Tyrell Sutton, who bounced back from a wrist injury last season to play in the 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl, is one of several Wildcats hoping to secure a spot with an NFL team this weekend.Tyrell Sutton, who bounced back from a wrist injury last season to play in the 2008 Valero Alamo Bowl, is one of several Wildcats hoping to secure a spot with an NFL team this weekend.

NFL Draft Set for this Weekend

April 24, 2009

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EVANSTON, Ill. -- The 2009 NFL Draft takes place this Saturday and Sunday, April 25-26 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. NFL teams will be selecting college players in seven rounds, spread out over two days.

Several Northwestern seniors, led by defensive tackle John Gill and running back Tyrell Sutton, could be drafted or sign free-agent contracts this weekend.

The Draft begins at 3 p.m. CT on Saturday with the first and second rounds. Rounds three through seven take place Sunday, with coverage continuing on ESPN, at 9 a.m. CT.

The Wildcats currently have 10 former players on NFL rosters, headed by first-round draft picks Napoleon Harris (Minnesota) and Luis Castillo (San Diego).