Owen Pustell

Dublin, Oxford

Writer at USA Today

Bay Area raised, Ole Miss alum

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Setting the standard: What to expect from rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy

May 29, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 11th overall pick in the NFL draft with the hopes that he would grow into a franchise quarterback. Of course, McCarthy is still just 21 years old and has plenty of time to develop, so what can realistically be expected of the youngster in his first NFL season? The first thing that will be asked of McCarthy is to actually see the field.
Setting the standard: What to expect from rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy

May 29, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Owen Pustell

The Minnesota Vikings selected quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 11th overall pick in the NFL draft with the hopes that he would grow into a franchise quarterback. Of course, McCarthy is still just 21 years old and has plenty of time to develop, so what can realistically be expected of the youngster in his first NFL season? The first thing that will be asked of McCarthy is to actually see the field.
Predicting Michigan football 2024 starting secondary

May 25, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

Coming into this offseason, the only question for Michigan’s defense was depth. In 2023, the Wolverines had the luxury of more starting-quality players than starting spots, meaning that an injury at any spot could be covered up by the guy on the bench. Rayshaun Benny, Keon Sabb, and Ja’Den McBurrows were all players who stepped up at one time or another to help keep Michigan’s unit elite.
Michigan football lands SEC transfer portal commitment Wesley Walker

May 18, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

Michigan landed a transfer victory with a commitment from safety Wesley Walker from Tennessee. Walker, who started his career at Georgia Tech, is entering his sixth year of college football and will be on his third team. Walker started 10 games for the Volunteers in 2023 and recorded 53 tackles, two passes defensed, one sack, and one forced fumble.
On3 Sports ranks Michigan's tight end group as second best in the nation

May 10, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

The 2024-25 college football season is fast approaching, which means that season predictions are flying around. Early top-25s, Heisman predictions, and position rankings are all being created as the final weeks of Spring tick away. Of course, Michigan has its name at the forefront of a lot of these lists. The Wolverines are fresh off a national championship, and despite having 13 players drafted, are still stocked to the brim with talent.
Michigan football lands a key commitment from in-state target

May 3, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

Michigan football has landed a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Avery Gach. He chose the Wolverines over Ohio State, Michigan State, and Wisconsin. Gach, who plays at Wylie E. Groves High School in Franklin, Michigan, holds a .9138 grade on the 247Composite which makes him the 236th highest-graded player nationally and the second-highest-graded in Michigan. Gach is the fifth commit in the 2025 class and the third-highest-graded on the 247Sports Composite.
How Michael Barrett fits with the Carolina Panthers

Apr 27, 2024 | bvmsports.com | Owen Pustell

By Owen Pustell via WolverinesWire, With the 240th pick in the NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers selected linebacker Michael Barrett. Barrett recorded 65 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three forced fumbles in 2023. Barrett was also voted a team captain in 2023 and has the most wins as a player in program history. Barrett is the epitome of a 'glue guy.' He is the first player in and the last one out, he is a student of the game and understands the value of being coachable.
How LaDarius Henderson fits Houston Texans NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

With the 249th pick in the NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected offensive tackle LaDarius Henderson. Henderson started 10 games at left tackle for Michigan in 2023 and was voted first team All-Big Ten. Prior to transferring to Michigan, Henderson played four years at Arizona State where he made 10 starts at left tackle and 19 starts at left guard. The most interesting part about the Henderson selection was that he was announced as a tackle.
How Michael Barrett fits Carolina Panthers NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

With the 240th pick in the NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers selected linebacker Michael Barrett. Barrett recorded 65 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, three sacks, and three forced fumbles in 2023. Barrett was also voted a team captain in 2023 and has the most wins as a player in program history. Barrett is the epitome of a ‘glue guy.’ He is the first player in and the last one out, he is a student of the game and understands the value of being coachable.
How Trevor Keegan fits Philadelphia Eagles NFL Draft

Apr 27, 2024 | wolverineswire.usatoday.com | Owen Pustell

With the 172nd pick in the NFL draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected offensive guard Trevor Keegan. Keegan started 37 games at left guard at Michigan and was voted to the All-Big Ten team three times. Keegan was also voted a captain while at Michigan. Philadelphia‘s interior offensive line is built around two massive guards with a smaller, mobile center who can pull into space in the run game.