28 different teams were in attendance on Tuesday afternoon to watch the University of Florida’s pro day. With combine invites difficult to obtain for many talented players around the country, pro days allow student-athletes to showcase their talent in a home atmosphere with NFL coaches from all around the country in attendance to witness.
The list of 17 players who participated in Florida’s pro day included LB Alex Anzalone, QB Austin Appleby, DL Caleb Brantley, DL Bryan Cox Jr., LB Jarrad Davis, WR Ahmad Fulwood, RB Mark Herndon, DB Michael Iorio, DL Joey Ivie, K Neil MacInnes, DB Marcus Maye, LB Daniel McMillian, DE Mark Norvelis, OL David Sharpe, DB Teez Tabor, WR Chris Thompson and DB Quincy Wilson.
Bill Belichick and 28 NFL teams in Gainesville, FL for @FloridaGators pro day per @laurachapnick #prodays #pathtothedraft
— Andrew Groover (@APGroover) March 28, 2017
Wilson, Tabor and Maye going through on-field drills. pic.twitter.com/JL4ZPWEv6k
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 28, 2017
40-Yard Dash
The 40-yard dash is the most well known of the pro day/combine events and is a good measure for acute speed. Notable 40-yard dash times from Florida plays include CB Teez Tabor (4.73), LB Jarrad Davis (4.56) and DT Joey Ivie (4.97).
Teez Tabor on where he ranks in this CB class: "I'm right at the top."
On his selling points: "Just press play " pic.twitter.com/QVsz1fYNDI
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 28, 2017
Quincy Wilson not participating in athletic drills today. No vert, broad or 40.
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 28, 2017
LB Alex Anzalone in the hip flip drill pic.twitter.com/xZTPHZkVfX
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 28, 2017
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Jumps and Pumps
Jalen Tabor recorded a 32″ vertical jump at Florida’s pro day. Jarrad Davis once again continued to impress scouts following his 40-yard dash with a 129″ broad jump and a 38.5″ vertical jump. Both of those numbers would’ve led all linebackers at this year’s NFL combine. Safety Marcus Maye also posted a 33.5″ vertical jump.
On the bench, it was once again the Jarrad Davis show. The linebacker cranked out 23 reps, while defensive lineman finished with 26 reps.
Quincy Wilson with a fancy one-handed catch during the DB drills. pic.twitter.com/yy63ptwLxz
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 28, 2017
Jarrad Davis and Alex Anzalone going through LB drills. pic.twitter.com/gS90eUHIvF
— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) March 28, 2017