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2023 NFL Combine Notes: Nic Jones, cornerback, Ball State

Jones struggled initially, but cleaned up near the end of drills on Friday afternoon.

2023 NFL Combine Notes: Jose Ramirez, EDGE, Eastern Michigan

Ramirez impressed coaches and scouts during on-field workouts in Indianapolis on Thursday, potentially making his draft stock grow.

2023 NFL Combine Notes: Thomas Incoom, EDGE, Central Michigan

The former Chippewa showed off his potential in Indianapolis, though there’s still work to be done.

2022 NFL Cut Day Tracker

2022 was a fairly successful year for MAC names landing on NFL rosters post-draft. But how many will make the cut, and how many will be searching for new jobs?

Thomas Odukoya added to Tennessee Titans roster via NFL International Player Pathway Program

The Almere, Netherlands native will start his pro football career in Tennessee as part of the NFL’s new global diversity initiative.

2022 NFL Draft MAC Undrafted Free Agent Tracker

The night is still young for former MAC players looking for a professional home after one of the most successful draft weekends for the conference in recent memory.

Mike Caliendo signs as undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs

Caliendo has the kind of experience and traits to help the Chiefs round out their championship-caliber roster.

Kadofi Wright signs as undrafted free agent with the Denver Broncos

Wright will go cross-country to start his professional career, signing with a Denver team which looks to compete immediately.

Justin Hall signs as an undrafted free agent with the Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders add a Swiss Army Knife to its toolbox with the signing of Hall.

Bryant Koback signs as undrafted free agent with the Minnesota Vikings

Koback’s historic college production and pre-draft testing led to his selection.

Sterling Weatherford signs as undrafted free agent with the Indianapolis Colts

Weatherford presents himself as a interesting hybrid option for the Colts defense.

Kalil Pimpleton signs as undrafted free agent with the Detroit Lions

Pimpleton will continue his professional journey just over two hours away from Mt. Pleasant, signing a UDFA contract with the homestate Lions.

Kaleb Eleby accepts rookie mini-camp invitation with the Seattle Seahawks

Eleby brings efficiency and promise to the Seahawks, but he’ll have a tough road to plow if he wants to stay on.

Dominique Robinson selected 174th overall by the Chicago Bears in 2022 NFL Draft

Robinson, who was snagging passes two years ago, will go to Chicago as an intriguing quarterback hunter.

Tycen Anderson selected 166th overall by Cincinnati Bengals in 2022 NFL Draft

The Toledo native stays in his home state as he begins his NFL career with the reigning AFC champions.

Bernhard Raimann selected 77th overall by the Indianapolis Colts in 2022 NFL Draft

Raimann will shore up the Colts line in 2022 after a four-year journey which saw him make the transition from tight end to tackle during the height of the COVID pandemic.

Luke Goedeke selected 57th overall by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 NFL Draft

Goedeke, a technician in the trenches, will look to compete right away with the Bucs as they seek to rebuild their interior line.

Skyy Moore selected 54th overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in 2022 NFL Draft

After a meteoric rise through college football, Moore poised to become a major weapon in Kansas City’s arsenal.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Northern Illinois Huskies (2017-2021)

NIU’s Mid-American Conference success is translating to the NFL, with three selections over the last five drafts.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Eastern Michigan Eagles (2017-2021)

Eastern Michigan has only had two players selected in the last five NFL Drafts, but Maxx Crosby and his $99 million contract is at the top of the list for MAC defenders.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Ball State Cardinals (2017-2021)

Ball State only has one pick over the last five drafts, but they’ve already made an impact in their new home.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Toledo Rockets (2017-2021)

The Glass City, despite mixed conference success, has become one of the Mid-American Conference’s pro development pipelines.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Buffalo Bulls (2017-2021)

The Bulls currently have two draft picks on NFL rosters over the last five years, with an army of UDFAs following close behind them.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Miami RedHawks (2017-2021)

Miami has two draft picks over the last five seasons who are currently playing pro ball after a five-season drought of selections prior.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Ohio Bobcats (2017-2021)

The Bobcats have been a reliable source of talent in recent years, between their three draft picks and UDFA talents.

2022 NFL Draft Prospect Report: Western Michigan Broncos

NFL Draft History Lesson: Central Michigan Chippewas (2017-2021)

CMU remains one of the MAC’s better pro prospect factories, with three starters selected over the last five drafts.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Western Michigan Broncos (2017-2021)

WMU is in the midst of a golden age of professional success, with eight players drafted over the last five seasons.

NFL Draft History Lesson: BGSU (2017-2021)

BGSU, like fellow in-state peer Akron, has just one draft pick over the last five seasons, as the program still seeks the path back to MAC East contention.

NFL Draft History Lesson: Akron Zips (2017-2021)

Akron has had just one draft pick over the last five seasons as the team found itself in two separate rebuilding eras.