PRO DAY SCHEDULE & NOTES:
HOBART, NY (April) senior offensive lineman ALEX BELL (#77) is available to
work out for scouts/coaches on-campus anytime between now and the draft... has
all the raw tools you desire in an offensive lineman... quick on his feet...
shows terrific balance and mobility on his tapes... can get out and pull...
good, but not great finisher right now... but is a terrific all-around athlete...
weighs 6026, 325 pounds... has run between 5.02 and 5.08 in the 40; which is
faster than the 5.20 estimate our staff posted earlier this year... 25-28 reps
of 225 pounds... 33-35" vertical... but can also dunk a basketball from a
standing position at his size... also played college basketball for the school...
has a great attitude and personality, both on and off the field... granted it
was against Division III competition, but his tapes against Franklin &
Marshall, St. Lawrence and Rowan are very formidable... also, keep an eye on
senior-to-be cornerback DYSHAWN WASHINGTON (#2), who caught our attention while
evaluating Bell... those who have read our reports since last summer will remember
that Alex Bell was one of our Top-50 rated offensive guards (#46) in August and
was recently #40 when our pre-combine grades were released in February.
UT-CHATTANOOGA (April 2nd) senior wide receiver ALONZO NIX (#4) was shutout
once again earlier this week, as no one was able to schedule their attendance
at UTC on March 29th... he is training in the New Orleans area, so one of our
staff members will be timing him as part of his scheduled workout on
Saturday... earlier he ran between 4.53 and 4.56 on an outdoor grass field, as part
of a workout held at Laurel High School (MS) on March 23rd.
TENNESSEE (April 6th) senior linebacker KEVIN BURNETT will workout again for
scouts on April 6th, as he missed the school's second Pro Day on March 30th,
as he was slowed by an illness, which kept him from being available. Please
contact his agent for more information.
SHAW U. senior linebacker CHRIS PEAVY (#44) did not have the chance to
work out recently, as their Pro Day was scheduled for the same day as the one at N.C.
State, but the poor weather had scouts told they would be available at the
larger school... although Peavy was not made aware of that possibility... weighs
6016, 238 pounds... has been timed between 4.65 and 4.70 range in the 40...
top games were Kentucky State, Fayetteville State and Tuskegee... also played
in this year's LVAAC, where he wore #44 on the East roster... plans to do a
complete workout at school early next week, which will also be videotaped... any
team that can schedule a workout for him can contact our staff for more
information, as he is available on-campus through the draft.
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE senior quarterback MIKE ABATE has been weighed in
at between 6016 and 6021, 233 pounds... there have been a number of requests
made for that info, as some teams have said they were told/heard he was 6000 or
under... also former NFL QB coach Terry Hanratty has been working with him
over the past few months... impressed by his arm strength and upside
potential... Abate will be available on-campus to workout anytime between now and the
draft... Please contact his agent for more information.
MISSOURI senior defensive back NINO WILLIAMS (#22)... senior wide receiver
THOMSON OMBOGA (#87) and senior linebacker HENRY SWEAT (#46) are all interested
in working out for scouts again before the draft... Omboga and Sweat were not
100% for the school's first Pro Day... while Williams is wanting to improve
upon his initial results; 4.80 in the 40, 4.20 short shuttle, 31" vertical and
9'7" broad jump... please contact their individual agents for more information
and to schedule the best date/time to attend.
PRO DAY RESULTS (As of April 1st):
LSU (March 31st) senior defensive lineman MARCUS SPEARS ran between 5.02 and
5.08 in the 40... some had him a little slower (5.10)... 4.42/4.46 short
shuttle... 7.70/7.72 three-cone... 31" vertical... 23 reps of 225 pounds... decided
not to broad jump, as his knee is not yet 100%... weighed in at 6035, 304
pounds... senior center BEN WILKERSON is not yet 100% recovered from off-season
knee surgery... but said he feels about 80-85%... probably won't be fully ready
for rookie mini-camps, so more of a target date would be full-go for regular
training camp... did some positional drills... weighed in at 6035, 303
pounds... senior cornerback COREY WEBSTER ran between 4.48 and 4.52 in the 40... 4.01
short shuttle... 6.90/6.92 three-cone... 39" vertical... 10'4" broad jump and
also did 13 reps of 225 pounds... weighed in at 5116, 200 pounds... senior
defensive back TRAVIS DANIELS ran between 4.45 and 4.49 in the 40... which was
faster than the mid-to-late 4.5's he posted at the first Pro Day... 6.62/6.68
three-cone... which was also much better than his first results... also did
seven reps of 225 pounds... weighed in at 6004, 191 pounds... all of the times
were recorded on an indoor turf-surface, as the weather prevented them from
working outside, as the workout started at 1pm, and there was rain throughout the
day.
