BRAD HAWKINS

But safety Brad Hawkins, a three-year starter for the Wolverines and third-team all-Big Ten selection in 2021, was curiously left off the list. That left Friday’s pro-day workout in Ann Arbor, an event overshadowed by a potentially fatal injury to linebacker David Ojabo, as as vital part of the defensive back’s portfolio to show NFL teams. “I just continue to keep my head straight and grind away.”In a way, that comment described Hawkins’ Michigan tenure prophetically. But there are questions about Hawkins’ sideline-to-sideline speed and his play in coverage, clouding his future at the NFL level. “It was really, as I see it, just one opportunity,” Hawkins said of Friday’s pro-day workouts.

Haskins made the decision to enter the NFL draft after a breakout season that saw him rush for 1,300 yards and 20 touchdowns and earn first-team all-Big Ten honors. to Aidan Hutchinson, racking up 11 sacks and eight quarterback hurries in limited snaps, and could be a first-round pick in April’s NFL draft. and opted to declare for the NFL draft. Baldwin was hobbled for much of the 2021 season, limiting his impact and the play he was able to put on film after starring during Jackson State’s spring 2021 season. (Mike Mulholland | MLive.com)Mike Mulholland | MLive.com• Christopher Hinton — This was the biggest surprise of NFL draft declaration season, and one few of us saw coming.

The Big Ten announced revisions to the 2022 football schedule on Wednesday (Jan. 12) for all 14 teams in the conference, including two noticeable changes for the Michigan Wolverines.

For years, college coaches have worried about players partying too much ahead of big games.

With bowl season in full swing and the 2022 NFL Draft just four months away, those hard conversations are already starting to be made. Here’s an early look at who might leave after this year, and who might stay, with our confidence level (on a 1-10 scale) for departure. The fifth-year graduate student has used up all of his college eligibility (even with the additional COVID year) and will certainly declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. Andrew Vastardis, a sixth-year graduate student and starting center, will likely give the NFL a shot after the 2021 season concludes. If he does, and it’s expected that he will, Haskins (who has until Jan. 17 to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft) has a good chance to be drafted.

Running back Blake Corum and safety Brad Hawkins are both in uniform and on the field ahead of Saturday’s game vs. Ohio State (noon, FOX), a top-5 showdown to determine the Big Ten East winner. More: Michigan’s best chance to beat Ohio State? Michigan (10-1, 7-1 Big Ten) could also have Hawkins back in action after the senior departed last week’s win with an undisclosed injury. He is the team’s most experienced defensive back, with 28 starts at free safety, and would be helpful against the explosive Ohio State passing attack. Ohio State is wearing its traditional scarlet jerseys and grey pants.

— The lopsided result dampened many of the big moments on Saturday, but Michigan’s special teams unit accounted for several in the 59-18 win over Maryland. Then, as Maryland tried to make a game of it in the third quarter, Michigan pulled a trick out of its book on the ensuing kickoff. “You’ve got to highlight Trente Jones (on that); he was rolling out in front of A.J.,” Harbaugh said. It was Turner’s second interception of the season since taking over the starting role Oct. 23 against Northwestern. … Despite being available, Michigan opted not to play running back Blake Corum (ankle) and corner Gemon Green (undisclosed).

The two players key to Michigan’s victory over Nebraska Saturday night were recognized by the Big Ten this week. Kicker Jake Moody was named special teams player of the week, and safety Brad Hawkins was named co-defensive player of the week by the conference on Monday. The Northville, Mich., senior converted field goals of 21, 31, 35 and 39 yards in the game, including two in the final three minutes. The award comes a week after Michigan linebacker David Ojabo earned co-defensive player of the week honors from the Big Ten. Stroud (Ohio State)Defense — DB Matt Hankins (Iowa), DB Brad Hawkins (Michigan)Special teams — K Jake Moody (Michigan)

Michigan survived an upset scare against Nebraska on Saturday night, kicking a late field goal and holding on for a 32-29 victory in Lincoln. ‘Not on our watch’: Michigan fends off Nebraska’s upset bid to remain undefeated (ESPN)Nebraska blows golden opportunity, loses 32-29 to No. 9 Michigan after late fumble (Yahoo)‘I thought tonight was the night’: Brutal trend under Scott Frost continues as No. 9 Michigan escapes Nebraska (Lincoln Journal Star)Moody’s late FG lifts No. 9 Michigan past Nebraska 32-29 (Associated Press)Michigan vs. Nebraska score: No.

