The NFL’s No. 1 Most Anticipated Draft Pick is from Michigan

I feel like the south is known for their football, and sometimes the football up here in Michigan just doesn’t get the respect it deserves. That said, I’m happy to…

Anne Erickson

Updated Apr 21, 2022 1:52 PM EDT

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 11: The Heisman Trophy finalist defensive end Aidan Hutchinson from Michigan speaks at the 2021 Heisman Trophy finalist press conference at the Marriott Marquis Hotel on December 11, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

I feel like the south is known for their football, and sometimes the football up here in Michigan just doesn't get the respect it deserves.

That said, I'm happy to see that the most anticipated NFL draft pick, according to a new survey, hails from Michigan.

Can you guess the No. 1 pick? Aidan Hutchinson of Michigan, of course. The study is by USBets.com, who asked NFL fans which new prospects they were most excited about. Hutchinson was No. 1! Of those surveyed, 17% think he will be the very first draft pick. I'm excited to see where he lands.

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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.