With the 2022 NFL draft around the corner, we look at a program basking in the glow of a golden age of professional success based in Kalamazoo.
Western Michigan has been sending players to the NFL via the draft since 1943, when the then-combined Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers, known as the Phil-Pitt Steagles, drafted offensive center Bill Yambrick in the 26th round and fullback Art Macioszczyk in the 27h round.
Fast forward to 2022, and while the number of draft rounds has grown much smaller, the number of former players hearing their names called on draft day recently has grown a lot larger, with eight Broncos drafted during that time.