La Grange Park-native J.J. McCarthy is expected to be selected high in this week's NFL Draft set in Detroit. To many of his former coaches and competitors, he's the same kid who’s carried the same mental strength, physical talent and drive every step of the way.
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The Div. 3 All-American from Aurora University and Hall High School attended the Chicago Bears “Pro Day” at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday. He also attended a “Pro Day” at Northwestern University.
Jaden Dolphin was a 170-pound walk-on safety when he joined NIU before the COVID-19 pandemic-shortened 2020 season. Four years later, Dolphin is a 220-pound linebacker and figures to be a key component for the Huskies’ defense.