The pre-draft process is part of the most grueling and longest years for young players entering the NFL as prospects. They go from ending their college seasons to bowl games and straight into all-star events for upperclassmen.
Once they’ve donned their schools’ helmets for the last time, they have to prepare for and participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, both local and school Pro Days and fly all over the country on private visits and workouts before even getting drafted, which is when the real work begins.
Having close friends and former teammates who have recently been through the process are valuable resources for NFL hopefuls to lean on and turn to during this time.