With April approaching and the number of pro days beginning to wind down, there are still some marquee schools showing off top talent. On Monday, Iowa and N.C. State were among the four participating in the annual ritual.
NFL pro day results: Iowa, N.C. State stars working out Monday
Iowa linebacker Christian Kirksey headlined the prospects showcasing their talents to scouts.
Here is how the day played out for the participants:
Iowa
Perhaps the biggest question at Iowa's combine was the speed of Christian Kirksey, who elected to forgo the 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.
Christian Kirksey/OLB/Iowa runs 4.48s/4.50s forty...30 teams on hand..
— Tony Pauline (@TonyPauline) March 24, 2014 Athletic with smooth hips and quick instincts, Kirksey was already being praised as a playmaker with the ability to drop into pass coverage. Showing that kind of speed in the 40 cements that logic, and could bump him a bit higher on draft boards. He’s currently projected as a third-rounder.
Maine
Kendall James, a potential late-round selection at cornerback, showed some decent wheels at the combine when he churned out a 4.44 40.
BOOM!!! @K__James ran a 4.32s 40 at his pro day in Maine this morning. The kid can flat out fly. #NFLbound #speedkills #prouuud
— JP Major (@JPMajor_) March 24, 2014 N.C. State
Some two dozen teams, including the Carolina Panthers, gathered in Raleigh, according to Jonathan Jones of the Charlotte Observer. Most were there to watch free safety Dontae Johnson, who is projected as a fifth- or sixth-rounder. He looked good in drills, impressing scouts with his versatility
Dave Doeren on Dontae Johnson: "A lot of people like his versatility. I think the way he ran helped him."
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