The First Pro Day was already conducted for the likely 1st overall pick, Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence. I have seen mixed results from his workout.
He had a scripted 55 throws to his own receivers. He threw every throw the Pro Scouts wanted to see. He was very accurate. However, there were quite a few drops by his wide receivers. At the end of the workout, Lawrence also underthrew several of his targets.
The reason that Lawrence had an individual workout was that he was scheduled to undergo shoulder surgery on his non-throwing shoulder. This was done early so he would be available for the regular season. The Patriots sent two scouts to view the workout along with scouts from 16 other teams. Atlanta sent 4 scouts, according to Albert Breer.
Pro Days are taking on a bigger importance under COVID protocols. Teams are not allowed to speak to the players working out and all contact must be made via ZOOM or other such media. Here are the Pro Days I have been able to gather so far:
| SCHOOL | DATE | TIME | RESTRICTIONS |
| Clemson | February 12 | 10:00 AM | Trevor Lawrence only |
| Kansas | March 5 | N/A | |
| Kansas State | March 9 | N/A | |
| Wisconsin | March 10 | N/A | |
| Arkansas | March 10 | 9:00 AM | |
| Clemson | March 11 | N/A | |
| Nevada | March 11 | 8:00 AM | |
| Oklahoma | March 12 | 8:00 AM | |
| North Dakota State | March 12 | 10:00 AM | |
| Georgia Tech | March 16 | N/A | |
| Pittsburgh | March 17 | 9:00 AM | |
| Georgia Tech | March 17 | 9:00 AM | |
| Louisiana – Monroe | March 17 | N/A | |
| Auburn | March 18 | 8:00 AM | |
| West Virginia | March 18 | 11:30 AM | |
| Buffalo | March 18 | 8:00 AM | |
| Louisiana Tech | March 18 | 1:00 PM | |
| Memphis | March 18 | 6:00 PM | rising seniors only |
| Texas Christian | March 19 | 8:00 AM | |
| Memphis | March 19 | 8:00 AM | draft eligible only |
| Ohio | March 19 | N/A | |
| Toledo | March 22 | 11:00 AM | |
| Colorado State | March 22 | 7:00 AM | |
| Florida State | March 22 | 10:00 AM | |
| Iowa | March 22 | 11:00 AM | |
| Alabama | March 23 | N/A | |
| Central Michigan | March 23 | 8:00 AM | |
| Purdue | March 23 | 8:30 AM | |
| Iowa State | March 23 | 8:00 AM | |
| Nebraska | March 23 | 11:00 AM | rising seniors only |
| Nebraska | March 23 | 9:00 AM | draft eligible only |
| South Carolina | March 24 | 8:00 AM | |
| Michigan State | March 24 | 8:00 AM | |
| Mississippi State | March 24 | N/A | |
| Virginia | March 24 | N/A | |
| Western Michigan | March 25 | 9:30 AM | |
| Massachusetts | March 25 | 12:00 PM | |
| Mississippi | March 25 | 1:00 PM | |
| North Texas (UNT) | March 25 | TBD | |
| Penn State | March 25 | 10:00 AM | |
| San Diego State | March 25 | 12:00 PM | |
| Southern Methodist | March 25 | 1:00 PM | |
| Brigham Young | March 26 | 8:30 AM | |
| South Dakota State | March 26 | 10:15 AM | |
| Boston College | March 26 | 1:00 PM | rising seniors only |
| Boston College | March 26 | 11:30 AM | draft eligible only |
| Virginia Tech | March 26 | 12:00 PM | |
| Michigan | March 26 | 9:00 AM | |
| Miami, Ohio | March 29 | 8:30 AM | |
| Miami | March 29 | 12:00 PM | |
| Louisiana-Lafayette | March 29 | 2:00 PM | |
| North Carolina | March 29 | 9:00 AM | |
| Duke | March 29 | 1:00 PM | |
| Ohio State | March 30 | N/A | |
| Tulane | March 30 | N/A | |
| Massachusetts | March 30 | 9:00 AM | |
| Washington | March 30 | 10:00 AM | |
| Kentucky | March 31 | 1:00 PM | |
| Notre Dame | March 31 | 12:00 PM | |
| Florida | March 31 | 8:00 AM | rising seniors only |
| Florida | March 31 | 12:45 PM | draft eligible only |
| Boise State | March 31 | 12:30 PM | |
| NC-Charlotte | April 1 | 12:30 PM | |
| Oklahoma State | April 1 | 9:30 AM | |
| South Florida | April 1 | 10:00 AM | |
| Nebraska | April 6 | N/A | |
| Texas Tech | April 7 | N/A | |
| Alabama-Birmingham | April 9 | N/A | |
| Houston | April 9 | 9:00 AM |
EXOS Training is one of the largest combine training organizations with three locations in Florida, Texas and Arizona. They have 130 draft eligible players working out at their facilities. They will be performing the 1st of several mini combines Feb 26-27. These are replacing the NFL Combine in Indianapolis. Medical Teams will be examining players like they did in Indy. Team can send only two medical personnel to witness this. They will then perform all the drills they usually would do in Indy, except there is no scouts in attendance. Each team will be sent the results and video. I wonder if the general public will get access to these numbers?
Teams starting to cut players
Houston is in Cap jail and released longtime star player JJ Watt. That did not go over well in Houston, but the move came after the veteran asked for his release. Not only was Watt a great player but he was adored by the fans. His generosity, especially during the floods in Houston will never be forgotten. Watt is a free agent and can sign where he wants. It is thought he wants to sign with a team that has a legitimate shot of winning the Super Bowl. I wouldn’t be surprised if he signs with Pittsburgh to play with his brothers.
Houston still has an ongoing problem with DeShaun Watson. He has made it clear that he does not want to play in Houston anymore. They should be able to get a haul of players and picks for what I think is one of the best QBs in the league. This is a tough way to start for new GM Nick Caserio. He also has the cloud of Jack Esterby to deal with.
Another name that has been released is Kawaan Short DT formerly of Carolina. He is a vastly underrated run-stuffing DT at 6’3” 305 lbs. He has missed most of the last two seasons with shoulder issues. He would be worth the risk on a low-paying, show me type of contract. Both Butler and Guy are UFAs and I think signing Short would be good insurance in the chance we lose one or both of our DTs.
Russel Wilson’s name has been bantered about as wanting a trade out of Seattle. I can’t see that happening but if available I think the Pats should be in on him.
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Merrimack Valley native and lifelong fan of the New England Patriots. My earliest memories of the Patriots were attending as a child with my dad, the off-season practice at Phillips Academy. I was at the Patriots game at Harvard Stadium in 1970 where Bob “Harpo” Gladieux was called out of the stands by the stadium announcer over the PA to play in the game. Analyzing the draft since ESPN first started to televise it in 1980 and former writer for the Lowell Sun Newspaper.
