lewon
OL Quinton Washington
CB Justin Turner
S Demar Dorsey
OLB/DE Craig "Death" Roh
NT/DT Big Will Campbell

Med to Low:
DE Anthony LaLota
TE Kevin Koger
RB Michael Shaw

Notice how most of these guys are Freshman or Sophomore! This team is going to be VERY good. Brandon, keep RR until at least 2012.

Bama Wolverine

March 18th, 2010 at 2:57 PM ^

Does anyone have Coner's replacement on their list? If not, go with Jake Ryan, an undercover maniacal beast! Not limited to him, but think he will be a terror and an impact NFL player one day.

evenyoubrutus

March 18th, 2010 at 3:36 PM ^

considering he was heavily recruited by RichRod at WVU so he would have ended up here either way. But other than him, I think the most successful one from the first class (RichRod half) will be Patrick Omameh.