While Johnson went in Round 2, ESPN's Matt Miller believes Johnson was the second-best pick of the entire draft. The Cardinals got a steal with Miller's 7th-best player on his big

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.

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.