The NFL Pro Day slate is in full swing, where hundreds of draft prospects are given the opportunity to work out in front of scouts, coaches and general managers to either improve their draft stock, or simply get on teams’ radars one last time.
Oklahoma State held their annual Pro Day. The Cowboys drew the attention of Chargers national scout Tom McConnaughey, according to Pro Football Network’s Tony Pauline.
Oklahoma State boasts a few prospects, but the main attraction there was cornerback A.J. Green.
Green, the 6-foot-1 and 197 pounder played primarily on the outside in Oklahoma State’s defense where he was used both in zone and man coverage. The Texas native played in 48 games, starting 39 of them.
In four seasons for the Cowboys, Green amassed 147 tackles, 21 passes defensed and six interceptions.
Green has the length to disrupt receivers, the turn-and-run ability to stay on the hip of the wideout along with adequate eye discipline and closing speed to make plays on the football, making him an ideal fit for defensive coordinator Gus Bradley’s zone scheme.
At his Pro Day, Green ran the 40-yard dash in the low 4.5’s, jumped 34 inches in the vertical jump and 9-foot-6 in the broad jump.
Green currently projects as a third or fourth-round selection.