How did former Purdue football players perform for NFL scouts on pro day?
WEST LAFAYETTE − On Wednesday afternoon, 11 former Purdue football players hoped to catch the attention of NFL scouts.
All NFL franchises except the Pittsburgh Steelers were at Mollenkopf Athletic Center to watch Boilermakers participate in various drills.
Offensive tackle Marcus Mbow, who participated in last week’s NFL Combine, was on hand but did not perform. Mbow projects as Purdue’s highest draftable prospect and met with scouts on hand.
Ben Freehill only kicked for scouts and quarterback Hudson Card threw to receivers in addition to his speed and jumping drill participation.
Here’s the numbers for Purdue’s participants at Wednesday’s pro day.
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Purdue football pro day results
Joe Anderson, defensive tackle: 40-yard dash – 5.27; vertical jump – 26 1/2; broad jump – 8-5
Hudson Card, quarterback: 40-yard dash – 4.79; vertical jump 32; broad jump – 9-7; 20-yard shuttle – 4.37; 3-cone drill – 6.96
Ben Furtney, tight end/fullback: 40-yard dash – 4.94; 20-yard shuttle – 4.74; 3-cone drill – 7.56
Gus Hartwig, center: 40-yard dash – 5.27; vertical jump 29-1/2; broad jump – 8-7; 20-yard shuttle – 4.92; 3-cone drill – 7.70; bench press (225 pounds) – 18 reps
Kydran Jenkins, linebacker: 40-yard dash – 4.60; vertical jump – 28; broad jump – 9-9; 20-yard shuttle – 4.41; 3-cone drill – 7.32
Reggie Love III, running back: 40-yard dash – 4.75; vertical jump – 35; broad jump – 9-8; 20-yard shuttle – 4.53; 3-cone drill – 7.31; bench press (225 pounds) – 16 reps
Jireh Ojata, edge rusher: 40-yard dash – 4.75; vertical jump – 30; broad jump – 10-0; 20-yard shuttle – 4.43; 3-cone drill – 7.40; bench press (225 pounds) – 19 reps
Shitta Sillah, edge rusher: 40-yard dash – 4.77; vertical jump – 36; broad jump – 10-0; 20-yard dash – 4.36; 3-cone drill – 7.22
Corey Stewart, offensive tackle: 40-yard dash – 5.25; vertical jump – 26; broad jump – 8-6; 20-yard shuttle – 4.92; 3-cone drill – 8.02; bench press (225 pounds) – 22 reps
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