🏈 Alabama's 2022 Pro Day. (Weds: 1-3 ET on SECN)

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[BamaFan334]

Am I the only one that didn't realize Daniel Wright was a senior last year/departing early?

 

[TerryP]

Am I the only one that didn't realize Daniel Wright was a senior last year/departing early?

Maybe?

He played every game in '17 as a true freshman then 'shirted in '18.

 

[UAgrad93]

Am I the only one that didn't realize Daniel Wright was a senior last year/departing early?

I knew it and quite frankly, not sad to see him go. For a defensive player, he seemed to almost always shy away from contact. That 2020 game against A&M when his 2 hand tag propelled a WR on down the field for a TD still doesn’t sit well with me.

 

[TerryP]

I knew it and quite frankly, not sad to see him go. For a defensive player, he seemed to almost always shy away from contact. That 2020 game against A&M when his 2 hand tag propelled a WR on down the field for a TD still doesn’t sit well with me.

I remember a kid I played soccer with in high school. He was one of the best fullbacks we had. I recall a game against a team in Decatur where he was just trying to put the ball up in front of the center forwards and he ended up kicking the ball over them, over the keeper, and scored from a good 65-70 yards out. He didn't do a damn thing the rest of the game seemingly lost in the "glory" of the goal scored.

I've had the same thought about Wright in that A&M game in '20. A pick six and then seemingly got lost in what he was supposed to be doing.

 

[BamaFan334]

Maybe?

He played every game in '17 as a true freshman then 'shirted in '18.

Maybe it had been a while since I had really seen him get a lot of playing time and time is just flying! I can definitely understand how everything comes out "well 15 years ago" "20 years ago".

 

[TerryP]

Maybe it had been a while since I had really seen him get a lot of playing time and time is just flying! I can definitely understand how everything comes out "well 15 years ago" "20 years ago".

From a starter at Safety in 2020 to a third down guy—in basically a relief role—in 2021. It's no wonder you missed him; he basically fell off the depth chart.

Hell, Jackson saw as many snaps against Cincy as Wright did in the last four games combined.

 

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From a starter at Safety in 2020 to a third down guy—in basically a relief role—in 2021. It's no wonder you missed him; he basically fell off the depth chart.

Hell, Jackson saw as many snaps against Cincy as Wright did in the last four games combined.

I thought he played really well last year in his role though! Showed some legit improvement in discipline & did a nice job.

Not sure that parlays into any type of NFL career, but he played a lot of snaps and has some real tape for his college career.

 

[TerryP]

Not sure that parlays into any type of NFL career, but he played a lot of snaps and has some real tape for his college career.

A lot of tape over his five years, yes. The "played a lot of snaps?" As compared to whom? You lost me a bit there.

 

[Tidestalker]

A lot of tape over his five years, yes. The "played a lot of snaps?" As compared to whom? You lost me a bit there.

2/3 of the DB's listed on the Alabama roster over the last 5 years... A group that will cash some checks at the next level! For better or worse, he played.

 

[Bama News]

Alabama football pro day: Bryce Young throwing captures media's attention as 2022 NFL Draft prospects show out

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[bama alum]

Ja'Corey Brooks was seen at Pro Day using a scooter. I didn't know he was injured.

LOOK: Alabama receiver seen on a scooter during Pro Day event

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks was seen in a walking boot and riding a scooter during the team's Pro Day on Wednesday.

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[BamaFan334]

Ja'Corey Brooks was seen at Pro Day using a scooter. I didn't know he was injured.

LOOK: Alabama receiver seen on a scooter during Pro Day event

Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ja'Corey Brooks was seen in a walking boot and riding a scooter during the team's Pro Day on Wednesday.

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Yep, he's out all Spring practice.

 

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[TerryP]

I see this picture and wonder where/when Belichick got a Palmetto Golf Club hoodie. (Great course, fairly easy track if you can hit the ball straight.)

 

[Tidestalker]

Any word on guys who stood out and/or had surprising numbers of measurables?

 

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Nine Alabama Football Players Impress at 2022 Pro Day - Alabama Athletics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football program hosted its annual Pro Day inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Wednesday, with nine draft-elig...

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TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The University of Alabama football program hosted its annual Pro Day inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Wednesday, with nine draft-eligible Crimson Tide athletes showcasing their talents in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams.

The draft-eligible players that participated in the events included Jalyn Armour-Davis, Slade Bolden, Christian Harris, Phidarian Mathis, Evan Neal, Chris Owens, LaBryan Ray, Brian Robinson Jr. and Daniel Wright.

Draft-eligible players that did not participate in on-field drills but were in attendance included Christopher Allen, Josh Jobe, John Metchie III and Jameson Williams.

Players will have another chance to take the field inside the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility Wednesday, April 13, for a second Pro Day.

Today's annual event began at 11 a.m. CT with the athletes testing bench press and vertical jump in The Bill Battle Athletic Performance Center. They then tested in the broad jump, 40-yard dash, agility drills and position-specific drills in the Hank Crisp Indoor Facility. The SEC Network and NFL Network both broadcasted the Crimson Tide's events.

All 32 NFL teams were represented at the Crimson Tide Pro Day. The list of NFL attendees was highlighted by head coaches Bill Belichick (New England Patriots) and Mike McCarthy (Dallas Cowboys), along with Steelers General Manager Kevin Colbert. Others in attendance included Dan Quinn (Dallas Cowboys defensive coordinator) and Matt Patricia (New England Patriots senior football advisor).

The 2022 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 28-30 in Las Vegas, Nev. Full coverage will broadcast on NFL Network, ABC and ESPN.

Following the conclusion of Pro Day, head coach Nick Saban met with media and this is his opening statement.

From Head Coach Nick Saban​

"Well, first of all, I'd like to welcome everybody here. This is a great opportunity for people in the National Football League, who we open our arms to, to come and have a chance to look at and evaluate our players. Lots of players here want to get an invitation, and we do the best we can to create a platform for them to be successful in that regard. They all also want the opportunity to play in the NFL someday, so we try to help them develop to be the best players they can be, so they can get opportunities like this. I think the better our players do when they get opportunities in the NFL, the more it benefits our program long term. And, obviously, I think a lot of things that are happening now in college football, its going to be more challenging to continue to be able to develop players, and that is a challenge that we're certainly looking forward to. I really appreciate what these guys have to do. I did it for eight years in the NFL, you know, go around, travel around, work out players, try to get to know them better, gather information for the coaches to try to get to know them better. So, we appreciate them, and we try to do the best we can to make sure we accommodate them in a first-class way."

 

[BamaFan334]

Ok, I must be losing it, because I was pretty sure LaBryan Ray said he was coming back. I was off on Daniel Wright as well thinking he had another season, but I thought for sure Ray was coming back.