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15 best Michigan football NFL careers ever

By Chris Peterson

Nov 21, 1998; Columbus, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tom Brady (10) in action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio St. defeated Michigan 31-16. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 1998; Columbus, OH, USA; FILE PHOTO; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tom Brady (10) in action against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. Ohio St. defeated Michigan 31-16. Mandatory Credit: Photo By USA TODAY Sports /
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CANTON, OHIO – AUGUST 06: Steve Hutchinson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, receives his gold jacket during the gold jacket dinner on August 6, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Gene J. Puskar-Pool/Getty Images)
CANTON, OHIO – AUGUST 06: Steve Hutchinson, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class, receives his gold jacket during the gold jacket dinner on August 6, 2021 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Gene J. Puskar-Pool/Getty Images) /

4. Steve Hutchinson, offensive guard

Steve Hutchinson, the no-doubt Pro Football Hall of Fame selection, was easily one of the greatest former Michigan football players to ever play in the NFL.

Hutchinson was drafted by Seattle in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft. It’s rare for teams to draft interior offensive linemen but the Seahawks didn’t have any regrets as Hutchinson became arguably the best guard in the NFL for around a decade.

The 6-foot-5 mauler dominated in the running game and blocked for Shaun Alexander during his record-breaking season, as well as Adrian Peterson when he rushed for over 2,000 yards.

Hutchinson had a run of seven consecutive Pro Bowl berths, while also getting First or Second-Team All-Pro in each of those seasons. Five times he was a First-Team All-Pro according to the Associated Press, which is still first among all former Wolverines.

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