March, 27, 2013
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
Baton Rouge, La., LSU conducted it's annual pro day on Wednesday.
ESPNDallas.com didn't attend but we have a few results thanks to the LSU media relations staff.
*Safety Eric Reid who could be the first or second safety taken. Texas' Kenny Vaccaro has already said he wants to be the first safety off the board. Reid ran the 40-yard dash at the pro day in 4.50. It was slightly better than is combine time of 4.53. The Cowboys are in need of another young safety and some teams might like Vaccaro over Reid. But one agent said he thinks Reid will get drafted first.
*It was interesting to see cornerback Tyrann Mathieu come in with some bulk at his pro day. Mathieu is 5-9, but weighed 186 at the combine. Wednesday afternoon, Mathieu was 194. He didn't run the 40, standing on his combine time of 4.50. Mathieu's off-the-field problems is an issue and the Cowboys don't have a need at corner. Still, coach Les Miles has a good relationship with Cowboys GM Jerry Jones and if Mathieu's name is on the board in the third round maybe the Cowboys take a chance.
*Barkevious Mingo didn't bench press or run the 40, but he measured at 6-4, 237 pounds. The defensive end was an outstanding pas rusher in college and will play outside linebacker in the NFL. The Cowboys don't need Mingo in their 40-3 scheme. If the Cowboys had stuck with a 3-4 and let Anthony Spencer walk in free agency, would Mingo have been a nice selection?
*According to Dallas Cowboys.com Tom Ciskowski, the assistant director of player personnel and Drew Fabianich, the national scout, were in attendance. ... Last time the Cowboys drafted an offensive player from LSU was wide receiver/running back Skyler Green in the fourth round in 2006. Could running back Michael Ford be next. He impressed everyone with a solid 4.41 40 on Wednesday. In the combine, Ford ran a 4.50. At 5-10 and 206 pounds, Ford could be a nice little scat back for the Cowboys offense to compete with Lance Dunbar. ... Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who attended Texas' pro day on Tuesday attended LSU's event. Saints coach Sean Payton was also in attendance at LSU.
By Calvin Watkins | ESPNDallas.com
Baton Rouge, La., LSU conducted it's annual pro day on Wednesday.
ESPNDallas.com didn't attend but we have a few results thanks to the LSU media relations staff.
*Safety Eric Reid who could be the first or second safety taken. Texas' Kenny Vaccaro has already said he wants to be the first safety off the board. Reid ran the 40-yard dash at the pro day in 4.50. It was slightly better than is combine time of 4.53. The Cowboys are in need of another young safety and some teams might like Vaccaro over Reid. But one agent said he thinks Reid will get drafted first.
*It was interesting to see cornerback Tyrann Mathieu come in with some bulk at his pro day. Mathieu is 5-9, but weighed 186 at the combine. Wednesday afternoon, Mathieu was 194. He didn't run the 40, standing on his combine time of 4.50. Mathieu's off-the-field problems is an issue and the Cowboys don't have a need at corner. Still, coach Les Miles has a good relationship with Cowboys GM Jerry Jones and if Mathieu's name is on the board in the third round maybe the Cowboys take a chance.
*Barkevious Mingo didn't bench press or run the 40, but he measured at 6-4, 237 pounds. The defensive end was an outstanding pas rusher in college and will play outside linebacker in the NFL. The Cowboys don't need Mingo in their 40-3 scheme. If the Cowboys had stuck with a 3-4 and let Anthony Spencer walk in free agency, would Mingo have been a nice selection?
*According to Dallas Cowboys.com Tom Ciskowski, the assistant director of player personnel and Drew Fabianich, the national scout, were in attendance. ... Last time the Cowboys drafted an offensive player from LSU was wide receiver/running back Skyler Green in the fourth round in 2006. Could running back Michael Ford be next. He impressed everyone with a solid 4.41 40 on Wednesday. In the combine, Ford ran a 4.50. At 5-10 and 206 pounds, Ford could be a nice little scat back for the Cowboys offense to compete with Lance Dunbar. ... Steelers coach Mike Tomlin, who attended Texas' pro day on Tuesday attended LSU's event. Saints coach Sean Payton was also in attendance at LSU.
