Miami (OH) Pro Day Kicks Off With Brandon Brooks' Workout


Miami of Ohio offensive lineman Brandon Brooks may not have been invited to the NFL Combine, but he's still finding ways to impress scouts. During Miami's Pro Day on Thursday, the 6'5, 343-pounder stood out during his 10-minute work out during position drills (via SI.com). Among the highlights of his day were knocking over a coach from the Pittsburgh Steelers during bag drills when he made an especially hard hand punch.

Brooks, who is already expected to be the first player picked who didn't get invited to the Combine, has another chance to impress scouts next Thursday. On that day, he'll do more offensive line drills.

Brooks was a four-year starter at Miami, which had the 14th best passing offense in 2011, but went just 4-8 and was ranked 120th in rushing offense. A year earlier, the Redhawks went 10-4 and were much more balanced on offense. http://www.sbnation.com/2012-nfl-draft/ ... draft-2012

Tight end Michael Egnew is among the 16 Missouri players who will be participating in Thursday's Pro Day.

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Mar 1, 2012 - There won't be any likely first round picks at Missouri's Pro Day this year, but that hasn't done much to scare off NFL teams. Half of the NFL's 32 teams are expected to be in attendance on Thursday to see the likes of tight end Michael Egnew, defensive tackle Dominique Hamilton, wide receiver Jerrell Jackson and defensive end/linebacker Jacquies Smith (via StlToday.com). Among the teams that are expected to be in attendance are the St. Louis Rams, San Francisco 49ers, New England Patriots, New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons.

The highest-level prospect in the group of 16 Tigers that will be participating is probably Egnew, who most seem to think is a mid-round selection. Egnew is a 6-foot-6, 245-pound tight end who had some impressive numbers in 2010 when Blaine Gabbert was throwing him passes. That year, he made 90 catches for 762 yards and five touchdowns. Last year, he dropped off to 50 catches, 523 yards and three touchdowns. http://www.sbnation.com/2012-nfl-draft/ ... draft-2012

Isaiah Pead, RB — (5-10 1/4, 198 pounds) — Pead — the MVP of this year’s Senior Bowl — stood by his combine numbers in the 40 (4.47). At the pro day, Pead ran a 4.28 short shuttle and a 6.87 3-cone, and went through position drills conducted by assistant coaches from the Cincinnati Bengals.

Derek Wolfe, DT — (6-5 1/8, 280 pounds) — Weighed less at his pro day than he did at the combine (280 vs. 295). Wolfe didn’t run, but he did do position drills.

John Hughes, DT — Hughes did not go through drills due to a hamstring injury, but did do 29 reps on the bench press.

Jerome Schaffer, LB — (6-0 1/4, 237 pounds) — Couldn’t run due to a hamstring injury, but did do a 35 1/2-inch vertical jump and 9-11 broad jump.

Pead, Wolfe and Hughes each were invited to the combine.

Cincinnati’s pro day was witnessed by 22 teams and was executed under a bubble (due to weather) on a FieldTurf playing surface.
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The Georgia football team held its Pro Day in windy conditions on Monday, giving potential NFL Draft prospects the chance to improve upon their performances at the league’s scouting combine last week in Indianapolis, Ind.

Those who worked out included tight ends Orson Charles and Aron White, offensive linemen Cordy Glenn, Justin Anderson and Ben Jones, specialists Blair Walsh, Drew Butler and Brandon Bogotay, fullback Bruce Figgins, defensive end DeAngelo Tyson and former safety John Knox.
There were a total of 46 NFL scouts on hand, representing every team with the exception of the Dallas Cowboys and Chicago Bears.

The most notable appearance was made by Atlanta Falcons head coach Mike Smith, who has made Georgia’s Pro Day a regular stop since his tenure began in 2008.

“It’s part of the evaluation,” Smith told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “Obviously, we spend the majority of our time watching tape and evaluating them. This gives us an opportunity to learn more about how they grew up, what they’ve done and what their make-up is.”

That’s something that White — who sported a Falcons hat during interviews — liked to hear.

“I’d love to be a Falcon,” said White, who gained 10 pounds since the Outback Bowl. “Especially if Tony [Gonzalez] is on that team. That’s a guy I grew up idolizing as my favorite player. … To me, he’s the greatest tight end of all-time. I would love to take in the wealth of knowledge he has about this position.”

Charles — much like his fellow tight end White — made it clear he’s not focusing solely on the Falcons as a possible destination.

