If I can’t physically move, unless I’m in a wheelchair or something, I’m going to be out there playing if I can help my team,” he said. “At the end of the day, it’s more about what. you are willing to sacrifice for the greater good. on behalf of. You put in all the work. I’m going to give it my all until I can’t anymore.”You can watch Junior Colson’s entire media session at the NFL Combine on Wednesday, February 28th in the video embedded at the top of this page.Junior Colson: What NFL Scouts LikeRegarded by some as the top player in this year’s NFL draft class, Colson has enjoyed tremendous production in two seasons as a full-time starter at Michigan. He led the Wolverines in tackles both
years — by a wide margin — and had just five sacks in 662 defensive snaps in 2023.Colson also showed versatility, making 120 tackles on the defensive line or in the slot last year. . , and was the leader of a Michigan defensive line that was arguably the best in the nation. He has a high level of athleticism and a frame that is well suited for the NFL.When he diagnoses a play correctly, Colson has the speed to get to the point of scrimmage, a combination of size and toughness. Even as a freshman at the time of the draft, Colson showed how he could rush — though it was clear he needed more time to learn the nuances of t
he defense.Before playing in bowl games, Colson led the Big Ten. and was second in power scoring at 172 per PFF 5 linebacker — among players with missed tackles (three of 82). He also improved in coverage (6.3 yards per target allowed) and against the run (11th among five power-5 linebackers in PFF’s run defense category, second in run-defense tackles). Colson did that with two impressive performances in the College Football Playoff..
