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Michigan Football: Arizona Cardinals CB Will Johnson 'frustrated' with fall, vows he's healthy

It's time for the All-American to show he's healthy
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At one time, not too long ago, Michigan football CB Will Johnson was viewed as a top-five NFL Draft selection, but as time went on -- Johnson's stock began to fall. It started by playing in just six games this past season with Michigan due to a lingering toe injury. But then Johnson missed the NFL Combine and the Wolverines' Pro Day. Despite holding a private workout for teams, Johnson found out just how worried teams were about him.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on Thursday, as Johnson slipped out of the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, teams were concerned about a knee injury that wasn't revealed to the Michigan media. Johnson fell to 47th overall before the Arizona Cardinals took him in the second round.

However, the newest Arizona Cardinal vows he's healthy. After getting selected in Round 2, Johnson told reporters he's healthy.

"I'm definitely frustrated," said Johnson. "I know I'm healthy."

The two-time All-American, who shut down Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. and Rome Odunze in 2023, said he's on a mission to prove people wrong.

"I'm on a mission. It woke me up for sure," Johnson told reporters.

As long as Johnson can stay healthy, Arizona has itself a top-10 talent who could become one of the top corners in the NFL. But staying healthy will be the biggest challenge to Johnson -- because the talent is undeniable.

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TRENT KNOOP

Trent began writing and covering Michigan athletics back in 2020. He became a credentialed member of the media in 2021. Trent began writing with Sports Illustrated in 2023 and became the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI during the 2025 football season. Trent also serves as the Publisher of Baylor Bears on SI. His other bylines have appeared on Maryland on SI, Wisconsin on SI, and across the USA TODAY Sports network. Trent’s love of sports and being able to tell stories to fans is what made him get into writing.

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