WSU\'s Andre Dillard picked No. 22 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL draft

The n-f-l draft kicks off at the top of the hour in nashville.

You can watch it right here on kxly four news.

One former cougar is in nashville... And he's certain to hear his name called in the first round tonight.

And a couple other w-s-u stars may also be drafted before the weekend is through... Andre dillard has seen his draft stock soar since the end of last season.

The left tackle wowed scouts at the n-f-l combine... And many consider him the best pass protector in the draft.

Dillard is in nashville... And is expected to be the highest coug drafted since marcus trufant went number eleven overall in 2003.

And after being lightly recruited out of woodinville high school... He's thrilled to be in this position.andre dillard, offensive tackle: "in high school, i didn't think i'd make it to college ball.

And, you know, here i am now.

So i'm proud of myself and i'm happy to be around everybody that's helped me along this journey."gardner minshew became a legend in his only season at w-s-u... Throwing for nearly 48-hundred yards and 38 touchdowns... And winning pac-12 offensive player of the year honors.most draft projections have the mississippi mustache among the top 15 for quarterbacks... And being drafted in the later rounds.

James "boobie" Williams racked up 16 touchdowns as a junior... And led the nation in receptions for a running back.he's expected to go in the later rounds... Or sign as an undrafted free agent.

James williams, running back: "i don't care where i get drafted.

Even if i don't get drafted, i just still need an opportunity.

That's all i need."and that's all these and other cougs are asking for... An opportunity to keep chasing their.