Pro Day Tracker

Defensive back Darian Stewart looked terrific and came away a big winner. The big safety, considered by most to be primarily a run defender, capitalized on his solid practice session from the combine and again displayed terrific ball skills. His footwork in reverse was smooth and Stewart showed speed moving laterally. More and more, he is proving to scouts that there are many dimensions to his game.

Defensive lineman Clifton Geathers was also impressive. The 6-foot 7½-inch prospect weighed in at 296 pounds. His arms were measured at 37 inches long. His short shuttle time was 4.73 seconds and his three cone was 7.2, the latter being a big improvement over his combine mark. Geathers also did well in position drills though his form is still a bit rough. Scouts feel he's a player with a great amount of upside. Geathers' performances at the combine and here today could cement him as a third round pick.

Just two more pro-day events left on the official schedule and today is a big one. As many as 12 players who are likely to be selected during the initial three rounds of the draft are expected to perform for scouts today.Later this morning in Austin, almost one dozen draft eligible Longhorns will be working out for NFL scouts. For the first time since injuring his shoulder in the national title game Colt McCoy will throw for scouts. Outside linebacker/defensive end Sergio Kindle and receiver Jordan Shipley stand to benefit from good showings today.

One hour later the USC Trojans kickoff their pro day in Los Angeles. Safety Taylor Mays, receiver Damian Williams and offensive tackle Charles Brown all have a lot riding on today's workout. Poor weather in the southern California area could factor hamper the workout.

As if that were not enough, top defensive prospects Eric Norwood and Clifton Geathers take to the field during South Carolina's pro day.

UCLA

There was a big turnout in Westwood this afternoon for the UCLA pro day, the first of three consecutive West Coast workouts on the calendar.

Linebacker Kyle Bosworth was very impressive, posting a 40 time of 4.56 on what was classified as a slow surface. The time represents a one-tenth improvement from his fastest hand time at the combine. Bosworth looked very athletic in position drills.

Cornerback Alterraun Verner stood on his numbers from the combine but looked terrific in position drills. Several scouts in attendance claimed Verner's ball skills were the best of any defensive back they've witnessed this year on the pro-day circuit. Verner now ranks towards the top of the second tier of cornerbacks who'll be selected starting in Round 2.

Other solid performances were turned in by H-back Ryan Moya, who posted a 40 of 4.65 seconds. Linebacker/defensive end Korey Bosworth ran a time of 4.62 seconds, as well as 26 reps on the bench.