Former Rattlers show their strengths on Pro Day

Pro football scouts kept track of each participant’s performance.
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Marcus Riley had an impressive vertical leap.
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Linebacker Isaiah Major runs through the 40-yard dash.
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Outlook Staff Report

Eighteen FAMU former FAMU football players, whose eligibility has expired, showed their skills to a group of professional scouts during pro day on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Stadium. They started the demonstrations in the weight room before heading to the field.

The players performed the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle runs and position drills last Thursday.

Four of the players – Marcus Riley, Jeremy Moussa, Eric Smith and Cameron Corvin previously participated in the HBCU Combine. 

The other players were Isaiah Major, linebacker; Javan Morgan, defensive back; Kym-mani King, defensive back;  Jah’Marae Sheread, wide receiver; Dakar Edwards, defensive lineman; Terrell Jennings, running back; Dre Jones, defensive lineman; John Graves, defensive lineman; Kamari Young, tight end; Darian Oxendine, wide receiver; David Manigo, wide receiver; Nick Dixon, wide receiver; Makody Robertson, defensive lineman; and Stanley Mentor, defensive lineman.

Eric Smith tries the broad jump for pro scouts.
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