Examining how Arkansas players did at Pro Day
Spring Football is a good time.
And the NFL scouts poured into Fayetteville to watch 14 Razorbacks perform at the Arkansas Pro Day.
Our Connor Goodson gave a great breakdown leading up to the Pro Day, outlining each of the 14 players’ combine results. Of course, Drew Sanders is the star of the day, being the only player on the 2022 roster projected to be a first-round pick.
Wide receivers Matt Landers and Jaden Haselwood have opportunities to really increase their stock in the next few weeks in the draft. Both have the NFL size and playmaking ability that scouts are looking for.
Offensive lineman, Rick Stromberg, could also be a sleeper in the upcoming draft, possibly joining Sanders in the first round. He is a smart, tough offensive lineman that scouts rarely skip on.
Let’s see how all the Razorbacks did on Wednesday’s pro day.
Drew Sanders - LB
Nov 12, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rushes in the first quarter as Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Drew Sanders (42) defends at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Sanders got a chance to show his athleticism today after missing on-field activity at the NFL Combine. In front of 32 scouts he ran a 4.59 40-yard dash with a 37 inch vertical leap. Everyone knows Sanders is a great natural football player but numbers like that adds to his draft stock.
Jaden Haselwood - WR
Mar 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (WO19) participates in drills at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Haselwood wasn’t satisfied with his performance at the combine, so he went into the laboratory for two weeks and increased his 40-time from 4.66 to 4.47. Stock rise for Haselwood.
Matt Lander - WR
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 04: Matt Landers of Arkansas participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 04, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Landers didn’t do anything to hurt his stock after already catching attention at the combine after running a 4.37. Lander sis ready to know where he will land so hopefully the anxiety doesn’t scare away scouts.
Ricky Stromberg - OL
Sep 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks offensive lineman Ricky Stromberg (51) signals during the second quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-USA TODAY Sports
Stromberg did well in his blocking drills and let the media know about his physical preparation for the NFL, dropping body fat and adding muscle to the 6’3″ 310lb frame. Someone is going to get a good football player.
Tyson Morris - WR
Jan 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Tyson Morris (19) waits for the snap during the first half against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the 2022 Outback Bowl at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
Morris ran a 4.56, but it involved a couple of stumbles during his previous attempts.
Dalton Wagner - OL
Mar 5, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas offensive lineman Dalton Wagner (OL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Wagner once again had an impressive outing in front of scouts. The all-SEC offensive lineman increased his vertical jump by two inches to 27.5, which is very impressive for his 6-foot-9, 331-pound frame.
Terry Hampton - DL
Auburn Tigers running back Tank Bigsby (4) slips away from Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Terry Hampton (99) as the Auburn Tigers take on Arkansas Razorbacks at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Arkansas Razorbacks leads Auburn Tigers 17-13 at halftime.
Hampton knows to earn a good living as a defensive tackle in the NFL, you have to take up two offensive linemen. Hampton’s strength was apparent when he threw up 225 pounds 33 times on the bench press. Stock rise for Hampton.
Bijhon Jackson - DL
Jul 28, 2018; Costa Mesa, CA, USA; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Bijhon Jackson (95) during training camp at Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jackson joined Hampton in the strongman competition at the bench, pumping 225lb 32 times. Safe to say they’re gym bros.
Dorian Gerald - DE
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 27: Ke’Shawn Vaughn #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores breaks the tackle of Dorian Gerald #5 of the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second half at Razorback Stadium on October 27, 2018 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Commodores defeated the Razorbacks 45-31. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
Gerald had a tough time during his pro day, but he worked hard on all his drills which most good scouts can appreciate.
Bumper Pool - LB
Sep 10, 2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Bumper Pool (10) rushes the quarterback during the second half against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Arkansas won 44-30. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Pool is the x-factor of this year’s group of draftees. Pool season ended early because of an injury, and there were discussions of him becoming a coach for the Razorbacks. He did not perform as he is still recovering from hip surgery.
Latavious Brini - DB
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tries to get away from Arkansas defensive back Latavious Brini (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Brini impressed scouts during position drills. He is a talented defensive back that has the size to run with big receivers in the NFL. Don’t be surprised if he goes higher than expected.
