.Hinsdale Central Red Devil Football coaches were pumped but not surprised when the Chicago Bears drafted former HCHS Athletic Department offensive lineman Kiran Amegadjie in the third round of the #NFL Draft . They always knew he had the potential to be in the #NFL .

Story by Michal Dwojak

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Loren Strickland (loren strickland), a 2018 Jacobs Athletics graduate and 5-foot-9, 204-pound safety from Ball State, signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent on Saturday. JacobsFootball

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Noah Shannon (Noah Shannon), an All-State defensive tackle at Panther Football '24 and two-year starter at Iowa, signed a contract with the NFL's Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday as an undrafted free agent.

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Trevor Keegan (Trevor Keegan), a 2019 Crystal Lake South graduate who played offensive line at Michigan, was selected in the fifth round by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Joe Stevenson with the story:
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The Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected Hillcrest alumnus Mar’keise Irving in the fourth round of the NFL Draft in Detroit on Saturday with the 125th overall selection.

Michal Dwojak with the story:
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Hinsdale Central alumnus Kiran Amegadjie (Kiran Amegadjie) is coming home. The Bears selected Amegadjie with a third-round draft pick (No. 75 overall) on Friday night.

Sean Hammond and Michal Dwojak with the story:
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The New York Giants used their second round pick to take Official North Star Football Account alumnus Tyler Nubin in the with the 47th overall pick of the NFL Draft in Detroit on Friday.

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For a moment Thursday night, nearly 100 people waited in silence at the Stadium Club at The Max with bated breath. Then came the roar, high fives, hugs.

The Minnesota Vikings drafted former Nazareth Academy QB J.J. McCarthy.

“It’s just crazy. It’s one in a million.'

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The Minnesota Vikings selected La Grange Park-native and former Nazareth Academy quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL’s draft held in Detroit on Thursday. McCarthy became the second Roadrunner drafted in the last six years.
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.Nazareth Academy alumni and fans gathered at McCook's Stadium Club at The Max on Thursday night to celebrate La Grange Park-native and former Nazareth quarterback J.J. McCarthy being drafted in the NFL Draft.

“It’s just crazy. It’s one in a million.'

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The Minnesota Vikings selected La Grange Park-native and former Nazareth Academy quarterback J.J. McCarthy with the 10th overall pick in the NFL’s draft held in Detroit on Thursday. McCarthy became the second Roadrunner drafted in the last six years.

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The Minnesota Vikings draft J.J. McCarthy and the Nazareth Academy fans love it.

Soon with the draft party. I’m here at the Stadium Club at the Max in McCook for the Nazareth Academy #NFLDraft party. The crowd is growing as many here are waiting to see where former quarterback J.J. McCarthy will be drafted. I’ll have some updates throughout the night.

.J.J. McCarthy is set to become one of the top QBs taken in the #NFLDraft tonight. But how did the former Nazareth Academy Football star get here?

Michal Dwojak talked to former coaches in both football, hockey to learn about how McCarthy became a top prospect.

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Tyler Nubin (Tyler Nubin) has always been a foundational type player, from St. Charles North to Minnesota.

Now the former North star is on the cusp of his NFL dream. 'He elevates everyone around him.' Marty Maciaszek's story:
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.Virginia Football always felt like a perfect fit ever since the Cavaliers offered Loyola Academy Football junior Donovan Robinson in February. Robinson made things official when he committed to Virginia on Thursday. #GoHoos

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.J.J. McCarthy is set to become one of the top quarterbacks taken in this week's #NFLDraft .

But how did a boy from La Grange Park get here?

Michal Dwojak talked to McCarthy's coaches and competitors to figure out what makes McCarthy special.

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La Grange Park-native and former Nazareth Academy Football J.J. McCarthy is set to be one of the top quarterbacks taken in this week's #NFL Draft2024 . McCarthy has developed winning traits that many expect to translate to the #NFL .

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.Caravan Football quarterback Jack Elliott didn't waste time to jump at a big-time opportunity. He visited Vanderbilt Football on Tuesday and committed later on the same day. #AnchorDown

'It doesn’t get bigger than that.”

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.Caravan Football quarterback Jack Elliott didn't waste time to jump at a big-time opportunity. He visited Vanderbilt Football on Tuesday and committed later on the same day.

'It doesn’t get bigger than that.”

Story by Michal Dwojak

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