Former OHIO STATE (March 31st) running back MAURICE CLARETT ran between 4.65
and 4.68 in the 40... some had him a little slower (4.68/4.72)... 4.42 short
shuttle... 7.41 three-cone... 12.06 60-yard... also did a full positional
workout after his initial drills, which including catching passes... where he did
much better than in past opportunities... weighed in at 5104, 236 pounds... has
continued to workout since the Combine... had no issues with completing his
workout; even had a sleeker, new hair cut to display... all of his times were
recorded on an indoor turf-type surface, as early morning weather conditions
made them switch from an outdoor high school field to the indoor complex... a
total of eight teams were in attendance, including Baltimore, Cleveland,
Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Miami, New England, Pittsburgh and St. Louis.
MISSISSIPPI STATE (March 30th) senior defensive tackle RONALD FIELDS ran
between 4.97 and 5.02 in the 40... some had him as fast as 4.92... 32" vertical...
8'3" broad jump and also did 22 reps of 225 pounds... weighed in at 6022, 297
pounds... decided to shed some of the extra weight he put on while training
for the Combine... increased his vertical and ran a faster 40-time at the Pro
Day... received additional interest from Minnesota and San Diego... also been
closely evaluated by Miami... has established himself in the "Second" group of
defensive tackles, especially since he can play NT or DT... will be drafted
higher than some expect... senior offensive tackle DAVID STEWART pulled his left
hamstring on his first 40-yard dash attempt... no time was recorded... 34"
vertical... 8'9" broad jump and also did 28 reps of 225 pounds... weighed in at
6064, 318 pounds... also did positional drills for the three offensive line
coaches in attendance... most teams will have to go with 5.25/5.30 range 40-time
for him... senior fullback DARNELL JONES ran between 4.92 and 4.97 in the
40... 4.64 short shuttle... 32.5" vertical... 9'2" broad jump and also did 23
reps of 225 pounds... has received additional attention from Chicago, Cleveland
and several other teams looking at more conventional, blocker first type
fullbacks... senior offensive guard WILL ROGERS (#69) ran between 5.18 and 5.22 in
the 40... 30" vertical... 8'1" broad jump and also did 21 reps of 225 pounds...
weighed in at 6036, 320 pounds... has shed some of his extra pounds, as he
was between 330-339 pounds last summer... also did positional drills for
scouts/coaches... started at right guard next to tackle David Stewart... senior
running back FRED REID ran between 4.43 and 4.48 in the 40... 4.28 short shuttle...
6.82 three-cone... 38.5" vertical... 9'7" broad jump and also did 15 reps of
225 pounds... weighs 5086, 189 pounds... has some potential an all-purpose
back... senior safety SLOVAKIA GRIFFITH (#25) ran between 4.49 and 4.55 in the
40... 4.52 short shuttle... 36" vertical... 9'5" broad jump and also did 18
reps of 225 pounds... weighs 5106, 197 pounds... better athlete than on-field
performer... has played some at both safety spots, but would have to make a name
for himself on special teams... senior wide receiver MCKINLEY SCOTT (#1) ran
between 4.52 and 4.58 in the 40... 4.35 short shuttle... 7.02 three-cone... 37"
vertical... 10'2" broad jump... weighs 5112, 195 pounds... senior punter
JARED COOK (#43) did positional work for scouts/coaches... had a very steady
career, but does not stand out in any one category... hang times vary and does not
show the strongest of legs from week to week... weighs 5093, 188 pounds...
several other senior prospects worked out, but none are considered to be true NFL
prospects at this time... all times were recorded on an outdoor turf-type
surface; there was some wind, but players ran both with and against the wind.
