NFL Scouting Combine invites eight Michigan football players

Michigan football had eight players invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine on Thursday. It had seven top-100 picks last year (program record), and 13 total players drafted. 329 prospects were invited to the event this year, which will be in Indianapolis from Feb. 24 – March 3. 

Eight Michigan football players invited to NFL Scouting Combine

The Wolverines that were invited are running back Donovan Edwards, running back Kalel Mullings, tight end Colston Loveland, offensive tackle Myles Hinton, defensive tackle Mason Graham, defensive tackle Kenneth Grant, EDGE Josiah Stewart and cornerback Will Johnson.

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CBS Sports’ Josh Edwards released an updated mock draft Thursday, and four Michigan players are still projected to go in the first round. Below is what Edwards had to say about each player and their respective draft projection.

Mason Graham – Round 1, Pick 5 – Jacksonville Jaguars

“Liam Coen’s first pick as head coach of the Jaguars is made on the defensive side of the ball. There is room for improvement on offense, but Mason Graham is certainly one of the best prospects available. Jacksonville is stacking talent on the defensive line with Josh Hines-Allen, Travon Walker and now Graham.”

Will Johnson – Round 1, Pick 7 – New York Jets

“D.J. Reed is slated to hit free agency. The Lions placed an emphasis on upgrading the secondary over the past two years because Aaron Glenn wanted to play a physical brand of football. By pairing Sauce Gardner and Will Johnson together, he is bringing that same philosophy to the Big Apple.”

Colston Loveland – Round 1, Pick 18 – Seattle Seahawks

“The possibility of Seattle’s wide receiver room being turned over this offseason is very real. There are ways to supplement the pass catchers without directly adding at wide receiver. Colston Loveland would give them a field-stretching tight end who can also help in the run game.”

Kenneth Grant – Round 1, Pick 25 – Houston Texans

“Houston becomes more stingy at the point of attack with the insertion of massive interior defender Kenneth Grant. If Danielle Hunter returns with Will Anderson Jr. on the opposite side, then the Texans can afford to sacrifice some pass rush up the middle with more reliability from their run defense.”

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