As he caps off a career-best year for the Michigan Wolverines, is wide receiver Roman Wilson eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft? Here’s the latest on Wilson’s status and how he might project at the next level.
Is Michigan WR Roman Wilson Eligible for the NFL Draft?
Wilson is eligible for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Wilson, who will be a 23-year-old rookie, is a true senior in his fourth year with the Wolverines. To be NFL Draft-eligible, college football players must be at least three years removed from high school. Thus, Wilson meets the necessary qualifications.
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Wilson joined Michigan’s roster as a four-star recruit in 2020, with a documented 4.37 40-yard dash and a 37″ vertical jump. He’s since become a valuable big-play threat catching passes from J.J. McCarthy.
In 2023, Wilson embarked on a career-best campaign. Through the Rose Bowl, Wilson has caught 45 passes for 735 yards and 12 touchdowns — all career-high figures.
Roman Wilson’s 2024 NFL Draft Scouting Report
In the preseason, Wilson graded out as an early Day 3 prospect on PFN’s board. He’ll have lots of competition in the 2024 NFL Draft class, but his testing numbers should earn him a chance at top-100 capital.
Elite athleticism is at the foundation of Wilson’s profile, and it translates to a very actionable route running upside, as discussed in his scouting report excerpt below.
“At 6’0″, 192 pounds, Wilson has hyper-elite explosiveness, angle-destroying long speed, and hyperactive short-area agility and twitch, to go along with smooth flexibility and sink as a route runner.
“Purely looking at his instant acceleration and effortless bend on out routes and digs, Wilson’s mobility profile isn’t dissimilar to 2022 first-round pick Chris Olave — but with even more top-end speed.”
On top of his smooth separation skill set, Wilson also flashes absurd verticality, body control, and hand-eye coordination on 50-50 balls. This trait was on full display against Alabama when Wilson went for 73 yards and a score on four catches.