Breaking: Michigan cornerback enters NFL draft

With success comes attrition.

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Michigan football has made the College Football Playoff for consecutive years,

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and was the winner of the Big Ten conference during that span.

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In order to win championships and make the playoff, the Wolverines had to of had a very talented roster.

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On Friday, Michigan lost one of its starting defensive backs.

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DJ Turner announced on Twitter he was forgoing his final season in college and would opt into the 2023 NFL draft.

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https://twitter.com/djturner_5/status/1611434566924771328?s=20&t=7FrA6YHzz_UVaWfonpVxvg

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During his four years in Ann Arbor, Turner started 21 games and appeared in 35 of those.

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Turner locked down a starting role in 2021 and never looked back. He compiled 69 tackles and three interceptions.

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Turner was a two-time All-Big Ten selection.

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Michigan has Mike Sainristil and Will Johnson coming back for next season.

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The Wolverines are still waiting on word from Gemon Green to see what he will do for next season.

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