NFL Draft 2011: 15 Burning Questions Going Into Pro Days for Prospects

March 8, 2011   ·   Robert Hoffman   ·   Jump to comments

Well, the combine is an ancient, albeit positive memory for some players, while a painful, fresher one for some others. Regardless, we move on to the next aspect of the NFL draft process which are pro days (scheduled workouts for draftable individuals from select colleges) and private workouts.
Players typically use their pro days for one of the following reasons:
1. If a player was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, this is his one shot to impress scouts beyond what tape is available of his play on the football field.
2. If a player had a poor combine, this is the rough equivalent of taking a mulligan in golf and getting another shot to impress.
3. Occasionally, a player will use his pro day to even improve on a very good performance in Indianapolis. Although this is usually done to show consistency to for the mere purpose of shaving another few 10ths of a 40-yard dash time.
Regardless the reason for having a pro day or a private workout,...

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