Friday Discussion: Will Michigan have a first-round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft?
Michigan did not have a first round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Will that change next year in 2027?
After having three first-round picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Michigan Wolverines were shut out of the 2026 first round. While not overly surprising given the struggles of the 2025 Wolverines and the distractions of the coaching staff, it’s always unusual for a program of Michigan’s caliber to not have a high-end pick. Looking ahead to next year’s draft, will Michigan get back into the first round?
If so, what player is the most likely to be the pick? Perusing through the Michigan roster, there are surprisingly few options. However, that’s mainly due to the youth movement on the Wolverine roster.
Several key returning players such as Bryce Underwood, Andrew Marsh, and Savion Hiter won’t be eligible to declare for the draft just yet. Offensive linemen Andrew Sprague and Jake Guarnera will technically be eligible as they will be redshirt sophomores this fall, but both are likely to stay and develop further. Offensively, Jordan Marshall seems to be the only viable candidate.
The redshirt sophomore running back was a workhorse for the 2025 Wolverines, especially after running mate Justice Haynes went down with a season-ending injury. Marshall is a violent runner who punishes smaller defenders. He will need to develop his pass catching abilities and vision this coming season if he wants to mature into a first round pick.