Speedy Lewis stands out at Alcorn State Pro Day

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. Eleven players worked out on a 65-degree day with 15-20 mph winds.

Terrance Lewis WR/KR (5-8¼”, 162 pounds) — Lewis, a return specialist, posted times of 4.34 (with wind) and 4.46 (against wind) in the 40, did a 34-inch vertical, a 10-foot-1 inch broad jump, 4.37 short-shuttle, 7.52 three-cone, and 12 reps on the bench press.

Scouts brave the cold at Richmond Pro Day

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:

Kevin Finney TE (6-5¾”, 243 pounds) — Finney ran a 4.93 and 4.99, did a 30-inch vertical, a 9-foot-2 broad jump, 4.56 short shuttle and 7.49 three-cone. he did no bench presses and no positional workout.

Kendall Gaskins FB (6″, 226 pounds) — Gaskins ran 4.70 and 4.76, did 34 in the vertical, 9-foot-10 in the broad jump, 4.49 in the short shuttle, 7.32 in the three-cone, 20 reps on the bench press, and did a positional workout.

Cooper Taylor S (6-4¾”, 228 pounds) — Taylor ran 4.58 and 4.49, did 36½” in the vertical, 10-foot-7 in the broad jump, 4.29 in the short-shuttle, 6.96 in the three-cone and 23 reps on the bench press.

The coaches worked Taylor out as a linebacker. His official position will be strong safety, but he’s one of those guys who could possibly bulk up and play outside linebacker. Reminiscent of Kam Chancellor of the Seattle Seahawks.

Martin the sole attraction at North Dakota State

Only one player worked out at North Dakota State’s pro day on March 4 — cornerback Andre’ Martin Jr. Only two NFL teams were there to watch the workout, held indoors on FieldTurf, but Martin has already had visits with four NFL teams.

Andre’ Martin Jr. CB (5-10¼”, 193 pounds) — Martin ran 4.46 and 4.49 40s, did a 35½” vertical, 9-foot-10 broad jump, 4.28 short-shuttle, 6.94 three-cone and 17 reps on the bench press.

Louisville Pro Day draws 20 NFL teams

Twenty NFL teams sent representatives to Louisville’s pro day on March 19, where eight players worked out indoors on FieldTurf.

Here are snapshots of two standouts:

Adrian Bushell CB (5-9, 190 pounds) — Although Bushel participated at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine, he did everything again at his pro day. He ran 4.53 and 4.57 in the 40-yard dash, posted a 36-inch vertical jump and 10-foot, 1-inch broad jump, did the short shuttle in 4.36 seconds and the three-cone in 6.93. Bushell had a good overall workout as a defensive back.

Andrell Smith WR (6-2¾”, 213 pounds) — Smith was not at the combine. He ran 4.61 and 4.63 in the 40, did a 38-inch vertical and a 10-foot-7 broad jump, posted 4.31 in the short-shuttle and 6.97 in the three-cone, and recorded 13 strength reps on the bench press. His arms are long at 34″ and he did a good job catching the ball.

Marcus Lattimore has an emotional pro day

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 he’s never seen a player get applauded for a workout. This kid is one of the nicest people you’ll ever come across. His mother and step father are just wonderful people. It’s unfortunate that he got hurt. He was a very, very good football player. It looks right now like he’s battled all the odds and he’s going to win and get a chance to play in the NFL. It’s unbelievable what he’s accomplished after a devastating injury in his last year at South Carolina.

Justice Cunningham TE (6-3, 251 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.88 and 4.87 seconds. He recorded a 35.5-inch vertical jump. He has long arms at 34 inches. He recorded 17 strength lifts. Cunningham is keeping his combine numbers. He is not a pass catcher as much as he is a blocker at tight end.

Devonte Holloman OLB (6-1, 240 pounds) – He ran the 40-yard dash once and completed it in 4.76 seconds. He recorded a 34-inch vertical jump and kept the rest of his numbers from the combine. He had a good workout.

T.J. Johnson C (6-4 ½, 309 pounds) – He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.27 and 5.23 seconds. He kept everything else from the combine. Johnson hurt his right hamstring after attempting his second 40-yard dash, which is the reason why he didn’t finish nor have positional workouts.

Ace Sanders WR (5-7, 175 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.55 and 4.59 seconds and recorded a 9-foot-6 broad jump. He kept everything else from the combine. Sanders worked out as a wide receiver.

