Pro Day Information

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Robert Griffin III has switched his pro day to March 21st now, which is one day before Andrew Luck's. Originally they were scheduled to work out on the same day.

 

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Updated: February 21, 2012, 10:58 AM ET
Robert Griffin III will likely wait to throw

Former Baylor quarterback Robert Griffin III said Monday he likely will not throw at the NFL scouting combine later this week, choosing to focus on team interviews, the 40-yard dash and other drills in Indianapolis.

Griffin, who has been working extensively with quarterback consultant Terry Shea on his foot work, said he will instead save the throwing for his pro day March 21 (live stream on ESPN3), which has been moved up a day to avoid going at the same time as the pro day for fellow top quarterback prospect Andrew Luck.

"Just getting used to the type of routes you have to throw at the next level," the dual-threat quarterback said of his work with Shea. "Basically just trying to find the best way to allow my skills to shine, whether that's my quick release or just my ability to drive the football down the field.

"It's like a performance when it comes to your pro day and when you're throwing. It's exactly like a performance, you've just got to memorize the script and go out and execute to the best of your ability," he said. "Once you get drafted, you can go to your team and learn the grand scheme of things."

Griffin was in Fort Worth on Monday night to accept the Davey O'Brien Award that recognizes the nation's top quarterback.

Griffin said Monday he's excited to meet with teams to show them that Baylor's spread offense was more pro-style than gimmick.

"I'm excited to wow (teams) in the interviews with the type of offense that (Baylor) run, just so they can understand it's not as simple as some people make our spread out to be. It's a different kind of spread," Griffin said. "Although I don't agree with it, but people say I just burst on the scene this year, so no one knows much about me, whether NFL GMs or analysts, so I get a chance to put my best foot forward."

Running Baylor's spread offense, Griffin beat out Luck for the Heisman Trophy last fall to become Baylor's first Heisman winner.

Griffin said whether he -- or Luck -- is picked first overall by the Indianapolis Colts on April 26 won't change him as a quarterback.

"We both want to be the best, we both want to be No. 1. Whether I get drafted first or not, it's not going to change the way I play," Griffin said. "All I can say, it's about motivation. You never want to feel like everybody thinks you're a sure thing in life because it can rob you of your motivation to go out and get better."

Griffin set or tied 54 school records in 41 games at Baylor, which last season tied a school record with 10 wins -- the other 10-win season was in 1980 during Mike Singletary's senior year. The Bears won their last six games in 2011, and the record-setting 67-56 victory over Washington in the Alamo Bowl was their first bowl victory since 1992.

Griffin is the school's career passing leader, completing 800 of 1,192 passes (67 percent) for 10,366 yards and 78 touchdowns with 17 interceptions. His 2,254 yards and 33 TDs rushing are records for a Bears quarterback.

Sure, those numbers were made possible by Baylor's offensive scheme. But Griffin said it was based on plenty of pro-style principles.

"At first glance, they see four or five wide receivers, a lot of motion, a lot of different sets of formations," Griffin said. "If you take it from that aspect, it's exactly the same things that the pros do, go two-tight, four wide and two tight ends, and tight end at running back like the Patriots do."

Griffin insisted he has no hints of what might happen on draft day, but said when he went to Indianapolis during Super Bowl week that fans there were telling him they wanted him to come there. He added that he hopes Peyton Manning stays in Indianapolis, because "he's a legend and deserves that."

Information from ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter and The Associated Press contributed to this report.

 

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Oklahoma WR Broyles hopes for early April Pro Day - CBSSports.com

 

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2012 NFL draft pro day updates - Tony Pauline - SI.com

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 15th to better his time of 4.62 seconds in the forty from the combine. Egnew did participate in the broad jump, measuring 11-fett, 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.

Brooks in presently participating in offensive line drills for the position coaches and scouts on hand.

