NFL Draft Grapevine: Pro Days review – Part IV

We're getting closer to wrapping up Pro Days as we inch closer to the 2011 NFL Draft. The league released the list of compensatory picks this afternoon, and we'll keep you abreast of some recent player visits around the league. Be sure to also check out our recent interview with Maryland running back Da'Rel Scott.

Central Florida

General notes

All 32 team sent representatives to watch the indoor workout. Among those in attendance, Baltimore Ravens offensive line coach Andy Moeller, Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith and Chicago Bears director of player personnel Tim Ruskell.

Kamar Aiken, wide receiver

• 6-foot-1 1/8, 213 pounds
• 4.45 and 4.50 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• 10-foot-8 broad jump
• 36 1/2-inch vertical jump
• 7.10-second three-cone drill
• 4.36-second short shuttle

Jah Reid, offensive tackle

• 6-foot-7 1/2, 321 pounds
• 5.32 and 5.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• 29-inch vertical jump
• 9-foot-3 broad jump
• 4.59-second short shuttle
• 7.59-second three-cone drill
• 23 reps at 225 pounds in the bench press

Bruce Miller, defensive end/outside linebacker

• 6-foot-1 5/8, 248 pounds
• 4.65 and 4.67 seconds in the 40
• 33 1/2-inch vertical jump
• 4.31-second short shuttle
• 9-foot-7 broad jump
• 6.75-second three-cone drill

North Carolina State

General notes

Reps from 22 NFL teams were on hand to watch the outdoor workout. The Baltimore Ravens, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Carolina Panthers sent their respective linebackers coaches.

Nate Irving, inside linebacker

• 6-foot-1, 240 pounds
• 4.76 and 4.79 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• 32 1/2-inch vertical jump
• 27 reps in the bench press
• 6.98-second three-cone drill
• 4.25-second short shuttle
• 8-foot-11 broad jump

Pittsburgh

General notes

All 32 teams were represented. Among those in attendance: Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert.

Jon Baldwin, wide receiver

• 6-foot-4, 224 pounds
• Stood on all of his Scouting Combine numbers
• Performed scripted routes and looked pretty good, per NFL.com's Gil Brandt

Henry Hynoski, fullback

• 6-foot, 5/8, 255 pounds
• Didn't workout because of a hamstring injury

Dion Lewis, running back

• 5-foot-6 7/8, 194 pounds
• 4.47 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• Performed positional drills only

Jason Pinkston, offensive tackle

• 6-foot-3 3/8, 214 pounds
• 5.31 and 5.28 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• 22 reps in the bench press
• Stood on all of his other Scouting Combing numbers

Greg Romeus, defensive end

• 6-foot-5 1/8, 265 pounds
• 24 bench press reps
• 84-inch wingspan
• Knee injury prevented him from working out

Jabaal Sheard, defensive end

• 6-foot-3 1/8, 263 pounds
• Stood on 40-yard dash times from the Combine
• 32 1/2-inch vertical jump
• 9-foot-4 broad jump
• 4.65-second short shuttle
• 7.34-second three-cone drill

Boise State

General notes

NFL representatives from 25 teams were present.

Titus Young, wide receiver

• 5-foot-11 5/8, 176 pounds
• 4.39 and 4.38 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• 35-inch vertical jump
• 10-foot-3 broad jump
• 4.30-second short shuttle
• 6.85-second three-cone drill
• Eight repetitions at 225 pounds

Jeron Johnson, strong safety

• 5-foot-10 3/8, 210 pounds
• 31-inch vertical jump
• 9-foot-7 broad jump
• 4.25-second short shuttle
• 6.95-second three-cone drill

Austin Pettis, wide receiver

• 6-foot-2 5/8, 205 pounds
• Stood on all of his Scouting Combine numbers
• Reportedly looked sharp in his workouts

Ryan Winterswyk, defensive end

• 6-foot-4 1/8, 271 pounds
• 4.89 and 4.91 seconds in the 40-yard dash
• 30 1/2-inch vertical jump
• 22 bench press reps
• Also worked out at tight end

Miscellaneous

• The San Diego Chargers reportedly have a lot of interest in Purdue defensive end Ryan Kerrigan. He has a meeting scheduled with the New York Jets in April, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.

