With all 32 NFL teams in attendance, 21 players worked out Wednesday at USC’s pro day.

Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, Chargers coach Norv Turner and Packers general manager Ted Thompson were among the 75 NFL representatives on hand.

While OT Tyron Smith was the highlight of the day, there were several other prospects who worked out at the NFL Scouting Combine trying to improve their draft stock.

Tight end Jordan Cameron works out during USC's pro day. (Alix Drawec/NFL)

One player who moved up is TE Jordan Cameron, who stood on his combine numbers but had a lights out positional workout. At one point Jordan was a basketball player at BYU, but transferred to USC and started out as a receiver. At 6-foot-4 7/8, 250 pounds, he’s filled out as a tight end. Considering his basketball background, he reminds me of Saints TE Jimmy Graham, but has even more upside.

I looked at Cameron as a fifth-round pick before his pro day, but he’s now a third-round prospect.

Here are the other notable players from the pro day:

RB Allen Bradford (5-11 1/8, 240) – He ran a 4.59 40-yard dash and had a positional workout. He kept everything else from combine.

DL Jurrell Casey (6 1/4, 300) – He ran a 4.98 40 and suffered a slight pull hamstring pull. However, he still did a positional workout.

FB Stanley Havili (6, 240) – He he’s still battling a shoulder injury and did not participate.

WR/KR Ronald Johnson (5-11 1/8, 196) – He had a 4.54 40, 4.26-second short shuttle and a 6.66 three-cone drill. He also posted a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump, 10-foot-4 broad jump and did 20 reps on the bench at 225 pounds.

OL Kris O’Dowd (6-3 7/8, 309) – He did positional drills.

LB Malcolm Smith (6 1/4, 226) –He had a 4.48 in the 40, a 4.50 short shuttle and 7.09 three-cone drill. He also posted a 39 vertical, 10-5 broad jump and did 28 reps on the bench. He’s the brother of Giants WR Steve Smith.

OL Tyron Smith (6-4 7/8, 310) – He blew the doors off the bar. He had a 29 vertical and 9-1 broad jump. He posted a 4.68 short shuttle, 7.48 three-cone drill and did 31 bench reps. His 36 1/2-inch arms and size 11 hands also stood out. He put himself in the top 10 with this workout and should be the first offensive lineman drafted.

CB Shareece Wright (5-11, 185) — He did not run the 40, but posted a 4.32 short shuttle, 7.00 three-cone drill, 35 1/2 vertical and 10-foot broad jump. He got hurt in positional drills, but the injury was just a hamstring pull.

Here are a few notes to pass along from Stephen F. Austin State University’s pro day on Thursday, where four players worked out for representatives for 10 teams.

The most notable player working out was LB Jabara Williams, who didn’t attend the NFL Scouting Combine. Williams had a great workout, and I think it will lift him into the third day of the draft.

Bengals linebacker coach Jeff FitzGerald was on hand, and anytime a team sends a position coach to work out a player you know there’s at least some interest. Williams also went through special teams drills and was very solid. For a player not at the combine, the workout today really helps Williams.

Here are some numbers from the workout, which was on FieldTurf:

Williams (6-foot-1 7/8, 228) – He ran 4.58 and 4.60 in the 40-yard dash, had a 36 1/2-inch vertical, a 9-foot-10 broad jump, 4.38-second short shuttle and 7.18-second three-cone drill. He also did 17 reps in the bench press.

DL Kenneth Charles (6-1 1/4, 265) — He ran 4.90 and 4.95 in the 40, had a 33 vertical, an 8-foot broad jump, 4.51 in the short shuttle, 7.38 in the three-cone drill and did 21 reps in the bench press. He will likely be an undrafted free agent.

A total of 18 players — including 12 who were at the NFL Scouting Combine — participated at North Carolina’s pro day on Thursday.

Defensive end Robert Quinn, and linebackers Bruce Carter and Quan Sturdivant are projected to be picked in the first two rounds by NFL.com senior analyst Pat Kirwan in his latest two-round mock draft.