“I would love to play behind Tony Gonzalez, but to tell you the truth, I just want a job right now,” Charles said. “I have no way of helping my mom with bills, no way of eating, so I would love to play for anyone.”

Charles confirmed at least 11 organizations have reached out to him, including the Philadelphia Eagles, a team he said he has set up a private workout with on Thursday.

“I’ve got a couple more, but I’m not really sure,” he said. “I’ve got to sit down with my agent and check it out.”

Despite being touted as one of the top tight ends available in April’s draft, Charles was not satisfied with his 40-yard-dash time on Monday after he officially clocked in at 4.75 seconds.

“If I had to take anything back, I would definitely want to run that 40 again to prove that I am a 4.5-4.6 guy,” said Charles, who declined to run the 40 at the Combine. “The wind kind of killed me, so I hope they take that into consideration. It hurt a couple of my times. I felt like I could do a little better.”

But Charles was pleased with the rest of the day’s workouts.

He posted a 30.5 inch vertical jump, a 9.5 foot long jump, a 4.75 second shuttle time and a 4.29 second 3-cone drill time.

He did not participate in bench press, however, since his 35 rep performance led all tight ends at the combine.

But Charles was not the only Bulldog coming off a strong combine.

Glenn garnered praise after finishing in the top 10 in bench press and 40-yard-dash time, with 31 reps and 5.15 seconds, respectively.

“[Being selected in the first round] is my goal,” Glenn said. “I want to be the best, so obviously if you go in the first round, that’s the case. [With the NFL teams], it’s like poker, though. I really have no idea [where I’ll go].”

Walsh also noted that he is unaware of where he’ll wind up.

“I have an idea, but obviously I’d like to keep it under wraps a little bit,” Walsh said. “If you’re not willing to commit a couple years to it, then you’re really just a one-and-done.”

Walsh — who missed 14 field goals last season — took advantage of Pro Day by connecting on 16 of 17 field goal attempts, with the longest coming from 60 yards out.

“I think my career speaks for itself,” said Walsh, who finished with the most points in SEC history. “Obviously, I didn’t have the year I wanted to have this year, but I’m just hoping a team takes a chance because I’m ready to work for them and be [in] a contributing role.”

One player who was not able to contribute much on Monday was Boykin, who only participated in the bench press since he is still recovering from a leg injury he suffered during the Senior Bowl.

“Right now, I’m at 85 percent,” Boykin said. “The timing was terrible, but with the combine and Pro Day, it wasn’t the end-all, be-all. … I think being the versatile person I am, I kind of have an advantage.”

Boykin tallied 16 reps on bench press, which he believed was a good effort, but it was eight short of Arizona State’s Omar Bolden’s position-leading total.

“I wanted to [get] 18-20 [reps],” Boykin said. “But for a corner, anything above that 14-ish range is pretty good. I’ll probably do it again at my own personal workout.” http://redandblack.com/2012/03/05/georg ... t-pro-day/

Tuesday, March 6, 2:23 p.m.

• Many of the pro days for today are well underway, and already there have been several players who have wowed NFL teams, none more so than Greg Childs of Arkansas.

The big receiver posted an official 40 time of 4.41 seconds, though he timed in the high 4.3s on a number of watches at the workout. That's more than a full tenth of a second better than his combine time of 4.55 seconds. Childs also improved in the vertical jump by four inches, touching 40.5 inches at his pro day.

Teammate Joe Adams was unable to improve on his performance in Indianapolis, equaling his combine time of 4.55 seconds in the 40. For Adams, considered a vertical threat with home-run-hitting speed on the field, the mark is disappointing.

Linebacker Jerry Franklin, who many thought was deserving of a combine invitation, proved to scouts he belongs in the NFL. Franklin tipped the scales at 242 pounds, posted a vertical jump of 37.5 inches and ran a 40 time in the low 4.6s. Only three linebackers at the combine ran faster or jumped higher than the marks posted by Franklin today.

Also adding his name into the mix was running back/fullback Broderick Green, who clocked in the low 4.7s at 238 pounds and posted a vertical jump of 34 inches. Green, considered a leader on the Arkansas team and a character prospect by scouts, is a real sleeper at the fullback position. The Arkansas players are presently participating in position drills.

In Atlanta, Georgia Tech receiver Stephen Hill is again drawing rave reviews.

