Despite detours, Wildcats DB Cruikshank makes his way to NFL scouting combine

Arizona Wildcats defensive back Dane Cruikshank (9) bears down on Washington State Cougars wide receiver Kyle Sweet (17) during the third quarter of the University of Arizona Wildcats vs. No. 15 Washington State Cougars college football game at Arizona Stadium on Oct. 28, 2017, in Tucson, Ariz.

Before he became a candidate to participate in it, Dane Cruikshank would watch the NFL scouting combine with his grandpa, his mom and his younger brother.

The combine and the draft sometimes would bring Beverly Jackson to tears. She knew dreams were coming true.