Seven former Cougars football players have been given the opportunity to compete in the National Football League. Whether they were drafted or signed as an undrafted free agent afterward, these men will need to battle in order to secure a spot on their respective team’s roster.
In this two-part series, we will examine how each player’s situation shakes out on the basis of draft position, college performance and team depth. Part one will focus on the three players who were selected in the draft last weekend.
William Jackson III was picked with the 24th pick of the first round by the Cincinnati Bengals.