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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Missouri head coach Gary Pinkel (twitter):

Personal records on 225 bench rep test for Trey Hobson (18) and Wes Kemp (20) on #NFL Pro Day. GP

Dan Hoch PRs on vertical jump (27.5") and Michael Egnew PRs on broad jump (11'3") at #Mizzou Pro Day. Egnew's is a new school record. GP

 

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http://www.sbnation.com/2012-nfl-dr...ri-football-pro-day-nfl-draft-2012/in/2600377

Miami (OH) Pro Day Kicks Off With Brandon Brooks' Workout - SBNation.com

 

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Damarlo Belcher will be attending his pro-day at Indiana tomorrow (March 5th 2012)

 

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D. Orlando Ledbetter (twitter):

UGA Orson Charles ran an official 4.75 & 4.90 in the 40-yard dash.

 

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D. Orlando Ledbetter (twitter):

UGA Orson Charles ran an official 4.75 & 4.90 in the 40-yard dash.

Wow. That's REALLY slow. Especially for a pro' day/

 

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Wow. That's REALLY slow. Especially for a pro' day/

Poor man Vernon Davis my a$$

I still like him though. He's more of a Dustin Keller type. But not as explosive.

 

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NFL Draft Blog

Big pro days coming for rising prospects
March, 5, 2012 2:39PM ET
By Kevin Weidl

Now that the NFL combine is in the rearview mirror, scouts and other team personnel turn their attention to on-campus pro days that give prospects a chance to build additional momentum or prove that subpar combine workouts were simply blips on the radar screen.

Below is a look at four players who showed well in Indianapolis and could use their pro day workouts to lock down their draft status, and teams that could be possible fits.


Chandler Jones has impressive tools and plenty of upside.


Syracuse DE Chandler Jones (Scouts Inc. grade: 90)
Jones' length stands out when watching him on tape, and his combine measurements (6-foot-5⅜, 266 pounds; 35½-inch arms) confirmed his impressive dimensions. He also shows a quick first step (1.63-second 10-yard split), and his 22 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press are impressive given how long his arms are. A 35-inch vertical jump and 10-foot broad jump are also noteworthy.

Jones shows good bend when coming off the edge as a pass-rusher, with the ability to flex his torso and get through contact when blockers get high on him. Those things will help him in his March 8 pro day; Jones could use that workout to prove to teams running 3-4 defenses that he has the ability to play in space and transition to outside linebacker in a three-man front. Jones showed off his athleticism at the combine but looked tight opening his hips and changing directions in space, and he did not catch the ball well. I believe his best fit is at end in a 4-3 scheme, but proving himself in space and putting up another solid set of numbers could help Jones get into the late-first-round conversation.

He's already likely to come off the board early in the second, and teams that could have pass-rush needs in the late first or early second include the Atlanta Falcons, New England Patriots, Indianapolis Colts, Carolina Panthers, Seattle Seahawks and Tennessee Titans.



Virginia Tech CB Jayron Hosley (79)
Hosley lacks elite size (5-10, 178), needs to add strength and is not a great tackler. A midseason hamstring injury nagged him the rest of the way in 2011 and affected his production. He was clearly not the same player after the injury, something I saw in person against Duke and North Carolina.

However, tape from before the injury shows a player who moves well (though is sometimes lazy with his technique), has the instincts to read routes and beat receivers to the point (especially on three-step drops), and has the ball skills to make big plays (nine interceptions when fully healthy in 2010).

Hosley started to turn things around with a solid performance against Michigan in the Sugar Bowl, and running a 4.47 at the combine was key for a player facing questions about his top-end speed. He didn't take part in any of the jumps, though, so his vertical and broad jumps will be key as teams look to assess whether Hosley can climb the ladder and compete against bigger receivers downfield. We had a late-second-round grade on Hosley coming into the season, and even with the drop-off late in the year he still has a chance to get back into the Round 2 mix and give corner-needy teams like the Patriots, Panthers, Colts, Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers something to think about.



