2024 NFL Draft night two simulation: Michigan stars head to teams with Harbaugh ties
The Michigan Wolverines kicked off the 2024 NFL Draft in style with quarterback J.J. McCarthy going No. 10 overall to the Minnesota Vikings. The second and third rounds take place on Thursday night, which should be busy for the next wave of foundational U-M stars coming off the board.
Here is a look at where the Michigan prospects went in our Friday night simulation using Pro Football Focus’ updated mock draft machine.
50. Philadelphia Eagles – Roman Wilson, wide receiver
The moment the draft process started, Wilson flashed his skill set at the Senior Bowl and has done nothing to suggest he should not be a second-round prospect in this draft class. Heading to a Super Bowl contender that already has AJ Brown and Devonta Smith could help Wilson thrive in a role where he can have a lot of opportunities with less attention. Some NFL scouts have compared him to Tyler Lockett of the Seattle Seahawks.
58. Green Bay Packers – Mike Sainristil, defensive back
Sainristil is the best nickel in the draft, and some teams still think he can perform for them on the outside. But his film from this year is outstanding, and he feels like an immediate impact guy even on one of the best defenses in football. This would pain a lot of fans of NFC North teams.
61. Detroit Lions – Kris Jenkins, defensive tackle
While the stats are not eye-popping, many NFL evaluators love his versatility and athleticism, in addition to how he sets the table for others. He fared well in athletic testing, running a 4.91 40-yard dash and putting up 29 reps in the bench press at the NFL Combine last month. This would reunite him with Aidan Hutchinson, and round out a defensive tackle rotation that includes Alim McNeil and DJ Reader.
62. Baltimore Ravens – Blake Corum, running back
A Michigan player to a classic Michigan pipeline, you say? We could see the Los Angeles Chargers pounding the table for this selection, but John Harbaugh bolsters his running back room via the Wolverine star and heartbeat of the last few seasons.
81. Seattle Seahawks – Junior Colson, linebacker
Colson is a well-rounded, high-floor defender who passed on a senior season in Ann Arbor to take his talents to the NFL. He has a shot to sneak into the second round of the draft and be a steady starter at linebacker for years to come, and would be a perfect fit for Mike Macdonald’s defense as he takes over as head coach of the Seattle Seahawks.
