They find themselves in similar situations, two small-school prospects looking to capitalize on their big-time production. Their football resumes have been submitted, and questions have been answered as NFL teams poke and pry to see if their abilities will translate to the next level.
This weekend’s NFL Draft will finally provide a road map for Drake’s Eric Saubert and Northern Iowa’s Karter Schult.
But for now, all the duo can do is wait.
“I feel at peace, honestly,” said Schult, a defensive end. “I’m just waiting patiently. I’ve done everything I can up to this point to prove who I am.