FRISCO, Texas — Ten Oklahoma State University football players were scheduled to participate in the inaugural Big 12 NFL Pro Day at The Star's Ford Center, a multi-day event that began Thursday. Receivers, tight ends and running backs participated in Thursday's test. Here are the former Cowboys' performances:
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Josiah Johnson shows off his route running
As a former quarterback, Josiah Johnson always had a visual understanding of receivers' routes. So in recent years, when he transitioned to tight end, first at the University of Massachusetts and then at OSU last season, he realized he had a knack for it.
The 6-foot-5, 235-pound tight end was pleased with his footwork Thursday.
“I may not be the fastest in the 40s, but I feel like I run pretty good routes. I have pretty good ball skills, so I hope I can prove that,” he said. . “Then the movie will be about blocking. I pride myself on trying to be a tough guy.
“Last year at Oklahoma State was my first year as a full tight end, so I'm excited to continue to grow there. I think I still have a lot to learn, so I'm going to continue to learn. I’m excited about it.”
Braden Cassity, who also serves as
Braden Cassity stopped by the interview area, but his day wasn't over yet. All the tight ends have completed their workouts, but he has been given the opportunity to practice at fullback.
“I think it’s just me,” Cassity said. “I'm very excited. I understand my role and I think it's very important. I can fit into the role and show what I can do in that role. I'm glad they let me do both because that's huge.
“I'' am not as tall as the other stiff guys, but I can keep up with them. I wanted to show off some run blocking. You also have to catch the ball. I wanted to prove that I could make catches, no matter what the stat sheet said. ”
Leon Johnson III runs 4.50.40 seconds
Oklahoma State receiver Leon Johnson III hit the mark with a 40-yard run time of 4.4 seconds. Even if it was a 4.49, he would be happy.
But the former Division III player says he's okay with missing the goal by a hundredth of a second.
Johnson, who is 6-foot-5 and weighs 217 pounds, said there have been reports of him running 4.50 seconds in the 40s. He also recorded a vertical jump of 35 inches and a broad jump of 10 feet, 10 inches. Only four receivers at the NFL Scouting Combine had broad jumps longer than 10-10.
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