Michigan fans probably don’t want to think too far ahead to the 2025 NFL Draft because there are a few juniors who could be entering the draft and end their Michigan football careers.
But NFL Draft analysts are already salivating thinking about what next spring might bring. Pro Football Network recently came out with their 2025 NFL Mock Draft and there is a Wolverine going No. 1 overall in the mock.
In this particular mock, the Washington Commanders have the No. 1 pick and they select cornerback Will Johnson — who gets teamed back up with Mike Sainristil.
The Washington Commanders put together an impressive draft class in April, but they still need to find a lockdown cornerback. They return to the Michigan Wolverines’ pool of standout secondary players in this 2025 NFL Mock Draft, snagging a playmaker in Will Johnson with the size, football IQ, athletic excellence, and ball skills to dominate at the NFL level.
How fun would that be? Johnson heads to Washington to become the top corner on the team and is right back with Sainristil — who is projected to be the starting nickel back this season for Washington. Johnson has elite skills and has the size to defend the No. 1 option on the opposition. While Michigan would love to keep Johnson for two more seasons, it’s not realistic.
Other Wolverines in the mock:
At No. 9, the Arizona Cardinals take Mason Graham.
At No. 16, the New York Jets take Colston Loveland.
At no. 27, the Green Bay Packers take Kenneth Grant.