Hill stood on his stellar combine marks, but tipped the scale at a solid 209 pounds during the Georgia Tech workout, six less than his combine weigh-in. Once again Hill was flawless during pass-catching drills, running clean routes and doing an exceptional job catching the ball. The buzz continues to build around Hill, as several NFL decision-makers, as well as directors of college scouting for teams around the league, openly stated this morning that he ranks as a first-round choice and should be off the board by pick 25.

Monday, March 5, 8:19 p.m.

• The Hawaii workout ended a very busy pro-day schedule on Monday though no player stood out. The winner of the day was Cal-Poly cornerback Asa Jackson who improved his combine marks in the 40, turning in a time of 4.46 seconds, and the vertical jump, where he touched 37.5 inches.

• Defensive tackle Vaughn Meatoga stood on his combine numbers while Hawaii's other front line defender, Kaniela Tuipulotu, hurt a hamstring on his first forty attempt and did not continue with the workout. Of note was Corey Paredes, one of the teams best linebackers, running through a battery of fullback drills for scouts.

Monday, March 5, 6:11 p.m.

• Two players performed well at the Indiana pro-day starting with offensive lineman Andrew McDonald. The versatile blocker measured almost 6-feet-6 and tipped the scale at 317 pounds. His 40 time clocked under 5.2 seconds. His vertical jump was 28.5 inches and McDonald looked good in position drills. He's getting consideration at both guard and tackle from teams.

• Linebacker Jeff Thomas completed 20 reps on the bench and ran 4.75-seconds in the 40. Thomas, who measured 5-feet, 11.5-inches and 231-pounds is an intense competitor scout project as a back-up for several linebacker positions and a special teams ace.

• The news was not so good for Damarlo Belcher. The one-time highly rated receiver who was dismissed from the Indiana program during the middle part of last season performed poorly during the entire pro-day workout.

Monday, March 5, 4:21 p.m.

Like the Georgia pro-day, the workout at UAB was highlighted by a pair of offensive linemen:

• Matt McCants, graded as a potential middle round choice, improved on a few of his combine marks today. His fastest forty clocked in the upper 5.3-second area and later in the workout McCants looked athletic in position drills.

• Unheralded Terence Edge turned a few heads today. The offensive guard, who tips the scales in excess of 330-pounds, completed 27-reps on the bench, ran 5.2's in the forty and touched 31-inches in the vertical jump. Edge is unlikely to be drafted, but rather will be quickly swiped up after the seven rounds by a team wanting an athletic, wide bodied guard.

Monday, March 5, 4:04 p.m.

• The workout is complete at Georgia and by all accounts Cordy Glenn once again impressed coaches on hand. There's a feeling in the scouting community Glenn is headed into the top half of round one, possibly to the Dallas Cowboys.

• Justin Anderson was another offensive lineman that stood out. The big tackle rested on his combine numbers but looked terrific in position drills. The 330-pound blocker easily moved around the field and displayed terrific power in bad drills. Anderson has positioned himself as a late round sleeper.

• Expanding on the workout of Orson Charles, the athletic tight end looked good in position drills despite very difficult conditions. He caught the ball well and battled high winds which made throwing the football impossible at times.

• Cornerback Brandon Boykin has been medically cleared to workout from the leg injury he sustained at the Senior Bowl but chose only to participate in the bench press. Boykin is expected to schedule a personal pro-day prior to the draft in order to have some additional training time.

Monday, March 5, 10:21 a.m.

• Tough conditions confronted the participants of Georgia's pro day, as players faced a cold, stiff wind for most of the workout. Early nresults has tight end Orson Charles running unofficial times in the low-to-mid 4.7-second range. Defensive lineman DeAngelo Tyson completed 30 reps on the bench, then ran a pair of 40 times that averaged under 5.0 seconds.

• Monday starts off what is expected to be a busy and hectic week on the pro day schedule.

Scouts are in Athens, Georgia this morning as the Bulldogs take the field for their workout. Tight end Orson Charles and defensive lineman DeAngelo Tyson did not work out at the combine, but are expected to fully participate in today's event. Charles made a last-minute decision to enter the draft and opted not to run in Indianapolis, as he wanted the extra week to prepare for his workout. Tyson was recently cleared by doctors to participate in the full slate of physical tests.

Later this afternoon scouts will be out west in Carson, California for Hawaii's pro day. Most eyes will be on defensive lineman Kaniela Tuipulotu, who many thought deserved an invitation to the combine but was snubbed.

Sandwiched in between the two are workouts for the NFL prospects at Indiana and Alabama-Birmingham.

Friday, March 2, 1:46 p.m.