SOUTHERN U, LA (March 31st) senior cornerback/return man KEVIN MOFFETT (#37)
ran between 4.32/4.34 in the 40... only ran one time, as he pulled up with a
tight left hamstring, and was not able to complete his workout... while his
technique and skills are a bit raw at cornerback... his tapes show plenty of
playmaking skills on special teams, both as a return man and blocking kicks...
very good on coverage units... stronger than his size would indicate, as well
(14-15 reps of 225 pounds)... senior offensive lineman MYNIYA SMITH (#75) ran
between 5.31 and 5.38 in the 40... weighs 6045, 335 pounds... has shed some of
his extra pounds, as he was 350 pounds at the HBCU All-Star Classic... 35"
arms... 10 1/2" hands... did shuttle drills on an indoor basketball floor, so the
times are not really representable... senior cornerback AHMAD TREAUDO (#19) ran
between 4.37 and 4.42 in the 40... weighs 5104, 181 pounds... 32 1/2" arms...
9" hands... had been timed in the early-to-mid 4.4's at his first Pro Day...
and ran 4.51 and 4.53 in the 40 at the HBCU All-Star Classic... jumped out on
game film this year by recording nine interceptions... quick, fluid cover
corner that shows some potential in man coverage, but is not a firm tackler...
will bite on double moves... and jumps on shorter routes at times... has the body
to increase his playing weight towards 190 pounds... played sparingly besides
special teams until this season, but did the same as a high school senior, as
he wowed college coaches by grabbing 13 picks in his first full year as a
starter at that level too... was named after former NFL standout Ahmad Rashad...
at least 12-13 teams were present for this workout, as it started at 9AM before
the workout at LSU, as scouts feared it would be raining by the afternoon,
but it rained pretty much all day... times were recorded on an outdoor track
surface, while the shuttle and other drills were done on an indoor basketball
court.
PORTLAND STATE (March 30th) senior outside linebacker/defensive end ANDREW
DORSEY (#17) ran between 4.60 and 4.61 in the 40... 4.42 short shuttle... 7.02
three-cone... 33" vertical... 10'1" broad jump and also did 16 reps of 225
pounds... weighed in at 6014, 233 pounds... had played at between 245-250
pounds... looked good in the positional drills... played mostly defensive end the past
two years, having been a linebacker at junior college... had 14.5 tackles for
loss and 5.5 sacks over the past two years... recovered five fumbles as a
senior... Montana (2003) is the tape that best shows his ability... high motor
guy with very good special teams potential... along the lines of Jordan Kramer
(Tennessee/Atlanta)... #17 on game film.
TOLEDO (March 29th) senior defensive back PATRICK BODY ran between 4.40 and
4.45 in the 40... 4.24 short shuttle... 6.95 three-cone... 11.40 60-yard...
10'4" broad jump and also did 14 reps of 225 pounds; fully recovered from broken
arm in late December (27th)... 42.9" vertical... the odd measurement came as
the vertical was done on an electronic pad, which gives results in tenths of an
inch... so it is 42 9/10"... weighed in at 6015, 192 pounds... had done
faster times in most areas at the school's first Pro Day, but had a bit of a tight
left hamstring at this workout... did a full positional workout afterwards for
Cincinnati... also did some wide receiver drills for scouts from
Pittsburgh... pound for pound he is one of the best athletes in the draft... might have an
interesting added dimension of providing depth on both sides of the ball early in his career.
DARTMOUTH (March 30th) senior defensive tackle DERHAM CATO (#93) ran between
5.02 and 5.08 in the 40... 4.47 short shuttle... 7.40 three-cone... 29"
vertical... 8'1" broad jump and also did 27 reps of 225 pounds... since scouts were
unable to attend the school's original Pro Day last week... the senior
prospects did a full workout for the strength and conditioning coach, which was
videotaped... please contact his agent to receive a copy of the tape or to setup a
time/date to work him out on-campus before the draft.
UTEP (March 29th) senior cornerback ADRIAN WARD (#3) ran between 4.35 and
4.37 in the 40 during a private workout with Chicago... ran between 4.37 and 4.40
in the 40 at his Pro Day... 39" vertical... weighed in at 5110, 173 pounds...
started at LCB this past season... senior linebacker ROBERT RODRIGUEZ (#43)
ran between 4.78 and 4.80 in the 40 during a private workout with Chicago...
also did 22 reps of 225 pounds... weighed 6000, 237 pounds... both players are
available for workouts on-campus before the draft. Please contact their agent
for more information.
