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Interseting tidbit from GBN:
Tropical treat?… The University of Hawaii had its Pro Day today and all eyes were on DL Ikaika Alama-Francis. Alama-Francis, who didn't worked out at the Combine due to an injury, was watched by about 60 people, including Jets HC Eric Mangini, Packers GM Ted Thompson, Dolphins GM Randy Mueller and Browns GM Phil Savage. Alama-Francis (6-5 1/8, 276) ran his 40s in 4.85 and 4.88 seconds. He also had a 35-inch vertical and a 9-foot-6 broad jump. Alama-Francis supposedly looked outstanding in positional drills and he also did the tight end drills and really looked good. That kind of position versatility is always attractive to NFL people.
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/405364
I was wondering is he any relation to our former "All-World TE"?
His bio says that he is the son of Joseph Francis. I know that Russ' father was a legendary wrestler in Hawaii (hence Russ' appearance in Wrestlemania one year). How many 6'5" Hawaiians named Francis can there be?
Maybe use for one of those 6th round picks.
Tropical treat?… The University of Hawaii had its Pro Day today and all eyes were on DL Ikaika Alama-Francis. Alama-Francis, who didn't worked out at the Combine due to an injury, was watched by about 60 people, including Jets HC Eric Mangini, Packers GM Ted Thompson, Dolphins GM Randy Mueller and Browns GM Phil Savage. Alama-Francis (6-5 1/8, 276) ran his 40s in 4.85 and 4.88 seconds. He also had a 35-inch vertical and a 9-foot-6 broad jump. Alama-Francis supposedly looked outstanding in positional drills and he also did the tight end drills and really looked good. That kind of position versatility is always attractive to NFL people.
http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/players/draft/405364
I was wondering is he any relation to our former "All-World TE"?
His bio says that he is the son of Joseph Francis. I know that Russ' father was a legendary wrestler in Hawaii (hence Russ' appearance in Wrestlemania one year). How many 6'5" Hawaiians named Francis can there be?
Maybe use for one of those 6th round picks.