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

Thursday, March 8, 10:50 p.m.

• A long day of pro day workouts finally came to an end with Wyoming and Washington on the west coast finishing their workouts.

A fast track in Seattle led to 40 times that were quicker than expected for Husky players.

Jermaine Kearse, who struggled as a senior and performed below expectations, ran exceptionally well. His 30, timed as fast as 4.43 seconds, was almost .15 seconds better than his run at the combine.

Likewise, running back Chris Polk dipped close to 4.45 seconds in the 40, more than one-tenth faster than his mark in Indianapolis. The prevailing thought from all was Polk looked smooth and solid in all the position work after his runs.

Defensive tackle Alameda Ta'amu completed position drills after posting a time of 7.2 seconds in the three-cone. He heads towards the draft as a second-round pick and likely the second nose tackle to be selected.

In Wyoming, underclassman Alvester Alexander posted a 40 time in the mid-4.4s after measuring 5-11 and 206 pounds. It was a solid mark for the little known running back, who totaled 695 yards rushing last season.

Multi-purpose defensive back Tashaun Gipson, who lined up at both cornerback and safety for the Cowboys, displayed a good degree of athleticism. Gipson completed 23 reps on the bench, touched 37 inches in the vertical and timed 4.54 seconds in the 40.

Some final notes from earlier in the day include a pair of solid performances from the Northwestern pro day.

Jeremy Ebert led the Wildcats offense with 75 receptions for 1,060 yards and 11 touchdowns. Today he led them at the pro day as the 5-10 1/2, 200-pound receiver clocked as fast as 4.37 seconds in the 40. He also finished with 16 reps on the bench, more than admirable for a wideout. Ebert will most assuredly now receive consideration in the late rounds of the draft.

Northwestern's top defensive back prospect also performed well. Brian Peters, who picked off five passes last season and accumulated 92 tackles, posted a best 40 time of 4.60 seconds after measuring 6-3 and 215 pounds. He's a classic strong safety who plays with a special teams mentality.

Lastly, remember the name of Colorado receiver Toney Clemons.

The transfer from Michigan has been considered an under-the-radar prospect and late bloomer. Today after measuring 6-2 and 210 pounds, Clemons was credited with a best time of 4.41 seconds. He's been moderately productive, posting 43 receptions each of the last two seasons, though his marks in 2011 included eight touchdowns and a per-catch average of 15.8 yards. Unlikely to be selected at any point during the seven rounds, Clemons is one of those prospects who seemingly comes from nowhere to have a productive NFL career.
 
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2012 NFL draft pro day updates - Tony Pauline - SI.com

Friday, March 9, 11:08 a.m.

• The buzz at the Oklahoma State pro day is that Justin Blackmon has run much faster than most expected. Word from Stillwater is the big receiver timed quicker on his second 40, clocking under 4.45 seconds and as fast as 4.41 seconds on a number of watches.

A different receiver is lighting it up in South Florida. TY Hilton, who did not workout at the combine due to a leg injury, ran in the mid-4.3-second range this morning, his official time coming in around 4.36 seconds. Scouts say Hilton looked incredibly explosive in his 40 and during drills. Evidently the game-breaking receiver/return specialist dropped just a single pass during drills. He did pull up late in the workout and it looked to many that the strained hamstring which kept Hilton from participating in the Senior Bowl and combine may have flared up.

• Early marks from the Oklahoma State pro day are starting to trickle in.

Justin Blackmon touched 35 inches in the vertical jump and posted a broad jump of 10-4. Thus far the unofficial times in the 40 have been promising. Word is Blackmon broke 4.5 seconds on a number of watches, with a few reading 4.45 seconds.

• The much anticipated 40-yard sprint of receiver Justin Blackmon takes place today as the Oklahoma State pro day workout tops the schedule. Blackmon, who did not run at the combine due to a minor leg issue, is expected to participate in most of the workout today. The same holds true for his teammate Josh Cooper, a highly rated slot receiver/return specialist who was unable to run at the combine.