Other notables who participated included defensive lineman Marvin Austin, defensive backs Kendric Burney and Deunta Williams, wide receiver Greg Little and running back Johnny White.

Quinn (6-foot-4 3/8, 264 pounds) put on a show. He had a 33-inch vertical, 10-5 1/2 broad jump, 4.59-second 40-yard dash, 4.26 seconds in the short shuttle and completed 24 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press.

Little (6-2 3/4, 225) also impressed, with a 38-inch vertical, 10-10 broad jump, 4.53 40 and 4.19 short shuttle.

Carter (6-1 3/8, 243), Sturdivant (6-0 3/4, 239) and Williams (6-1 7/8, 205) stood on their combine numbers but went through positional drills, as did the rest of the prospects.

Austin (6-2 1/8, 301) broad jumped 9-1 and stood on the rest of his combine numbers.

Burney (5-9 1/4, 190) had a 30-inch vertical, a 9-4 broad jump, 4.69 40 and 4.45 short shuttle.

White (5-10 1/4, 210) broad jumped 9-8 and clocked a 4.53 40 to go with a 4.46 in the short shuttle.

LOS ANGELES — Tyron Smith was the focal point of USC’s pro day Wednesday, and the big man didn’t disappoint the legions of scouts and coaches in attendance.

Smith measured in at slightly over 6-foot-4 and 310 pounds with an 85-inch wingspan. Those numbers are exceptional for an offensive tackle, and scouts certainly were impressed by his physical appearance. Smith was chiseled with little signs of body fat and looked like he has been living in the weight room since the end of the season. His dramatic increase in bulk is significant since he struggled keeping his weight above 285 pounds for most of the year.

Tyron Smith works out for NFL scouts during USC's pro day Wednesday. (Alix Drawec/NFL)

Smith did the full slate of drills and tested well for his size. He ran a 4.98-second 40-yard dash and posted a 29-inch vertical jump and a 9-1 broad jump. He also recorded 31 repetitions on the bench press at 225 pounds.

In his positional workout, Smith showed good athleticism and movement skills. He is fairly light on his feet, and he displayed balance and body control while making lateral movements. He has natural knee bend, and his flexibility is impressive for a man of his size and stature.

Smith also displayed good footwork and agility in pass-blocking drills. He shadowed movement well and has the quickness to react to sudden movements. Although his quickness and agility rate well, Smith doesn’t appear to have the natural ability that teams covet in a left tackle.

Smith showed outstanding strength and power in run drills. He explodes into defenders upon contact and forcefully moves them off the ball. His natural power and explosiveness were his most impressive attributes, and he has the potential to be a dominant force as a run blocker.

Overall, Smith solidified his status as a top talent. But he should be considered as a right tackle for most offenses.

Cornerback Shareece Wright injured his leg during the final drill of the workout with what the school tweeted was a pulled hamstring. That could threaten his status as a potential third-round pick. Defensive tackle Jurrell Casey and tight end Jordan Cameron also stood out as top performers at the workout.

There’s no shortage of opinions on what type of NFL quarterback Jake Locker will ultimately be, and perhaps not much of a consensus, either. As Bucky Brooks has pointed out, whether Locker has the potential to be a franchise player is one of the internal debates among NFL teams.

NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi got a first-hand look at Locker at Washington’s pro day on Wednesday and left with the same impression he had when he arrived. Locker was accurate and impressive, but ultimately the game tape doesn’t lie.

“I think he’s a project,” Lombardi said. ”I think he’s a potential starter. I don’t think you can believe, if you draft Locker, that he can be the guy to come in and turn your franchise around next year. It’s going to take time, and you must have the patience to handle the project to get him to where he is a pro quarterback.”

The “project” label has never been too far removed from Locker. Lombardi wouldn’t take Locker before the third round, a sentiment echoed by Charlie Casserly. In fact, Lombardi would be “shocked” if Locker was a top-10 pick. Draft analyst Mike Mayock, who has Locker  rated as the No. 2 QB in the draft and No. 20 overall on his big board, even calls him “a little bit of a project.”

