New Era at Michigan Evident at the NFL Draft. Plus: Wolverine Prospects, 2018
Brady Hoke laid the groundwork for this program by reviving the recruiting program that took a dive under the previous regime. He could easily sell the program to the kids but he had serious troubles in getting a return on the field with all that talent. Jim Harbaugh came along with his NFL experience and deep-rooted love for all things Michigan and pushed the program over the hump by winning 10 games and a New Year's Day bowl game against the Florida Gators. Now some of those Hoke recruits turned Harbaugh disciples are taking their talents to the NFL. 18 players to be exact. 11 of which were drafted - breaking the previous record of 10 players drafted out of the program. And it was the most players out of any program in the country! That is something that was simply out of the question just a few short years ago if you were a Michigan fan. Round One Jabrill Peppers Jabrill Peppers, Safety/Kick Returner - Pick 25 Cleveland Browns 5'11"/213lbs Jabrill takes his