Sources: Top Michigan CB Johnson out vs

• Pete Thamel, ESPNNov 1, 2024, 09:57 PM ET Close College Football Senior Citizen Author for ESPN. Insider for College Gameday.All-American Michigan

cornerback Will Johnson is out versus No. 1 Oregon on Saturday, sources confirmed to ESPN, leaving the Wolverines without their top protective player.Johnson left the Illinois game on Oct. 19 with

a lower-body injury and missed the Michigan State game recently. He’s still recuperating from that lower-body injury, and his timeline to return is uncertain.Editor’s Picks Michigan coach Sherrone Moore stated today that Johnson is expected back at some time this season” for sure”but didn’t define when.Johnson is considered the top cornerback prospect for the upcoming NFL draft. He has actually provided two pick-sixes this year for the Wolverines, returning interceptions 86 backyards versus Fresno State and 42 lawns against USC.Last season, he snagged 4 interceptions for the Wolverines and earned defensive MVP honors for the 2023 championship game game.247 Sports first reported Johnson’s anticipated absence.