In a sport that is so often marred by controversy and injury, the NFL Draft is the much-needed spark of altruism all football fans can be genuinely interested in.
More than 250 young men get to fulfill their dreams of being selected by a professional football team, and a few of the Palouse’s own basked in that glory last week.
Washington State offensive tackle Andre Dillard and quarterback Gardner Minshew will depart from Pullman to Philadelphia and Jacksonville, respectively, while Idaho linebacker Kaden Elliss will join the New Orleans Saints. Each player had a remarkable career in their own rights, deserving to hear their names called on draft day.