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The Michigan Wolverines sent seven players to the 2025 NFL Draft, headlined by a trio of first-rounders in defensive tackle Mason Graham (No. 5

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Michigan Wolverines football defensive tackle Mason Graham experienced the feeling that very few get to: getting drafted in the NFL, walking out onto

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The best moment of the 2025 NFL Draft involved one 'Michigan man' being there for another

Michigan Wolverines football had seven NFL Draft picks in 2025, ranking tied for sixth among all college programs, including three top-13 selections.

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One of the best weekends on the football calendar is officially in the books. After three wild days in Green Bay, where the draft attendance record

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The Michigan Wolverines closed out the 2025 NFL Draft with seven selections, headlined by a trio of first-rounders on the first night of the event on

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On Friday, the Arizona Cardinals selected former Michigan defensive back Will Johnson with the No. 47 overall pick in the second round of the 2025

Michigan Wolverines football cornerback Will Johnson had a 42-yard pick-six in a win over USC. (Photo by Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

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With the No. 47 pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals selected Michigan Wolverines football cornerback Will Johnson.

Michigan Wolverines football cornerback Will Johnson had a pick-six against Fresno State. (Photo by Lon Horwedel / TheWolverine.com)

Michigan CB Will Johnson selected by Arizona Cardinals in second round of 2025 NFL Draft

Former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson was selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 47 pick in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Arizona Cardinals select Will Johnson in second round of 2025 NFL Draft

The clock began to tick on the 2025 NFL Draft on Thursday evening, and the first round is in the books. One of the major surprises was former

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Michigan Wolverines cornerback Will Johnson exits the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft the same way he entered it: Not knowing what team he will

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Why Michigan CB Will Johnson fell out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft

Thirty-two dreams came true on Thursday night, as some of the top college football players in the country heard their names called during the first

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The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. That means it's on to Round 2, and ESPN has the 10 best available players after Round 1.  One

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2025 NFL Draft: 10 best available players after Round 1

Through 23 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, a name we have not heard yet is Michigan cornerback Will Johnson. Once thought to be the cycle's top

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Ultimately, the NFL Draft is a celebration. It represents hope for the future of every team and a dream come true for those players who hear their

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On Thursday evening, the NFL Draft will take center stage over three days with 257 picks stretched out over seven rounds. The Super Bowl in the

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The 2025 NFL Draft opens for Round 1 on Thursday night. Just ahead of that, the final mock drafts are coming in from around the country, including

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Field Yates releases final mock with massive trade that rocks Round 1 of 2025 NFL Draft

The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night in Green Bay with the opening round, which could feature as many as five Michigan Wolverines.

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Michigan Wolverines football is looking to break its program record for amount of first-round picks in a single NFL Draft, and it has a legitimate

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Thursday night, the 2025 NFL Draft will get underway from Green Bay. This year's board is shaping up to be an interesting one, and ESPN's Matt Miller

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NFL Draft analyst Todd McShay released his final mock draft ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft kicking off Thursday night in Green Bay. His 4.0 version

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ESPN’s Pete Schrager released his first and only mock draft with plenty of intel ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft Thursday. Based on what he’s hearing

Peter Schrager releases mock draft based on intel, 36 hours ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper released his final Big Board Top 50 player rankings ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft. With the first round set for

Mel Kiper releases final Big Board Top 50 player rankings ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

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Michigan coach Sherrone Moore doesn't hold back when heaping on the praise for Will Johnson. "He's the best corner in college football," Moore said. “The dude just doesn’t stop working. I gotta tell him sometimes, ‘Bro, you gotta chill.’ He’s not satisfied with anything. He’s not satisfied with hype. He’s not satisfied with any of that.” Johnson came to Michigan as a five-star recruit in the Class of 2022, according to the On3 Industry Ranking. He was the second-ranked corner in that class and the 16th-ranked player overall. In two seasons at Michigan, Will Johnson quickly became a key figure on the Michigan defense. During the 2023 and 2022 seasons, Johnson played in 26 games and had 54 total tackles, three of which were tackles for a loss. He also has seven interceptions, seven pass breakups, and a defensive touchdown. That included a big interception in the national title game victory over Washington. “It’s cool to be around those types of players because, usually, you’re pushing those players to be great, and when you have a guy like Will who has all the hype around him, who has all the postseason success from last year and he’s done it at the biggest stage and he’s made plays, but he doesn’t care," Moore said. "He just wants to work and get better. For me, it’s just cool to watch that. I’m just here to support him in any way I can.”

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Justin Simmons and Will Johnson both are 6-foot-3 defensive backs who showed high-end ball skills while lining up at safety and receiver. They also both played basketball – Simmons averaged a double-double at Stuart (Fla.) Martin County as a 2012 prospect. Simmons ultimately settled in as a safety at Boston College before becoming one of the better players at the position in the NFL. It remains unseen where Johnson will end in the secondary up long-term.

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