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Zach Morton signs with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent
A raw, intriguing prospect rumbles home to the Motor City to continue his professional career.
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Find out who's been drafted, who's been signed, who's still out there and who's headed to mini-camps.
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Thomas Incoom signs with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent
The Ghanaian national who settled in Georgia before making a name for himself in Michigan gets a new home in the NFL.
Joel Wilson signs with the New Orleans Saints as undrafted free agent
A pro prospect from the relative football desert of northern Michigan, Wilson hopes to make the 231 area proud as a Saint.
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.
Ball State CB Nic Jones selected 250th overall by Kansas City Chiefs in 2023 NFL Draft
Nic Jones was a late bloomer at Ball State. After just one full season as a starter, he leveraged his success into an NFL Draft selection.
Lew Nichols III selected 235th overall by the Green Bay Packers in 2023 NFL Draft
The former MAC Offensive Player of the Year in 2021 looks to latch on with the Green Bay Packers as a power back with promise.
Karl Brooks selected 179th overall by the Green Bay Packers in 2023 NFL Draft
The stalwart and versatile defensive lineman looks to contribute immediately in the Packers rotation.
2023 NFL Combine Notes: Sidy Sow, OL, Eastern Michigan
The Canadian national took to the Indianapolis turf to make an impression for pro scouts on Sunday afternoon.
2023 NFL Combine Notes: Nic Jones, cornerback, Ball State
Jones struggled initially, but cleaned up near the end of drills on Friday afternoon.
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2023 NFL Draft and UDFA Coverage
Spring has sprung, and so has the NFL Draft! As is tradition, former MAC stars will vie for the chance to land on NFL rosters over the next month, whether by draft pick or post-draft signing.
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.