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Michigan Football Player Expected to Be NFL’s No. 1 Draft Pick

It’s an exciting time to be a fan of football in Michigan. From Michigan beating Ohio State, then winning the Big Ten championship and going onto the Orange Bowl, to…

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It's an exciting time to be a fan of football in Michigan. From Michigan beating Ohio State, then winning the Big Ten championship and going onto the Orange Bowl, to Michigan State heading to the Peach Bowl, there's lots to like. Now, a Michigan football player is expected to be the NFL's No. 1 draft pick. I'm excited, even though I'm a Spartan.

Michigan edge rusher Aidan Hutchinson is the latest No. 1 pick on ESPN NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper’s “Big Board.” He was previously No. 5 on Kiper’s list and went up to the highest spot this week.

Hutchinson is a Heisman Trophy finalist, which certainly helped him move to No. 1. He's considered a strong reason why Michigan is doing so well this season.

Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III is also in a great spot on the list, as a top-two RB prospect. Kiper also included Jayden Reed as the No. 5 returner.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.