D.J. Swearinger S (5-10, 205 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.68 and 4.65 seconds and kept everything else from the combine. Swearinger had a very, very good workout.

Devin Taylor DE (6-7 ¼, 273 pounds) –- He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.87 seconds and recorded 16 strength lifts. They worked him out as both a defensive end with his hand on the ground and a guy that plays in space. If the light ever goes on and Taylor realizes how good he can be, somebody will get a really good player.

Byron Jerideau NT (6-0, 334 pounds) – He ran the 40-yard dash in 5.16 and 5.16 seconds. He recorded a 25-inch vertical jump and a 7-foot-9 broad jump. He completed the short shuttle drill in 4.88 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.62 seconds. He recorded an impressive 37 strength lifts. He could be a priority free agent.

Jakar Hamilton is consistent in 40-yard dash at pro day

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.

Melvin White better suited at safety than cornerback

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.

Indiana State’s Josh Keyt makes his case at pro day

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.

Ray Holley’s strength impressive at Louisiana Tech Pro Day

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 short shuttle drill in 5.14 second and completed the three-cone drill in 7.90 seconds. He has very long arms (35 inches). He recorded 19 strength lifts.

Jordan Mills OT (6-5 ½, 313 pounds) –He proved very impressive, but they’re not certain he can play left tackle. He’ll do a good job as a right tackle. Not sure if he has good enough feet to be a left tackle. He kept his numbers from the combine.

Quinton Patton WR (6-0 ¼, 202 pounds) – He ran 4.48 and 4.50 in the 40-yard dash. He recorded a 37-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-6 broad jump. Patton kept the rest of his numbers from the combine. He looked very good. Patton had a couple drops early but then looked very good catching the ball. He’s probably going to be a second-round pick.

Ray Holley RB (5-8, 194 pounds) – He ran 4.57 and 4.56 in the 40-yard dash and recorded a 37.5 inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-11 broad jump. He finished the short shuttle in 4.15 and the three-cone drill in 6.85. He recorded 27 strength lifts, which is unheard of because of his size. Holley is a guy that is small, but really quick and strong. He catches the ball well.

Florida State OT Menelik Watson impresses at pro day

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 ran the 40-yard dash in 5.07 and 5.09 seconds but but kept his vertical and broad jump from the combine. He ran the short shuttle drill in 4.48 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.40 seconds. Jenkins recorded 19 strength lifts. He is a player who was pretty good two years ago but has not been the same since.

EJ Manuel QB (6-4 ½ 238 pounds) — He was put through a scripted workout. It was designed to allow people to see what he can do on roll-outs and boot-leg passes. He performed very well.

Nick Moody OLB (6-1 3/8 236 pounds) — He ran one time, a 4.68 in the 40-yard dash. He pulled his quad muscle on the second 40 and did not finish. He recorded a 33-inch vertical jump and a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He will be a very good special teams player.

Lonnie Pryor RB (5-11 ¾, 224 pounds) – He kept everything he performed at the combine. He had a good workout.

Greg Reid CB (5-8 ½, 189 pounds) — He ran a the 40-yard dash in 4.69 seconds. Reid, however, pulled a hamstring on his second run. He recorded a 30-inch vertical jump but didn’t do any positional work.

Xavier Rhodes CB (6-1 ½, 207 pounds) — He kept his times from the combine with one exception. He ran a 4.65 in the short shuttle drill and a 7.29 in the three-cone drill. He had an excellent workout.

Rodney Smith WR (6-5 1/8, 223 pounds) — He kept everything he performed at the combine. He had a workout with a note that he needs a development year as a wide receiver.

Christopher Thompson RB (5-7 ½, 188 pounds) – He only took part in the vertical jump, 35 inches. When he’s healthy he reminds people of Darren Sproles of the New Orleans Saints.

Menelik Watson OL (6-5 ¼, 314 pounds) — He recorded a 27.5-inch vertical jump and 19 strength lifts. Watson played right tackle at Florida State but the feeling is he can play left tackle. He reminds people of boxer Lennox Lewis because of his accent and gold tooth. This is a kid who has only player one year of football. He’s from Manchester, England, and very good offensive lineman.

