UCF's Pro Day

[Ricky the Bull]

Have you guys had yours yet?  If so, who really stood out?

Is there another Asante Samuel in this year's class?

[ucfknights04]

I don't know...but it's pretty obvious Brandon Marshall will be special.

We're pulling for DE Paul Carrington and TE Darcy Johnson, but I'm honestly not expecting a whole lot past Brandon.

[Ricky the Bull]

Scouts have a way of finding players who have 'it', but also not likely to sing praises until after draft day so they can get a steal in the later rounds.

You mentioned Marshall, but I think that Carrington has the tools that will get him drafted on the second day.  If not, he'll be signing a free agent contract soon after.

I hope things go well for them.  It's always fun to see your former players in the NFL.

[ucfknights04]

Thanks - what about the bulls?  Who besides Hall is expected to perform at the next level?  Is Royal a senior?

[USFan]

Thanks - what about the bulls?  Who besides Hall is expected to perform at the next level?  Is Royal a senior?

Yes, Royal is a senior. Not sure what will happen to him.

[ucfknights04]

My first time watching him was during the USF @ UAB game 2 years ago.  I realized 2 things then:

1) UAB has TERRIBLE ATTENDANCE (confirmed in person in 11/05)

2) Royal is an %$^$@.  That was the infamous televised backtalk to Leavitt.

I could have derived a #3 about Leavitt...but in the interest of good conversation, I'll belay that....

Nevertheless, the kid can play and I hope he makes it to the next level where we will be sure to hear of him again in one way or another.

[Paisa el Toro]

Besides Hall and Royal getting looked at for Pro Day, I think Big Frank Davis was getting checked out by some scouts.

Anyone else from USF that hasn't been mentioned already?

[smazza]

pro day at tu.ou.oc

too funny

[UCFBeach]

How many NFL pro's are from USF compared to UCF spazza?  

[Ricky the Bull]

Don't get sucked into the abyss, FLBeach.  

I think Davis has been estimated as the next best chance of a draft pick after Hall.  He's clearly the strongest player and did a nice job throwing up the weights.  He has a good shot on day 2.

Tim Jones is another possibility, but I don't think he'll be drafted but believe he'll get into camp.

Royal certainly has the tenacity to make it at the next level, but I'm thinking he's gets a look as a FA.

Taking off the G/G glasses, I'm not sure what to make of the whole UAB incident with him.  Was it Leavitt being confrontational because he knows it was a known motivational device with him?  Who knows...  It may have been a bit overblown by a TV production staff trying to generate some excitement on a rainy Wednesday night in Legion Dump with what looked liked a crowd of about 5k people.   Regardless, I think it's probably something that could have been handled by an assistant away from the sidelines.  I wasn't crazy about CJL's focus shifting from the game to TR.  Whatever happned, it didn't recur (at least publically).