Jake Moody hit a 39-yard field goal with 1;24 remaining to lift No. 9 Michigan over upset-minded Nebraska 32-29.

— Maybe Jim Harbaugh was on to something last week when he declared that his Michigan football team doesn’t flinch. Michigan squandered a 13-0 halftime lead and watched as the Cornhuskers scored 22 points in the third quarter alone. Not only did ninth-ranked Michigan have to deal with falling behind, but having to respond twice as part of a back-and-forth fourth quarter. Hawkins jumped on it, giving Michigan favorable field position and chance to win the game. This time it came in front of a raucous crowd of 87,380, facing real, tangible adversity for the first time all season.

— The emphasis all week in practice for the Michigan football team centered around Adrian Martinez. The dual-threat Nebraska quarterback posed plenty of challenges for a surging Wolverines defense — with his arm, his legs and play-making ability. “In practice all week, every single day, we practiced punching at the ball,” said Hawkins, who had five tackles and one for a loss. Both turnovers resulted in scoring drives for the Wolverines, a pair of field goals that proved to be the difference. Thanks to Hawkins and his turnover-forcing play, an “incredible play” head coach Jim Harbaugh would later say, they weren’t able to get another.

Michigan improves to 6-0 on the season, a record that includes a 3-0 mark in the Big Ten. The two teams traded scores the rest of the way, with Blake Corum scoring a 29-yard touchdown to put Michigan ahead, 26-22. Michigan tied the game, 29-29, on a 31-yard field goal by Moody with three minutes to play. A slow start put the Wolverines in a compromising position at halftime, leading by just two scores when it easy could have been three. Michigan leaned on its ground game again, rushing 42 times for 204 yards and three touchdowns.

No. 19 Michigan enters Big Ten play trying to focus only on Rutgers, and yet its school-record conference championship drought is tough to ignore.

Don’t tell Michigan defensive end Mike Morris that the Wolverines are big favorites against Rutgers on Saturday. The Wolverines embraced the underdog mentality before the season kicked off Sept. 4, and a dominating 3-0 start hasn’t changed that. “We know as soon as we lose one game, everyone’s gonna be like, ‘Michigan sucks again,’” Morris told reporters outside of Schembechler Hall on Monday. We don’t want that to happen again, so we’re just gonna continue to play with that chip on our shoulder. “I think It is just determination and drive,” Clinkscale said on the “Inside Michigan Football” radio show Monday night.

Prepare every single week like we’re playing Ohio State. Michigan has lost eight straight games and 15 of the last 16 to Ohio State, winners of four straight Big Ten championships. “We’re preparing every day like we’re playing Ohio State,” starting tight end Joel Honigford said. Players of the past, and even Harbaugh himself, would often take the “one game at a time” approach when asked about Ohio State. When practice comes or the way we’ve been practicing — just practice like we’re preparing for Ohio State.

Jim Harbaugh is thrilled and perhaps relieved to still be coaching at Michigan for a seventh season, a year after winning two games.

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“Southwest continually works to attract and retain the best candidates for open positions,” said spokesman Brad Hawkins. “As part of this ongoing effort, Southwest is increasing minimum pay rates so that all hourly employees will make at least $15 per hour.”

The 2021 NFL Draft is in the books, with Michigan continuing its streak of pro prospects. But let’s look ahead to 2022, Michigan’s top prospects at the moment and who might be eligible. Also of note, Hutchinson could be utilized a bit differently in Michigan’s new defensive scheme under first-year coordinator Mike Macdonald. Whether that helps or hinders his production remains to be seen, but could be a good thing for his NFL draft prospects. But a high-ankle sprain in ’19 slowed him and the COVID-19 pandemic shortened Michigan’s season to just six games in 2020.

