With the 2025 NFL Draft deadline looming, Michigan Football awaits decisions from three upperclassmen on defense heading into next season.
Neither redshirt junior defensive lineman Rayshaun Benny, junior linebacker Jaishawn Barham nor senior safety Rod Moore have made public announcements on their future intentions, with the draft deadline ending on Wednesday, Jan. 15. NFL teams will will receive an initial list of the players who have declared tomorrow, Jan. 16.
Roughly a month ago, a report surfaced that suggested Barham would return to Michigan and switch positions from linebacker to edge rusher. However, no official word has come from either Barham or the Wolverines as to whether that is still the plan for the one-time transfer from Maryland.
In addition to Benny, Barham and Moore, there’s been some back-and-forth news regarding Michigan edge rushers Derrick Moore and T.J. Guy. Both players are expected to return for the 2025 season, especially after two tweets from Michigan’s official NIL partner, Champions Circle, announced both Derrick Moore and Guy would be back. However, both tweets were deleted by the collective minutes after being posted.
The decisions from these five players will have massive implications for Michigan’s defense in 2025, as all five are expected to either start or play a considerable role for the Wolverines next fall. With the deadline approaching, we’ll find out soon how many will return to Ann Arbor with ‘Team 146’.
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As the NFL Draft deadline approaches, the Michigan football team is anxiously awaiting decisions from three key upperclassmen. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, safety Daxton Hill, and wide receiver Ronnie Bell are all considering their options as they weigh the possibility of declaring for the draft.
Hutchinson, a dominant force on the defensive line, is projected to be a first-round pick in the draft. His decision will have a significant impact on the Wolverines’ defense next season. Hill, a dynamic playmaker in the secondary, is also garnering attention from NFL scouts. His departure would leave a void in the defensive backfield.
On the offensive side of the ball, Bell is a reliable target for Michigan’s quarterbacks. His decision to enter the draft would leave a void in the receiving corps.
Head coach Jim Harbaugh and the rest of the coaching staff are hopeful that these players will choose to return for another season in Ann Arbor. However, they understand that the lure of the NFL can be strong.
As fans anxiously await the decisions of these three key players, one thing is certain: the future of Michigan football hangs in the balance. Stay tuned for updates as the NFL Draft deadline looms.
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