NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah and ESPN’s Mel Kiper recently unveiled their first 2025 NFL mock drafts. Here is where those guys and others have former Michigan Wolverines being selected in April:
We’re less than two weeks away from the Super Bowl and fewer than 90 days until the NFL Draft, and several Michigan Wolverines expect to be selected at some point.
Experts around the league are getting in their early guesses as to where the best players could be headed with the draft order nearly set. Let’s take a look at where the Wolverines in this class are projected to wind up.
NFL.com’s Daniel Jeremiah
- No. 5 overall – Jacksonville Jaguars – DL Mason Graham
“Graham is one of the cleaner evaluations in the draft. He provides unbelievable quickness, balance and instincts.”
- No. 15 overall – Atlanta Falcons – CB Will Johnson
“Johnson is a polarizing player around the league. He provides size and production, but some questions emerged about his tackling and top speed in 2024.”
- No. 18 overall – Seattle Seahawks – DT Kenneth Grant
“Mike Macdonald looks back to his old stomping grounds at Michigan to select Grant, who would be part of a great interior trio with Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy II . Keep in mind that Jarran Reed and Johnathan Hankins are headed for free agency.”
- No. 22 overall – Los Angeles Chargers – TE Colston Loveland
“The Chargers need to give Justin Herbert more firepower. The coaching staff will be extremely familiar with what Loveland brings to the table.”
ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr.
- No. 5 overall – Jacksonville Jaguars – DL Mason Graham
“The Jaguars are probably thinking defense here — it’s just a matter of where on defense. Michigan corner Will Johnson could be the answer opposite Tyson Campbell . Georgia safety Malaki Starks could replace Andre Cisco if Jacksonville doesn’t re-sign Cisco and is open to trading back. But defensive tackle is the biggest need, and Graham is one heck of a football player. He wins with his technique, using leverage to beat interior offensive linemen. Graham could slide between Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen and wreak havoc from the inside.
- No. 9 overall – New Orleans Saints – CB Will Johnson
“Johnson — who reads the QB incredibly well and has the quickness to finish plays with takeaways — could be the Marshon Lattimore replacement in New Orleans. Johnson had nine interceptions over his career at Michigan. The Saints seemingly always find their way out of their salary cap issues, but they are projected to be $70.6 million over the cap in 2025, per Roster Management System. They have to find Day 1 starters in the draft, and Johnson would fill a big hole. New Orleans allowed 7.3 yards per pass attempt this season, ranking 23rd in the league.”
- No. 22 overall – Los Angeles Chargers – TE Colston Loveland
“How about a seam-stretching tight end for quarterback Justin Herbert? Loveland is a tough matchup for defenses — he’s 6-5, 245 pounds, and he has some speed. He had 56 catches, 582 yards and 5 TDs this season despite subpar play from Michigan’s quarterback room. He played for Jim Harbaugh at Michigan, too, so there’s a built-in connection.”
- No. 32 overall – Philadelphia Eagles – DT Kenneth Grant
“GM Howie Roseman favors the trenches in Round 1, so don’t be surprised if he finds another impact defensive tackle with the Eagles’ first pick. Yes, it would be the third time in four years that he used a Day 1 selection at the position (Jalen Carter and Jordan Davis), and according to ESPN Research, we’ve seen a team do that only three times in the common draft era. But hey, if the Eagles are picking at No. 32, it means they won the Super Bowl and the strategy is working. Plus, Milton Williams is a free agent. Grant’s instincts and ability to bat balls at the line of scrimmage would be welcomed in Philadelphia.”
Sports Illustrated’s Daniel Flick
- No. 6 overall – Las Vegas Raiders – CB Will Johnson
“The lack of depth in the quarterback class could prove costly for Las Vegas, which appears likely to miss out on both Ward and Sanders. Johnson, however, isn’t a bad consolation prize. Perhaps the best true cover corner in the draft, the 6’2”, 202-pound Johnson is a smooth mover with strong instincts and standout ball skills. He recorded two pick-sixes this fall, and while the sixth selection may be a bit rich for his stock, Johnson has premier corner written all over his scouting report.”
- No. 7 overall – New York Jets – DL Mason Graham
“New York has significant question marks at general manager, head coach and quarterback, but no matter how those spots settle, Graham is a strong piece to start the new regime’s first draft. At 6’3”, 320 pounds, Graham is powerful, quick and a terrific run defender—his 92.6 run defense grade was the best among all defensive linemen and outside linebackers with at least 100 snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.”
- No. 20 overall – Denver Broncos – TE Colston Loveland
“Surrounding quarterback Bo Nix with weapons should be a priority for Denver this offseason. Loveland, a 6’5”, 245-pounder, pairs size with speed. He can stretch teams vertically and should be a frequent target down the seam. Limited by rocky quarterback play, Loveland caught 56 passes for 582 yards and five touchdowns this season—and should be an early impact player at the next level.”
- No. 30 overall – Buffalo Bills – DT Kenneth Grant
“The Bills’ defense wasn’t as stout this year as it’s been in years past. Buffalo was slightly better than average against the run, but firmly in the middle of the pack in pass defense. Grant, a 6’3”, 339-pound space eater, is athletic for his size and can make plays in pursuit—he’s expected to impress at the NFL Combine . Teams will be betting on Grant’s upside, as he totaled three sacks and 6.5 tackles for loss in 2024, but he left Michigan with his arrow firmly pointing upward.”
CBS Sport’s Chris Trapasso
- No. 5 overall – Jacksonville Jaguars – CB Will Johnson
“The Jaguars have to get more talent into the secondary. Will Johnson checks the boxes for a lockdown No. 1 cornerback.”
- No. 16 overall – Arizona Cardinals – DL Mason Graham
“The Cardinals get a premier interior pass rusher in the middle of Round 1.”
- No. 17 overall – Cincinnati Bengals DT Kenneth Grant
“The Bengals have to get nastier up front, and Kenneth Grant is a ball of energy with quality skill to disrupt the backfield.”
- No. 22 overall – Los Angeles Chargers – TE Colston Loveland
“Jim Harbaugh goes back to Michigan for a gifted tight end for the middle of the field for Justin Herbert”