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Winningest player in Michigan football history inks deal with Las Vegas Raiders

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Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (L) talks to former NFL player Tom Brady (R)Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones (L) talks to former NFL player Tom Brady (R)Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images

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Former Michigan linebacker Michael Barrett has found his way to Las Vegas. The Wolverine fan-favorite has signed with the Las Vegas Raiders and fellow Wolverine great Tom Brady. Brady is a part owner of the Raiders and reportedly has been heavily involved in personnel decisions.

Barrett used his longevity and willingness to play a multitude of positions at Michigan to become a National Champion and the winningest player ever in Michigans long and storied history. Barrett left Ann Arbor with 61 wins, to go along with three Big Ten rings and the 2023 National Championship. After declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft, he was selected in the 7th round 240th overall by the Carolina Panthers. Barrett has struggled to find his footing in the NFL and has already had stints with the Panthers, Seattle Seahawks, Cleveland Browns and the Green Bay Packers.

While he has struggled in the NFL, Michigan fans know that Barrett has a couple of intangible skills which cannot be taught. He is a born leader and is as resilient as any player in the league. Those skills coupled with his immense faith in himself, and his abilities will serve him well. While Barrett may never become an All-Pro player, or even a consistent contributor within the NFL, he almost certainly has an amazing career ahead of himself as a coach or front office member. The guy loves football and just dedicates himself 110% to everything he does. The Raiders will certainly see that at training camp out of Barrett.

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Washington Huskies quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) is pressured by Michigan Wolverines linebacker Michael Barrett (23) Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images | Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

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JERRED JOHNSON

Jerred Johnson has served in the United States military for over 23 years. He has a Bachelors in Marketing, a Masters in Management and is in the final phases of completing his Doctorate in Business Administration.

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