The number of Wolverines headed to the NFL continues to grow. Michigan safety Daxton Hill has entered the 2022 NFL draft, reports Charean Williams of Pro Football Talk.
Hill, a true junior, had three productive seasons in Ann Arbor. 2021 was his best season, as he recorded 69 tackles, including 4.5 for a loss, two interceptions and eight pass breakups. He added a fumble recovery to bring his career takeaway total to seven. Hill was a huge piece to Michigan’s Big Ten championship, which earned the Wolves a place in the CFP semifinal.
Other Wolverines who have already declared include star pass-rushers Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo — the former being a serious candidate to be selected first overall — as well as defensive linemen Chris Hinton and wide receiver Daylen Baldwin.
Hill likely won’t have to wait long to hear his name called in April. He was voted First-Team All-Big Ten this season and is best known for his versatility. Lining up deep, in the box and in the slot at various points throughout the year, the 6-foot, 192-pounder is the "Swiss Army knife" type of player the NFL is trending toward. Look for Hill to be one of the first safeties off the board.
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