Final questions for Michigan’s top NFL Draft prospects

Michigan should have a handful of players selected in next week’s NFL Draft, but there are still a few questions that scouts and organizations might have about some of the biggest Wolverine draft hopefuls:

While it won’t be nearly as many as last year, Michigan will still have a handful of players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft , which kicks off a week from today. What the Wolverines might lack in terms of sheer volume of prospects they make up for in quality, as Michigan has four players projected by most experts to go in the first round.

These players have done plenty on the field and in the pre-draft process over the past four months, but some questions might still remain that could affect their NFL futures or their draft stock.

Today, we’ll take a closer look at some of Michigan’s top prospects and ask some final questions that NFL organizations might still have.

DL Mason Graham: Is his size a concern?

Graham is widely expected to be the first Wolverine off the board and could potentially go in the first five picks. With that kind of pedigree, it’s safe to assume he doesn’t have many question marks. However, he did weigh in at just 296 pounds at the NFL Combine , which is significantly lighter than the 320 pounds Michigan listed him as. He did weigh about 10 pounds more at Michigan’s Pro Day a month later, but that is still about 15 pounds lighter than what he played at last fall.

Still, Graham’s tape and athleticism are on par with what teams want at his position, and it shouldn’t stop him from being selected early in the draft.

CB Will Johnson: What about his toe and lack of athletic testing?

The pre-draft process hasn’t been a home run for Johnson, as he’s no longer considered the consensus CB1 in the draft. Part of that is due to the great pre-draft process from Texas’ Jahdae Barron, while some of it has to do with the fact Johnson has still been recovering from the toe injury that shortened his 2024 season. Teams will wonder what his health status is going into next week.

Furthermore, there were already some lingering questions about Johnson’s athleticism. The fact he hasn’t participated in any testing to this point will further cloud his evaluation, but he still has the tape of an elite prospect.

TE Colston Loveland: Is he the best tight end in the draft?

Most draft experts have Tyler Warren as the first tight end off the board, but is it because he’s a better player? Most of Warren’s value comes from the versatility — lining up in the backfield, on the line, in the slot and out wide. While this might be valuable for some teams, Loveland still might be the better pure receiver with his size, speed and separation ability being valuable traits.

In this case, it seems like it will be a matter of team preference in what role they want their tight ends to be able to play in the offense.

DL Kenneth Grant: Was his athletic testing sufficient enough?

Coming into the pre-draft process, Grant was a player many fans had their eyes on thanks to his potential in the athletic testing department. Over the last two years, Grant made quite a few plays that someone his size (6-foot-4, 330 pounds) shouldn’t be able to make.

After not performing at the combine, his Pro Day in Ann Arbor left a little something to be desired. Grant ran a 5.11-second 40-yard dash, had a 31-inch vertical, and an 8-foot-9-inch broad jump, contributing to a 7.29 Relative Athletic Score. Good, but not elite like what teams were probably anticipating.

Edge Josaiah Stewart: Does his size limit his upside?

Stewart had an impressive 2024 to catapult himself into the conversation as a Day 2 pick. He’s one of the quickest edge rushers in the draft and boasted an incredible pass rush win rate of 27.3 percent.

The problem, though, is his 6-foot-1, 249-pound frame will leave something to be desired for front offices. Even though he is a much better run defender than some would think, Stewart may be destined for a third-down specialist role, at least to start his career. While this might not be an issue for some teams, others might prefer other players that they would believe could play all three downs. With a shorter list of suitors, his chances to thrive might be limited.

RB Kalel Mullings: Did he produce enough in college?

While he produced enough to help Michigan win some games in 2024, was it enough to land Mullings a spot in an NFL backfield? There’s plenty to like about Mullings as a prospect — his power and ability to change direction at 226 pounds, certainly being up there — but some organizations might question why he wasn’t able to produce before his final season.

The presence of Blake Corum undoubtedly had something to do with that, but some organizations tend to prefer players that have long track records of success. It shouldn’t take him off draft boards, but it might hurt him when he’s compared to other running backs.

RB Donovan Edwards: What’s his role in the NFL?

Edwards has more of a track record than Mullings, but his productivity tapered off after his sophomore year in 2022. He still has the explosiveness, pass-catching skills and overall athleticism that teams covet, but will it be enough for him to carve out a role in the NFL?

He has shown he’s more than just a check-down option, as Edwards has lined up out wide and in the slot. A team would likely be rolling the dice on him if they have a spot for a third-down running back or need to add another dimension to their passing game. This should be his role at the next level, as he’s unlikely to have much success between the tackles.

OT Myles Hinton: Is he worth a roster spot?

Hinton is likely a Day 3 pick in next week’s draft, but that won’t mean he’s an afterthought for teams. While he won’t be at the top of boards, teams could still value him as a swing tackle option.

His hulking 6-foot-7, 323-pound frame will be something teams value, as will his abilities in pass protection. At the very least, he can be an intriguing depth option and shouldn’t have much of a challenge finding a role at the next level.