Where Michigan Wolverines stand in roundup of final 2025 NFL mock drafts

Michigan Wolverines football is looking to break its program record for amount of first-round picks in a single NFL Draft, and it has a legitimate chance to do so Thursday night. It’s time for a final mock draft roundup.

We examined seven mock drafts that have been released or received within the final 48 hours before the event begins Thursday night in Green Bay, Wisc.

Two Michigan prospects appeared in the first round in all seven — defensive tackle Mason Graham and tight end Colston Loveland. Cornerback Will Johnson and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, meanwhile, showed up in the first round in six of seven.

One of the mocks we examined is The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler‘s rendition, a seven-round projection. That’s included below, showing that Michigan will have more prospects than just the first-rounders.

DT Mason Graham

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: First round, No. 6 to the Las Vegas Raiders

“Newly hired general manager John Spytek prioritizes pass rush over everything else on defense. Graham doesn’t have ideal length and isn’t on the same level as a Quinnen Williams-type prospect, but he deconstructs blocks consistently and becomes a problem for offenses. Spytek and his boss, Tom Brady, being Michigan alums doesn’t hurt, either.

• ESPN’s Peter Schrager: First round, No. 13 to the Miami Dolphins

“Graham has been viewed as a likely top-five pick for the past few months, and he could still go there,” Schrager wrote. “If he falls to No. 13, this is a nice win for Miami, who would be getting a Day 1 culture changer and a can’t-miss prospect.”

• PFF’s Trevor Sikkema: First round, No. 11 to the San Francisco 49ers

“Defensive coordinator Robert Saleh gets his one-gap, attacking 3-technique defensive tackle in Graham,” Sikkema wrote. “While he’s not quite the force Saleh had in Quinnen Williams, Graham earned elite run-defense grades over the past two seasons and brings fast, active hands as a pass rusher to help compensate for his lack of length.”

• Nate Tice and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports: First round, No. 11 to the San Francisco 49ers

“Trenches have to be the mandate in the Bay Area, whether it be on offense or defense,” Yahoo Sports wrote. “I looked at a couple of potential offensive linemen here, and even an edge like Mike Green or Mykel Williams to get a long-term running partner for Nick Bosa. Instead, the 49ers shore up the middle of their defensive line with the explosive Graham, who falls right into their laps. Solidifying the spine of their defense will help keep Fred Warner clean and make everyone’s lives easier.”

• Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports: First round, No. 7 to the New York Jets

“New Jets head coach Aaron Glenn played 15 seasons in an NFL secondary, but he decides to start his tenure with Gang Green Nation by building through the trenches,” Stackpole wrote. “Mason Graham and Quinnen Williams make for a very formidable duo on the interior of the defensive line.”

• Todd McShay, The Ringer: First round, No. 10 to the Chicago Bears

“For a minute, it looked like [running back Ashton] Jeanty would fall into the Bears’ lap,” McShay wrote. “But unless they trade up to get him, they’ll need to go in a different direction. I love the concept of pairing a young pass-catching weapon with tight end Cole Kmet, especially since Chicago would have its choice between Warren and Colston Loveland in this scenario. But I’m hearing it would come down to Graham or [EDGE] Shemar Stewart here. New defensive coordinator Dennis Allen would love Graham’s active, disruptive style in his scheme. Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, LSU tight end Mason Taylor, Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo, and Oregon offensive tackle Josh Conerly Jr. would be in play at picks 39 and 41.”

• Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network: First round, No. 8 to the Carolina Panthers

“Carolina took a big swing at Milton Williams in free agency and missed,” Jeremiah wrote. “They did end up signing defensive tackles, but none of the additions are of Graham’s caliber.’

TE Colston Loveland

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: First round, No. 14 to the Indianapolis Colts

“I’m sure there is Loveland-to-Indy fatigue because it is a frequent pairing in mock drafts, but I’m not switching things up for the sake of variety,” Brugler wrote. “With his athleticism and pass-catching skills, Loveland is one of the best weapons this draft class has to offer and would upgrade the Colts’ offense immediately.”

• ESPN’s Peter Schrager: First round, No. 10 to the Indianapolis Colts (trade with Chicago)

“GM Chris Ballard & Co. get a 6-foot-6 tight end who has many teams enchanted ahead of Round 1,” Schrager wrote. “This pick would be about instant offense for a team that needs it.”

• PFF’s Trevor Sikkema: First round, No. 10 to the Chicago Bears

“The Bears would love for [running back Ashton] Jeanty or [tight end Tyler] Warren to fall to them, and they could also be eyeing one of the top three tackles, all of whom are already off the board in this scenario. That likely puts Chicago in best-player-available mode. If Loveland’s medicals check out, there’s every reason to believe he’ll be in play here.”

• Nate Tice and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports: First round, No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers

“The Chargers still need more juice on their offense and they can get it in the form of Loveland, who has incredible upside as a receiving threat as a tight end,” Yahoo Sports wrote. “It’s another piece of speed and explosion for an offense and team that could really use it.”

• Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports: First round, No. 21 to the Los Angeles Rams

“The Rams tried very hard to trade up for Brock Bowers last April,” Stackpole wrote. “A year later, they get their first-round tight end in Colston Loveland by sending pick Nos. 26 and 101 (third-rounder) to the Steelers to move up five spots.”

