Michigan led all schools with 13 players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
That is the most Wolverines in a single draft, and it comes after Jim Harbaugh's final season with the program. Michigan finished 15-0 and won the national championship in 2023.
It is the fourth-most players drafted in a single draft.
Quarterback J.J. McCarthy was the first Michigan player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Minnesota Vikings selected McCarthy with the No. 10 pick on Thursday.
The Wolverines had six players drafted on Day 2, including All-American Mike Sainristil and running back Blake Corum. Michigan had six more players drafted on Day 3, including four players in the seventh round.
Sporting News breaks down the Wolverines' picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
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Michigan players drafted in 2024 NFL Draft
A look at the Michigan players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft:
- J.J. McCarthy, QB, Minnesota Vikings (No. 10 overall)
The Vikings traded up to get McCarthy, who will join Sam Darnold and have a chance to start early. McCarthy is the first Michigan quarterback to be taken in the first round since Jim Harbaugh in 1987.
- Kris Jenkins, DT, Cincinnati Bengals (No. 49 overall)
Jenkins (6-3, 299) tested well at the NFL Scouting Combine and has a NFL pedigree. Cincinnati lost D.J. Reader to free agency, so this fills a need in the defensive interior.
- Mike Sainristil, S, Washington Commanders (No. 50 overall)
Sainristil (5-9, 182) will be an immediate-impact player at the next level. The first-team Sporting News All American has a penchant for making the big play at the right time.
- Junior Colson, LB, Los Angeles Chargers (No. 69 overall)
Colson (6-2, 238 pounds) reunites with Harbaugh with the Chargers. Colson averaged 98 tackles the last two seasons for the Wolverines.
- Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams (No. 83 overall)
Corum (5-8, 205) slipped to third round, but he could fit in Sean McVay's offense in Los Angeles. Corum scored 58 rushing TDs at Michigan and will get his chance to contribute in the red zone.
- Roman Wilson, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 84 overall)
Wilson (5-11, 185) was a Senior Bowl standout and big-play receiver for the Wolverines with 12 TDs. Wilson ran a 4.39 in the 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. He will emerge as an option as a slot receiver for the Steelers as a rookie.
- Zak Zinter, G, Cleveland Browns (No. 85 overall)
Zinter (6-6. 309) suffered a gruesome leg injury in the regular-season finale against Ohio State, but he had 42 career starts at guard and excels in run blocking on the interior. He could develop into a starter for the Browns.
- AJ Barner, TE, Seattle Seahawks (No. 121 overall)
Barner (6-6. 245) is a blocking tight end with range, and SN had him projected to land with the Seahawks a few rounds later.
- Trevor Keegan, G, Philadelphia Eagles (No. 172 overall)
Keegan (6-5, 310) started in 37 games at left guard for the Wolverines and did not allow a sack last season. He is a depth pick for the Eagles' offensive line and will be in the mix for a starting job.
- Michael Barrett, LB, Carolina Panthers (No. 240 overall)
Barrett (5-11, 233) was a hard-hitting presence at linebacker for the Wolverines. He totaled 19 pressures, three sacks and three pass breakups last season. He's a tough run stopper. too.
- LaDarius Henderson, T, Houston Texas (No. 249 overall)
Henderson (6-4, 309) developed in one season after transferring from Arizona State, and he adds depth to Houston's offensive line.
- Jaylen Harrell, EDGE, Tennessee Titans (No. 252 overall)
Harrell (6-4, 250) led the Wolverines with 6.5 sacks last season and will compete for time as a situational pass rusher as a rookie.
- Cornelius Johnson, WR, Los Angeles Chargers (No. 253 overall)
Johnson (6-3, 212) was a fitting final pick, where he will be with Harbaugh at the next level. Johnson had 47 catches for 604 yards and a TD last season.
What is the record for most players in a single NFL Draft?
Georgia set the record in the 2022 NFL Draft with 15 players. The Bulldogs won the national championship that season and followed it up with five first-round picks, led by No. 1 pick Travon Walker.
Georgia's 15 total picks broke the previous record of 14 held by Ohio State (2004) and LSU (2020). Alabama (2018) and Ohio State (2016) are next with 12 players apiece.
Most Michigan players drafted in a single draft
This was the most Michigan players selected in a single draft. The Wolverines had 11 players selected in 2017, a class that featured first-round picks Jabrill Peppers and Taco Charlton. Michigan finished 10-3 in that 2016 season, which was Harbaugh's second year with the program. The Wolverines have had 66 draft picks under Harbaugh from 2016-24.