Note: This is the second story in a new offseason series from MLive highlighting Michigan’s most important players in 2021. More: Michigan DL Phillip Paea latest to enter transfer portal“I want to become first-team all-Big Ten, All-American,” Hawkins said. They broke in two new, inexperienced players at cornerback to play with Hawkins and Daxton Hill, regarded as one of Michigan’s best defensive players. What’s important now. And what’s important now is what’s going on right now.

Don Brown’s aggressive, man-press defensive scheme was welcomed by his players because it put them in control of the game. But a new defensive coordinator, Mike Macdonald, and new scheme could help alleviate some of that pressure and responsibility in 2021. We’ll get into that in a moment, but first, a look at who’s back in the secondary for Michigan this fall. Departing: Jared Davis (walk on)Returning: Andre Seldon (cornerback), Vincent Gray (cornerback), D.J. If Michigan elects to drop more defensive players back against opposing offenses, you could see better results in the back end.

While the first-year Michigan defensive coordinator has spent the past two weeks rolling out his vision to the players behind the scenes, he’s had to field questions publicly about its makeup. Macdonald pointed to his time with the Baltimore Ravens, who tailored their defense to stopping the NFL’s ever-growing shift to the pass game. “That gives you flexibility to build certain fronts with certain coverages and certain pressures,” Macdonald said. More: Macdonald says Michigan D will be ‘multiple, get after people’“It’s going to be very much tailored to who can do what and the guys we have on the roster,” Macdonald said. “You’re going to know it when you see it,” Macdonald said.

It’s still early, but Michigan football players aren’t saying much about the new defense under first-year coordinator Mike Macdonald. We’re still learning as a group — going out there and getting better every single day, learning new concepts, new things. It’s very exciting.”More: New-look Michigan coaching staff has players ‘fired up’As for what those new concepts are, well, Hawkins either can’t quite tell just yet — or didn’t want to go into detail. A lot of players around the ball.”Versatility is nothing new to the Michigan defenders. “You could tell he’s been in the league for the past eight years.

Michigan’s football team has hit the reset button. A new-look staff, players say, has reinvigorate the program as Michigan turns over a new leaf entering week two of its 15-practice spring schedule. “As a football player, you got to have a short-term memory, because if you get scored on, you can’t keep dwelling on it. “We had a disappointing season last year, so just want to get back to our usual 10-11 win seasons and, hopefully, continue to get better,” Hutchinson said. MORE: Michigan RB Hassan Haskins a big fan of new assistant Mike HartNew-look Michigan coaching staff has players ‘fired up’Michigan walk-on QB commit already has beaten the odds

Yet one outlet is chalking it up as a mulligan, choosing to rank Michigan less than nine months out of the start of 2021. In its way-too-early Top 25 for the 2021 college football season, USA Today ranks the Wolverines 22nd, claiming Jim Harbaugh’s recent contract extension “answered one question” about the future of the program. “There’s still a matter of how they’re going to compete even for second place in the Big Ten East,” wrote USA Today’s Erick Smith. Senior safety Brad Hawkins announced Monday plans to return for his fifth year, giving Michigan a much-needed boost in the secondary. Five other outlets — a group that includes ESPN, The Athletic, Sporting News, Athlon Sports and Stadium’s Brett McMurphy — includes Michigan.

Michigan football got some more good news on the defensive front Monday, with safety Brad Hawkins announcing his plan to return in 2021. Pro Football Focus gave Hawkins a 66.6 grade for the season, tying him at No. A Camden, N.J., native, Hawkins was a four-star recruit who transferred to Suffield Academy in Connecticut for his senior year. His return puts the Wolverines in a better place in 2021, with junior safety Daxton Hill and Michigan’s first-time starters at cornerback, Vincent Gray and Gemon Green, all expected back. Hawkins joins former all-Big Ten defensive end Aidan Hutchinson in announcing his return, while end Kwity Paye and linebacker Cam McGrone have both announced their departures.