Here’s a note that might be something or might be nothing: Lombardi observed the lack of decision makers on hand to watch Locker, noticeable given that such workouts usually draw a crowd for likely top-10 quarterbacks. The only head coach among a large contingent of scouts was Pete Carroll of the Seahawks. Interesting, given that Pat Kirwan has the Seahawks taking Locker in the first round at No. 25 overall in his latest mock draft.

Ohio State defensive lineman Cameron Heyward, a projected first-round draft pick, felt good not only about the way he performed in front of dozens of NFL scouts at his pro day Wednesday, but about the fact that he simply performed period.

After spending the past few months recovering from a left elbow injury that required tendons to be surgically repaired, the 295-pound Heyward went through all drills except for the bench press. He ran his 40-yard dash in times around 4.95 seconds, and his vertical jump was around 35 inches, according to a source who was in attendance.

The workout was pretty much set up for Heyward and two other players who couldn’t participate in the Buckeyes’ March 11 pro day. Heyward didn’t participate in the NFL Scouting Combine last month, either, because he was recovering from surgery.

Heyward punched dummies and bags and moved his repaired limb with no limitations, adding that he felt no residual effects from the injury he sustained in the Jan. 4 Sugar Bowl. Several hours after going through those drills, Heyward said he wasn’t experiencing any discomfort.

“It felt so good to go out there and perform for all those coaches,” Heyward said in a telephone interview. “Everything felt good, and I felt like I’ve gained a lot of my strength back.”

Heyward said he wasn’t asked by any teams about his upper body strength because the medical feedback showed the recovery portion of his injury is complete. Now it’s simply about him getting stronger.

Following his workout, Heyward was put through some tests by teams on a white board, and he said that parts went well. In fact, while he was recovering from his injury, Heyward said he was able to really gain in the game’s mental aspects.

“I learned about myself, learned to have patience, and I worked on some weaknesses,” said the son of former NFL running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward.

Cam Heyward is coveted because he played end and tackle at Ohio State and is viewed as someone who could play both in a 4-3 scheme, although end is his most proficient spot. He also can play end in a 3-4.

Quarterback Jake Locker showed good velocity on his passes for the representatives of 20 NFL teams who traveled to the University of Washington’s pro day Wednesday.

The contingent that watched Locker and 10 others work out indoors on FieldTurf included new Titans offensive coordinator Chris Palmer, Packers director of college scouting John Dorsey and the entire Seahawks coaching staff.

Locker, who measured 6-foot-2 5/8 and weighed 227 pounds, was put through a scripted workout by Huskies offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Doug Nussmeier that featured a variety of passes to a wide receiver and a running back. Locker, who completed 39 of 41 passes, stood on the rest of his combine numbers.

Other notables:

Linebacker Mason Foster (6-1 1/2) twice clocked 4.70 seconds in the 40-yard dash, had a 30 1/2-inch vertical jump and ran the short shuttle in 4.42 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.16 seconds. He stood on the rest of his combine numbers. Seahawks linebackers coach Ken Norton Jr. put Foster through positional drills.

Defensive back Nate Williams (6-0 1/8, 211) ran 40s in 4.70 and 4.73, had a 30 1/2-inch vertical jump and bench-pressed 225 pounds 18 times. He stood on the rest of his combine numbers.

Defensive end Cam Heyward, who had Tommy John surgery in January, had his makeup workout at Ohio State on Wednesday in front of an NFL contingent that included representatives from 3-4 defensive schemers Pittsburgh and San Diego.

A source at the workout said Heyward weighed 295 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in a slow 4.95-4.96 range (wouldn’t have made the top 15 at the combine) and had a 35-inch vertical jump (would have been sixth-best mark at combine). Heyward did not bench. He has been cleared for the activity medically, but hasn’t trained for it. He did, however, take part in all the field drills.

Among those in attendance were Chargers general manager A.J. Smith, Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau.

I’m talking to Cam later today and will file his reaction when I have it.

Defensive back Brandon Burton and a trio of linemen took center stage at Utah’s pro day on Tuesday.

