COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 26 Kent State at Western Michigan — Photo by Joseph Weiser/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

22 confirmed NFL scouts were on hand to watch over a dozen former Broncos take part in exercises and interviews.

Western Michigan held their Pro Day on March 11, with a reported 22 NFL scouts in attendence.

The Broncos had one of the larger prospect showcases of the MAC schools, with 15 confirmed former players participating in enough exercises to qualify for a Relative Athletic Score, while a handful participated in position drills (including placekicker Luka Zurak) or otherwise met with scouts on-location.

For our reports, we’ve pulled raw numbers from Draft Scout and RAS.football to assemble the RAS cards, which are used with express written permission of RAS’ creator Kent Lee Platte.

HB Zahir Abdus-Salaam

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 07 Western Michigan at Mississippi State

Elevator Pitch:

Abdus-Salaam was a depth contributor for four seasons in Kalamazoo, mostly as a tertiary back, with 2024 being his best season at the position (600 rushing yards, 250 receiving yards, four touchdowns.) Over his career, Adbus-Salaam picked up 302 carries for 1,260 yards and eight rushing touchdowns in 46 career games.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-eight
Weight: 195 lbs.
Arms: 30 and one-eighth inches
Hands: nine and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.82 seconds
10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
20-yard split: 2.73 seconds
Shuttle: 4.57 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.25 seconds
Vertical jump: 32 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, two inches
Bench: 16 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

DB Armani-Eli Adams

Elevator Pitch:

A transfer from Florida Atlantic who was a rotation safety in his one season of play at WMU (21 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss.) Adams had 127 career tackles, seven tackles for loss and one interception as an FAU Owl prior to his arrival in Kalamazoo.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-ten
Weight: 189 lbs.
Arms: 32 inches
Hands: nine and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.64 seconds
10-yard split: 1.63 seconds
20-yard split: 2.66 seconds
Shuttle: 4.50 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.08 seconds
Vertical jump: 33 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, 10 inches
Bench: 15 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

DB DaShon Bussell

Elevator Pitch:

Bussell is a former receiver turned cornerback, starting 15 games as a wideout in 2019 and 2020 before a permanent move to defense in 2021, following the reverse path of current Kansas City Chiefs receiver and former WMU teammate Skyy Moore. 2023 was his best season (25 tackles, 1.5 TFL, sack, pass break-up), with three-straight seasons (2021-23) ending early due to injury. As a receiver, hauled in 29 receptions for 470 yards and two touchdowns in 15 games.

Draft Projections:

NFL rookie try-out or lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot
Weight: 185 lbs.
Arms: 32 and three-eighth inches
Hands: eight and seven-eighths inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.56 seconds
10-yard split: 1.56 seconds
20-yard split: 2.64 seconds
Shuttle: 4.19 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.94 seconds
Vertical jump: 33 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, two inches
Bench: N/A (choice)

Relative Athletic Score:

IOL Jacob Gideon

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 30 Ball State at Western Michigan

Elevator Pitch:

A center/guard versatile interior lineman who earned back-to-back first-team all-MAC honors in 2023 and 2024 after helping WMU emerge as one of the league’s best rushing offenses. Gideon was also named to back-to-back Rimington Award Watch Lists for best center and was also a multiple-time academic all-MAC selection. Over five seasons, Gideon was a starter in all 48 of his career appearances, missing only three games due to injury.

Draft Projections:

NFL priority free agent; training camp roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 296 lbs.
Arms: 32 and one-quarter inches
Hands: nine and six-eighths inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.42 seconds
10-yard split: 1.77 seconds
20-yard split: 3.03 seconds
Shuttle: 4.57 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.73 seconds
Vertical jump: 28.5 inches
Broad jump: eight feet, nine inches
Bench: 27 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

DB Bilhal Kone

Elevator Pitch:

Kone played two seasons at Western after transferring from Indiana State. A bit of a late bloomer, Kone was an invite to the Senior Bowl and NFL Combine despite never being named to an all-MAC roster and made impressions on NFL scouts. Kone, who earned a starting role immediately and became a key player on the WMU defense, accumulated 112 tackles, three TFLs, two interceptions and 18 passes defensed in Brown and Gold.

