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The 2024 NFL draft will take place April 25-27.
Texas held its annual Pro Day in front of representatives from every NFL team on Wednesday. Continue reading “LOOK: Best photos from Texas’ Pro Day ahead of 2024 NFL draft”
We look at Ewers’ downfield throws to Texas receivers.
Texas quarterback Quinn Ewers threw to departing NFL draft hopefuls on Wednesday. As you can imagine his throws drew the attention of several who took in the Texas pro day.
Ewers’ job was to throw catchable footballs to his receivers led by Xavier Worthy and Adonai Mitchell. He got the job done. Nevertheless, his showing illustrated that there’s still work to do in improving downfield accuracy.
The Texas quarterback was one of the better quarterbacks in college football last year. I tend to believe he can be one of the three to five best in the upcoming season. That said, he’s still an imperfect downfield passer that can improve. Both can be true.
Ewers is an excellent short and intermediate passer. In fact, he’s one of the best in college football. Add in his ability to improvise and make high difficulty throws with varied arm angles on the run and he’s a unique weapon for the Texas offense.
The Longhorns’ signal caller enters his third season in Austin with plenty of experience. He’s become the leader of the offense and looked to have improved in pocket awareness in the final few games of the 2023 season. Yet it’s the downfield throws that go two yards too far or too short that will need to tighten up as the season nears.
Quinn Ewers is a very good quarterback. Texas hopes to see him transform from very good to elite over the offseason. If he does, the Longhorns move from playoff contender to one of the national title favorites in 2024.
Some nice deep balls from Quinn Ewers to Adonai Mitchell and Xavier Worthy #HookEm pic.twitter.com/23leCuOA2O
— Alex Dunlap (@AlexDunlapNFL) March 20, 2024
Mitchell is viewed by NFL teams as a potential No. 1 receiver.
Wide receiver Adonai Mitchell is one Texas player many NFL teams are eyeing. It appears the dynamic pass catcher has made an impression.
On Wednesday, Mitchell impressed with his showing at Texas’ pro day. The overall body of work of his testing times, football film, work ethic and character has NFL squads viewing him as a future key contributor in the league.
Bleacher Report’s Jordan Shultz shared the following of NFL teams’ impression of the talented Texas wide receiver.
“There is a building buzz with Texas WR Adonai Mitchell. After likely cementing himself as a first-rounder in Indy, one club told me: ‘He’s a future No. 1. Book it.”
That he is perceived as a cemented first-round pick with No. 1 receiver potential speaks to how highly teams view him. The speed, route running, hands and ability to win jump balls all contribute to the positive perception.
Texas hadn’t produced an top receiver in awhile, but in Mitchell, Xavier Worthy and tight end Ja’Tavion Sanders it could have three in one draft.
There is a building buzz with Texas WR Adonai Mitchell. After likely cementing himself as a first-rounder in Indy, one club told me: “He’s a future No. 1. Book it.”
Big Pro Day for Mitchell in Austin. pic.twitter.com/PVYomSLWzJ
— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 20, 2024
10 players are listed as participants for Texas’ pro day.
Texas’ Pro Day is scheduled to take place on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading “Each player participating in Texas’ Pro Day on Thursday”
Brenden Schooler was a top performer in most categories.
In total, 15 former Longhorns participated in Texas’ pro day on Thursday. Continue reading “How each Texas prospect performed at pro day on Thursday”
Earl Thomas worked out at Texas’ pro day in front of NFL scouts.
Five-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas was present at Texas’ pro day on Thursday. Continue reading “LOOK: Earl Thomas goes through drills at Texas’ pro day on Thursday”
After Texas’ pro day on Thursday, three Longhorns may have increased their draft stock after showcasing impressive numbers.
Due to COVID-19 concerns eliminating the annual NFL combine process, the best chance for draft hopefuls to display their talents is their respective pro days on campus. On Thursday, Texas held their pro day at the indoor practice facility.
All eight draft prospects from Texas attended, although some didn’t perform particular events. Most of the attention centered around Sam Ehlinger, Joseph Ossai and Samuel Cosmi.
However, the gunslinger wasn’t one of the players that caught my attention most at Texas’ pro day. There are three particular Longhorns that analysts have seemingly liked throughout the draft process, but after Thursday, may have started to fall in love with.
Officials from down highway 35 for the Dallas Cowboys were in charge of measuring players and 31 teams (sans LA Rams) were on display to witness.
Take a look at the three Texas players who improved their draft stock most on Thursday.
Texas’ Pro Day is scheduled for March 11 and these are the five players it could benefit most.
The Longhorns pro day for the 2021 NFL draft is scheduled for March 11 and all eight of Texas’ draft prospects are slated to participate. Continue reading “Five Longhorns who need a solid showing at Texas’ pro day”
