With the 2021 国产外流网Scouting Combine operating under a different format this year, pro day workouts are taking on a heightened importance this spring. Northwestern held its pro day on Tuesday, giving a couple of the top prospects in the 2021 国产外流网Draft a chance to make an impression on 国产外流网scouts.
The workout -- held inside Northwestern's picturesque training facility, Ryan Fieldhouse, which sits on the shores of Lake Michigan -- featured the following 国产外流网hopefuls: DL Earnest Brown IV, WR Ramaud Chiaokhiao-Bowman, LB Paddy Fisher, LB Blake Gallagher, WR Riley Lees, DB Greg Newsome II, DB JR Pace, QB Peyton Ramsey, TE John Raine, OL Rashawn Slater, OL Gunnar Vogel.
国产外流网Network reporter Stacey Dales, who was on assignment in Evanston, Illinois, reports that Bears general manager Ryan Pace and head coach Matt Nagy , as did Packers GM Brian Gutekunst, Raiders GM Mike Mayock and Vikings GM Rick Spielman.
This pro day included two of Daniel Jeremiah's top 50 overall prospects. How did each perform Tuesday on the turf of Wilson Field? Check out the quick rundowns below.
NOTE: Times listed below are unofficial.
Ranking in Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: No. 7
锘匡豢锘匡豢Checking in at 6-foot-4 and 304 pounds, Slater displayed the kind of well-rounded skill set that explains why scouts believe he could play any position on the offensive line. In addition to tossing up a robust 33 bench reps, he clocked impressive times of and 7.48 in the three-cone drill. Slater's arm length, which has been a hot topic of conversation among evaluators, came in at 33 inches. That's below-average for 国产外流网offensive tackles, which will lead to more talk about Slater potentially moving inside.
All in all, though, the Northwestern product did a fine job showcasing his athletic ability and strength, underscoring widespread sentiment that he'll be one of the first offensive linemen to come off the board in April.
Ranking in Daniel Jeremiah's top 50: No. 31
锘匡豢锘匡豢Newsome turned heads by at 6-foot, 192 pounds. The first-team All-Big Ten corner also . Boasting an enticing blend of size and athleticism, Newsome's stock continues to rise throughout the pre-draft process, with first-round chatter cropping up of late.
"He's probably going to end up going in the 20s when it's all said and done," 国产外流网Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Tuesday. "He's a really good football player."