Northwestern football players try to impress NFL scouts at Pro Day
Three Northwestern players, along with other local athletes from the Chicago area, did their best in hopes of taking their games to the next level.
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Three Northwestern players, along with other local athletes from the Chicago area, did their best in hopes of taking their games to the next level.
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