For linebacker Dakota Cochran, his journey to Central Michigan’s football field has been anything but easy. Now, as he prepares for the NFL draft, every decision carries the weight of years of hard work, determination and the dream of taking his next step. ⁠ ⁠ Aside from his mom and close friends, one of his most notable supporters is his dog, Future.⁠ ⁠ “He was so small; I could just fit him in my arm,” he said. “Then from that day forward, it was bright days. I recommend anybody get a support animal … a dog, a cat, anything that makes you happy.” ⁠ ⁠ Now, as he looks ahead to the next step, Cochran isn’t trying to predict what will come next. Instead, he leans on the same principles that carried him from Cleveland to Mount Pleasant. ⁠ ⁠ “I love everyone and appreciate everyone who has done something for me,” he said. “Countless people, friends or not, strangers or not. Every coach, every single person had an impact on my life, whether you believe it or not.”⁠ ⁠ ✍️Sydney Neal 📸Jasmin...