The Michigan Wolverines have long been a dominant force in the world of college football. However, their prowess is not only confined to the college sphere.
They have stormed their way through the ranks, illustrating their football mastery by providing the highest number of offensive linemen to the National Football League (NFL).
A recent visit by a recruit to Michigan football serenaded the Wolverines as “O-line U,” considering the Wolverines gloat more offensive linemen in the NFL than any other program.
With 14 linemen actively participating in the league.
WILD: The Michigan Wolverines currently have the most offensive lineman on NFL rosters of any other schools with 14.
Great in the trenches pic.twitter.com/mkcR86FyU3
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) May 7, 2024
Among the players playing offensive line in the NFL, we have Karsen Barnhart for the Los Angeles Chargers, Ben Bredeson and Jon Runyan Jr., both for the New York Giants, and Mason Cole with the Pittsburgh Steelers, to name just a few.
The gap between Michigan Wolverines and other schools is visible and undeniable. Their nearest competitors- LSU, Oklahoma, Notre Dame, and Wisconsin, each have 11 stars in the NFL, trailed by Alabama with 10 and Ohio State with 9.
Most OL by School Currently on NFL Rosters💪 pic.twitter.com/ynlLgwVGUZ
— PFF College (@PFF_College) May 6, 2024
Despite an unclear source of PFF’s numbers, it appears that Wolverines actually have 15, not 14, offensive linemen in the NFL.
Whichever the number, the clarity is on the Wolverines’ superior output, made prominently visible on NFL rosters.
Celebrated Michigan Wolverines such as Graham Glasgow, Ryan Hayes, and LaDarius Henderson are proudly upholding the blue and yellow in Detroit Lions, Miami Dolphins, and Houston Texans, respectively.
Fresh faces from the Michigan roster include Trente Jones, Trevor Keegan, and Jalen Mayfield, bringing fresh enthusiasm and tremendous potential to the field.
The Wolverines like Olu Oluwatimi, Michael Onwenu, and Cesar Ruiz represent pivotal game changers who have proved their mettle in the toughest NFL matches.