• Twenty teams descended upon the campus of Cincinnati today to watch more than a half dozen Bearcats work out. None of the school's three participants from the combine took part in a full workout. Running back Isaiah Pead and defensive tackle Derek Wolfe participated in position drills. Wolfe, in particular, looked good in drills. He was fluid moving around the field and looked powerful during bag drills.

The team's other senior, defensive tackle John Hughes, took part in the bench press. Hughes completed 29 reps, one more than his total from Indianapolis. Hughes has been struggling with hamstring tightness and will run for scouts on March 24, as will linebacker J.K. Schaffer, the team's leading tackler who sat on the sidelines most of today with an injury.

Receiver D.J. Woods turned some heads with an exceptional showing. The 6-foot, 180-pound pass-catcher posted a 37-inch vertical jump, then ran a pair of 40s in the low 4.4-second range (4.42 fastest). During drills Woods ran crisp, detailed routes and caught the ball well. Coaches on hand asked the swift wideout to run nearly a dozen NFL routes and came away impressed with his ability.

Quarterback Zach Collaros also turned some heads. The smallish passer (Collaros struggles to measure 6-feet even) displayed solid arm strength and accurately placed his deep throws into pass-catchers' hands.

Late word from yesterday's Missouri pro day has NFL scouts buzzing about Tiger field goal kicker Grant Ressel, who consistently split the uprights from 60 yards during his workout. Ressel struggled as a senior, hitting on only 56.2 percent of his field goals, as well as just 1-of-7 from 40 yards or longer. His workout yesterday will at least get Ressel an invite to camp.

Thursday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.

• Tight end Michael Egnew, as well as receivers Jerrell Jackson and Wes Kemp, all looked good in pass-catching drills. Jackson, who ran in the upper 4.5s at the combine, will run the 40 on March 15, when Missouri has its second pro day.

Offensive linemen Austin Wuebbels and Dan Hoch both impressed. Wuebbels, a three-year starter at guard, completed 40 reps on the bench press, receiving applause from scouts.

Hoch measured 6-6½ and 320 pounds. His 40 time of 5.25 was adequate while many were impressed by his short shuttle time of 4.73, a mark which would've placed him in the top half of offensive linemen at the combine.

Thursday, March 1, 4:32 p.m.

• Tight end Michael Egnew, Missouri's top tight end prospect, is still struggling with a tight hamstring which came about during the combine. He will wait until March 15 to better his time of 4.62 seconds in the forty from the combine. Egnew did participate in the broad jump, measuring 11-feet, 4-inches, which was a five inch improvement from Indianapolis. His vertical jump of 37.5 inches today bettered his combine number by 1.5-inches.

Receiver Wes Kemp, who entered the season with late round grades yet was not invited to the combine, gave scouts a lot to think about today. The 6-foot, 3.5-inch receiver who tips the scales at more than 220-pounds completed 22 reps on the bench press then posted times as fast as 4.46-seconds in the forty.

Thursday, March 1, 1:39 p.m.

• After sizzling during the testing portion of his workout, Brandon Brooks continued to impress during a 10-minute segment of position drills. According to scouts Brooks moved well around the field, looking fluid and smooth. At one point during bag drills he knocked over a coach from the Pittsburgh Steelers after violently striking the bag with his powerful hand punch.

Brooks is slated for a second workout next Thursday, March 8, where he will solely participate in offensive line drills. The expectations from NFL decision makers at the workout is Brooks will be the first non-combine participant drafted in April.

• There's no rest for the weary, as less than 48 hours after completion of the NFL combine in Indianapolis, scouts, coaches and general managers begin criss-crossing the nation to attend college pro days. Over the next four weeks, NFL hopefuls will be measured, tested, interviewed and drilled as teams ready their draft boards for April's event.

Two pro days started off the schedule today: Missouri and Miami-Ohio.

The Miami pro day is important, as offensive lineman Brandon Brooks, considered the highest rated player not invited to the combine, took the field. More than two dozen teams were on hand to watch Brooks today, and he did not disappoint.

The big offensive lineman measured 6-foot-5 and weighed 346 pounds. He completed 36 reps on the bench press, a number exceeded by just one offensive lineman at the combine. The same can be said for Brooks' 4.98 40 time, which included a 10-yard split of 1.71 seconds. Only Donald Stephenson ran faster at the combine. His vertical jump of 32 inches and broad jump of 8-feet, 9-inches were also superb. The 4.52 short shuttle time beat all marks from the offensive linemen who ran in Indianapolis.

