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Pro Days
Mack in focus at California’s pro day
Posted: March 18th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Alex Mack, California, Zack Follett
Alex Mack
Thirty teams had a total of 50 representatives at California’s pro day and there were six offensive line coaches on hand.
Those assistants showed up to watch center Alex Mack (6-foot-4 1/4, 307 pounds). He had a sensational workout in the position drills and ran a 5.17 and 5.23 in the 40, posted a 28 1/2-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot, 10-inch broad jump, a 4.75 short shuttle, a 7.31 three-cone drill and did 20 bench press reps.
Here are some of the other notable prospects:
LB Zack Follett (6-2 1/8, 238 pounds) stood on everything from the combine, except bench press. He had 21 reps.
LB Anthony Felder (6-1 3/4, 235 pounds) ran a 4.76 in the 40 and had a 36-inch vertical jump. He pulled his hamstring after his first 40 and was done for the day.
LB Worrell Williams (5-11 1/4, 241 pounds) ran a 4.77 and 4.75 in the 40 and kept the rest of his numbers from the combine.
TE Cameron Morrah (6-3 3/8, 242 pounds) ran a 4.61 and 4.63 in the 40 and kept the rest of his workout drill numbers from the combine. He had really good hands, but is not seen as a proficient blocker.
DE Rulon Davis did not participate due to an ankle injury.
Important to note: There’s a bunch of construction going on at Berkeley. They are in the process of remodeling the stadium and they say that it’s going to be a state-of-the-art building when it’s finished, but right now there is lots and lots of construction going on.
– Gil Brandt
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Pro Days
Harvin showcases skills at Florida’s pro day
Posted: March 18th, 2009 | NFL.com Staff | Tags: Cornelius Ingram, Florida, Percy Harvin
Wide receiver Percy Harvin was the headliner at Florida’s pro day today in Gainesville. A slew of wide receiver coaches came out to watch Harvin perform, and Vikings vice president of player personnel Rick Spielman, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney, and Bucs GM Mark Dominik and coach Raheem Morris also were in attendance.
Harvin (5-foot-11 3/4, 193 pounds) did not disappoint. He kept his running-drill numbers from the combine, but he had a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 1-inch broad jump and did 20 bench-press lifts. He looked exceptional in position drills and caught the ball well. He also showed great explosion.
Another player who opened eyes Wednesday was tight end Cornelius Ingram. After sitting out this past season because of a knee injury, Ingram is healthy again and showing it on the field. He ran 4.72 and 4.69 seconds in the 40-yard dash, had a 9-foot, 6-inch broad jump and was sharp in position drills.
Former Florida and NFL player Doug Johnson was the quarterback during receiving drills and did a great job running a scripted workout so scouts could see the prospects catch a variety of different passes.
Here are some other notable players among the 12 who worked out on the grass field:
WR Louis Murphy (6-2 5/8, 207 pounds) ran a 4.45-second short shuttle and a 6.95-second three-cone drill. He ran position drills.
OT Jason Watkins (6-5 3/4, 319 pounds) did 19 bench-press reps, but he kept the rest of his numbers from the combine. He did position workouts.
OT Phil Trautwein (6-6, 308 pounds) ran 5.40 and 5.36 seconds in the 40, had a 27-inch vertical and an 8-foot, 3-inch broad jump and did 23 bench-press reps.
– Gil Brandt
