Michigan Football Alumni Influence Expands Across NFL Teams 2025

Michigan State's football team opened their season with a 23-6 win over Western Michigan, showcasing strong performances from running backs Makhi Frazier and Brandon Tullis, while quarterback Aidan Chiles showed potential but room for growth. Meanwhile, the transfer portal has impacted Michigan State's roster, with notable former players like Charles Brantley and Dillon Tatum seeing limited action at their new schools, though some, like Jones at UCLA, have become starters. On the professional front, several former Michigan Wolverines football players are poised to make an impact in the 2025 NFL season, including standout wide receiver ranked No. 22 in the league and running back Blake Corum who is expected to take on a larger role. Additionally, Michigan's 2024 NFL draft class remains largely intact with key players such as quarterback JJ McCarthy and cornerback Mike Sainristil stepping into more prominent roles, though some rookies face challenges moving up depth charts. In the NFL, the Seattle Seahawks under second-year head coach Mike Macdonald aim to improve beyond their recent mediocrity and contend for the NFC West title, focusing on internal development rather than divisional comparisons. Collectively, these insights highlight the evolving landscapes of college and professional football involving Michigan and Michigan State athletes as they transition and compete at various levels.