Northwestern has had seven or more players drafted to the NFL in the same year five times since the first draft took place in 1936. But the last time it happened was in 1967, when tight end Cas Bazaszek was the first of seven Wildcat names called, as he was drafted 11th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.
This year, NU could make history again, with a record number of players hoping to have their names called in Cleveland this spring. Each player has announced his intentions of playing at the next level through social media or other media outlets, with star left tackle Rashawn Slater leading the way in August before the season even started.