The 2023-24 Michigan football team is being hailed as one of the most talented in recent college football history. Despite claims from rival fans suggesting cheating, the NCAA has confirmed the team’s victory as fair.
Such accusations, according to those with a genuine understanding of football, lack credibility. The frustration among Ohio State fans is palpable, especially following three consecutive losses to Michigan by an average of 14 points.
What particularly irks them is the prospect of witnessing Michigan football break the NFL record for draft picks from a single school in one draft, as predicted by Grant Hughes, a CBS Sports analyst.
Hughes anticipates that Michigan football will see 17 players drafted in the 2024 NFL draft. Although Jim Harbaugh’s preseason prediction of J.J. McCarthy going No. 1 seems unlikely, McCarthy is still expected to be a top-five pick.
While Michigan may not dominate the first round, a significant number of Wolverines are anticipated to be selected starting in the second round. Players like Mike Sainristil, projected as a first-round pick, are expected to make an impact in the NFL. Additionally, prospects like Blake Corum, Zak Zinter, Kris Jenkins, Roman Wilson, and others have strong chances of being drafted on day two.
The success of Michigan football, both on the field and in the upcoming draft, challenges skeptics. With an impressive tally of 17 draft picks and a coaching staff with NFL experience, Michigan’s national title victory is not difficult to comprehend—unless, of course, you’re an Ohio State fan, grappling with frustration and disbelief.
