Former Michigan Wolverines Win Preseason Game For New NFL Team

The rookie Wolverines in the NFL are off to fantastic starts to the preseason.

It was a shaky first game for Jake Moody as a San Francisco 49er. During Week 1 of preseason, the former Wolverine missed both field goal attempts, while making his lone extra point attempt against the Las Vegas Raiders.

But 'Money' Moody redeemed himself against the Denver Broncos in Week 2 action. 

As you can see below, Moody made the game-winning kick against the Broncos and it was a walk-off. 

JAKE MOODY FOR THE GAME 🔥 pic.twitter.com/OWLaoEXHRK

— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) August 20, 2023

Moody went 3-for-3 on field goal attempts on Saturday. He hit a long of 43 yards, but it was all perfect for Moody -- he did miss his only extra-point attempt. 

Ronnie Bell:

Ronnie Bell received plenty of attention from around the league after his impressive Week 1 performance. He returned kicks, punts, and caught three balls for over 58 yards.

But the seventh-round rookie was even more impressive during Week 2 action.

After another big performance, Bell is starting to look like the 'steal of the draft'. On Saturday against Denver, Bell had a game-high of seven receptions for 114 yards. 

Ran into a 49ers scout at Clemson/FSU game last Oct. 15 and he didn’t hide how much they liked Michigan WR Ronnie Bell. Fast-forward 10 months and Bell is going off (7 rec., 114 yds) for Niners! Always cool seeing teams get “their guy” and it panning out.pic.twitter.com/Kev2rQZiOF

— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) August 20, 2023

Bell also returned one kick for 25 yards and one punt for 28 yards. Bell isn't only looking to carve out a role as a receiver during his rookie year, but he may have found a niche as a returner.