Exit DJ Turner, Cornelius Johnson Likely Returning
This one says draft:
— DJ Turner II (@djturner_5) January 6, 2023
The draft industry thinks this is a good move. The Draft Network has him in the second round and NFL Draft Buzz's composite of six different draft sites has him #67 overall. He is unlikely to make it to day three.
Michigan is now waiting on Gemon Green's decision to see if they'll have a veteran bookend for Will Johnson next year.
In happier news, Zach Shaw reports that Cornelius Johnson has enrolled in the School of Social Work. That would not be a thing you do unless you are returning to the football team. Let us embed a video here.
Good video. Nice. Still no content after the jump.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:08 PM ^
Why is Brian so opposed to content after the jump?
Good luck DJ - for my money, you've been the best cover corner at Michigan since David Long...
January 6th, 2023 at 2:12 PM ^
I'd say the one year we got out of starter Ambry Thomas probably eclipsed DJ honestly. He can still be a pretty good nickel corner in the league for a lot of years.
January 6th, 2023 at 10:12 PM ^
Jourdan Lewis was a better lock down corner than both. He wasn't as good as Long in run support.
The 2016 team was still Harbaugh's most mature and talented, imo - and wins in Iowa if not for Speight inury (directly linked to Grant Newsome injury), and easily wins @ OSU if not for the ref robbery all game and again, the Speight injury.
I do believe UM 2023 will be Harbaugh's best team overall going into the year, with depth and talent, but the top tier talent in 2016 was comparable.
January 6th, 2023 at 6:23 PM ^
Why is Brian so opposed to content after the jump?
Because you touch yourself at night.
January 7th, 2023 at 11:27 AM ^
Who doesn’t?
January 6th, 2023 at 2:12 PM ^
Fellow SSW graduate here. Hardest Graduate Program to get into in the US and the #1 ranked school for almost 3 decades running. Great program to have a great young man like CJ in it!
January 6th, 2023 at 3:29 PM ^
Were you also returning to the football team? Brian seems to indicate that's the only reason someone would enroll.
January 6th, 2023 at 5:18 PM ^
(Though I am surely missing the sarcasm...)
Just in case this was not sarcasm, The point was one would likely not enroll in ANY graduate program if they were planning on playing in the NFL next fall.....
January 6th, 2023 at 2:18 PM ^
I'm more happy about CoJo staying than I am bummed about DJ leaving; first was a maybe, second not unexpected.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:29 PM ^
As much as I'd love DJ back (he's been a little too maligned here this year IMO) it's the smart move. The NFL will love his athleticism, and teams are getting less and less focused on outside guys needing to be over 6' as receivers themselves get smaller. If he has a good wingspan he'll be a slam dunk day 2 pick. CoJo is nice to get back, I guess the people wondering if Anthony's move had to do with a veteran returning may have been right.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:43 PM ^
If he runs a 4.28 40, he won't make it past the Raiders in the second round.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:05 PM ^
I'm fairly certain the sub 4.3 stuff was exaggerrated. I think he's closer to a low 4.4 guy. I remember PSU fans claiming Saquon was running a legit 4.2 as a freshman, and even his freak self was in the 4.4s IIRC.
But I understand you were just making an Al Davis joke lol
January 6th, 2023 at 3:28 PM ^
Yeah, mostly a Davis joke. Although, now it's a joke on Mark Davis, who has carried on his dad's speed fetish (e.g., making Henry Ruggs the first WR drafted in 2020).
FWIW, DJ's 4.28 was at the M facilities, and Feldman's Freaks List included this (along with a video):
He is the fastest guy on the Wolverines, having hit 23.07 mph on the GPS and run a 4.28 40 — out of a two-point stance, no less.
So maybe not a full five FAKEs.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:29 PM ^
Good luck DJ👍
Go get paid $$$
January 6th, 2023 at 2:36 PM ^
When you're good, you go to the NFL. You earned it big fella! Thank you.
January 6th, 2023 at 2:36 PM ^
Got A WHIIIDE open receiver!!
January 6th, 2023 at 3:07 PM ^
Not sure if that's my favorite call or OH-JAH-BO!
January 6th, 2023 at 3:14 PM ^
THEY SAID THE KID COULDNT THROW THE DEEP BALL
January 6th, 2023 at 3:35 PM ^
Relive it all, and more, in this transcript:
https://mgoblog.com/diaries/they-said-kid-couldn%27t-throw-deep-ball-poetry-gus-and-klatt
January 6th, 2023 at 2:42 PM ^
Good for Turner. Also HECK YEAH CJ!!!!
January 6th, 2023 at 2:50 PM ^
CoJo stays, Anthony leaves. #telling
January 6th, 2023 at 3:01 PM ^
Probably right. I assume Henning will be given the firm handshake, but who knows in the NIL world.
Nevertheless, there is still a lot of snaps being held by Johnson and Anthony had people pushing from behind.
Still thought he was going to be a great one. No idea why it didn't work out. If Anthony goes to the right program that negates whatever his negatives were, he could put up some numbers.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:11 PM ^
Are you saying you expect Henning to be asked to leave? I really don't agree with that. They like him a lot as a special yeamer and gadget player, if he wants to stay there's literally no reason not to in the NIL era. It's more likely he transfers of his own volition IMO.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:20 PM ^
And as best as I can tell, Henning is one of those "glue guys"...terrific young man.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:26 PM ^
Also HS teammates and good friends with JJ, for what that's worth.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:00 PM ^
DJ, a lot of talent, seemed better at the end of 2021 than any time during 2022, but not a big liability either. Athleticism and enough nice plays should have him being drafted by end of Day 2.
Strange though how a few guys who were thought to be mid-round picks (Lavert Hill, Donovan Warren from RR days, etc.) never got drafted.
Getting Gemon back would be very nice. With Will and Mike S. we're pretty set for 3 WR formations if G.G. returns.
As for CJ, huge to see him back, along with Wilson who balled well during bowl game and should have had another TD reception.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:27 PM ^
The secondary is going to be better next year than this year....and likely even better yet in '24.
The only people viewing Lavert and Donovan as being solid mid-round picks were pathological homers.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:05 PM ^
Would be great to get CJ back next year. I hope maybe we can get JJ and Cornelius more downfield reps during the season rather than sitting on it till OSU and later. The passing offense can be lethal if we let it be
January 6th, 2023 at 3:23 PM ^
“Good video. Nice.”
Yes, yes indeed.
January 6th, 2023 at 3:55 PM ^
Mixed news but overall positive. Kind of figured on Turner leaving; CJ returning was no sure thing early in the year and we need receivers.
January 6th, 2023 at 6:57 PM ^
Good luck to DJ. Have really enjoyed watching his play and growth. Really like how he challenges receivers.
I’m no expert but given his size, I sort of see him as a Mike Hilton type slot cover.
January 6th, 2023 at 8:43 PM ^
I guess Brian gets to wait a year to see if CJ is a first rounder (I kid, I know it was only a hot take!).
January 6th, 2023 at 8:54 PM ^
This explains Andrel's decision much more.
January 6th, 2023 at 8:57 PM ^
Post Corum, Zinter and Keegan are returning!
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