The results were mixed with 53 percent of fans believing he will be a top-10 choice.Quarterbacks currently perceived ahead of McCarthy in the draft rankings include Caleb Williams (USC), Drake Maye (North Carolina), and Jayden Daniels (LSU). However, McCarthy is the only one of these four who will be throwing at the combine, and his stock could rise immensely with a great showing on Saturday afternoon.We also asked fans what Michigan player they are most excited to see at the NFL Combine. Michigan has a record of 18 players attending..
McCarthy won that vote by a landslide with 51 percent, followed by cornerback Mike Sainristil with 23 percent and linebacker Blake Corum not far behind with 18 percent. Defensive back Kris Jenkins scored six percent and linebacker Junior Colson scored two percent.What do you think of the results? Let us know in the comments.Check out DraftKings, the official sports betting partner of SB Nation.Bet now!.
Junior Colson is among 18 Michigan football players at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. He represents himself and the Wolverines in the stadium where he won three consecutive Big Ten championships, the last of which was a stepping stone to a national title.”Having these guys is phenomenal,” the linebacker said of having so many teammates at the Combine. “I think we could have had more here, honestly. But to be able to bring these guys in here to show their skill and ability, it’s a testament to all the guys that bought in and all the guys that stayed.”
If you persevere, you become a champion, and that’s what happened.”.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 the 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 capped it off with two impressive performances in the College Football Playoff..
