On a Michigan football roster that features as many as 12 players who could hear their names called in the 2024 NFL draft, there is still room for emerging contributors and future stars. The Free Press examines the most likely candidates to grab the marquee this fall:
CB Will Johnson
The former five-star recruit, who was the jewel of Michigan's 2022 recruiting class, pushed his way into the starting lineup by the end of his freshman season. Despite Johnson playing only 488 snaps, his three interceptions ranked second on the team. The production was a sign of his star potential.