The big story for prospects not invited to the combine surrounds the alleged super-regional combine, which takes place at Ford Field in Detroit the final two days of March. Reports had as many as 100 of the top players not in Indianapolis last week receiving invitations to this smaller scouting event. Early excitement about the event, however, soon dissipated once the details were closely inspected.

Unlike the Indianapolis combine, the top players invited to Ford Field will have to pay their own travel expenses to and from Detroit, which does not sit well with many. Worse yet, players are reportedly participating in just a few of the combine tests (40-yard sprint, short shuttle, vertical jump and L-drill) and critical medical exams will not be performed at the regional combine.


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2012 NFL Draft Pro Day Tracker



SI.com's draft analyst Tony Pauline of Draftinsider.net checks in daily with news and notes about top prospects participating in pro days.

Wednesday, March 7, 12:39 p.m.

• Today's pro day schedule includes Alabama, Texas A&M, Wisconsin and USC, but don't expect any breaking news from these workouts, as the top prospects are not expected to participate.

Crimson Tide stars Trent Richardson, Mark Barron and Courtney Upshaw are bypassing today's workout and will perform for scouts on March 29. That's the same day Texas A&M signal caller Ryan Tannehill, who has been recovering from a broken bone in his foot, will also be throwing for NFL teams.

USC tackle Matt Kalil and defensive prospect Nick Perry are expected to stand on their combine workouts, where both prospects performed brilliantly.

In Wisconsin, top rated center Peter Konz will not work out as he continues to recover from the ankle he dislocated last November, an injury further irritated during the Rose Bowl. Konz will do some snapping to quarterback Russell Wilson.

Some final results from Illinois pro day yesterday include a terrific performance from linebacker Ian Thomas. The speedy defender ran 4.67 seconds in the 40 after tipping the scales at 232 pounds. His other marks included an impressive 32 reps on the bench, a 37-inch vertical jump and a fine session of linebacker drills. Thomas is a potential late-round pick by a 4-3 defense that needs a weak side linebacker.

Tuesday, March 6, 10:18 p.m.

• Several NFL hopefuls on the West Coast battled cold, windy weather and saw their pro-day workouts go late into the afternoon.

The UCLA pro day was attended by all 32 teams and featured a number of seniors hoping to redeem themselves after failing to meet expectations in 2011. Most of the Bruins who took part in the workout impressed scouts.

The story of the day was receiver Nelson Rosario who was graded as a late-round pick entering the year. Rosario measured 6 feet, 5 1/2 inches, 230 pounds then ran 40 times of 4.55 into a stiff headwind. His other marks included a vertical jump of 36.5 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet, 1 inch. All were outstanding results for Rosario, who caught the ball well during drills. Scouts were impressed the way the big pass-catcher was able to quickly get into pass routes and stay on balance exiting breaks. There's a feeling Rosario could add weight to his frame and eventually develop into a field-stretching tight end.

Safety Tony Dye, graded as a mid-round choice coming into the season only to struggle with several injuries, also turned in a solid performance. Dye was credited with an official 40 time of 4.56 seconds, posted 4.15 seconds in the short shuttle and 7.02 in the three cone. He also touched 36.5 inches in the vertical jump. These numbers were competitive with many of the safeties at the combine. He later looked smooth and quick in position drills.

Former Vanderbilt cornerback Jamie Graham, who transferred to UCLA only to miss most of the season with injury, also turned heads with a good workout. Ditto for Josh Smith, the receiver/return specialist transfer from Colorado who was forced to play in the secondary last season after injuries started to mount for the Bruins. Both looked camp worthy and should be signed soon after the draft ends.

• At Cal-Lutheran, nearly a half dozen teams withstood bad weather to watch cornerback Justin Haulcy-Bateman workout. The small-school sleeper did not disappoint, running 4.49 seconds in the 40 and 6.7 seconds in the shuttle. His other marks included 15 reps on the bench and 37 inches in the vertical jump. Haulcy-Bateman will have a second workout March 26.

Another small-school prospect stood out Tuesday. Jeremy Caldwell, a top FBS cornerback and return specialist, timed in the low 4.4s, clocked 4.1 seconds in the short shuttle and touched 35 inches in the vertical jump. Caldwell could get looks in the final round for a team that needs both a dime back and kick returner.

Tuesday, March 6, 4:32 p.m.

• The Illinois pro day is complete and, while most of the top name prospects stood on their combine numbers, there were some standout performances.

