With the start of the NFL season tonight, it’s time to see where Michigan’s upperclassman stand on the 2016 NFL Draft board. I put together a preseason list of all of the Wolverines football players that are eligible for the draft and where they may be projected to go. So, who’s stock went up or down after the loss to Utah?
| Player | Class | Stock | Last Week | This Week |
| TE Jake Butt | JR |  | 2nd-4th | 1st-3rd |
| CB Jourdan Lewis | JR | | 3rd-6th | 2nd-4th |
| LB Joe Bolden | SR |  | 2nd-4th | 3rd-5th |
| DT Chris Wormley | RS JR | | UNRNKD | 3rd-5th |
| DL Willie Henry | RS JR |  | 3rd-6th | 3rd-6th |
| OL Graham Glasgow | 5th | | 4th-7th | 4th-6th |
| S Jarrod Wilson | SR | | 4th-UDFA | 4th-7th |
| WR Amara Darboh | RS JR | | UNRNKD | 5th-7th |
| OLB Mario Ojemudia | SR | | 5th-UDFA | 5th-UDFA |
| RB DeVeon Smith | JR | | UNRNKD | 5th-UDFA |
| LB Royce Jenkins-Stone | SR | | 6th-UDFA | 6th-UDFA |
| LB James Ross | SR | | 5th-UDFA | 6th-UDFA |
| QB Jake Rudock | 5th | | 6th-UDFA | 6th-UDFA |
| FB Joe Kerridge | 5th | | 7th-UDFA | 6th-UDFA |
| LB Desmond Morgan | 5th | | 7th-UDFA | 7th-UDFA |
| WR Jehu Chesson | RS JR | | UNRNKD | 7th-UDFA |
| TE AJ Williams | SR | | UDFA | UDFA |
| FB Sione Houma | SR | | 7th-UDFA | UDFA |
And before you ask, no, this does not mean all of these players will be drafted or be signed to an undrafted free agent contract. It’s more of a best case scenario for most as the season is young and the talent is there. Just need to continue to get better.
After a tough game in Utah, several players saw a rise in their rankings and a couple fall off a bit. Look for a nice upgrade for several players after the match up with Oregon State. To make sure you don’t miss it, subscribe to the MGoFish newsletter now.
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