As of last week, 20 active Northwestern players were vying for roster spots across the NFl. With the impressive amount of guys that were called in to at least one camp, it seemed probable that Wildcat football would have their highest-ever number of alumni on 53-man professional rosters.
With final cuts having come and gone, that has held true. For the first time ever (by our count), Northwestern will see double-digit players on active rosters coming out of the preseason. Find out who made their respective teams, and who fell just short:
Sherrick McManis, CB, Chicago Bears: MADE THE TEAM - Unsurprisingly, the by far most veteran member of the current Pro ‘Cats brigade reached the active roster again for the Bears, as a key special-teamer and backup defensive back.