Michigan Football Stars Say Farewell After Title Win

Team 144 has just accomplished the greatest season in Michigan football history, achieving a 15-0 record, a Big Ten Championship, a Rose Bowl victory, and a national title. Now that the season is officially over, draft-eligible players are left with the decision to return or take their talents to the NFL. Today, Michigan football stars Zak Zinter and Junior Colson announced that they were declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft.

Michigan football stars Zak Zinter and Junior Colson declare for the NFL Draft

The 2024 NFL Draft will be an exciting one for Michigan fans, as this year’s roster has the potential to set the NFL Draft record for most players taken from a college in a single year. Among the players going into the draft will be left guard Zak Zinter and linebacker Junior Colson.

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝟭𝟰𝟰 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗿𝘆! 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗚𝗼 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲! 💙 pic.twitter.com/0B7oV4swXC

— Zak Zinter (@zak_zinter) January 11, 2024

Zinter has been a starting lineman for the Wolverines since 2020 and recently finished his senior season with a national title. During the 2023 Ohio State game, Zinter suffered a broken tibia and fibula which sidelined him for the remainder of the season.

However, Zinter is looking to make a complete comeback and play in the NFL next season. According to NFL Draft Buzz, Zinter is currently projected to be a day two draft pick.

Joining Zinter in the draft is middle linebacker Junior Colson. Colson committed to Michigan as a four-star recruit and made an immediate impact as a freshman.

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— Junior Colson (@JuniorColson) January 11, 2024

This season as a junior, Colson was an All-Big Ten linebacker and won the Lott IMPACT Trophy. Colson is currently projected to be an early day three draft pick.

Best of luck to Junior Colson and Zak Zinter as they enter the NFL!

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