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For linebacker Dakota Cochran, his journey to Central Michigan’s football field has been anything but easy. Now, as he prepares for the NFL draft, every decision carries the weight of years of hard work, determination and the dream of taking his next step.
The excitement is loud and undeniable for the 14 football players who participated in Pro Day on March 18. But underneath the surface at Central Michigan University football’s indoor facility, there’s something quieter unfolding—months of preparation, uncertainty and personal growth, all compressed into one day in front of NFL scouts.
Central Michigan University redshirt senior linebacker Jordan Kwiatkowski talks to a scout attending during the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt senior defensive lineman Michael Heldman runs over pads at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University senior linebacker Jordan Kwiatkowski runs over pads during the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt senior defensive back Caleb Spann catches a pass from redshirt senior quarterback Joe Labas at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt senior running back Nahree Biggins sprints during the 40-yard dash at the NFL Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University senior defensive back Elijah Gordon participates in the broad jump at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt senior defensive back Elijah Rikard does a shuttle drill at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt sophomore punter Declan Duley catches the ball for redshirt senior placekicker Cade Graham at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt senior defensive lineman Michael Heldman participates in a cone drill at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
Central Michigan University redshirt senior long snapper Ben Pratt races around a cone at the CMU Pro Day at the Indoor Athletic Complex on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (CM-Life | Jasmine Brookins)
MACtion is headed to the Motor City as Central Michigan University and Eastern Michigan University announced on Jan. 21 that the two schools have agreed to play their next two games at Ford Field.
The locker room was quiet long before the season officially ended.
Central Michigan University redshirt freshman wide receiver Nasir Williams signs shirts and hats after the GameAbove Sports Bowl between Central Michigan University and Northwestern University at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. Central Michigan lost 34-7 to Northwestern. (CM-Life| Mark Hoover)
The Detroit Lions logo is shown through a reflection in a window during the GameAbove Sports Bowl between Central Michigan University and Northwestern University at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (CM-Life| Mark Hoover)
Central Michigan offensive lineman warm up before the GameAbove Sports Bowl between Central Michigan University and Northwestern University at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (CM-Life| Mark Hoover)
Central Michigan University redshirt freshman linebacker Victor Earl celebrates with Central Michigan University redshirt sophomore linebacker Jeremiah Alston after making a tackle during the GameAbove Sports Bowl between Central Michigan University and Northwestern University at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (CM-Life| Mark Hoover)
The Central Michigan football team runs onto the field before the start of the GameAbove Sports Bowl between Central Michigan University and Northwestern University at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. There were 27,857 people in attendance. (CM-Life| Mark Hoover)
Northwestern football players hold up the GameAbove Sports Bowl trophy after the conclusion of the GameAbove Sports Bowl between Central Michigan University and Northwestern University at Ford Field in Detroit, on Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (CM-Life| Mark Hoover)
