Concerns about Michigan’s chances ahead of the NFL Draft in 2024

Here are a few things we want to see sorted out on draft weekend.

Though the 2024 NFL Draft is quickly approaching, there are still a lot of things that could change. The draft will take place in a little over two weeks.

In an attempt to portray themselves as the ideal prospect, prospects from all institutions have spent the last three months honing their resumes through scouting combine, interviews, and draft visits. As we’ve seen, the NFL may not share the same views as commentators and the internet over certain players, regardless of the many favorable or negative tidings we’ve heard about them during this process.

Throughout the pre-draft process, we have heard a lot about Michigan’s draft prospects; but, there are still a few things we will likely learn between April 25–27 in Detroit.

Here are the remaining queries we have about Michigan’s draft prospects in advance of the NFL Draft.

Is J.J. McCarthy a top-five pick?

This poll would have asked if J.J. McCarthy was worth a first-round pick at the beginning of the offseason. At some point, many started to wonder if he would place among the top-15. These days, it is impossible to discuss the top of the draft without mentioning McCarthy.

Since January, a combination of Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, and Marvin Harrison Jr. have been the top four picks according to chalk. However, the fascinating part comes at No. 5, where the Los Angeles Chargers presently hold the position.

The Chargers should trade back and obtain additional draft capital because they need help at multiple places on their squad. The Minnesota Vikings, meanwhile, are in a great position to move up to No. 5 or possibly No. 4 in order to select a quarterback. This is because they now control two first-round picks following a trade with the Houston Texans.

McCarthy appears to be locked into the top-10 at this time, but we’ll see if a team like the Vikings is prepared to pay a high price to get him.

How does the league view Blake Corum?

The value of the running back position in the NFL has been declining over the past few years. Teams are starting to use two or three players who cover different roles in the offense as a committee instead of just one back who receives 20–30 totes per game.

Because of this, it’s possible that the top running backs won’t be selected until the third or fourth round. Blake Corum happens to be one of those running backs.

Corum finds itself in an intriguing situation. Although he has a ton of tools and has been very productive the past two seasons, there are three concerns that should worry teams. His age (he was 23 on draft day), his history of injuries, and his mileage (532 touches over the previous two years) are those.

Since it’s common knowledge that NFL running backs don’t have the same longevity as they once had, it will be interesting to see what the league thinks of Corum in light of his advantages and disadvantages.

Corum finds itself in an intriguing situation. Although he has a ton of tools and has been very productive the past two seasons, there are three concerns that should worry teams. His age (he was 23 on draft day), his history of injuries, and his mileage (532 touches over the previous two years) are those.

Since it’s common knowledge that NFL running backs don’t have the same longevity as they once had, it will be interesting to see what the league thinks of Corum in light of his advantages and disadvantages.

How valuable was Roman Wilson’s Senior Bowl?

Corum finds itself in an intriguing situation. Although he has a ton of tools and has been very productive the past two seasons, there are three concerns that should worry teams. His age (he was 23 on draft day), his history of injuries, and his mileage (532 touches over the previous two years) are those.

Since it’s common knowledge that NFL running backs don’t have the same longevity as they once had, it will be interesting to see what the league thinks of Corum in light of his advantages and disadvantages.

Wilson’s strong play has propelled him into the conversation for an early second-round selection. He will, therefore, need to overcome what is thought to be a historically strong (and deep) wide receiver class.

Teams will need to assess Wilson’s fit inside their system in addition to his talent alone. How he compares to players like Ricky Pearsall, Jalen McMillan, Xavier Legette, and Malachi Corley may determine how highly he is taken.

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