Draft Projections:

Late Day 2 or Day 3 draft pick

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-one
Weight: 190 lbs.
Arms: 30 and seven-eighth inches
Hands: nine inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.43 seconds
10-yard split: 1.55 seconds
20-yard split: 2.60 seconds
Shuttle: 4.37 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.89 seconds
Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, four inches
Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score*:

*Kone’s RAS score is a combination of Pro Day and Combine scores.

OL Tedi Kushi

Elevator Pitch:

Kushi was a four-year contributor at Long Island University (FCS), where he was a two-time all-NEC OL before transferring up to WMU. Played in 24 games and started 23 contests at the tackle position over two seasons for WMU.

Draft Projections:

NFL rookie tryout or training camp roster; lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-five
Weight: 302 lbs.
Arms: 34 and three-eighth inches
Hands: nine and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.20 seconds
10-yard split: 1.77 seconds
20-yard split: 2.95 seconds
Shuttle: 4.73 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.53 seconds
Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, two inches
Bench: 19 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

WR Jordin Parker

Elevator Pitch:

Parker, an Arizona native, played one season at WMU as a reserve receiver after earning JUCO All-American honors, totaling 12 catches for 138 yards while also adding 55 rushing yards on three carries. Parker also played three seasons at New Mexico State, earning 12 catches for 354 yards and three touchdowns.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-eight
Weight: 159 lbs.
Arms: 29 and one-quarter inches
Hands: eight and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.51 seconds
10-yard split: 1.54 seconds
20-yard split: 2.62 seconds
Shuttle: 4.42 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.33 seconds
Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, five inches
Bench: 17 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

LB Damari Roberson

Elevator Pitch:

Roberson had to wait to get his chance on the field after being limited by injuries in his first three seasons. His debut season in 2023 was his best, picking up 68 tackles, 1.5 tackles-for-loss, a half-sack, seven passes defensed, and one each for interceptions, fumbles forced and fumbles recovered. 2024 saw Roberson in the linebacker rotation, finishing with 52 tackles and a TFL.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-one
Weight: 212 lbs.
Arms: 32 inches
Hands: nine and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
10-yard split: 1.63 seconds
20-yard split: 2.65 seconds
Shuttle: 4.51 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.10 seconds
Vertical jump: 35.50 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, eight inches
Bench: 20 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

WR Anthony Sambucci

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 09 NIU at Western Michigan

Elevator Pitch:

Sambucci primarily played special teams in his first two seasons as a Bronco before earning a starting spot as a slot receiver in 2022. Sambucci’s best campaign would arrive the following season, finishing with third-team all-MAC honors after hauling in 21 receptions for 318 yards and five touchdowns over nine games. Overall, Sambucci finished with 75 catches for 1,006 yards and nine touchdowns in three seasons as a starter.

Draft Projections:

NFL rookie camp tryout to lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-one
Weight: 193 lbs.
Arms: 31 inches
Hands: eight and three-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
10-yard split: 1.60 seconds
20-yard split: 2.59 seconds
Shuttle: 4.30 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.91 seconds
Vertical jump: 34 inches
Broad jump: N/A
Bench: 15 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

OG Jack Sherwin

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: SEP 07 Western Michigan at Ohio State

Elevator Pitch:

A versatile guard/tackle combination, Sherwin arrived at Western as a tight end in 2020 and played there for two seasons as a special teamer before converting to offensive line. After the conversion, the Traverse City native played and started in all 12 games his debut season and became a steady part of the line over the remaining seasons, appearing in 25 games and starting the majority of them.

