Nine Michigan Wolverines are heading to Indianapolis this week to showcase themselves on and off the field at the NFL Combine.

A year after sending a record 18 players to the annual pre-Draft event in Indianapolis, the Wolverines have half that representing the program in 2025. But among those invited could be a quartet of first-round selections. Their futures will be dictated in part by what happens at the NFL Combine, where NFL hopefuls meet with franchises, participate in measurements and drills, speak to the media and more.

Here’s what to expect from Michigan at the 2025 NFL Combine: 

Michigan football players at the 2025 NFL Combine

The following nine Michigan football players were invited the 2025 NFL Combine:

• Donovan Edwards
• Kalel Mullings
• Colston Loveland
• Myles Hinton
• Kenneth Grant
• Mason Graham
• Josaiah Stewart
• Will Johnson
• William Wagner

The combine takes place from Thursday, Feb. 27 to Sunday, March 2. Different position groups will participate on designated days. The day-by-day schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, Feb. 27 (3 p.m. to 8 p.m. ET): Defensive linemen, linebackers
• Friday, Feb. 28 (3 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Defensive backs, tight ends
• Saturday, March 1 (1 p.m. to 9 p.m. ET): Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs
• Sunday, March 2 (1 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET): Offensive linemen

Donovan Edwards

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: UDFA

PFF Big Board projection: 290th

NFL.com Draft profile: A well-built runner with good size, Edwards gets what is blocked for him but lacks creativity and play traits to find pro yardage on a consistent basis. He won’t wiggle his way around tacklers but puts in an honest effort each snap and falls forward for additional yardage. He’s an adequate pass catcher whose protection improved greatly in 2024. Edwards offers toughness but a modest ceiling as an average three-down backup.

Our take: The NFL Combine could be beneficial for Edwards, who didn’t have the senior season at Michigan that he would’ve liked. If the running back can showcase his versatility as a pass catcher and pair that with the testing numbers that helped make him a five-star prospect, franchises could see him as a high-upside option later in the Draft.

Kalel Mullings

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: 6th round

PFF Big Board projection: 146th

NFL.com Draft profile: Mullings is a big back and inside runner who plays the game with a healthy level of disdain for the defense, using bend, balance and leg drive to move piles and break tackles. He runs with average vision and feel for the blocking scheme and lacks open-field elusiveness. He has good foot agility for his size and might have more up his sleeve in a more diverse rushing scheme. Mullings can handle some protection duties and should be an immediate option on special teams. He offers Day 3 value as a downhill back for teams looking to add size and toughness to their room.

Our take: A back of Mullings’ size will always face questions about breakaway speed, but his teammates have long maintained he has breakaway potential. If he can prove that at the NFL Combine, that’ll pair well with the strength and physicality he displayed last season.

Colston Loveland

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: 1st round

PFF Big Board projection: 34th

NFL.com Draft profile: Talented young tight end with the athletic ability and ball skills to become an elite talent as a pass catcher. Colston plays the game like a big wideout, capable of separating from man coverage and making plays on all three levels. He has good play speed and runs a route tree full of branches, allowing creative play-callers to move him around as a mismatch option. His routes can be a little hurried and lacking in detail but that should change with coaching. He’s graceful in-air and catches the ball with good timing and strong hands. He will keep filling out his frame but is unlikely to ever become more than average as a blocker. Colston’s collection of athletic traits and catch talent creates a high ceiling with the opportunity to become a high-volume target and future Pro Bowler.

Our take: Loveland likely won’t participate in much; ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that Loveland underwent surgery on Jan. 29 to repair and reconstruct the AC joint in his right shoulder. That he played through the injury for much of the 2024 season and still led Michigan in receiving by a wide margin should impress his future franchise.

Myles Hinton

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: UDFA

PFF Big Board projection: N/A

NFL.com Draft profile: Hinton comes off the bus with an imposing body type and an impressive bloodline. His mom played basketball at Northwestern and his dad was an All-Pro offensive tackle. Hinton is borderline elite when pulling into space and easily adjusts his body to hit targets on the move. He plays tall and lacks first-contact aggression at the point of attack but can do his job at a decent clip. Hinton can slow a bull rush and mirror inside counters but he too often mistimes his punch and leans or lunges at the top of the rush. His tape might not dazzle, but there aren’t many players with his physical gifts. The allure of unlocking Hinton’s upside will be enticing for teams looking for swing tackle help.

