Florida Gators Pro Day (1 Viewer)

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THE SUSPECTS

Percy Harvin -- He could make himself millions by running faster than his 4.41 time at the combine suggests about his athleticism.

Louis Murphy -- Murphy could gain stock by showing strength, knowledge of NFL systems and crisp route-running -- all considered weaknesses for many past Gators receivers in the pros.

Cornelius Ingram -- He's one of the best TEs in the draft at making a play on the ball, but he must show that he can block on the NFL level.

Jason Watkins -- He's had great technique throughout the draft process, but his lack of strength on the bench press worries some.

Phil Trautwein -- Big day for him. For some reason, it's as if scouts forgot he existed.

Kestahn Moore -- Urban Meyer says Moore can play at the next level as a lead blocker in the backfield. Today could prove if he's right.

There to watch: At least a couple of NFL head coaches (don't be surprised if Belichick, Meyer's buddy, is there), coordinators, GMs, scouts, agents and, of course, pesky reporters.

Dolphin connection: Apparently Harvin, Ingram and Murphy have been in contact with the Fins, soSparano don'tbe surprised if either coach Tony Sparano or GM Jeff Ireland visits the Swamp. No news yet on whether any of these players will work out individually for Miami.

The clock: There have been reports that the clock used for the NFL combine 40-yard-dash times had malfunctions, which could have affected Harvin's 4.41 time. I'm not saying Harvin is a 4.25 guy, but I do think he's somewhere in the 4.3s. You know he's eager to get the time he feels he's due today, though you never know with these things. 40 times can be unpredictable. Take away the 40, and you still get to watch Harvin in receiver drills for the first time this pre-draft. That should bring plenty of scouts to Gainesville.

 

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So far what I've heard is -

Ingram unofficially ran 4.64/4.72

Harvin/Murphy are sticking with their 40 times from the combine. Harvin had a 4.41, I am surprised he didn't run cause I think he looks like he could run in the 4.3's.

Harvin is running RB and WR drills. Harvin hasn't dropped a ball yet, though most of his routes have been 15-yards and in at this point.

 

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Percy will be with the Giants for a private workout tomorrow. He said the whole workout is special teams, nothing else. He has 8-10 more visits before the draft, including Baltimore, Miami, NY Jets and Minnesota.

He says it's like recruiting all over again, but on a way different level. He has to meet with doctors at every visit and is checked out from head to toe.

He said he had his spikes on and was ready to run again today, but coaches and scouts said that they were happy with what they saw at the combine and felt he didn't need to show any more.

 

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So will this clear up the question of whether he is currently hiding an injury?

 

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So will this clear up the question of whether he is currently hiding an injury?

Probably not until the doctors get at him since he gave a MVP-worthy performance while playing hurt in the NC game.

 

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(Rotoworld) Florida WR Percy Harvin posted a 37 1/2-inch vertical and a 10'1" broad jump at the Gators' Pro Day Wednesday.

Analysis: Harvin, who stood on his 4.41 Combine forty, also reportedly showed "great explosion" in wideout drills. The true junior benched 225 20 times after putting up 19 reps in Indianapolis. He's a surefire first-round pick.

 

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Percy Harvin has a 'great workout'

They didn't come to Gainesville on Wednesday to see him run the 40-yard dash. They didn't come to see him bench press 225 pounds or do the vertical jump or the broad jump.

The NFL coaches and scouts came to see Percy Harvin do one thing. Run routes and catch passes.

And apparently they were impressed with what they saw from the explosive Florida wide receiver.

"The main question is they wanted to watch me come out of breaks and run routes," Harvin said. "Once they saw me do that today, I think I cleared up a lot of questions. A lot of coaches came up to me and said they were very pleased. They said I had a great workout.

"The main thing is they wanted to watch me run routes and see how fast I came out of breaks. There were a lot of questions whether I could actually run routes, and about my hands. I had a great workout today. We'll see."

On the advice of some of the scouts, Harvin elected not to run the 40, accepting the 4.41 he ran at the NFL Combine in January. "The scouts said they'd seen me enough, they knew I was fast," he said.

Harvin lifted weights, putting up 225 pounds 22 times (three more reps than he did at the Combine) and he did the vertical leap (37 inches) and the standing broad jump (10 feet, 3 inches).

But the main part of his workout came at the end, when he ran routes and caught passes from former Florida quarterback Doug Johnson under the watchful gaze of dozens of assistant coaches and scouts.

Harvin appeared quick and fast, fluidly coming out of his breaks. And he caught every pass thrown to him, including two high throws that he had to go up and get.

"Everybody knows what he can do down field and in the running game," UF wide receivers coach Billy Gonzales said. "You want to see guys coming out of breaks and how they're running routes. I think he did a fantastic job."

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver coach Todd Monken seemed impressed.

"All he did was confirm what I think you already know. He's an explosive athlete that once the ball is in his hands has a chance to score from anywhere on the field,"Monken said. "All he did was confirm that."

Monken said the only concern now is Harvin's durability. He had injury issues that sidelined him at times throughout his three-year UF career. His most recent injury was to his foot and ankle in last season's Florida State game. Harvin managed to return in time for the BCS Championship Game, where he rushed for 122 yards and caught five passes for 49 yards.

"The concerns have nothing to do with him athletically. He's been explosive for a long, long time," Monken said. "Obviously, the ability for any player to stay healthy and take care of themselves off the field and be able to maximize your ability (is important).

"If he does that, he's got a great future. I think with any player you take, not just Percy, anybody who has a history of being injured, I think there's a concern."

Harvin said Wednesday the scouts know most of his injuries occurred when he was playing tailback at UF.

Of course, Harvin could end up having a similar dual role (runner/receiver) at the next level, depending on which team drafts him in the first round.

"I think he's athletic enough to do whatever you want to do with him," Monken said. "I don't see any reason why you wouldn't try any way possible to get him the ball.

"The way I think the NFL is moving toward is finding ways to do that. I think that's coming slowly but surely, with the Wildcat (formation) and athletes in the backfield. He fits something like that. You've got to be creative and get him the ball. If you get him in space, he's got a chance to score.

"You're going to have to be creative. If you're not creative giving him the ball, you shouldn't pick him."

Monken said he knew Harvin was a special talent the first time he saw him play. Monken was at LSU and he went to Virginia to recruit Harvin in 2005.

"I've got the best Percy Harvin story," Monken said. "There were five seconds left in the half and Percy's team had the ball on the 40-yard line. Most teams throw a Hail Mary. But they threw a bubble screen to Percy and he reversed field and scored. I was like, 'Wow, he's special.'

"I don't think anybody denies that part of him. He's a special athlete."

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