Kalamazoo Sports

Before Waldo Stadium opened up in the fall of 1939, the space sat empty. Long before that, there was a body of water that sat in its place and was used by a brewery company as a local water resource.

Michigan-based Universities are sending 23 players to the NFL this year. They'll all be hoping to hear their names called at the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit.

With the 2023 NFL Draft just around the corner, we look at the first-round picks selected from the University of Michigan over the past 30 years.

It's a tough choice, for sure.

Wolverine fans who double as Lions fans would be heartbroken to see their national championship winning quarterback land here.

There have been some rough moments over the years, but Aaron Rodgers really responsible for the worst since 2010?

They are under immense pressure but have a system that works and helps them feed all those hungry fans efficiently.

They both played their games at Ford Field and the Panthers will continue to host their games there this year. The Michigan Panthers have released their schedule and have affordable tickets available online.

Michigan doesn't have the most Hall of Famers, but the state has certainly produced some legends.

He may not have played for The Ohio State, but everyone knows his name.