Representatives from 20 NFL teams were present for the indoor sessions on FieldTurf. Four assistant coaches, including three offensive line coaches — Bill Callahan of the New York Jets, Dante Scarnecchia from the New England Patriots and Pat Ruel from the Seattle Seahawks — and Pittsburgh Steelers offensive assistant Harold Goodwin were in attendance.

Offensive lineman Zane Taylor (6-foot-2 1/2, 308 pounds) drew compliments from Callahan after his workout, and he displayed impressive strength and foot quickness in his testing. Taylor bench pressed 225 pounds 41 times and ran the 3-cone drill in 7.87 seconds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.45 seconds twice and had a vertical jump of 26 1/2 inches. He stood on the rest of his numbers from last month’s NFL Scouting Combine.

Fellow offensive lineman Caleb Schlauderaff (6-4 5/8, 302) re-tested his jumps, landing an 8-foot-6 broad jump and a 28-inch vertical, but stood on the rest of his combine numbers because he was battling a recurrence of a calf injury. He did participate in positional workouts.

On the other side of the line, DT Sealver Siliga (6-1 7/8, 314) re-ran the 40 in 5.37 and 5.35 seconds but stood on the rest of his combine numbers. He has 34 1/2-inch arms and scouts remarked that he has very good run-stopping abilities.

Burton (5-11 3/4, 188) re-ran his 40 (4.58, 4.50) and did a positional workout, but stood on the rest of his combine numbers. Burton also had a workout with Cleveland Browns defensive backs coach Jerome Henderson on Wednesday.

Two running backs drew attention, Matthew Asiata (5-11 3/8, 227) and Eddie Wide (5-10, 197).

Asiata excelled at catching the ball in workouts. He ran a 4.39 short shuttle and a 7.00 3-cone, but did not re-run his 40 because he said he had not been training for it. He stood on the rest of his combine numbers.

Wide, who was not invited to the combine, clocked 4.56 and 4.52 in the 40, 4.61 in the short shuttle and 7.03 in the 3-cone. He put up 16 bench press reps.

Utah State also held a second pro day on Monday, with five players participating indoors on FieldTurf

Defensive backs coach Emmitt Thomas from the Kansas City Chiefs and another from the Philadelphia Eagles were in attendance to watch CB Chris Randle (5-10 1/2, 191) go through a workout. Randle, who was not at the combine and didn’t work out at the Aggies’ March 11 pro day, had 40 times of 4.55 and 4.52 and a 37-inch vertical.

Dismissed tight end Weslye Saunders was back on South Carolina’s practice field on March 30 working out for scouts and personnel from 28 NFL teams — and trying to repair his reputation.

Saunders admitted at the NFL Scouting Combine last month that he had lied to NCAA investigators over an inquiry into improper contact with agents. He also was among several Gamecocks who lived at a local hotel for discounted rates. Once a highly regarded prospect, the 6-foot-6, 273-pound senior was kicked off the team in September and didn’t play a game his senior season.

Saunders was among 14 former Gamecocks auditioning for the NFL. Representatives from 20 teams attended the pro day, including Detroit Lions coach Jim Schwartz, Lions offensive line coach George Yarno, and Chicago Bears defensive line coach Mike Phair.

The event, usually held outdoors on grass, was forced indoors and on FieldTurf this year do to rainy conditions.

Saunders (6-5 1/4, 262) didn’t work out at the combine due to a broken bone in his left foot and he didn’t look completely healthy at pro day. He posted 40 times of 4.93 and 5.01, a 33-inch vertical leap, 10-2 broad jump, 4.56 short shuttle, 7.48 3-cone drill, and 19 strength lifts.

Other notable players from the workout included:

Ladi Ajiboye, DL: Ajidoye (6-1 3/8, 296) posted 40 times of 5.30 and 5.31 and went through a positional workout.

Chris Culliver, DB: Culliver (6-0 1/8, 198) was a combine participant who helped himself at pro day, especially in displaying his top-rate speed. He posted 15 strength lifts, keeping the rest of his combine numbers.

