Has anyone seen updates on Northwestern's Pro Day? Will there be any published results on 40 times or other measurable tests?
NFL Pro Day @ NU
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NU sports has a quick video about it - nothing specific. I hope the snow didn't prevent any scouts or front office guys from getting out.
Does anyone know if this is more than in previous years, or about the same?
I saw the list of the NU athletes expected to participate (from the Trib):
Austin Carr, wide receiver
Chris Fitzpatrick, long snapper
Tom Hruby, linebacker
Joe Jones, linebacker
Jack Mitchell, kicker
Ifeadi Odenigbo, defensive lineman
C.J. Robbins, defensive lineman
Andrew Scanlan, wide receiver
Mike Shuler, wide receiver (2016 graduate)
Anthony Walker Jr., linebacker
How do they determine who participates? Some of the players listed weren't starters so I assume that their chances at making an NFL training camp are pretty slim.
Austin Carr, wide receiver
Chris Fitzpatrick, long snapper
Tom Hruby, linebacker
Joe Jones, linebacker
Jack Mitchell, kicker
Ifeadi Odenigbo, defensive lineman
C.J. Robbins, defensive lineman
Andrew Scanlan, wide receiver
Mike Shuler, wide receiver (2016 graduate)
Anthony Walker Jr., linebacker
How do they determine who participates? Some of the players listed weren't starters so I assume that their chances at making an NFL training camp are pretty slim.
I'm sure that Fitz allows any player that graduated with the program to participate in the NFL workouts, including walk-ons that barely saw the field. They're running the workout regardless for the players that have a realistic shot at making NFL rosters so there are limited (if any) additional costs, the coaches need bodies to rotate in on drills and give the "legit" prospects a blow, it's an interesting experience, and someday you'll be able to tell your kids - with legitimacy -that you worked out for "over 30 NFL teams". Who wouldn't after four years spent busting your hump in practices?
E.g. Hruby will be a Navy Seal vet who worked out for the NFL while obtaining a degree at Northwestern; maybe he runs a 4.5 40 and gets a UFDA deal to a NFL team to help with kickoff coverage during the preseason. Stranger stuff has happened: like Cleveland and the Cubs winning championships in the same 12 month period as Northwestern winning a NYC bowl game & making March Madness. Who knows.
Like Joseph Jones getting a shot in an NFL camp on the back of an unexpectedly fast 40.
Haven't seen the full results posted anywhere, but heard he ran quite fast for a 230+-pound LB.
Some Pro Day results posted here. NU's are not. Don't know if they will be posted later?
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...-draft-pro-day-schedule-and-results-by-school
They used to have much more detailed accounts and far more results. Sucks they no longer have all that.
BT network had some footage. I caught the tail end of the portion about NU - quick interview with carr
They just updated this info:
Representatives from 25 teams watched 50 players work out at Northwestern from multiple area schools, including nine Wildcats. Al Golden, the tight ends coach with the Lions, was in attendance at the indoor pro day on FieldTurf.
» DL Ifeadi Odenigbo (6-2 7/8, 261), the Big Ten leader in sacks last season, stood on all of his combine numbers, but did go through positions drills.
» LB Anthony Walker (6-0 3/4, 239) went through position drills after standing on all of his combine numbers. He had a good workout.
» WR Austin Carr (6-0 1/4, 202) ran the 40 in 4.61 and 4.62 seconds, had a 33.5-inch vertical, a 9-8 broad jump, a 4.07-second short shuttle, a 6.70-second three-cone, and 16 bench lifts. He's a projected late Day-3 prospect or priority free agent.
Representatives from 25 teams watched 50 players work out at Northwestern from multiple area schools, including nine Wildcats. Al Golden, the tight ends coach with the Lions, was in attendance at the indoor pro day on FieldTurf.
» DL Ifeadi Odenigbo (6-2 7/8, 261), the Big Ten leader in sacks last season, stood on all of his combine numbers, but did go through positions drills.
» LB Anthony Walker (6-0 3/4, 239) went through position drills after standing on all of his combine numbers. He had a good workout.
» WR Austin Carr (6-0 1/4, 202) ran the 40 in 4.61 and 4.62 seconds, had a 33.5-inch vertical, a 9-8 broad jump, a 4.07-second short shuttle, a 6.70-second three-cone, and 16 bench lifts. He's a projected late Day-3 prospect or priority free agent.
Now we know how much Ifeadi really weighs. From the combine:
Player: Ifeadi Odenigbo College: Northwestern Height: 6'3 Weight: 258 Arm Length: 32 5/8" Hands: 10 1/2" Bench Press: 25 40 Yard Dash: 4.72 Vertical Jump: 31.5" Broad Jump: 128" 3 Cone Drill: 7.26 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.40 60 Yard Shuttle: DNP
Player: Ifeadi Odenigbo College: Northwestern Height: 6'3 Weight: 258 Arm Length: 32 5/8" Hands: 10 1/2" Bench Press: 25 40 Yard Dash: 4.72 Vertical Jump: 31.5" Broad Jump: 128" 3 Cone Drill: 7.26 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.40 60 Yard Shuttle: DNP
Results for Ant:
Player: Anthony Walker Jr. College: Northwestern Height: 6'1 Weight: 238 Arm Length: 30 3/8" Hands: 9 1/2" Bench Press: 23 40 Yard Dash: 4.65 Vertical Jump: 30.5" Broad Jump: 116" 3 Cone Drill: 7.23 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.34 60 Yard Shuttle: DNP
Player: Anthony Walker Jr. College: Northwestern Height: 6'1 Weight: 238 Arm Length: 30 3/8" Hands: 9 1/2" Bench Press: 23 40 Yard Dash: 4.65 Vertical Jump: 30.5" Broad Jump: 116" 3 Cone Drill: 7.23 20 Yard Shuttle: 4.34 60 Yard Shuttle: DNP
Love him as a player, but don't think Walker did himself too many favors. Still think a year at NU and slimming down to 230 or so would have been good for him.
Don’t see any predictions from @CatManTrue Looks like it was @gocatsgo2003 who noted Jones’ 40 time and the appeal it would have to NFL teams.
Check the other thread Coral. The student has become the teacher...Don’t see any predictions from @CatManTrue Looks like it was @gocatsgo2003 who noted Jones’ 40 time and the appeal it would have to NFL teams.