Max Scharping – Noteworthy
NIU football prospects looking to go pro gathered at the Chessick Practice Center Wednesday in hopes of impressing NFL scouts. In total, 18 former NIU football players performed a variety of drills for scouts from 20 different NFL squads. Defensive end Sutton Smith and offensive lineman Max Scharping both participated in the NFL Draft Combine this past weekend in Indianapolis and attended the Wednesday event. Scharping said with measurable drills and interviews out of the way, he’s ready to focus on football again. “I was training for all of this ‘underwear Olympics’ stuff and I’m not really a track athlete,” Scharping said. “I’m just trying to get back into football shape and focus on how I can prepare for camp after the draft.” Scharping did workout in front of scouts Wednesday with fellow offensive lineman Luke Shively. While it was a smaller stage for Smith and Scharping, it provided an opportunity for other players to improve their chances of finding a roster spot in the NFL. – DeKalb Daily Chronicle
