The University of Michigan has made sports history, becoming the first school ever with a first-round pick in MLS, NFL NBA, NHL, and MLB drafts all in the same year.
That draft class includes:
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— Michigan Athletics 〽️ (@UMichAthletics) July 14, 2025
There's no question that Michigan's success in producing first-round talent is a powerful asset on the recruiting trail - especially in today's era of NIL and the transfer portal. While money now plays a significant role, it's player development that ultimately propels young athletes toward their goal of playing at the professional level. With Michigan recently making college sports history in that regard, there's no doubt that recruits across the country are taking notice.
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