• Todd McShay, The Ringer: First round, No. 20 to the Denver Broncos

“I know the Broncos signed Evan Engram in free agency, but he played in just nine games last year due to a shoulder injury, and he’s entering his age-31 season,” McShay wrote. “Loveland has no business being on the board this late, and Sean Payton would not pass up the opportunity to take the best tight end at separating in this class. Payton would have a blast cooking up concepts in 12 personnel for Loveland and Engram.”

• Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network: First round, No. 13 to the Denver Broncos (trade with Miami Dolphins)

“I believe Loveland is highly coveted by a bunch of teams, and it seems like the Dolphins would like to add more draft capital,” Jeremiah wrote. “Sean Payton has never been shy about being aggressive — the Saints traded up in the first round four times during his tenure as head coach. If he wants something, he usually goes and gets it. The signing of Evan Engram would not preclude Denver from making an aggressive move for Loveland.”

DT Kenneth Grant

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: First round, No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers

“The Chargers lost Poona Ford in free agency and need to make upgrades on the interior of their defensive line,” Brugler wrote. “Grant, who is obviously familiar with the Chargers’ scheme and coaching under Jim Harbaugh, offers the size of a nose tackle with the movement skills of a gap penetrator.”

• ESPN’s Peter Schrager: First round, No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers

“Coach Jim Harbaugh and general manager Joe Hortiz went big-school prospect with their first four picks a year ago and ended up with an outstanding class,” Schrager wrote.

“Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Jesse Minter know Grant well from their time at Michigan. They’ll be able to get the best out of the 331-pounder inside.”

• PFF’s Trevor Sikkema: First round, No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers

“This one is too easy to pass up,” Sikkema wrote. “The Grant-Harbaugh connection is obvious, so even though he did not meet with Grant during the pre-draft process, they really didn’t have to. This addition can help compensate for the loss of Poona Ford in free agency.”

• Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports: First round, No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers

“Jim Harbaugh takes one of the best players from his College Football Playoff national championship team in Kenneth Grant,” Stackpole wrote.

• Todd McShay, The Ringer: First round, No. 22 to the Los Angeles Chargers

“Jim Harbaugh adds a 331-pound brick wall to plug in for the departed Poona Ford,” McShay wrote. “Grant has unique mobility for his size and some untapped pass-rushing potential. I’m sure Harbaugh wouldn’t mind drafting a Michigan man.”

• Daniel Jeremiah, NFL Network: First round, No. 27 to the Baltimore Ravens

“This one is pretty simple: The Ravens are well connected at Michigan, and they have a need on the interior defensive line after Michael Pierce’s retirement,” Jeremiah wrote.

CB Will Johnson

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: First round, No. 23 to the Green Bay Packers

“I wouldn’t be surprised to see Johnson go as high as No. 11 to the 49ers, but he might still be on the board in the 20s,” Brugler wrote. “He declined to run the 40-yard dash at his pro day and the medicals will be a factor for several teams, but the tape shows a really good football player.”

• ESPN’s Peter Schrager: First round, No. 28 to the Detroit Lions

“Johnson’s stock has slipped a bit,” Schrager wrote. “He had a foot injury last season and was inconsistent for the Wolverines. He also sat out Michigan’s pro day because of a hamstring injury.

“He’s a top-level talent, though, and he’d be the perfect corner to complement Terrion Arnold.“

• PFF’s Trevor Sikkema: First round, No. 16 to the Arizona Cardinals

“The Cardinals have hosted several defensive linemen on pre-draft visits, but in this scenario, I believe they would take a swing on a true CB1 in Will Johnson — another top-30 visitor,” Sikkema wrote. “They can address the defensive line in the deeper rounds of this draft.”

• Nate Tice and Charles McDonald, Yahoo Sports: First round, No. 14 to the Indianapolis Colts

“Johnson would’ve gone much higher if he didn’t have an injury-plagued season and draft process, but at his best he’s a dominant cornerback,” Yahoo Sports wrote. “That’s someone that the Colts need, and he fits the size parameters that they like for their cornerbacks.”

• Kyle Stackpole, CBS Sports: First round, No. 24 to the Buffalo Bills

“The Bills’ dire need for a cornerback prompts them to trade pick Nos. 30 and 109 (fourth-rounder) to the Vikings to move up six spots for Will Johnson,” Stackpole wrote. “The former Michigan star has his uncertainties — he’s dealt with multiple injuries and decided not to run the 40-yard dash at his private workout — but was one of the best cornerbacks in college football in 2023.”

• Todd McShay, The Ringer: First round, No. 19 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

“Tampa played the highest percentage of zone coverage in the NFL last season, but was tied for 26th in interceptions,” McShay wrote. “That’s hard to do. Johnson is a sniper when his eyes are forward and he’s driving on the ball. This is a good scheme fit that would ease concerns about his 4.58 speed, which shows up when he’s trying to recover with his back facing the QB. Johnson’s durability could cause him to fall even farther, but I still think he’s great value here for Tampa. Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden is another name to watch at 19.”

EDGE Josaiah Stewart

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: Fourth round, No. 120 to the Tennessee Titans

OT Myles Hinton

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: Fifth round, No. 173 to the Buffalo Bills

RB Kalel Mullings

• The Athletic‘s Dane Brugler: Seventh round, No. 243 overall to the Baltimore Ravens