March 27, 2007

Football: Guins Draft-Eligible Players Strut Skills at Pro Day

    Youngstown – The 2006 senior members of the Youngstown State football team went through various drills and tests on Friday during the annual Pro Day workout before NFL scouts at Stambaugh Stadium.

    A total of 22 individuals participated in the workout. The players went through numerous drills testing strength, speed, quickness and agility as numbers were collected in the vertical jump, standing broad jump, bench press reps and 40-yard dash. Each player was also weighed and measured for the scouts.

    Participating in the Pro Day workouts were Joe Bishop, Josh Cayson, Joe DeBee, Regis Edgerson, Jameson Evans, Tom Froelich, Monquantae Gibson, Chris Goffer, Tariq Goode, Marty Hutchinson, Demetrius Ison, Codera Jackson, Ryan Jewell, Jeff Koval, Jamel Lee, Marcus Mason, Jason Perry, T.J. Peterson, Jim Phelan, Justin Reams, Mike Schneider and Jeremiah Wright.

    The Youngstown State football program plays host to NFL scouts throughout the year. Scouts are able to watch practice, attend meetings and meet players both during the season and offseason.

   The annual NFL Draft is set for April 28-29 in New York City. After the two draft days, players are eligible to sign free-agent contracts.