There has been a bit of activity going on today. Instead of separate posts, here are some quick thoughts. It’s like an NFL Draft mix tape, but less pretentious and with zero Tom Waits (we get it, you like to project faux-intelligence through your iTunes playlist. Sorry, moving on).
Tech pro day thoughts; Browns intersted in Thomas?; more notes
Burnett impresses: Georgia Tech safety Morgan Burnett reportedly had a stellar pro day today. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, registered a 40-inch vertical leap and an 11-foot broad jump. Burnett has always been an MTD favorite. His draft range seems to be anywhere from the mid-first round to the early second round.
'Hawks, Jags check out Morgan: Also at the Tech pro day, the Seahawks worked out defensive end Derrick Morgan in line drills. Jacksonville also had a large contingent in Atlanta to see Morgan. The junior end didn't help himself by getting winded while performing drills. There have been questions about Morgan's stamina – which leads to work ethic questions – and this won't help.
Thomas working out for Browns: Chris Steuber of Scout.com reported that the Browns are going to hold a private workout with Texas safety Earl Thomas. This is really no shocker. However, I mentioned to a friend last week that Thomas could be a possibility for Cleveland with the seventh pick. Really, it makes sense. He would probably be a physical cornerback, which the team doesn't have. Or he'd be a playmaking safety, which the team also doesn't have.
Decker tops in Wonderlic: Word is out that at the combine Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker scored the best Wonderlic score with a 43. Get your white skill position player cliches ready! He’s tough. He works hard. He never quits. He’s a good blocker.
Weatherspoon interview: Will Spencer of Draft Breakdown has this great interview with Missouri linebacker Sean Weatherspoon.
Gronk to workout: Arizona’s Rob Gronkowski will hold a workout on March 27. This is going to be crucial for Gronkowski after missing all of the 2009 season due to back surgery. Teams will be watching his agility and how effortlessly he can move around. If it looks like he’s straining because of the back problem, some teams may completely knock him off their board.
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