Probably the real problem with tracking down pro day results from players who will or could be involved in the NFL draft is best exemplified by the Georgia testing this past week and safety Dan Jackson.
Jackson is a bit undersized at his position and the combine didn't invite him, but he did test well at the pro day. At least it seemed that way.
When Jackson's 40-yard dash was run, teammate and defensive tackle Warren Brinson called the time 4.4. Several other reports on the internet had his clocking between 4.40 and 4.46.
Therein lies the problem with combine results. Many posted are based off of individual clockings. Take them for what they’re worth.
However, Georgia's posting came out eventually at 4.46 with a 34-inch vertical leap, a 10-foot-3 broad jump and 7.12-second three-cone drill. It wasn't a bad day's work and probably did indicate the 6-foot, 194-pounder should have been among the combine invitees. His school pedigree alone should have him on teams' big boards for Day 3 or priority free agents.
THIS HIT FROM GEORGIA'S DAN JACKSON ON SILAS BOLDEN 😳 pic.twitter.com/fUwEK5mYJe
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) December 7, 2024
The other big news from Georgia pertaining to the Bears was neither anticipated Round 1 edge rusher worked out.
Mykel Williams, who should be more on the Bears' radar because he is a bigger edge rusher at 260 pounds, and 6-1m 243-pound Jalon Walker will hold their own private workout in Athens April 17, the Athens Banner-Herald reported.
Walker is rehabbing from a quad injury and didn't want to work out yet. Williams had an ankle injury that plagued him all season and was a major reason he had just five sacks and 21 tackles in six starts in his final yar. The report also said Williams had dinner with Steelers coach Mike Tomlin.
Georgia EDGE Mykel Williams.
Can't even buy a beer until the end of June, but he's a pretty gnarly football player imo. I'm encouraged by the outside pass rush and power profile. As a run defender? Stamped. He has the vision, strength + length to wreck the POA and set the edge. pic.twitter.com/BTtcnAAmjz
— Ricky Raines (@rickyboboddy) March 6, 2025
The Steelers pick 21st, 11 in back of the Bears.
Among other pro day items of interest regarding Bears positions of need either early or later in the draft:.
Mac Dalena. 4.36 on the 40 yard dash. A lot of other great things too that will help a franchise win championships. Lunch Pail Guy. 🧃 pic.twitter.com/B56Q7jSp5d
— Bring The Juice Pod (@bt_juice_pod) March 14, 2025
Akili Arnold just smacked this dude😮💨 pic.twitter.com/UVCg8baNKp
— Trojan Football ✌️ ᶠᵃⁿ (@TrojanFBx) October 12, 2024
Just two plays in, Jamon-Dumas Johnson notches his first interception as a Wildcat. pic.twitter.com/Gam9C8CLgX
— KSR (@KSRonX) September 1, 2024
CJ West is an awesome run defender. Can beat you with strength or shoot a gap with his quickness to get into the backfield pic.twitter.com/6amyQdXrem
— Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 11, 2025
Another TE to know.
Georgia Bulldog Ben Yurosek.
6'4 245lbs from Bakersfield.#Boltup pic.twitter.com/RbwmZC73TF
— Thomas Martinez (@BoltsDraftTalk) November 17, 2024
Davon Sears & Taylor Wein in a race to the QB. Sears won lol pic.twitter.com/iCekioEU1X
— Jay☝️ (@unfairsports) November 4, 2024
This week begins what is probably the most intense one for pro days. Here is the week's schedule.
March 17
Big 12 Pro Day March 18-21, Arkansas, Northern Illinois, Oregon State, Sam Houston, Syracuse, UCLA, Arizona, Arizona State, Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, Colorado, Houston, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas Tech, UCF, Utah, West Virginia.
March 18
Central Arkansas, Memphis, Northwestern, Oregon, South Carolina, Virginia, Wofford,
March 19
Akron, Alabama, Alabama A&M, Idaho State, Kent State, Minnesota, San Jose State, Stanford.
March 20
California, Eastern Michigan, Florida A&M, Middle Tennessee, William & Mary
March 21
Florida State, Michigan, Missouri, North Texas, Utah State, Youngstown State.
March 24
Auburn, Boston College, Bowling Green, East Carolina, Iowa, Marshall, Miami (FL), North Carolina, Northern Iowa, SMU, Toledo, Troy, UNLV, USTA.
33 NFL staffers on hand at Georgia Tech’s Pro Day — here’s defensive back LaMiles Brooks’ 40-yard dash.
Among the big draws: DL Zeek Biggers & TE Jackson Hawes, both earned Combine invites. pic.twitter.com/Creyt2uQAr
— Justin Felder (@Justin_FOX5) March 14, 2025
X: BearsOnSI