Michigan DE Mike Martin (67)
Martin lacks prototypical length (6-1⅜, 306), but he is wide and stout, and his motor and attitude are impressive. He can be seen on tape being engulfed at the point of attack at times, but he flashes some quickness as an interior pass-rusher and the ability to chase plays down the line and make plays outside the tackle box in pursuit. His combine numbers (4.88 40-yard dash, 1.63 split, 4.25-second short shuttle, 36 bench press reps) line up with what we see in game action.

Martin also showed well during Senior Bowl week. If his March 15 pro day goes according to plan, he could solidify his standing as a Day 2 prospect. His best fit is as a nose tackle in a 4-3 defense, which is an area teams like the Panthers, Denver Broncos, Seahawks and Philadelphia Eagles could look to address in the third-round area.



Ohio State WR Devier Posey (47)
Posey is one of the more intriguing prospects on the board. He was part of the NCAA investigation into the Ohio State program and the 10 games he lost to suspension in 2011 are more than any other Buckeye player. That leaves him with only three game tapes from his senior season and with scouts trying to get more looks Posey's pro day (March 9) will be important.

He was clearly still shaking off some rust during a disappointing Senior Bowl week, when he struggled to catch the ball with consistency. But Posey's junior tape shows a player who can run good routes, who transitions quickly after the catch and who has sneaky ability to create big plays. Running a 4.50 at the combine helped his cause, and Posey (6-15, 211) eased some concerns by catching the ball better there. He also looked good in drills, running polished routes and showing the ability to set up defenders and create leverage.

Posey carried a solid Day 2 grade coming into the season and obviously lost plenty of momentum, but his combine showing paired with a strong pro day could get him back into the later part of Day 2. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins, Chicago Bears and Minnesota Vikings all have needs at receiver and could show interest.



Cincinnati duo stands out
Bearcats RB Isaiah Pead would have been listed above if his pro day hadn't taken place over the weekend, but he did end up making a positive impression on scouts with his workout.

Pead (5-10⅛, 197) is not a player who looks to bounce a lot of runs outside, but he has the ability to create and pick up some yards on his own; to that end, his improved short shuttle (4.25) and three-cone times (6.86) will help his cause. What's even more impressive, though, is the versatility Pead shows with his contributions as a return man and a receiver out of the backfield. At this point he looks to have nailed down a spot late on Day 2.

Scouts Inc. did not attend the Cincinnati pro day, but some scouts I talked to are also buzzing about the performance of TE Adrian Robinson.

Tape of Robinson shows a player with a good frame and strong lower half who has the potential to become a good blocker, and his pro day measurements (6-4, 264) confirm that. He can also be seen stretching the seam and making some things happen after the catch. Given his workout numbers, that's no surprise.

Robinson clocked 40 times of 4.53 and 4.59, posted a 39.5 vertical leap and 11-3 broad jump, ran the short shuttle in 4.39 and completed the three-cone drill in 7.13. The overall class for tight ends is weak, so Robinson's combination of size and numbers will send scouts back to the tape, and if everything matches up Robinson could be a good find in the later rounds.

 

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2012 NFL draft pro day updates - Tony Pauline - SI.com

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.


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, 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.

 

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Pro Day Interviews and Highlights - The University of Georgia Bulldogs

 

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Charles 4.7-4-88 in 40 at windy UGA pro day - CBSSports.com

 

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Pead, TE Robinson impress at Cincinnati Pro Day - CBSSports.com

 

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2012 NFL draft pro day updates - Tony Pauline - SI.com

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, 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.

 

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UAB Holds Football Pro Day Monday - UABSPORTS.COM - UAB Official Athletic Site

 

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UAB Held It's Pro Day To Impress Scouts For The NFL - CBS 42 Birmingham, AL News Weather Sports

 

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Hawaii holds Pro Day in California - CBSSports.com