After a pair of All-American seasons with Michigan football, cornerback Will Johnson was a one-time projected top-five draft pick. But Johnson played in just six games for the Wolverines this past season, didn't participate in the NFL Combine, nor was he able to display his skills in Michigan's Pro Day.
The Arizona Cardinals got an absolute steal in the second round of the 2025 NFL Draft as they selected former Michigan Wolverines cornerback Will Johnson on Friday night.
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GLENDALE – The Arizona Cardinals get the steal of the 2025 NFL draft in the second round with the selection of Michigan defensive back Will Johnson, who was projected to be a top 10 pick.
He was regarded as a first-round lock for much of the predraft process.
With two more rounds in the 2025 NFL Draft in the books, it's time once again to take a look at the five best picks of Friday night.
The Arizona Cardinals were thought by many to have potentially been in contention to take Michigan Wolverines CB Will Johnson with the 16th overall selection.
One of the biggest surprises on Day 1 of the 2025 NFL Draft is the fact that Michigan's Will Johnson fell out of the first round. The 6-2, 194 pound cornerback has been viewed as a future top 10 pick from the moment he stepped foot on campus in Ann Arbor.
Will Johnson somehow went from potential "best player in the entire 2025 NFL Draft" to completely falling out of the first round in a matter of just a few short months.
Three Michigan football players were drafted within the first 13 picks: Mason Graham (No. 5), Colston Loveland (No. 10), and Kenneth Grant (No. 13). But one Wolverine hasn't heard his name called through 24 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft: CB Will Johnson.
The first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is will begin tonight (Thursday), and it's been a foregone conclusion that Michigan football should have four players go on Thursday.
Michigan cornerback Will Johnson has been dealing with medical issues for the past several months, starting with a bout of turf toe that sidelined him for the second half of the 2024 college football season.
With one round down and six to go, several things remain unanswered in the 2025 NFL Draft. As we gear up for Rounds 2 and 3, here are five pressing questions for Day 2.
The Athletic released their final Beat Writer’s Mock Draft, version 3.0, and in Round 1, they have Miami selecting… “I won’t lie: I was tempted to take Sanders, who I think could be a good fit for Mike McDaniel’s offense.
Ever since Michigan football star Will Johnson stepped on the field for the Wolverines, he looked like a first-round pick. That didn’t change throughout his career.
Michigan's Will Johnson was once viewed as a guy who would be a top 5 pick in the NFL Draft. From the second he arrived on campus in Ann Arbor, analysts knew that his combination of size, speed, and athleticism would lead to a long and successful career at the next level.
The NFL draft is just around the corner. Soon, we will all be witnessing the San Francisco 49ers making their 11th pick. It's unclear what direction they will take.
He entered the 2024 college football season as a likely top-five draft pick.
The Chicago Bears are well-positioned to add an immediate starter and key contributor in the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft.
The team at CBS Sports put out a new mock draft, and in Round 1, they have the Miami Dolphins adding the cornerback who is widely considered the best corner in this draft class.
Michigan Wolverines cornerback Will Johnson has been a consensus first-round pick for well over a year now, with him entering the season as a consensus top-five or top-ten player. However, as the draft draws nearer, Johnson continues to face questions in his evaluation, particularly regarding his athleticism.
Nick Wright from FOX SPORTS put out his Mock Draft 1.0, and with their pick in Round 1, he has the Dolphins finding a pice for their secondary. Teams love big, fluid cornerbacks with ball production and that is exactly what Johnson offers.
Last year, Chicago used a pair of top-10 picks to add quarterback Caleb Williams (No. 1) and wide receiver Rome Odunze (No. 9) to the roster. This year they have the 10th pick with links to these players in various mock drafts.
The team at NBC Sports put out their Mock Draft 3.0, and with the 13th overall pick, they have Miami selecting… “The Dolphins would love to see lineman at the top of their board when it’s their time to pick, but I doubt they have anyone left worth taking this early.
The 2025 NFL Draft is now 13 days away. The Dolphins have the 13th pick. In 2019, they used the 13th pick on Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.
Will Johnson has several strengths that appear to make him a perfect fit for the New York Giants defense, should they select him in the draft. A former
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