Football: Miami Hurricanes Host Pro Timing Day

On Thursday, the University of Miami held their annual Pro Timing Day.  Among those invited to participate are graduating seniors and those declaring for the NFL Draft.

Nov 1, 2012; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Mike James (5) runs in a touchdown during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Miami had 20 participants, 12 of which were seniors, in this year’s Pro Timing Day.

The most notable senior participants:

• P Dalton Botts
• LB Ramon Buchanan
• RB Mike James
• WR Davon Johnson
• OL Ben Jones
• OL Jeremy Lewis
• CB Brandon McGee
• DL Darius Smith
• CB Andrew Swasey
• CB Vaughn Telemaque
• WR Kendal Thompkins
• K Jake Wieclaw

According to Eye of the U, scouting personnel for 20 NFL teams and two CFL teams were in attendance at Miami’s Hecht Athletic Center.

The day consisted of measuring participants’ height, weight, vertical jump, among other skilled tests.

To read Eye on the U’s complete recap of Miami’s Pro Timing Day, click here.