Cliff Matthews, DL: Matthews (6-3 3/4, 258) showed more versatility than any other player at pro day. He went through positional drills as a defensive lineman, tight end, and linebacker. His D-lineman workout was done with Phair. He additionally posted 40 times of 481 and 4.78, a 32-inch vertical leap, 9-3 broad jump, 4.53 short shuttle, 7.08 3-cone drill, and 20 bench presses.

Tori Gurley, WR: Gurley (6’4, 211) stood on all his combine figures and went through a positional workout.

Jarriel King, OL: King (6-5 1/8, 311) kept his combine numbers and had an individual positional workout with Yarno. King has very long arms and a huge wingspan, a key advantage toward success on the offensive line.

Patrick DiMarco, FB: DiMarco (6-0 5/8, 237) posted 40 times of 4.91 and 4.94, a 29.5-inch vertical leap, 9-0 broad jump, 4.46 short shuttle, 7.09 3-cone drill, and 20 bench presses. He is the nephew of PGA golfer Chris DiMarco.

– The Associated Press contributed to this report.

Northern Iowa held its pro day on March 30, providing tight end Schuylar Oordt another opportunity to boost his stock before the 2011 NFL Draft.

A total of seven players worked out in front of personnel from the Minnesota Vikings. A representative from the New York Jets was scheduled to attend, but couldn’t make it.

The event was held indoors on FieldTurf. The players were done no favors by the playing surface, which had been recently redone and was very slick.

Oordt (6-foot-5 3/4, 261 pounds) attended the NFL Scouting Combine in February and kept almost all of his figures from that event. He took part in the bench press at pro day, throwing up the bar 22 times. He had a strong positional workout.

UCLA hosted its pro day on March 29, giving 11 Bruins a major chance to sell their abilities ahead of the NFL Draft.

Eleven players worked out in front of representatives from 28 teams, including Detroit Lions general manager Martin Mayhew and Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson. The event was held outdoors on grass.

Linebacker Akeem Ayers did nothing to hurt his status as an early-round talent, delivering a strong workout. Ayers (6-2 1/2, 259) posted times of 4.74 and 4.73 in the 40, had a 34 1/2 inch vertical leap, 9-5 broad jump, 7.19 3-cone drill, and did 22 strength lifts.

Ayers was already on the cusp of the first round, and he may have gotten himself into the 25th-pick range after his pro day.

Another player who helped himself was Rahim Moore. Likely the first safety to be drafted, Moore (5-11 5/8, 206) ran a 4.15 short shuttle and did 15 strength lifts. He kept the rest of his combine numbers. It’s conceivable that Moore could go off the board early in the second round.

Other standouts at UCLA included:

Kai Forbath, PK – Forbath (5-11, 197) attended the combine and thrived in positional workouts at pro day.

David Carter, DL – Carter (6-4 3/8, 293) posted 40 times of 5.04 and 5.02, had a 28 1/2 inch vertical leap, 9-3 broad jump, 4.68 short shuttle, 7.65 3-cone drill, and did 25 strength lifts. He’s a likely sixth- or seventh-round pick.

Christian Yount, LS – Yount (6-0 1/8, 258) posted 20 strength lifts. He’s likely to be a priority free agent.

LOS ANGELES — UCLA’s pro day on Tuesday provided LB Akeem Ayers and FS Rahim Moore with an opportunity to solidify their status as potential top-40 picks, and the duo delivered solid performances.

Ayers, in particular, had a strong showing in front of a large contingent of representatives from 27 NFL teams. He posted times in the 4.68 to 4.74-second range in the 40-yard dash while weighing in at 259 pounds.

He took part in positional drills as both a defensive end and linebacker, and displayed good skills at each spot. Although Ayers isn’t an explosive athlete, he is smooth and fluid in his movements and shows good body control while turning the corner. His bend and burst stood out, and he has enough ability to be a credible threat off the edge on the next level.

Ayers also displayed enough athleticism to show he can drop into coverage on a regular basis. His agility and movement skills are impressive enough that he could be used as an outside linebacker in a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme.

