Two Ex-Michigan Wolverines Listed Among Early Candidates For NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year Honors

Michigan football broke a record for most players invited to the 2024 NFL Combine with 18, culminating in the drafting of 13 former Wolverines during the April's 2024 NFL Draft.

On Sunday, several Michigan rookies got their feet wet with their first NFL regular season games, including two defenders who may find themselves in the running for Rookie of the Year honors by the time this season is said and done.

The sportsbook BetMGM released its offensive and defensive Rookie Of The Year odds after the weekend's action, which included two household names among Wolverines fans nationwide.

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On the defensive side of the ball, Commanders rookie NB Mike Sainristil and Chargers rookie linebacker Junior Colson was listed among Defensive Rookie Of The Year favorites.

Colson was listed eighth overall with odds of +3000 , far behind Vikings rookie Dallas Turner who led all defenders with +400 odds.

Sainristil, a fan favorite of the Wolverines faithful, was listed further down the totem pole with +5000 odds to win the honor.

Both players saw game action in Week One, with Colson recording one solo tackle and two assisted tackles for Coach Jim Harbaugh's Los Angeles Chargers.

Sainristil was active for Coach Dan Quinn's Washington Commanders, recording five solo tackles and an assisted tackle.

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