The NFL season is officially over with Super Bowl 60 taking place Sunday night, which means it is officially NFL Draft season. With several Michigan Wolverines entering their names into the 2026 cycle, your favorite pro team could be adding one of your favorites from Michigan. Let\u2019s take a look at where 12 former Michigan players could be selected and which teams could be in play for each.<\/p>\n
No defensive player helped themselves more at the Senior Bowl than Derrick Moore. The below clip went viral and caught the attention of NFL teams, as did his competitive fire shown throughout the week of practices. Moore\u2019s signature speed-to-power move was expected, but it was his improved run defense<\/a> that really impressed those on hand in Mobile.<\/p>\n In a deep class of edge rushers, it will be hard for Moore to sneak into the first round. However, with a strong showing at the NFL Combine, it\u2019s not out of the question. For now, watch for the Las Vegas Raiders at No. 36, as well as his former defensive coordinator, Jesse Minter, at No. 45 with the Baltimore Ravens.<\/p>\n Projection: Early-mid second round<\/p>\n It\u2019s hard to leave a worse taste in the mouths of evaluators than head-butting an official in the midst of taking an ass-whooping from a rival. But that obscurity is where Jaishawn Barham currently sits. On the positive side, he is an athletic outlier who could be used as a versatile piece like a poor man\u2019s Arvell Reese. ESPN\u2019s Field Yates views<\/a> him as the seventh-best edge in the class, even higher than Moore. On the downside, Barham could be viewed as a master of none with character concerns. A strong showing on the field and in the interview room at the Combine will be critical for his draft stock.<\/p>\n Look for teams with strong locker rooms \u2014 New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles, Detroit Lions \u2014 to take a close look at Barham later on Day 2 or early on Day 3.<\/p>\n Projection: Late third round<\/p>\n Moore wasn\u2019t the only Wolverine defender turning heads at the Senior Bowl. Rayshaun Benny was one of the best interior pass rushers all week, showcasing his trademark quickness and violent hands. His play was so impressive that it has puzzled evaluators as to why he was not more productive at Michigan. In five years, he only had four sacks and 12 tackles for loss.<\/p>\n But at 6-foot-5, teams will see room for him to fill out as a classic late-bloomer and start eyeing him as early as the backend of round three. The Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints, among others, could all consider him in the middle rounds.<\/p>\n Projection: Late fourth round<\/p>\n Day 3 of the draft is all about taking swings, and at 6-foot-5 with limited reps at wide receiver and an unknown ceiling, that is where Donaven McCulley will be drafted. He was a standout in Mobile and even led the National Team with four receptions for 50 yards during the actual game. His height is something all teams covet and if he can run under 4.6 in the 40-yard dash, he could be selected even earlier.<\/p>\n The Ravens, who possess five picks between 100 and 200, could make a move to bolster the depth and size of their wide receiver room. General Manager Chris Ballard of the Indianapolis Colts is known as a \u201ctraits guy,\u201d and McCulley could still be an option at No. 154. And don\u2019t discount any team looking to surround a young quarterback with a multitude of weapons.<\/p>\n Projection: Mid fifth round<\/p>\n