Moore opted to run the short shuttle (4.16 seconds) and long shuttle (11.47) before going through an extensive positional workout. He showed excellent footwork, movement skills and quickness while going through drills headed by Bears’ defensive assistant Gil Byrd.

Moore moves effortlessly in his turns and transitions, and he flashed excellent ball skills and hands. He looks like a true centerfield-type safety with the skills to develop into a ball hawk at the next level. The only concern that surfaced was a lack of conditioning that resulted in Moore cutting the workout short. Otherwise, he solidified his status as a top-50 selection.

The Super Bowl team sent its head coach, general manager, and entire defensive staff to take a look at defensive backs Aaron Williams, Curtis Brown and Chykie Brown, as well as pass-rusher Sam Acho. They weren’t alone.

Among the 53 coaches, scouts and personnel men, all 32 teams were represented. The contingent included two head coaches, Pittsburgh’s Mike Tomlin and Detroit’s Jim Schwartz, and about 30 assistant coaches, which tells me their teams’ scouts gave the Texas players high grades and they were present to verify the reports and poke around some more.

Others included Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer, Cowboys director of scouting Tom Ciskowski, Jets defensive backs coach Dennis Thurman, and Broncos scout Cornell Green (a basketball player from Utah State I signed as an undrafted free agent in 1962).

Also on hand to help out with drills were six former Longhorns from the NFL  — Chiefs LB Derrick Johnson, Falcons OT Justin Blalock, Redskins DE Brian Orakpo, Titans DB Michael Griffin and Raiders defenders Lamarr Houston and Michael Huff.

Here’s a breakdown of the workouts:

Acho (6-1 ¾, 259 pounds) stood on everything at the combine. He had an excellent workout. He showed great change in direction, which will help him as an OLB in a 3-4 defense.

Chykie Brown (5-11 5/8, 191) ran 4.40 and 4.37 seconds in the 40, had a 39-inch vertical, and stood on everything else from the combine. His workout was pretty good.

G Mike Huey (6-4, 304) ran 5.16 and 5.18 40s, to go with a 33 ½-inch vertical and 9-5 broad. He also had a 4.60 short shuttle, 8.31 3-cone drill, and did 35 bench presses at 225 pounds.

Williams (6-0 1/8, 201) ran 4.44 in the 40. He had a good, solid workout and lived up to expectations.

TE Greg Smith (6-4 1/8, 245) ran 4.78 and 4.83 40s and had a 39-inch vertical. He also ran a 4.30 short shuttle and 7.15 3-cone drill.

WR James Kirkendoll (5-9 7/8, 174) ran 4.41, 4.42 and 4.47 40s, had a 38-inch vertical, 11-foot broad jump, and ran 4.15 in the short shuttle and 6.92 in the 3-cone drill.

The day culminated with one of the things everybody enjoys about Texas’ pro day, which is the big dinner served by Bert’s BBQ. I always joke with Longhorns coach Mack Brown that he thinks NFL folks come to see the players. No, they come for Bert’s.

Armon Binns took part in Cincinnati’s pro day on March 28, one of nine Bearcats on display in front of representatives from 27 NFL teams. The event was held indoors on FieldTurf.

Binns (6-3 1/8, 209) has the frame and speed required to become a starting NFL wide receiver, and is thought to have some of the best hands in this draft.

He posted a 33 1/2-inch vertical leap and 10-1 broad jump. He kept his 40-yard dash, short shuttle and 3-cone drill from February’s NFL Scouting Combine. Binns also went through a scripted workout.

Other notable Bearcats from pro day include:

Jason Kelce, OL: A quick and mobile center, Kelce had an appendectomy in mid-March and did not workout. The combine participant weighed in at 282 pounds.

Jake Rogers, K: A combine participant, Rogers (6-1 3/4, 214) went through a positional workout.

Ben Guidugli, TE: Guidugli (6-0 5/8, 234) posted two 40 times of 4.85, had a 34-inch vertical leap, 9-5 broad jump, 4.37 short shuttle, 7.10 3-cone drill and 28 strength lifts. He put himself on the free-agent radar with the workout.