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Purple roots: Former Wildcats at NFL Combine reflect on how Northwestern shaped them

Northwestern’s 2020 football team was memorable for more than just its Citrus Bowl victory and reaching as high as No. 8 in the College Football Playoff rankings. It should come as little surprise to know that the Wildcats’ pool of talent from that roster has continued playing at a high level three years later, including the likes of Greg Newsome II and Earnest Brown IV in the NFL.

While Newsome II and Brown IV have reached the professional ranks, several current NU players are trying to do the same: impress teams throughout the NFL Draft process, which is largely oriented around the NFL Combine.