The Mitten State produced more NFL draft picks than any other Midwest state, with players from Detroit, West Bloomfield, and other Michigan communities heading to the pros.

2023 featured Mike Morris going in the fifth round and Jaylen Harrell went in the seventh in 2024. But otherwise, recent first-rounders include Aidan Hutchinson (2022), Kwity Paye (2021), Rashan Gary (2019), and Taco Charlton (2017). Frank Clark, Chase Winovich, Chris Wormley, Josh Uche, and David Ojabo were second and third-round picks.

Two seasons ago, Michigan went 15-0 capped by the team's first national championship since 1997. Thirteen Michigan players were then selected in the 2024 draft, making the school the most well-represented institution last year.