Our take: Michigan’s coaches have spoken highly of Myles Hinton’s first-round potential since the Stanford transfer arrived in Ann Arbor. That’s largely based on his physical attributes that should test well in Indianapolis and could have NFL franchises looking at him as a long-term prospect.

Kenneth Grant

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: 1st round

PFF Big Board projection: 14th

NFL.com Draft profile: Grant is a broad-bodied nose tackle whose tape can run hot and cold depending on the game and the types of blocks he’s facing. He struggles to anchor when hit with down blocks due to his narrow base and tall pads, but he uses his power and length to beat single blocks and split double teams when he finds the crease. He had some sack production in college, and we could see him improve in that area once he learns to create more rush space with his hands. Grant’s game will finally come together in full when he’s able to take his impressive physical attributes and impose his will on opponents.

Our take: We’re eager to see how one of the gifts from the football gods tests at the NFL Combine. As Jim Harbaugh once said: “I called [Mason Graham] and Kenneth Grant two ‘gifts from the football gods,’ because they play the defensive tackle position, and extremely athletic and about 330 pounds. In my humble opinion, God is not quite filling his quota on athletic 330-pound guys that can play defensive tackle.” Of the two, Grant seems most likely to pop at the Combine. 

Mason Graham

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: 1st round

PFF Big Board projection: 4th

NFL.com Draft profile: Three-technique who provides activity, effort, strength and quickness. Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable. He has the instant read and response to regularly beat lateral blocks. He’s stout at the point of attack with great leverage and body control but will lose some ground against double teams. Graham’s lack of length makes it tougher for him to find quick wins as a rusher, but he more than makes up for it with his activity level and foot quickness. Harmonious hands and feet are the catalyst for his edge-to-edge counters, while his extended effort and closing burst help him get home. He may not dominate as a pro but his strength, body control and quickness should allow him to play his brand of ball and become a good starter in an upfield defensive front.

Our take: We’re eager to see how the other gift from the football gods tests at the NFL Combine. Mason Graham started as a freshman at Michigan and was a foundation for one of the best defenses in college football throughout his three years with the Wolverines. His tape speaks for itself, and Graham has the benefit of excelling in an NFL-style defense directed by NFL coaches. 

Josaiah Stewart

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: 3rd round

PFF Big Board projection: 66th

NFL.com Draft profile: Stewart falls below the classic size threshold as a 3-4 outside backer, but it might not matter much. He plays with all-day aggression and thirst for contact. He’s a decisive, linear rusher with the get-off and bend to win at the top of the rush, but he turns speed into power if tackles get too light on their feet. His entries of attack are fairly predictable and he needs to diversify his moves and counters. He’s violent at all contact points but is occasionally engulfed or knocked around some by size. The instincts are average but his pursuit range and closing burst can compensate. Despite a lack of size and length, the right ingredients are in place for Stewart to become an impactful starter within his first few years in the league.

Our take: Josaiah Stewart has heard comments about his size for years, and he’s proved them wrong at every turn. The next stop is Indianapolis, where Josaiah Stewart can quiet some of the concerns about his frame by impressing with his speed, agility and strength.

Will Johnson

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: 1st round

PFF Big Board projection: 13th

NFL.com Draft profile: Teams love big, fluid cornerbacks with ball production and that is exactly what Johnson offers. He’s instinctive and plays with good body control and change of direction in space. He can play man coverage, but he’s at his best when playing with his eyes forward instead of chasing routes downfield. Johnson displays good pre-snap recognition and can read and anticipate routes/throws at a high level. While he plays the role of thief in coverage, he needs to balance that mentality with a healthy respect for NFL route-runners, as he might lack the recovery speed to close the distance at a desired rate. He has coveted traits and his areas of concern fail to stand out as impediments for what could become a long, successful career as a future Pro Bowler.

Our take: As polished off the field as he is on it, Will Johnson has elite potential that should be evident to NFL franchises in Indianapolis. The former five-star prospect established himself as a freshman, led Michigan to a title as a sophomore and missed much of 2024 with injury — the latter being the biggest question mark for the All-American as he leaves Ann Arbor.

William Wagner

NFL Mock Draft Database projection: UDFA

PFF Big Board projection: N/A

NFL.com Draft profile: N/A

Our take: Wagner was one of three Patrick Mannelly Award finalists, recognizing him among the nation’s top long-snappers. It’s rare to see a long snapper taken in the NFL Draft, but his participation — alongside other specialists — at the Combine makes him a candidate to fill the niche position as a pro.