College Pro-Day Roundup
Mar 26, 2008 Eagles Rumors
It looks like the biggest news yesterday came from the Arkansas Pro Day, but it didn’t come from Darren McFadden or Felix Jones.
Wide receiver Marcus Monk opened up some eyes with dramatic improvements over his showing at the combine.
Arkansas’ leader in career touchdown receptions ran a 4. 41 and 4. 43 in the 40-yard dash at the indoor Walker Pavilion, where representatives with 26 NFL teams looked on.
“I want to let everybody know that I’m back,” Monk said. “It’s been a long, long year.”
Eighteen former Razorbacks participated in Arkansas’ Pro Day and one player stuck out the most, ESPN NFL analyst Chris Mortensen observed.
“Marcus Monk without question,” Mortensen said. “… All of a sudden, there’s a lot of buzz on him.”
Monk didn’t play at all last year because of a knee injury. It looks like he’s fully healthy, and his performance yesterday could really improve his draft stock — from the late rounds to the middle.
Elsewhere, here’s a report on the Wake Forest Pro Day.
Tags: College Pro Days, NFL Draft 2008