Penn State 20, Michigan 104:59 – Penn State drive starts on own 32Sean Clifford had a crucial third-down conversion with a 29-yard run. Penn State 17, Michigan 72:41 – Penn State drive starts on own 31The Nittany Lions quickly went three-and-out, but Michigan WR Mike Sainristil muffed the punt, and Penn State took over with great field position. Penn State 14, Michigan 77:00 – Penn State drive starts on own 24Sean Clifford is back in at quarterback after being attended to on the last drive. Michigan 7, Penn State 7FIRST QUARTER0:30 – Penn State drive starts on own 25Caziah Holmes rushed for 1 yard on the final play of the quarter. Penn State 7, Michigan 015:00 -- Penn State drive starts on ownThe Nittany Lions are without RB Devyn Ford Saturday.

Michigan expects to have its best secondary player back in time for the rivalry game with Michigan State this weekend. Safety Daxton Hill could return to practice as soon as Tuesday after exiting the 13th-ranked Wolverines' 49-24 win over Minnesota over the weekend with an undisclosed injury. Hill started the game and notched three tackles before departing in the second quarter, never to return. Eubanks did not suit up for Michigan’s opener at Minnesota, and Harbaugh remained coy about the reason behind it. Here’s what went rightMilton film breakdown: Every pass and run for Michigan QBFirst NFL TD for WR Donovan Peoples-Jones gives Browns thrilling win

After several months of uncertainty, the 2020 Big Ten football season kicks off this weekend. “It kind of feels surreal, finally getting to this week where now it’s actually game week.”It will be a unique, strange season. Michigan, following a long, challenging offseason, will play a football game on Saturday. More Michigan football content:Around the Big Ten: Penn State star RB could miss seasonQ&A with Minnesota beat writer: Who’s going to help WR Rashod Bateman? Big Ten picks: MLive’s predictions for Michigan-Minnesota, MSU-RutgersUpdated: Projecting Michigan football’s depth chart vs. Minnesota, 2.0Recruiting a ‘guessing game’ for Michigan coaches with some states postponing fall football

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – Which pair of Michigan football players who share a jersey number will unite to be the most valuable this season? This year’s roster, with the new rule in place, has 45 duos who will wear the same jersey number. Some of the Michigan jersey number duos contain players who will contribute on different sides of the ball. 1: Both players must wear a jersey number for the entire season for their stats to qualify in favor of said jersey number. Other eligible duosHere are all the other jersey number duos listed on the 2020 Michigan football roster, as of Oct. 16.

Michigan has often been ranked among the top five or 10 teams in the country, and that’s thanks to strong defensive performances. Kwity Paye #19 of the Michigan Wolverines tries to sack Peyton Ramsey #12 of the Indiana Hoosiers at Michigan Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. According to Harbaugh, they’ve only gotten better this offseason, and if Michigan can get some help from the defensive tackles, it’ll make their jobs even easier. READ: Defensive line is X-factor for Michigan against quarterback-loaded scheduleWith a less experienced secondary -- particularly at cornerback -- Hutchinson and Paye will be more important than ever. Defensive tacklesStarters: Carlo Kemp and Chris HintonConfidence: 100% and 95%Kemp will be one of the starters at defensive tackle -- that’s a slam dunk.

Jafar Armstrong #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish is tackled during a first half run by Brad Hawkins #20 and Ambry Thomas #1 of the Michigan Wolverines. 8 Notre Dame 45-14 in driving rain Saturday night. Notre Dame took advantage of a questionable call on pass interference to set up Ian Book's 7-yard TD pass to Cole Kmet to pull within 10 points late in the third quarter. POLL IMPLICATIONSMichigan will make a jump in the poll and Notre Dame will probably plummet. RIVALRY RENEWEDOn the same day the schools completed their two-game deal, they announced Michigan will host Notre Dame in 2033 and the Irish will play the Wolverines at home in 2034.

(Joe Robbins/Getty Images)ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Michigan football season will kick off six weeks from Saturday, but the Wolverines still have plenty to figure out before that point. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Cam McGrone redshirted last season but was one of the top linebackers in the 2018 recruiting class. Michigan has two good options at right tackle with redshirt sophomore Andrew Stueber battling redshirt freshman Jalen Mayfield. Nordin has a huge leg and converted 19 of 24 field goals as a redshirt freshman, so he has shown he can be a successful college kicker. Michigan Wolverines place kicker Jake Moody (2) kicks an extra point during a game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Michigan Wolverines (4) on November 17, 2018 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan.