The 14 Greatest Michigan Wolverines Football Players of All Time

Heisman winners, two-way men from the leather-helmet years, and a quarterback who was better in the pros. Ann Arbor has produced all of them.

1

Desmond Howard

Receiver and returner who won the 1991 Heisman and struck the pose after a punt return against Ohio State.

2

Tom Harmon

Halfback who won the 1940 Heisman and scored 33 touchdowns in three seasons of two-way football.

3

Tom Brady

Split snaps at Michigan and left as a two-year starter, then became the most decorated quarterback in NFL history.

4

Anthony Carter

Receiver whose three All-America seasons made him the most electric player of Michigan's early-1980s teams.

5

Ron Kramer

Two-way end of the 1950s who was an All-American twice and had his number retired.

6

Jim Harbaugh

Quarterback who led the 1986 team to a Rose Bowl and returned decades later to coach a national championship.

7

Braylon Edwards

Receiver who left as the school's leader in receiving yards and touchdowns and won the Biletnikoff Award.

8

Jake Long

Left tackle and two-time All-American who went first overall in the 2008 draft.

9

Chris Perry

Running back whose 2003 season carried the offense and finished fourth in Heisman voting.

10

Aidan Hutchinson

Defensive end whose 2021 season revived the program and finished as Heisman runner-up.

11

LaMarr Woodley

Defensive end who won the Lombardi and Hendricks awards in 2006 as the most feared rusher in the Big Ten.

12

Rick Leach

Quarterback who started four years in the 1970s and won three Big Ten titles.

13

Mike Hart

Running back who left as the program's all-time leading rusher.

14

Blake Corum

Running back who scored a school-record number of touchdowns and led the 2023 national championship team.