Draft Projections:

NFL rookie tryout; lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-three
Weight: 300 lbs.
Arms: 32 and one-half inches
Hands: nine inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.25 seconds
10-yard split: 1.72 seconds
20-yard split: 3.00 seconds
Shuttle: 4.72 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.75 seconds
Vertical jump: 28.5 inches
Broad jump: eight feet, eight inches
Bench: 19 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

LB Jacob Wahlberg

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: OCT 08 Purdue at Maryland

Elevator Pitch:

Wahlberg was an instant starter at WMU upon his arrival from Purdue in 2023, finishing his career at WMU with 143 total tackles, 8.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, five passes defensed and two fumble recoveries in 25 games in the Brown and Gold. At Purdue, picked up 47 tackles and an interception over three seasons.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league try-out

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-three
Weight: 225 lbs.
Arms: 32 and three-eighth inches
Hands: nine and five-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.90 seconds
10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
20-yard split: 2.81 seconds
Shuttle: 4.42 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.25 seconds
Vertical jump: 29.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, five inches
Bench: 17 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

CB Nyquann Washington

NCAA Football: Western Michigan at Ohio State

Elevator Pitch:

Washington transferred to WMU from Tennessee Tech, where he played under new Bowling Green head coach Eddie George and collected 75 tackles, one interception and 11 pass breakups. Washington’s lone season in the MAC saw him collect 31 tackles and five pass break-ups as a rotational corner.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league try-out

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-nine
Weight: 197 lbs.
Arms: 31 inches
Hands: seven and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.65 seconds
10-yard split: 1.62 seconds
20-yard split: 2.71 seconds
Shuttle: 4.66 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.38 seconds
Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, five inches
Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score:

OG Addison West

Elevator Pitch:

West was an anchor at the right guard spot for the Broncos for three seasons as a starter, accumulating all 37 eligible starts from 2022-24. West was named a first-team all-MAC guard for his efforts in 2024, though he has been largely regarded as one of the league’s best run-blocking guards prior to his recongnition. He might be too small to play guard at the NFL level, but his athletic profile will extremely intriguing to prospective employers.

Draft Projections:

NFL training camp or tryout; lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 300 lbs.
Arms: 31 and one-half inches
Hands: nine and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.17 seconds
10-yard split: 1.78 seconds
20-yard split: 2.96 seconds
Shuttle: 4.74 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.58 seconds
Vertical jump: 33 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, seven inches
Bench: 23 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

Addison West’s Relative Atheltic Profile

LB Donald Willis

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: AUG 31 Saint Francis at Western Michigan

Elevator Pitch:

Willis transferred to WMU from Minnesota, earning a spot as a rotation linebacker in 2023 before taking over the starting role in 2024. In his lone season as a starter, Willis accumulated 109 tackles, including six TFLs and a sack, while also breaking up four passes and forcing a fumble. 2023 saw Willis more in a passing-down role, where he tied for the team lead in sacks (4.5) and made 7.5 tackles-for-loss while picking up 40 tackles total.

Draft Projections:

NFL rookie tryout or lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot
Weight: 225 lbs.
Arms: 31 and seven-eighth inches
Hands: nine inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.84 seconds
10-yard split: 1.65 seconds
20-yard split: 2.75 seconds
Shuttle: 4.55 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.03 seconds
Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, one inch
Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score:

WR Kenneth Womack

Elevator Pitch:

Kenneth Womack, a former Sacred Heart Crusader, burst onto the MAC scene in 2023, nabbing first-team all-MAC honors at receiver despite scoring just one touchdown— thanks to nabbing 691 yards on 76 receptions on the way. 2024 saw a bit of a cooldown (39 receptions, 545 yards, one touchdown), but he still led the team in catches and yards, while his yards per catch increased dramatically (13.9) as the offense shifted to spread the ball out more. (To that end: four receivers had 30+ receptions in 2024.)

Draft Projections:

Lower-league try-out

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-10
Weight: 194 lbs.
Arms: 32 inches
Hands: eight and seven-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.60 seconds
10-yard split: 1.58 seconds
20-yard split: 2.64 seconds
Shuttle: 4.40 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.01 seconds
Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, eight inches
Bench: 13 reps at 225 lbs.