Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, April 2, 2015
Michigan hasn?t won the Big Ten since 2004, but the program still has churned out some top talent over the past 10 seasons.
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The Wolverines have had a storied reputation for producing offensive linemen and receivers-and that bears out in the numbers from the past 10 NFL drafts. Michigan has seen seven offensive linemen and seven wideouts picked. But where are all of the quarterbacks (one) and running backs (two)?
The 2015 NFL draft should see tight end-turned-receiver Devin Funchess go high. And linebacker Jake Ryan looks like a prime pick. Defensive end Frank Clark could get selected, but he has some off-field issues. And what about wideout/quarterback Devin Gardner? Some team surely can find a use for his athletic talents.
Here is a look back at how Michigan has performed in the last 10 NFL drafts.
MICHIGAN DRAFT: 2005-14
Highest pick: OT Jake Long, 1st overall 2008/Dolphins
Most fertile draft: 2007 and 2008, six picks each draft
Total first-round selections: 6
Total picks: 33
Position breakdown:
- Offensive line: 7
- Receiver: 7
- Defensive line: 5
- Linebacker: 5
- Defensive back: 4
- Running back: 2
- Quarterback: 1
- Tight end: 1
- Punter: 1
2005
First round: WR Braylon Edwards, Browns
First round: DB Marlin Jackson, Colts
Second round: G David Baas, 49ers
2006
Fourth round: DT Gabe Watson, Cardinals
Fourth round: WR Jason Avant, Eagles
Seventh round: TE Tim Massaquoi, Buccaneers
2007
First round: CB Leon Hall, Bengals
Second round: DT Alan Branch, Cardinals
Second round: LB LaMarr Woodley, Steelers
Second round: LB David Harris, Jets
Fifth round: WR Steve Breaston, Cardinals
Sixth round: LB Prescott Burgess, Ravens
2008
First round: OT Jake Long, Dolphins
Second round: QB Chad Henne, Dolphins
Third round: LB Shawn Crable, Patriots
Third round: WR Mario Manningham, Giants
Sixth round: RB Mike Hart, Colts
Seventh round: WR Adrian Arrington, Saints
2009
Fourth round: DT Terrance Taylor, Colts
Sixth round: DB Morgan Trent, Bengals
2010
First round: DE Brandon Graham, Eagles
Fifth round: P Zoltan Mesko, Patriots
Seventh round: DB Stevie Brown, Raiders
2011
Second round: LB Jonas Mouton
Sixth round: OT Stephen Schilling, Chargers
2012
Third round: DT Mike Martin, Titans
Seventh round: C David Molk, Chargers
Seventh round: WR Junior Hemingway, Chiefs
2013
Fifth round: RB Denard Robinson, Jaguars
Sixth round: G William Campbell, Jets
2014
First round: OT Taylor Lewan, Titans
Third round: OT Michael Schofield, Broncos
Seventh round: WR Jeremy Gallon, Patriots
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