In Columbus, Ohio the Buckeyes are also working out for scouts. Receiver DeVier Posey will stand on his 40 time from the combine but participate in receiver drills. Thus far this morning offensive tackle Mike Adams has completed 21 reps on the bench.

Staying with offensive linemen in the state of Ohio, Brandon Brooks is drawing rave reviews from his workout yesterday. A dozen offensive line coaches made their way to the Miami, Ohio campus and put Brooks through a rigorous workout of offensive line drills which lasted 80 minutes. All but four of the coaches on hand worked Brooks hard in a variety of one-on-one blocking drills. The belief is Brooks, who was not invited to the combine, could land in the late part of round two.
 
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2012 NFL draft pro day updates - Tony Pauline - SI.com

Friday, March 9, 5:18 p.m.

• The festivities have ended in Stillwater, as the large crowds of NFL general managers, coaches and scouts who attended the Oklahoma State pro day are heading home.

By all accounts, receiver Justin Blackmon met or exceeded expectations. As reported earlier his 40 times, which will officially end up in the mid 4.4-second range (4.46), were faster than anyone thought possible. Despite reports the workout was run on a fast surface, OSU coaches told scouts and others it's the same field turf used during the season. Blackmon ran solid routes during position drills, something he did at the combine and a skill he's worked hard on in the run-up to the draft. He displayed his patented soft hands, consistently plucking the pass from the air away from his frame and catching the ball with proper fundamentals. Except for two drops it was a spotless day for Blackmon, who heads toward the draft as a top-four pick. Over the next six weeks many will speculate which team will select Blackmon. It is noteworthy that Leslie Frazier was on hand with a full complement of offensive coaches from the Minnesota Vikings, the franchise many project grabbing USC offensive tackle Matt Kalil with the third pick of the draft.

Scouts thought quarterback Brandon Weeden turned in a solid showing. There's no questioning his arm strength and, except for a few passes that had receivers adjusting vertically or backwards to grab the ball, Weeden was accurate throughout the workout. His ability to put deep passes on the money stood out to those in attendance. Several teams told Weeden he's "NFL ready" as he moves to the next phase of his football career.

Levy Adcock, who did not receive a combine invitation to the surprise of many, also proved he's next-level material. The big lineman looked terrific in bag drills and moved around the field with ease. As described by those at the workout, Adcock is more athletic than given credit for and can line up at any of three positions on the offensive line. The prevailing thought is Adcock will be selected at the start of the draft's final day.

Finally, Josh Cooper, who's still struggling with hamstring tightness, ran one 40 time which clocked as fast as 4.56. Despite his hurting leg Cooper took part in the position drills and ran terrific routes and caught everything thrown in his direction.

• More than a dozen teams were on hand today for the Mississippi pro day and scouts say the star of the show was offensive tackle Bobbie Massie.

The junior lineman, who surprised many by entering the draft, stood on all of his combine numbers but participated in position drills and looked outstanding. One coach from Mississippi said Massie looked better today than at any point in his college career. That statement is not surprising considering the big tackle has been working with former All-Pro center LeCharles Bentley since December. Massie will be back on the Mississippi campus to privately work out for NFL teams during the week of March 18 and is now projected in the top half of round two.

Running back Brandon Bolden also performed well today. His 40 time, which clocked 4.46 seconds, was significantly better than his mark from the combine. Bolden displayed that speed later in the workout during position drills.

Defensive end Kentrell Lockett struggled through the workout. At one time highly rated by scouts prior to his knee injury from September 2010, he struggled to get under 5.0 seconds in the 40 and did not look like the "Lockett of old," as expressed by many on hand.

Defensive end Wayne Dorsey, an athletic prospect who missed most of the 2011 season with a broken arm, timed 4.86 in the 40.
 
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Pittsburgh Steelers sent front office & main coaches to Ohio State pro-day. Sources tell me Mike Adams was the apple of their eye
 
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