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10 NFL Draft picks that lived up to the hype in Michigan football history

Michigan has had a lot of players drafted to the NFL over the years, so who were some of the best ones?

By Ericka Brockish

Sep 3, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines former player Charles Woodson is introduced.
Sep 3, 2016; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines former player Charles Woodson is introduced. / Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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. Michigan Draft. 2021 NFL Draft. Nico Collins. 2. player. . 485. Round 3, Pick 89. Nico Collins

Yes, Nico Collins has only been in the league for three years, but what he has done in those three years has been impressive enough to land him on this list. Collins is the lowest-drafted player on this list being drafted with the 89th pick in the third round of the 2021 draft.

Collins was picked by the Houston Texans and the two years he had in the league before this last season really helped his team in 2023. Collins was able to become an experienced receiver for his rookie quarterback in 2023 CJ Stroud.

Collins has dealt with injury in his three years in the league, but he still has been able to put up good numbers, especially after missing four games in 2023. Collins has recorded 150 receptions and 2,224 yards in his firs three years along with 11 touchdowns. Collins is a speedy deep threat that forced defenses to expand the field.

Collins is still young in this league, but with the team he is on and the quarterback he has, he could and should continue to become a star in the NFL.

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