Roman Wilson wasn’t exactly the most prolific receiver to ever come through Ann Arbor, but he certainly could be counted among the most clutch.
Wilson often made timely catches and always seemed to be open at the right time. Look no further to last month’s Rose Bowl Game where Wilson was a huge driver of Michigan football’s final drive in regulation which tied the game forcing overtime. Wilson had a huge snag and subsequent gain and then scored the game-tying touchdown. You know what happened after that.
Now working towards his future in the NFL, it appears Wilson may have made the right choice in leaving early. Participating in the Reese’s Senior Bowl, Wilson has wowed NFL draft scouts in the practice sessions, and according to NFL.com analyst Lance Zierlein, he’s likely earned himself a second-round grade.
I don’t really remember talking about him during the year. I have a second round grade on him right now after studying him. I can’t see any way. He makes it outside of the top 50 after he runs a 4.33 at the combine.
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) February 1, 2024
What’s more, Wilson has been particularly spectacular, not merely making big catches, but wowing with his overall capability. On Wednesday, this one-handed grab made waves across college football media.
Post-practice competitive period. Catch of the day by Roman Wilson. 👀 pic.twitter.com/1TU8QUehPb
— Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) January 31, 2024
Roman Wilson is the star of the Senior Bowl 🤩🤩 pic.twitter.com/WF9s4drojE
— National Champions Barstool Blue (@BarstoolUofM) January 31, 2024
The last time that the Wolverines had a day-two pick in the NFL draft, it was Nico Collins, who went in the third round of the 2021 draft at No. 89 overall. We’ll see if Wilson matches or exceeds that mark. If he shows out in the upcoming NFL scouting combine in Indianapolis, there’s a good shot he might.