COLORADO SCHOOL OF THE MINES (Late March) senior safety DANIEL LEGER ran
between 4.50 and 4.51 in the 40... 1.58 10-yard... 4.29 short shuttle... 7.13
three-cone... weighed in at 6000, 213 pounds... these results came during a pair
of private workouts over the past two weeks with Buffalo and Philadelphia...
Kansas City has also shown some interest in recent weeks.
CONNECTICUT (Late March) senior center BILLY IRWIN (#58) ran between 5.11 and
5.15 in the 40... 28.5" vertical... 8'3" broad jump and also did 16 reps of
225 pounds... weighed in at 6016, 296 pounds... his results came as part of the
school's Pro Day.
IDAHO STATE (Late March) senior offensive tackle STEVE BURCH ran between 5.38
and 5.42 in the 40... weighed in at 6042, 310 pounds... his results came as
part of his second Pro Day, which was held on March 24th, on an indoor turf
surface.
EASTERN WASHINGTON (March) senior defensive tackle BRANDON MEYERS ran between
4.90 and 5.00 in the 40... weighed in at 6010, 287 pounds... his results came
as part of his Pro Day, which was held on March 8th.
WESTERN MONTANA (March) senior punter/kicker ERIC ZAHLER is a Division II
standout with impressive leg strength... most/all of his kickoffs sail into the
endzone... currently working out with kicking specialist Ray Pelfrey in Reno,
Nevada, whose son, Doug, kicked in the NFL... has room to grow/improve as a
punter, but has the chance to contribute initially as a kickoff specialist...
consistent readers of our reports will remember that Zahler was our #23 rated
punter in our pre-combine rankings... he is available for workouts leading up to
the draft. Please contact his agent for more information.
PRIVATE VISIT & WORKOUT NEWS:
AUBURN senior defensive lineman JAY RATLIFF, senior running backs RONNIE
BROWN and CARNELL WILLIAMS, senior cornerback CARLOS ROGERS were all part of a
private workout held on-campus for the Miami Dolphins, including head coach Nick
Saban on Wednesday, March 30th.
ALABAMA senior offensive guard DANNY MARTZ will have a private workout with
Washington later today.
AUBURN senior defensive lineman JAY RATLIFF has private visits with Green Bay
and San Diego scheduled for next week... and will also visit Atlanta on March
12/13.
CALIFORNIA junior quarterback AARON RODGERS has a private visit scheduled
with San Francisco.
CONNECTICUT senior center BILLY IRWIN will have a private workout with
Washington later today.
DELAWARE senior defensive lineman CHRIS MOONEY will have a private workout
with the NY Giants on April 9th.
DUKE senior defensive back ALEX GREEN will have a private workout with
Washington later today.
FORDHAM senior cornerback/return man TAD KORNEGAY ran 4.04 short shuttle...
6.60 three-cone... 37" vertical... 10'0" broad jump... 17 reps of 225 pounds...
also did positional drills... his results came as part of a private workout
held at Princeton on Thursday for San Francisco.
GEORGIA junior linebacker ODELL THURMAN has private visits scheduled with
Baltimore (14th-15th), Carolina (11th), Chicago (5th), Cincinnati (7th-8th),
Jackonville (12th-13th) and New Orleans (4th) over the next few weeks.
GEORGIA TECH senior offensive tackle KYLE WALLACE has been drawing a lot of
additional attention since his Pro Day... his workouts were on-par with many of
the top-rated tackles... he had gotten into excellent shape while training at
CES with Chip Smith... and since he is also nearly a full year younger than
most available lineman... teams are viewing his size and upside as making him
an interesting mid-to-late round choice.
HOWARD U. senior linebacker MICHAEL SANDERS and senior offensive lineman
BRANDON TORREY will have a private workout with Washington later today.
IOWA STATE senior offensive lineman CALE STUBBE will have a private workout
with Minnesota later today.
JACKSON STATE senior wide receiver CHRIS JONES (#3) had a private workout
with Philadelphia on Tuesday (March 29th)... he has one setup next week with the
NY Giants (Wednesday) and has also been contacted by Green Bay, Miami
Minnesota and New Orleans... he will also have an MRI on his right shoulder next
Monday, so the results should be made available by late next week... ran between
4.43 and 4.46 at his Pro Day earlier this month... weighs 6016, 201 pounds.