Bjoern Werner DE (6-3 ¾, 261 pounds) — He kept everything he did at the combine. He looked outstanding in the positional drills. Werner is a very, very good athlete.

Anthony McCloud NT (6-2, 305 pounds) He ran a the 40-yard dash in 5.21 and 5.24 seconds. McCloud recorded a 28.5-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot-5 broad jump and ran the short shuttle drill in 4.70 seconds. He also finished the three-cone drill in 8.19 seconds. He recorded 24 bench presses. McCloud has very big hands at 11 inches.

Injuries limit certain players at Cincinnati Pro Day

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 to sign the waiver.

Kenbrell Thompkins WR (6-1, 196 pounds) — He recorded a 33-inch vertical jump and kept everything else he did at the combine. He had a nice workout.

George Winn RB (5-10 ½, 216 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.53 and 4.53 seconds. Winn kept the vertical and broad jump he recorded at the combine. He ran the short shuttle drill in 4.33 seconds and the three-cone shuttle in 7.13 seconds.

Maalik Bomar OLB (6-0 ½, 232 pounds) — He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.72 and 4.69 seconds. He had a 34 ½ vertical jump, a 9-foot-7 broad jump and ran the short shuttle drill in 4.5.4 seconds and three-cone drill in 6.92 seconds. He recorded 19 strength lifts. Bomar’s considered to be a very good special teams player.

Camerron Cheatham CB (5-8, 187 pounds) — He ran a 4.43 and 4.47 in the 40-yard dash and recorded a 36-inch vertical jump and 9-foot-8 broad jump. He finished the short shuttle in 4.25 seconds and completed the three-cone drill in 6.76 seconds. He recorded 11 strength lifts. Along with Bomar, Cheatham will be a priority free agent.

Charles Hawkins lone player to work out at Southern’s Pro Day

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.

Andre Ellington is convinced to attempt second 40-yard dash

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 ball extremely well. Ellington also caught punts, and they said he looked good.

Tiny receiver turning heads at Central Arkansas

Representatives from three NFL teams were on hand for Central Arkansas’ pro day on Thursday, where nine players worked out indoors on FieldTurf.

Jesse Grandy, WR (5-foot-10 7/8, 148 pounds) — Grandy ran the 40-yard dash in 4.50 and 4.51 seconds. He had a 34-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-8 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.13 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.87 seconds. He did one lift of 225 pounds on the bench press. Proving the big things can come in small packages, Grandy was an all-Southland Conference selection at receiver, kickoff returner and punt returner in 2012 (he accounted for eight total touchdowns — seven via receptions, one on a kickoff return — for the Bears). Grandy was a two-year letterman at Ole Miss before transferring to Central Arkansas.

Dominique Croom, WR (6-1 7/8, 189) — Croom ran the 40 in 4.55 and 4.52 seconds. He had a 38 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-3 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.28 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.87 seconds. He also performed nine lifts on the bench press. Croom has big, size-10 hands.

The last Central Arkansas player selected in the draft was linebacker Markell Carter, who was a fourth-round pick by the New England Patriots in the 2011 NFL Draft. The most famous football alum of the school is arguably linebacker Monte Coleman, an 11th-round draft pick in 1979 by the Washington Redskins and a member of three Super Bowl-winning teams.

Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game MVP shows off arm for scouts

Representatives from 18 NFL teams were on hand for Tulane’s pro day on Friday, where six Green Wave players worked out indoors on FieldTurf in the New Orleans Saints’ practice facility.

The Saints had a number of their staff in attendance, and an assistant coach from the Jacksonville Jaguars was also there.

Ryan Griffin, QB (6-foot-3 7/8, 221 pounds) — Griffin ran the 40-yard dash just once, doing so in 5.15 seconds. He had a 25 1/2-inch vertical jump and an 8-foot-5 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.75 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.62 seconds. Griffin earned MVP honors in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game. They said Griffin had a nice workout at Tulane’s pro day.

Bill Johnson, Jr., long snapper (5-11 5/8, 242) — Johnson ran the 40 in 5.24 and 5.30 seconds. He had a 25 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 7-foot-10 broad jump. He did the short shuttle in 4.90 seconds and had a three-cone time of 7.80 seconds. He did a good job of deep snapping the football at the pro day. Johnson’s father, Bill Johnson, is the defensive line coach of the Saints and is an extremely well-like coach in the league.

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