Will Johnson: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Elite cornerback commit is back in Ann Arbor hanging out with Will Johnson

Michigan's 2026 recruiting class has started off at a snail's pace for the Michigan Wolverines. They have yet to string together a run of commitments and it seems like there really isn't much movement on top targets, or those top targets (like Jackson Cantwell) are trending in other directions.

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NFL Draft: Barron or Johnson?

You’re on the clock and making the pick for the Raiders, who are you taking? Especially after waiving Jack Jones, the Las Vegas Raiders are expected to add a cornerback during the 2025 NFL Draft.

Mock Draft Has the Colts Landing a First-Round Cornerback

Could the Indianapolis Colts draft Will Johnson? Wait a second, isn’t he a cornerback? That position isn’t one of the team’s biggest needs. However, Rhett Lewis of NFL.com put together a mock draft recently.

College Football News / Silver and Black Pride / April 10

Film room: Will Johnson the interception machine

Breaking down what the Michigan cornerback could bring to Las Vegas While adding a cornerback with the sixth overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft was already on the table for the Las Vegas Raiders, the defense’s need for a corner heightened with the decision to move on from Jack Jones.

Nick Wright of FOX SPORTS Rd 1 Mock Draft has Miami Selecting

Nick Wright from FOX SPORTS put out his Mock Draft 1.0, and with their pick in Round 1, he has the Dolphins finding a pice for their secondary. Teams love big, fluid cornerbacks with ball production and that is exactly what Johnson offers.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / April 8

Michigan All-American gets important injury update ahead of Raiders visit

The NFL Draft is just around the corner and one of the top prospects in this year’s class received a crucial injury update in the perfect time. With the news of Michigan Wolverines’ All-American Will Johnson getting healthy, he’s now set to visit the Las Vegas Raiders.

Miami Dolphins News / Dolphins Talk / April 5

NBC Mock Draft 3.0 has the Miami Dolphins Selecting

The team at NBC Sports put out their Mock Draft 3.0, and with the 13th overall pick, they have Miami selecting… “The Dolphins would love to see lineman at the top of their board when it’s their time to pick, but I doubt they have anyone left worth taking this early.

College Football News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / April 4

Michigan Football: Will Johnson continues to fall in updated NFL mock draft

After missing the back half of the 2024 season, Michigan football cornerback Will Johnson has some questions to be answered. Johnson missed the NFL Combine and the Wolverines' Pro Day due to injuries, but he's supposed to have a private workout for NFL teams on 14.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 11

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Dolphins' first-round pick at No. 13

The 2025 NFL Draft is now 13 days away. The Dolphins have the 13th pick. In 2019, they used the 13th pick on Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins.

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Colts' first-round pick at No. 14

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Falcons' first-round pick at No. 15

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Cardinals' first-round pick at No. 16

NFL first-round mock draft: QBs taken in the top two spots

The 'No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

New York Giants Draft Prospect Profile: CB Will Johnson, Michigan

Will Johnson has several strengths that appear to make him a perfect fit for the New York Giants defense, should they select him in the draft. A former

Raiders Draft 2025: Will Johnson is a prototypical Pete Carroll cornerback

Michigan star checks off all the boxes Las Vegas’ new head coach seeks in defensive backs Pete Carroll certainly has a type when it comes to cornerbacks for his football team: Big and fluid that have the ball production to match.

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / March 29

Lead NFL.com Draft Writer Mock Draft has Miami Selecting…

Lead NFL Draft Writer for NFL.com, Eric Edholm, released his 2.0 Mock Draft on Friday. With the 13th overall pick in Round 1, he has Miami addressing a huge need in their secondary.

NFL News / Yardbarker / April 2

NFL Draft countdown: Focus on Chargers' first-round pick at No. 22

Last year, the Los Angeles Chargers took Notre Dame OT Joe Alt fifth overall. This year, Jim Harbaugh’s team owns the 22rd pick with links to these players in a variety of mock drafts.

25 bold predictions for the 2025 NFL offseason

The 'No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft' quiz

Cardinals Host Top NFL Draft CB

The Arizona Cardinals have met with Michigan Wolverines CB Will Johnson ahead of the 2025 NFL Draft, according to the player himself: Johnson is considered by many to be the draft's best cornerback prospect behind Colorado's Travis Hunter and is fully expected to be a first-round pick when late April rolls around.

College Football News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / March 21

Michigan Cornerback Will Johnson to Hold Private Workout for Teams Ahead of 2025 NFL Draft

Michigan cornerback Will Johnson will hold a private workout for NFL scouts on April 14 according to ESPN's Jordan Reid. Johnson is considered the second best cornerback in this year's draft class behind Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 20

Michigan Freshman Follows in Will Johnson, Charles Woodson's Footsteps With Legendary Jersey Number Choice

Michigan football opened spring practices this week in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with 2025's Maize vs. Blue Spring Game looming on April 19. Coach Sherrone

NFL News / Dolphins Talk / March 18

Latest CBS Mock Draft has Miami going Secondary in Rd 1

CBS Sports released their latest mock draft of this offseason, and in the first round, they have the Dolphins finding a plug-and-play starter on defense in their secondary that fills a huge void.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 8

Michigan CB Will Johnson makes confident statement despite his NFL Draft stock inexplicably falling after the NFL Combine

Every single year during NFL Draft season it seems that analysts around the sport get "prospect fatigue" with certain top players and begin to drop elite talents slightly down their big boards.

Michigan Wolverines News / Michigan Wolverines on SI / March 7

Coveted NFL Draft prospect Will Johnson expected to miss Michigan's Pro Day

After missing most of the 2024 season with a shoulder and foot injury, former Michigan cornerback Will Johnson is now expected to miss Michigan's Pro Day on March 21 due to a hamstring injury.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 27

Michigan's Will Johnson Calls For Change to 12-Team College Football Playoff

The Michigan Wolverines won the 2024 national championship game vs. Washington, cementing their legacy as 2023 national champions one season before rival Ohio State's historic run.

Michigan Wolverines News / Pro Football Rumors / February 27