Shea Patterson took off for a run. He just kept going.
He had to clear his mind and refocus. Patterson, Michigan’s starting quarterback the last two years after transferring from Ole Miss, watched the three-day NFL Draft late last month, expecting to hear his name. But his phone never rang.
Ten of his Michigan teammates were selected in the seven-round draft and a couple others quickly signed free-agent deals. Patterson immediately posted his congratulations to all of them on his Instagram. He was especially proud of the four offensive linemen drafted, including center Cesar Ruiz, his teammate at IMG Academy, and a first-round pick.