The time has come. Several seniors from the football team will show their talents to NFL scouts for the Pro Day held at Malone Stadium on Wednesday.
Linebacker Jason Edwards, defensive end Troy Evans, safety Darius Prelow and receiver Luther Ambrose are all expected to jump into this year’s NFL Draft in April.
Others who have potential to get signed are offensive lineman Anthony Montgomery, defensive end Ken Dorsey and linebacker Lincston Jones.
“It all boils down to one day,” Edwards said. “You get the chance to show off what you’ve been doing in training, so I’m excited.”
Edwards led the team last season with 100 total tackles, 53 unassisted. At the Pro Day, Edwards said he just wants to have fun with it.
“I’m not trying to be stressed or anything. As long as I have fun at the end of the day, I’m happy.”
The players will do drills for several NFL teams such as: the 40-yard dash, 60-yard shuttle, vertical jump, broad jump, L-cone drill and the 225-pound bench press.
Ambrose is known for his speed and his great kick return ability. He said he hopes to run the 40-yard dash in 4.2 seconds on Wednesday.
“I can’t wait,” Ambrose said. “It should be a good day.”
Ambrose said the Cincinatti Bengals contacted him, but he said he has not signed with an agent, but plans to do so after the Pro Day.
For Prelow, he signed with agent Jeff Guerriero to represent him best.
Prelow said, ultimately he is just going to let God lead him in the best direction.
“I’m blessed to be in the spot I’m in,” Prelow said. “I’m just trying to get ready for the big day and continue to pray on it.”
Evans led the team last season with 6.5 sacks. The chances of him being drafted look strong, especially since signing with an agent.
“Those guys are connected to a lot of different people,” Evans said. “They just push my name and let people know who I am.”
There have been several teams contact Evans, but Evans said he could fit in anywhere.