LSU’s annual pro day is Wednesday, and all eyes will be on the Tigers.
Wednesday will be the last day for LSU’s NFL draft prospects to publically improve their stock among all 32 teams.
Pro Day is especially important for players who were not invited to the NFL combine and who had a disappointing workout at the combine.
All of LSU’s draft prospects are expected to compete in most if not all of the events, including senior linebacker Kendell Beckwith.
However, it is unclear how Beckwith, who tore his ACL in mid-november, will do. Also working out for NFL teams, is track-star and four-time NCAA Champion, Cyril Grayson.
Linebacker Duke Riley looks to make the same jump that Deion Jones did with a similar workout that vaulted Jones into the second round. Currently, Riley is projected as a third or fourth round pick.
Defensive tackle Davon Godchaux will look to improve on his combine performance. Godchaux pulled his hamstring running the 40-yard dash in Indianapolis, and could not compete in further drills.
Safety Jamal Adams and running back Leonard Fournette could cement their places in the top-10 picks of the draft with the pro day.
Adams, who a 4.56 second 40-yard dash, will look to improve on that time on Wednesday.
Receivers Travin Dural and Malachi Dupre, offensive lineman Ethan Pocic and cornerback Tre’Davious White also hope to raise their stocks.
Of the 17 former LSU football players competing on Wednesday, seven of them were not invited to participate at the NFL Combine.
Offensive lineman Josh Boutte, tight ends Colin Jeter and DeSean Smith, defensive backs Rickey Jefferson and Dwayne Thomas, defensive lineman Lewis Neal and kicker Colby Delahoussaye will all be working out in a public showing for the first time.
Pro day will be a chance for guys like Lewis Neal, DeSean Smith and Dwayne Thomas to display their ability on a big stage.
Thomas was often used as a nickel back and an edge blitzer during his time at LSU, pro day gives Thomas a chance for Thomas to display his versatility as a defensive back.
While majority of the Tiger’s draft prospects stock is relatively stable a great or a bad workout can make all the difference for some.
LSU junior safety Jamal Adams (33) attempts to intercept a throw intended for Louisville freshman wide receiver Seth Dawkins (5) on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, during the Tigers' 29-9 Buffalo Wild Wings Citrus Bowl win against the Cardinals at Camping World Stadium in Florida.
