University of Delaware Athletics
Pro Day Brings Pursuit of NFL Dreams To Reality For Blue Hens
3/20/2018 9:53:00 AM | Football
NEWARK, Del. – There were backyard games against the neighborhood kids, pop warner games, high school games and outstanding careers as Blue Hens.
All of that led up to Monday afternoon's NFL Pro Day at the University of Delaware for nine former Blue Hens. The list of former Blue Hens included Anthony Jackson, Grant Roberts, Blaine Woodson, Diante Cherry, Brandon Whaley, Bilal Nichols, John Nassib, Simba Gwashavanhu and Eric Patton.
Descending upon Delaware Field House were approximately 23 scouts, including at least one NFL General Manager, from 20 different pro organizations to get measurements and conduct tests in the vertical jump, bench press, broad jump, three cone drill and shuttle drills, along with on-the-field drills with each position group.
“I've been extremely blessed to have incredible coaches and teammates throughout my career and they all helped us get to this day,” Nichols said. “To be able to showcase my abilities and skills in front of so many NFL organizations, it's an honor for me just to have that opportunity.”
This year's NFL Draft is set for April 26-28.
“I've been preparing for this day for a long time, it's a day we've all dreamt about,” Woodson added. “Now it's just time to hope that someone gives us a shot.”
