Michigan Wolverines dominate 2025 NFL Draft in latest ESPN 7-round mock draft, produce five top-100 picks for record-setting pace
The Michigan Wolverines set records in the 2024 NFL Draft. With 13 players selected during the 2024 NFL Draft, U-M surpassed its previous school record of 11 draftees set during the 2017 draft. While they don't quite have the same number of prospects this season, they dominated the latest 7-round mock draft put out by ESPN. […]
The Michigan Wolverines set records in the 2024 NFL Draft. With 13 players selected during the 2024 NFL Draft, U-M surpassed its previous school record of 11 draftees set during the 2017 draft. While they don't quite have the same number of prospects this season, they dominated the latest 7-round mock draft put out by ESPN.
The Wolverines churned out eight drafted players in Matt Miller's latest 7-round mock draft, including five top-100 picks. A year after Michigan set their own record with seven, they follow it up here with another five, giving them 12 top-100 picks in two years(!), an impressive feat.
Here are all the selections in Miller's 7-round mock draft:
DT Mason Graham: #5 overall, Jacksonville Jaguars
"New Jacksonville general manager James Gladstone has talked about building up the trenches, and he can start doing that with the best defensive tackle in the draft. Gladstone was with the Rams when they traded up to draft Braden Fiske in Round 2 last year and might see a similar player in Graham — but with more pass-rush upside. Graham doesn't lose many reps and has the quickness to slice through blockers and dominate gaps. He had 7.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 26 pressures this past season despite not being asked to attack the quarterback often. His well-rounded approach and ability would make him a cornerstone of the Jaguars' new defense."
CB Will Johnson: #11 overall, San Francisco 49ers
"What do you get for a team that lost nine starters this offseason? The best player on the board. Johnson is that player, a seamless replacement for Charvarius Ward who would be a true homegrown talent at CB1, something the 49ers haven't had in ages. Johnson was limited to six games in 2024 with a toe injury but had two interceptions — both of which he returned for touchdowns. His playmaking ability and savvy ball skills in zone coverage remind me of Trevon Diggs. When healthy, Johnson is one of the best defenders in the nation. The 49ers can bet on a bounce-back in health and can bet that Johnson will develop better tackling at the next level."
TE Colston Loveland: #14 overall, Indianapolis Colts
"The Colts had only 39 receptions from their tight ends this past season, the fewest in the NFL. Loveland would provide an immediate upgrade as a natural pass catcher with soft hands, elite agility in space and the speed to run himself open. He missed time with a shoulder injury and was in a sling at the combine in late February, but it won't affect the start of his NFL career. Loveland was the Michigan passing game this past season, catching 56 passes for 582 yards and five touchdowns despite anemic QB play. He also became an accomplished move blocker in the Wolverines' run-heavy scheme, which Colts RB Jonathan Taylor will appreciate."
DT Kenneth Grant: #39 overall, Chicago Bears
"The Bears added Grady Jarrett in free agency, but they could use a 1-technique who can collapse pockets and push the pile in the run game. The 331-pound Grant would fill that need with his elite quickness and tools. He has the power to anchor in the run game and the movement necessarily to slip past blockers as a pass rusher. Grant is also elite at knocking down passes, with 11 pass breakups over the past two seasons. The Bears are better on the line now than when the offseason began, but Grant would raise their ceiling even more."
EDGE Josaiah Stewart: #82 overall, Seattle Seahawks
"Coaches have told me that Stewart was the toughest player on Michigan's 2023 national championship team. He's a highly productive edge rusher (30 career sacks) with immediate rush ability and fills a need for Seattle."
Other players were selected without any explanations or analysis, with all three being selected in the seventh round:
- RB Donovan Edwards: #229 overall, Pittsburgh Steelers
- OT Myles Hinton: #240 overall, Chicago Bears
- RB Kalel Mullings: #256 overall, Los Angeles Chargers
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