Cornerback Will Johnson can’t catch a break. After a turf toe injury ended his 2024 season Johnson is now dealing with a new injury and will reportedly miss Michigan’s pro day.
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is projected to be a first-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft, but his path to the draft has been filled with injuries since October.
After suffering a turf toe injury against Washington on Oct. 6, Johnson is dealing with a new injury. Per ESPN, Johnson has a hamstring injury that will sideline him for Michigan’s pro day later in March. ESPN also reported that the injury isn’t considered serious and Johnson will have a private workout on April 14.
Johnson is the No. 9 overall player on Mel Kiper’s Big Board, and as long as he shows at his private workout that he’s recovered from both of his injuries, he shouldn’t fall further than the late first round. Although Johnson wasn’t able to perform in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine last week, he was still able to meet with teams and get to know them on a personal level. Johnson is the caliber of player where his game film speaks for itself, and missing the combine and pro day won’t be a deal breaker or something that is a huge red flag. Johnson finished the 2024 campaign playing six games with 14 tackles and two interceptions, both of which he returned for touchdowns.