Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: 2013 pro days, Bradley McDougald, Dayne Crist, Tanner Hawkinson, Toben "Tobenuchukwu" Opurum
Representatives from 17 NFL teams gathered at Kansas’ pro day on March 15, where 15 players worked out outdoors on FieldTurf.
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Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: 2013 pro days, 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, Alcorn State, Terrance Lewis
No players from Alcorn State were at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, but two NFL teams showed up for the school’s pro day on March 4.
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Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: 2013 pro days, Seattle Seahawks, Richmond, Kam Chancellor, Cooper Taylor, Kendall Gaskins, Kevin Finney
The weather was crisp — about 35 degrees — for Richmond’s outdoor pro day on March 19. Scouts from 20 NFL teams braved the cold to watch seven players work out. Nobody there that had gone to combine, but there were three players of note:
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Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: 2013 pro days, Andre' Martin Jr., North Dakota State
Only one player worked out at North Dakota State’s pro day on March 4 — cornerback Andre’ Martin Jr.
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Posted: Monday, April 1st, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: 2013 pro days, 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, Adrian Bushell, Andrell Smith, Louisville
Twenty NFL teams sent representatives to Louisville’s pro day on March 19, where eight players worked out indoors on FieldTurf.
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Ace Sanders, Devin Taylor, Devonte Holloman, DJ Swearinger, Justice Cunningham, Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina, TJ Johnson
There were 32 NFL teams represented at South Carolina Pro Day on March 27. Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was among the coaches who attended. A total of 18 players worked out on field-turf outdoors in 50 degree weather with 5 mph wind. The scouts who attended enjoyed the well-run pro day. Marcus Lattimore RB (5-11 7/8, 219 pounds) – He did not do any sprints or jumps, but he did go through workout that approved by his medical team, however, Lattimore did catch the football in a stationary position. The entire South Carolina football team and Lattimore’s mother gave Lattimore a loud ovation after he completed his final workout. One scout said that as many pro days he’s attended […]
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Jakar Hamilton, South Carolina State
There were 20 NFL teams represented at South Carolina State Pro Day on March 27. Nine players worked out outdoors on field-turf, as did four players from smaller schools. Jakar Hamilton DB (5-11, 192 pounds) – He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.56 and 4.58 seconds. That’s all the Georgia transfer took part in. He is a free agent priority.
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Louisiana Lafayette, Melvin White
There were a total of 16 NFL teams represented at Louisiana Lafayette Pro Day on March 28. A total of 14 players worked out Indoors on field-turf that was not in very good condition. There were tears and hashes all over the place. Melvin White CB (6-1 ¼, 203 pounds) – He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.59 and 4.62 seconds and recorded a 32-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-2 broad jump. He completed the short shuttle drill in 4.53 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.36 seconds. White also recorded 12 strength lifts. He worked out as a cornerback with a notation that his best position is probably safety.
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Indianapolis Colts, Josh Keyt
The Indianapolis Colts were the lone NFL team represented at Indiana State Pro Day on March 27. It was held outdoors on a field that was a little damp from the snow melting. Only one player worked out. Josh Keyt LS (6-1, 247 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.19 seconds and recorded a 21 ½ vertical jump. That was all he did. He’ll likely be signed as a free-agent long snapper.
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Colby Cameron, Jordan Mills, Louisiana Tech, Oscar Johnson, Quinton Patton, Ray Holley, Ryan Allen
There were a total of 23 NFL teams represented at Louisiana Tech Pro Day on March 26. The workout was held outdoors on field-turf. A total of 24 players worked out. Ryan Allen P (6-1, 225 pounds) – He has a very, very strong leg. He kept his numbers from the combine Colby Cameron QB (6-2 ¾, 210 pounds) – He has very good accuracy through intermediate area. He doesn’t have the strongest arm, but has adequate arm strength to throw the ball. Cameron kept his numbers from the combine Oscar Johnson OT (6-5 ¾, 335 pounds) – He ran 5.45 and 5.57 in the 40-yard dash. He kept his vertical and broad jump from the combine. Johnson recorded the […]
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Anthony McCloud, Bjoern Werner, Brandon Jenkins, Christopher Thompson, Dustin Hopkins, EJ Manuel, Everett Dawkins, Florida State, Greg Reid, Lonnie Pryor, Menelik Watson, Nick Moody, Rodney Smith, Tank Carradine, Xavier Rhodes
There were 32 teams represented at Florida State Pro Day on March 19. They ran outdoors and the field was damp due to prior rain. It was about 70 degrees. Tank Carradine DL (6-4 3/8, 275 pounds) — He recorded 32 bench presses, but will do another workout April 4 at Woodward High School in Cincinnati. Everett Dawkins DL (6-2 ¼, 291 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.00 and 5.02 seconds. He kept the rest of the combine results. Dawkins did well in positional workouts. Dustin Hopkins K (6-2 ¼, 192 pounds) — He has an extremely strong leg and ended his workout by kicking a 50-yard field goal. Brandon Jenkins DE (6-3, 247 pounds) — He […]
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Camerron Cheatham, Cincinnati, George Winn, Kenbrell Thompkins, Maalik Bomar, Travis Kelce, Walt Stewart
A total of 16 players from Cincinnati worked out at pro day on March 13 along with five others from nearby schools. There were 32 NFL teams represented and the workouts were held indoors on field-turf. Travis Kelce TE (6-5, 258 pounds) — He is not going to work out. He was injured and instead will work out April 4 at Woodward High School in Cincinnati. Florida State defensive lineman Tank Carradine also will take part in that workout. Walt Stewart DL (6-5, 249 pounds) — He had to sign a waiver that would allow him to workout. He had a neck injury last year and missed the last seven games of the season. The University of Cincinnati requested Stewart […]
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Charles Hawkins, Southern University
A total of 12 NFL teams were represented at Southern University Pro Day. They worked out at Doug Williams Field. There were no players there that went to the combine. A total of eight players worked out along with additional players from small schools. Charles Hawkins WR (5-7 5/8, 166 pounds) – He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 and 4.44 seconds. He recorded a 36-inch vertical jump and 10-foot-3 broad jump. He completed the short shuttle drill in 4.54 and the three-cone drill in 7.89 seconds. Hawkins also recorded 13 strength lifts.
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Posted: Saturday, March 30th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: Andre Ellington, Clemson
A total of nine NFL teams were represented at Clemson Pro Day on March 7. They ran indoors on field-turf. Only one player held a workout. Andre Ellington RB (5-9 3/8, 194 pounds) — He was at the combine but pulled his hamstring there and was reluctant to run because he was afraid he might pull it again. He ran 4.71 on his first 40-yard attempt before coaches convinced him it was in his best interest to run at full speed in order to get a better look at him. He ran 4.52 on his second attempt. Ellington did not jump or run the shuttles. He looked very good in the individual drills they put him through. He caught the […]
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Posted: Friday, March 29th, 2013 | Gil Brandt | Tags: 2013 pro days, Central Arkansas, Dominique Croom, Jesse Grandy, Markell Carter, Monte Coleman
Representatives from three NFL teams were on hand for Central Arkansas’ pro day on Thursday, where nine players worked out indoors on FieldTurf.
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