Michigan defensive again Will Johnson celebrates after intercepting a cross from Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord throughout the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023. Michigan All-American cornerback Will Johnson’s subsequent soccer sport could be performed on a Sunday.
The projected first-round cornerback is out for the Wolverines’ journey to No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday with a toe harm. Johnson has been restricted since leaving the sport at Illinois on Oct. 19, and his subsequent cease is anticipated to be the NFL draft.
Johnson is ranked as a high 10 participant total by Area Degree Media within the 2025 draft rankings,
The defensive MVP of the nationwide championship sport in January, Johnson has two interception returns for touchdowns this season. He had 4 picks final season for the undefeated Wolverines, together with an interception of then-quarterback Kyle McCord within the rivalry sport in opposition to Ohio State that featured Johnson matching up with 2023 first-rounder Marvin Harrison Jr.
With out Johnson on the sphere, opponents are averaging 6.6 yards per cross try. Ohio State options two huge receivers headed for all-conference discover in Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka. Egbuka caught a TD cross amongst three receptions for the Buckeyes at Michigan final yr.
–Area Degree Media