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Former Hilltoppers gearing up for NFL chance

When a college football program makes the strides that WKU has made over the past few years, there are many side benefits that come with that.

One of those benefits is several alumni playing in the NFL. A decade ago, the Hilltoppers did not even have five alumni playing in the NFL.

Just last spring, the Toppers sent five players to the NFL through the NFL Draft and free agency.

That being said, let's take a look at five notable Toppers that are looking to make strides at the pro level as the NFL regular season inches closer.