11 players from Michigan's college programs could be drafted in 2026
For the first time since 2018, a Michigan football player isn't expected to be among the top 32 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's players to watch.
Michigan football has produced at least one first-round pick each year since 2019. But that streak is expected to end Thursday night, when the 2026 NFL Draft begins. None of the Wolverines’ top prospects are projected to come off the board Day 1.
No player from any of the other college programs in the state of Michigan is expected to be one of the top 32 choices, either. But eventually, a Wolverine will be selected. A couple of Spartans , a Bronco and a Chippewa may also be among the 257 draft hopefuls taken before the weekend ends.
Here’s a list of players from Michigan colleges and universities who could hear their names called over the next three days in the NFL draft: [ NFL mock draft predictions 4. 0: Every pick in Round 1 ] Derrick Moore, EDGE School: Michigan. Vitals: 6 feet 3, 255 pounds.
Projection: Round 2. Buzz: A talented pass rusher and team captain, Moore was one of the leaders of the Wolverines’ defense last season. He collected a team-high 10 sacks and forced two fumbles in 2025.
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