Spring football is a good time.
And NFL scouts flocked to Fayetteville to watch 14 Razorbacks play Arkansas Pro Day.
Our Connor Goodson gave a great breakdown leading up to the Pro Day, outlining the combination results of all 14 players. Of course, Drew Sanders is the star of the day as he is the only player in the 2022 squad likely to be selected in the first round.
Wide receivers Matt Landers and Jaden Haselwood have opportunities to really stock up in the draft over the next few weeks. Both have the NFL size and playmaking skills that scouts are looking for.
Offensive lineman Rick Stromberg could also be a sleeper in the upcoming draft and potentially join Sanders in the first round. He’s a smart, tough offensive lineman that scouts rarely skip.
Let’s see how all the Razorbacks fared on Wednesday’s pro day.
Drew Sanders-LB
11/12/2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) rushes into the first quarter while Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Drew Sanders (42) defends at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Sanders had a chance to show off 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 jump. Everyone knows Sanders is a great natural soccer player, but numbers like this add to his draft stash.
Jaden Haselwood-WR
March 4, 2023; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Arkansas wide receiver Jadon Haselwood (WO19) participates in practice at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Haselwood wasn’t happy with his performance at the combine, so he went to the lab for two weeks and improved his 40s time from a 4.66 to a 4.47. Stock rise for Haselwood.
Matt Lander-WR
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MARCH 4: Arkansas’ Matt Landers participates in the 40-yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 4, 2023 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
Landers did nothing to hurt its stocks, having already caught the eye at the combine after posting a 4.37. Lander is ready to know where he will land. Hope the fear doesn’t scare off the scouts.
Ricky Stromberg-OL
09/24/2022; Arlington, TX, 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 was good at his blocking drills and updated the media on his physical preparation for the NFL by shedding body fat and adding muscle to the 6’3″ 310lb frame. Someone’s gonna get a good football player.
Tyson Morris-WR
January 1, 2022; Tampa, FL, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks wide receiver Tyson Morris (19) waits for the snap in 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 stumbled a few times on his previous attempts.
Dalton Wagner-OL
March 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 gave an impressive performance in front of Boy 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) slides away from Arkansas Razorbacks defenseman Terry Hampton (99) as the Auburn Tigers play the Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Alabama line up Arkansas The Razorbacks lead 17-13 at halftime against the Auburn Tigers.
Hampton knows that to make good defensive tackle in the NFL, you need two offensive linemen. Hampton’s strength was evident as he benched 225 pounds 33 times. Stock price rise for Hampton.
Bijhon Jackson-DL
July 28, 2018; Costa Mesa, California, United States; Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Bijhon Jackson (95) during training camp at the Jack R. Hammett Sports Complex. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jackson joined Hampton on the bench in the strongman competition, pumping 225 pounds 32 times. It’s safe to say they are gym brothers.
Dorian Gerald-DE
FAYETTEVILLE, AR – OCTOBER 27: Ke’Shawn Vaughn #5 of the Vanderbilt Commodores breaks the tackle from 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 rough time during his pro day, but he worked hard on all of his drills that most good scouts appreciate.
Bumper Pool – LB
09/10/2022; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks linebacker Bumper Pool (10) rushes the quarterback in 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. The pool season ended early with an injury, and there was talk of him becoming the Razorbacks coach. He did not perform as he is still recovering from hip surgery.
Latavious Brini – DB
South Carolina quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) tries to score during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022 in Fayetteville, Arkansas (AP Photo/Michael Woods). )
Brini impressed scouts in position drills. He’s a talented defenseman who has the size to work with big receivers in the NFL. Don’t be surprised if it goes higher than expected.
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