NU Cats at the 2006 NFL Draft Combine

The NU contingent at the NFL Draft Combine is pretty significant, both in the players invited, and those not invited. Here's where they stand, some comments, and links to the pages where you can track the NU Alums at the NFL Draft Combine.

Four Northwestern Wildcat Alums are scheduled to attend the 2006 NFL Draft Combine.

and Scout.com will have daily reports on who's doing well, and who stands out. Here are the four Cats on display in Indianapolis this year:

• QB Brett Basanez [6-2 210] only ranked 12th among the QBs - has a reputation as a spread formation rusher rather than a pure passer.
  
• DT Barry Cofield [6-4 305] is ranked 13th among defensive tackles. Played very well in the Senior Bowl and should be able to raise his ranking in the combine. Could also be a candidate to move to DE the way Luis Castillo did last year.
  
• MLB Tim McGarigle - [6-1 235] ranked 6th among linebacker prospects. Is the highest ranked Wildcat in the draft at his position. Should move up in the combine.
  
• OT Zach Strief [6-7 335] ranked 33rd among tackles. Did not play in any post season games which might have hurt his ranking. Several teams are looking for big linemen, Zach could catch on if he has a good combine.
  

A bit of a surprise, neither of Northwestern's Senior Wide Receivers are on the list. Mark Philmore is only ranked 78th, Jonathan Fields, 92nd.

You can keep track of the combine, with daily reports here at the Main Draft Combine Coverage Page on Scout.com. Here's the list of all NU prospects in the draft so far.

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