Will Johnson has been special for Michigan. Could he be the No. 1 pick in April's draft?

In the beginning, Will Johnson wasn’t expected to wear the same number as a famous player in Michigan football history. On a cold night in late 1994, one of the country’s best high school running backs told Michigan football coaches that he would join the team as a defensive back. Charles Woodson, who later became the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, raised the bar for elite cornerbacks at Michigan. Will Johnson, the top-ranked prospect for the 2025 NFL Draft, follows in Woodson’s footsteps. Johnson is known for his size, athleticism, and skill as a cornerback. He chose to wear Woodson’s jersey number, embracing the pressure and aspiring to greatness. Johnson’s talent and potential make him one of the most decorated cornerbacks in Michigan’s history.