Oklahoma held its prospect pro day on Wednesday to give the Sooner athletes one last chance to impress NFL teams with an on-field workout. The Detroit Lions, led by GM Bob Quinn in person, were in attendance in Norman to check out several aspiring NFL draftees.
For Lions purposes, the most likely Sooner candidate to join the den is DT Neville Gallimore. A high-energy disruptor on the inside, Gallimore had a strong showing during Senior Bowl week where the Lions coached. He is not an interior anchor despite weighing over 300 pounds. Gallimore is generally regarded as a Day 2 talent.
Linebacker Kenneth Murray did not work out due to a hamstring strain he suffered while running the 40 at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine two weeks ago. Murray projects as a late-first/early-second round prospect with great range and sure tackling ability but questionable play strength and instincts.
Wideout CeeDee Lamb figures to be long gone by the time the Lions’ second pick rolls around. A gifted receiver who is at his best after the catch, Lamb has some Antonio Brown (on the field) to his game. He didn’t work out but did run routes:
CeeDee Lamb.
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Cornerback Parnell Motley ran a reported 40-yard dash time of 4.5 flat, which is a good showing for the 6-0, 180-pound combine snub. He’s a Day 3 prospect with a lot of traits the Lions favor.
Jalen Hurts is an interesting study as a possible backup QB option for Detroit in the middle rounds, should he last that long. Hurts is very accurate and has some athleticism but lacks a big arm and size.
The full list of performers in Norman on Wednesday:
Here’s the list of participants for OU’s Pro Day:
WR Nick Basquine
DL Dillon Faamatau
DL Neville Gallimore
S Kahlil Haughton
QB Jalen Hurts
WR CeeDee Lamb
DL Kenneth Mann
WR A.D. Miller
WR Lee Morris
CB Parnell Motley
DL Marquise Overton
OL R.J. Proctor
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