There are always twists and turns on Day 1 of the NFL Draft, but one of the biggest stunners was Michigan cornerback Will Johnson not being selected at all. The former five-star recruit was the Wolverines’ being defensive back over the last couple seasons and was a bona fide top-10 pick at one point during the draft process.

However, after missing half of the 2024 season due to injury and not being able to participate at the NFL Combine and Michigan’s Pro Day, teams began to get a little worried about Johnson’s health.

Thursday night in the midst of the first round, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that NFL teams are concerned about a “knee issue” that Johnson is dealing with.

Michigan CB Will Johnson Jr. has a knee issue that has concerned some NFL teams and helps explain why he still has not been selected.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2025

This is rather interesting, considering Johnson had been dealing with a toe injury during the season that limited him to just six games. He also had a hamstring injury that prevented him from being able to participate at the combine. The knee injury appears to be a new issue, so that is incredibly concerning that he has now dealt with three separate lower-body injuries over the last six months or so.

Johnson is certainly talented enough to contribute at a high level in the NFL. During his time at Michigan, Johnson was a first-team All-American, first-team All-Big Ten player and was named the Defensive MVP in the National Championship. He set a school record for pick-sixes (3) and had nine total interceptions during his career. He only gave up two touchdowns in coverage as a Wolverine.

Hopefully a team takes a chance on Johnson during Day 2 of the draft.