4. CB Lavert Hill
While Thomas could return to Michigan next year, senior cornerback Lavert Hill can’t as he is graduating this year. This will be his final game as a Michigan Wolverine and what a test for him. While he isn’t alone in the fight, he is going up against three solid wide receivers from Alabama.
The three wide receivers from Alabama, Devonta Smith, Jerry Jeudy, and Henry Ruggs III all combine for 174 catches for 2,878 yards and 29 touchdowns this season. This is the biggest test Hill will ever have in his football career and if he can slow at least one of these receivers down and even make some plays, that’ll help his NFL draft stock as well.
Hill is a projected third-fourth round pick and a great game from him here could boost him to the second-third round grouping. If he gets worked on though all game long, his stock will only fall further.