Fast-rising Whitney Mercilus posted a time of 7.03 in the three-cone, which bettered his mark from the combine by almost .15 seconds. The number would've also placed Mercilus, who lined up at defensive end last season, in the top half of the linebackers who participated in the three-cone test at the combine. His short shuttle run of 4.49 seconds was also an improvement from his combine number last week. Afterward, Mercilus ran through position drills at both defensive line and linebacker. The game-impacting junior has likely secured a spot for himself in the bottom half of the first round.

Receiver AJ Jenkins also blistered in the three-cone and short shuttle, posting times in the low 3.8 second area and 6.7 second area respectively. His short shuttle time was faster than any run by a receiver at the combine, while only two wideouts bested the three-cone mark.

Jason Ford, the Fighting Illini's second-leading rusher last season, tipped the scale near 250 pounds and posted 40 times in the low-to-mid 4.6-second range, and turned in a vertical jump of 35 inches. Both are terrific marks and Ford later stood out in pass-catching drills. The college running back is getting long looks as a west coast fullback by NFL teams.

Offensive lineman John Cornell, overlooked in scouting circles due to the quality talent around him, also fared well. He completed 32 reps on the bench press, then cracked 5.10 seconds in the 40 on a number of watches. The 40 time is important, as this tells scouts Cornell has the athleticism many did not think he possessed.


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Nick Toon

Thirty teams were in attendance for the University of Alabama’s pro day on Wednesday, with 14 players working out out indoors. The Bears and the Rams were the only two teams not in Tuscaloosa, while the GMs from the Bills, Titans and Steelers all showed up.

While high-profile players such as RB Trent Richardson and LB Courtney Upshaw did not work out, cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick likely solidified himself a first-round grade with a strong performance.

Kirkpatrick (6-1 3/4, 194) stood on everything from combine. He had a very, very, very good workout. He’s already a first-round pick, I think what he did was make people realize that their evaluation was correct. I look at him as first half of the first round.

Other players who stood out Wednesday:

Joshua Chapman, DT (6-foot-9 5/8, 319 pounds) — Only got measured Wednesday because of a knee injury. He will work out March 29.

Darius Hanks, WR (5-11 3/4, 188) — Ran 4.67 and 4.66 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He had a 4.37-second short shuttle, 6.87 three-cone drill. He caught the ball well and had very good quickness in his workouts. He’s probably a third-day selection.

Dont’a Hightower, LB (6-2 1/8, 265) — Stood on his combine numbers, except he posted a 9-foot-9 broad jump. He also had a 4.68 short shuttle and a 7.55 cone drill. He worked really well. He’s one of those guys who helped himself. I view him as a high second-round pick.

Marquis Maze, WR — He stood on everything that he did at the combine. He had an individual workout that just looked OK. He’s just a guy that’s good at things but not great at anything.


De’Quan Menzie, DB (5-10 3/4, 202) — He ran 4.62- and 4.61-second 40s. He had a 6.93 cone drill (very good), and he looked good in the workout. Menzie has very good ball skills. He’s going to be a fourth- or fifth-round pick.

Brad Smelley, TE (6-2, 237) — He’s a guy we need to add. Ran 4.77- and 4.76-second 40s; also had a 9-4 broad jump, 4.49 short shuttle, 7.15 cone drill and had 13 strength lifts. He didn’t do the vertical jump. He’ll be drafted by a team that runs a west-coast offense.

Safety Mark Barron still is injured and will work out March 29, when Richardson and Upshaw are also expected to work out.

Alabama is a school the scouts love to go to for the pro day. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban talks to everybody there, asks if there’s any questions and makes them feel important and at home. After ‘Bama was done Wednesday, the schools had a huge barbecue dinner from Blue Ribbon BBQ — everybody likes a free lunch. When scouts leave Alabama they’re all pleased because they are treated so well. http://blogs.nfl.com/2012/03/07/kirkpat ... s-pro-day/

Can this young man play ILB in a 34? Nice pro day. Perhaps bring him in for a workout? 6'4 255lbs Wisconsin LB Louis Nzegwu ran the 40-yard dash in 4.54 seconds Wednesday, March 7, at the University of Wisconsin Pro Day workout, according to an NFL scout in attendance. Nzegwu also turned in a 41 1/2-inch vertical leap, a 10-foot-8 broad jump, a 4.21 short shuttle, a 6.78 three-cone drill and a 11.48 in the 60-yard shuttle.
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