Michigan draft prospect reveals importance of potential reunion with Jim Harbaugh

The former Wolverines star could not hide how special it would be if he were selected by his former coach, Jim Harbaugh, in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Michigan defensive lineman Kenneth Grant celebrates a tackle against USC during the first half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In just three days, the Los Angeles Chargers, as well as the rest of the NFL, will look to find the next generation of players to lead their respective franchises in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Soon, the time for mock drafts will be over, and it will be time to grade every selection made by every single team.

While we all anxiously wait for the big weekend, the players hoping to hear their name called on the stage are soaking in the soon-to-be-life-changing moment.

On Monday night, former Michigan Wolverines defensive tackle Kenneth Grant joined ESPN to talk about his future.

During the conversation, Grant was asked about the possibility of playing for his former college coach, Jim Harbaugh, and the Chargers. Grant had nothing but good things to say about the leader of the Chargers.

“It would mean a lot."

NFL draft DT prospect Kenneth Grant reflects on how it would feel to reunite with coach Jim Harbaugh on the Chargers 🙌 pic.twitter.com/OTRwMkkvQf
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Grant stated that it would mean a lot if he were to join the Chargers in the draft. The former Wolverines star is ranked as the fourth-best defensive tackle in the class, according to ESPN.

The former Michigan man mentioned that Harbaugh knew the potential he had when he recruited him to come to Ann Arbor. Now, Grant could be a name that is very high on the draft boards ahead of the big weekend.

Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh at a press conference at The Bolt. | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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