KANSAS STATE senior wide receiver ANTHONY MADISON had a private workout for
Kansas City recently... has also drawn a lot of interest from both the NY
Giants and NY Jets... he is available for additional workouts on campus between now
and the draft... please contact his agent for more information... FYI... if
anyone received the incorrect vertical on him from his Pro Day it was 42"... as
some had gotten a much lower number initially, including our staff.
LEHIGH senior tight end ADAM BERGEN had a private workout with Minnesota last
week, which was done by TE coach John Tice... has a private visit scheduled
with Philadelphia next week.
MARYLAND junior defensive end/linebacker SHAWNE MERRIMAN will have a private
workout with Washington later today.
MEMPHIS senior fullback ROBERT DOUGLAS has a private workout with Seattle
scheduled for April 7th... had a private workout with Philadelphia on Thursday.
MICHIGAN senior wide receiver BRAYLON EDWARDS has a private visit scheduled
with San Francisco.
NORTH CAROLINA A&T senior offensive lineman JUNIUS COSTON is in the process
of changing agents, so for NFL teams there is now a chance that his trade day
and cell numbers will also change... our staff will look to have update numbers
and agent information by early next week.
NORTHWESTERN STATE, LA senior fullback ISSA BANNA will have a private workout
with Dallas on April 8th... San Francisco has also shown additional interest
in him.
OKLAHOMA senior wide receiver WILL PEOPLES has private visits with Chicago
and Green Bay scheduled for next week.
TEMPLE junior defensive tackle A.J. LINDSAY (#74) has a private visit with
Jacksonville scheduled for next week... has received additional attention from
Atlanta, Detroit, Green Bay, Jacksonville, Kansas City and Miami... top games
to review include Boston College, Syracuse, Pittsburgh and West Virginia...
played mostly as a 3-technique DT, but also took some snaps at nose tackle...
weighed in at 6024, 315 pounds, but played most of his career at 305 pounds...
10-yard time was 1.82 at his Pro Day... tallied 23 on the Wonderlic... there was
a very average surface for the shuttle and cone drills at his Pro Day...
previously, had done 4.51/4.53 in the short shuttle... 7.6/7.8 in the
three-cone... was very impressive in his positional drills... coached by former NFL DL
coach Rubin Carter at Temple.
TENNESSEE TECH senior offensive tackle FRANK OMIYALE has had a total of 12
private workouts to date... with 3-4 other teams trying to schedule workouts
over the next 7-10 days... Miami and Tennessee are two teams that have the most
recent private workouts scheduled... seems to be following in the steps of
small school linemen like Courtney Van Buren (3rd in 2003) and Jeff Hatch (3rd in
2002) in the sense that he could be drafted higher based on his long-range,
upside potential.
TEXAS senior linebacker DERRICK JOHNSON has been receiving additional
attention from Cleveland, Miami, Minnesota, Tampa Bay and Tennessee... the Miami
interest came at his Pro Day, as they did individual drills with him, but head
coach Nick Saban was not in attendance.
UTAH junior quarterback ALEX SMITH has a private visit scheduled with San
Francisco.
UTAH senior defensive tackle SIONE POUHA has a private visit with New England
scheduled.
UTAH senior offensive guard CHRIS KEMOEATU has a private visit with Baltimore
scheduled.
UTAH senior defensive back/return man MORGAN SCALLEY has been drawing
additional attention from Baltimore, Kansas City, New Orleans and Tampa Bay.
UTAH senior running back MARTY JOHNSON has had private workouts with Miami,
New Orleans and NY Giants... on a more serious, but positive note, Johnson, who
had several off-field issues earlier in his career, has been clean/sober for
nearly two years with not a hint or negative word mentioned by a staff member
or former teammate and also gets a full recommendation from former head coach
Urban Meyer.
VANDERBILT senior wide receiver BRANDON SMITH has a private workout with
Tennessee scheduled for April 6th... he has twice been timed at-or-below 4.4, both
at the Pro Day's held at Tulane and then Vanderbilt.
VIRGINIA senior safety MARQUIS WEEKS had a private workout with Baltimore on
Thursday.
WASHINGTON senior offensive tackle KHALIF BARNES has private visits with
Jackonsville, Philadelphia, Seattle and Tennessee scheduled for the next few
weeks... Carolina, Houston and St. Louis have also shown a lot of interest in him.
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