26 NFL teams were represented at the recent Pittsburgh Pro Day, most of them eagerly anticipating the first workout by high value prospect LeSean 'Shady' McCoy. McCoy was unable to run at the Scouting Combine due to an illness and still has yet to work out for any team, well he got his opportunity at the Pro Day and hopefully he made the most of it...From the wonderful folks at NFL.com, here's how Shady fared during his time to shine.
McCoy (5-10 5/8, 204) He ran a 4.50 and 4.51 in the 40, had a 29-inch vertical jump, an 8-foot, 11-inch broad jump, a 4.18 short shuttle, a 6.82 three-cone drill and did 17 bench press reps.
Those are fairly good numbers for a guy who hasn't been able to work out and probably lost a lot of strength and speed, I think he could definitely stand to improve his vertical and broad jump as that is evidence that he looks the quick twitch and explosion that teams will be looking to get from a back with his running style. I think he has hurt himself a bit and maybe put himself out of first round contention but I have a feeling that the Eagles will find a way to grab him and allow him some time to learn from Westbrook and become their weapon of the future.
As for the remaining Panthers, here is how their stat line went down courtesy one more time of the wonderful folks at NFL.com:
LB Scott McKillop (6-1, 245 pounds) stood on all his combine numbers, but did position drills with Bills linebackers coach Matt Sheldon and Eagles linebackers coach Bill Shuey in attendance.
WR Derek Kinder (6-0¼, 202 pounds) ran a 4.54 and 4.60 in the 40, had a 36½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot, 1-inch broad jump, a 4.10 short shuttle, a 6.64 three-cone drill and did 12 bench presses.
FB Conredge Collins (5-11¼, 224 pounds) ran a 4.72 and 4.64 in the 40, had a 34½-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot broad jump, a 4.18 short shuttle, a 6.93 three-cone drill and did 24 bench press reps.
OL C.J. Davis (6-2, 308 pounds) ran a 5.55 and 5.61 in the 40, had a 24½-inch vertical jump, a 4.62 short shuttle, a 7.64 three-cone drill and did 23 bench press reps.
P Dave Brytus (6-3¾, 223 pounds) did position drills.
S Eric Thatcher (5-9 1/8, 200 pounds) ran a 4.71 and 4.75 in the 40, had a 37-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot, 11-inch broad jump, a 4.25 short shuttle, a 6.97 three-cone drill and did 16 bench press reps.
The only other prospect from Pittsburgh I like is Scott McKillop who figures to be a late 3rd to mid 4th round selection, the rest won't get looks until later or UDFA period.
-Matty
