Pro Day Tracker

Gronkowski ran his 40s in 4.66 and 4.65 seconds. Only one tight end that projects in the draft's first two rounds, James Graham of Miami, was faster at the combine. Gronkowski weighed in at 258 pounds, six less than at the combine.

There has been much speculation about the health of Gronkowski's back after he participated only in the bench press at the combine, and then passed up Arizona's pro-day workout on March 12. Gronkowski missed the entire 2009 season after he was forced to undergo surgery for a back injury.

Last Thursday Gronkowski denied reports coming from the NFL Network that he was suffering from spinal stenosis, a potentially career-threatening condition. Left tackle Chris Samuels played through the same ailment throughout his NFL career, though it ultimately caused him to retire prematurely.

Gronkowski's 40 times confirm he is a legitimate deep threat at the tight end position, something he showed throughout the 2008 season.

Early reports from Boise State have Kyle Wilson running his 40 in times of 4.42 and 4.45 seconds. Scouts at the workout characterized Wilson's workout as good, but not spectacular. This will secure a spot for Wilson in the late portion of Round 1.

The top prospects for the Demon Deacons, including cornerback Brandon Ghee and offensive lineman Chris DeGeare, chose to stand on their numbers from the combine and opted to participate in position drills only. DeGeare, in particular, looked good.

Underrated defensive lineman John Russell turned in a solid workout from start to finish. Russell weighed 279 pounds, posted 30 reps on the bench and ran his 40 times in under 4.9 seconds. Scouts later put Russell through defensive line, linebacker, fullback and tight end drills. He accomplished most everything scouts asked of him and never tired. Russell, graded as a late-round pick coming into the season, may have shown enough today to sneak into the seventh round.

The times, they are a-changin'.

In the past, the Miami Hurricanes' pro day was always one to circle on the calendar. It was usually held the Friday following the completion of the combine and many scouts flew straight from Indianapolis to Miami for the event. Then again, those were the days when the Hurricanes placed five and six players into the draft's first round.

Today's pro day was poorly attended for obvious reasons. The Hurricanes, who had just a single player drafted last April, are likely to have just three selected next month.