• the Tennessee Titans are scheduled to meet with University of Arkansas quarterback Ryan Mallett next month, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
• The New England Patriots worked out University of Iowa quarterback Ricky Stanzi on the university's campus Thursday, March 24, reports ESPNBoston.com's Mike Reiss.
• The Atlanta Falcons conducted a private workout with University of Kentucky running back Derrick Locke Thursday, March 24, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
• The Kansas City Chiefs are scheduled to meet with Virginia Tech running back Ryan Williams before the 2011 NFL Draft, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
• The Chargers are scheduled to meet with San Diego State wide receiver Vincent Brown Wednesday, March 30, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
• The Chiefs are scheduled to work out University of Miami wide receiver Leonard Hankerson at some point before the 2011 NFL Draft, reports Omar Kelly, of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel.
• The San Francisco 49ers are scheduled to conduct a private workout with UCLA place kicker Kai Forbath Friday, March 25, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.
• The agent for Clemson defensive end Da'Quan Bowers (knee), Joe Flanagan, released a statement Thursday, March 24, dispelling false rumors about Bowers' surgically repaired knee that have circulated since the NFL Scouting Combine, reports Mary Kay Cabot, of The Cleveland Plain Dealer. Flanagan promised that teams attending Bowers' Pro Day April 1 will see for themselves he's the best defensive player in the NFL Draft and that he's fully recovered from surgery in January to repair a torn meniscus. He will also have the knee checked April 8 in Indianapolis.
• The New York Jets are scheduled to meet with Hampton defensive tackle Kenrick Ellis and Temple linebacker Elijah Joseph at some point in April, reports Manish Mehta, of the New York Daily News.
• The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are scheduled to meet with University of Texas cornerback Curtis Brown prior to the 2011 NFL Draft, a source told Aaron Wilson, of NationalFootballPost.com.

2011 Awarded compensatory selections (according to NFL.com)

Team	Rd	No./Overall	Team	Rd	No./Overall
Arizona Cardinals	7	48/248	New York Giants	6	33/198
Baltimore Ravens	5	33/164	New York Giants	6	37/202
Baltimore Ravens	5	34/165	New Orleans Saints	7	42/242
Buffalo Bills	7	44/244	Oakland Raiders	7	40/240
Carolina Panthers	3	33/97	Philadelphia Eagles	7	36/236
Carolina Panthers	6	38/203	Philadelphia Eagles	7	39/239
Carolina Panthers	7	43/243	San Diego Chargers	6	36/201
Cincinnati Bengals	7	45/245	San Diego Chargers	7	33/233
Cleveland Browns	7	47/247	San Francisco 49ers	7	38/238
Dallas Cowboys	7	51/251	San Francisco 49ers	7	49/249
Denver Broncos	7	46/246	Seattle Seahawks	7	41/241
Green Bay Packers	4	33/131	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	7	37/237
Houston Texans	7	53/253	Tennessee Titans	4	33/130
Kansas City Chiefs	6	34/199	Tennessee Titans	7	50/250
Miami Dolphins	7	34/234	Washington Redskins	7	52/252
Minnesota Vikings	6	35/200
Minnesota Vikings	7	35/235

Remaining scheduled Pro Days (according to NFL.com)

March 28: Cincinnati, Citadel, Houston, Rice, Texas, Utah State
March 29: UCLA, Utah
March 30: Northern Iowa, South Carolina, Southern California, Washington
March 31: Hawaii, North Carolina
April 1: Eastern Washington
April 4: SMU
April 7: Notre Dame