text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_name_16 (position VARCHAR, pick VARCHAR, school_club_team VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  What position for the western michigan product picked ahead of 312?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT position FROM table_name_16 WHERE pick < 312 AND school_club_team = "western michigan"