COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Seven Terrapins showcased their talents in front of representatives from 29 different NFL teams at Maryland's annual Pro Day, which was held on Wednesday inside the Jones-Hill House indoor facility.
Forty-five scouts, coaches and player personnel representatives were in attendance as the Terps were tested, measured and put through various drills.
After measurements, Pro Day participants took part in the 225-pound bench press test, the vertical jump, broad jump, 40-yard dash, pro shuttle, 3-cone drill and 60-yard shuttle. The day wrapped up with individual position skill work.
Having shined at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis in February, defensive back
Nick Cross and tight end
Chigoziem Okonkwo only participated in select drills and position-specific workouts.
Cross ran a blazing 4.34 seconds 40-yard dash at the combine, the fastest time of all safeties. The 6-foot-1, 215 pound safety was named honorable mention All-Big Ten during each of his three seasons at Maryland.
Okonkwo also led his position group in Indianapolis, posting a 4.52 seconds 40-yard dash. The versatile tight end hauled in 52 passes for 447 yards and five scores during his senior season.
Other Terps that participated at Pro Day from this past year's team included running back
Tayon Fleet-Davis, defensive back
Jordan Mosley, defensive lineman
Sam Okuayinonu, kicker
Joseph Petrino and defensive lineman
Lawtez Rogers.
Former Terp men's lacrosse All-American Jared Bernhardt, who played football at Ferris State in 2021, also participated in Pro Day.
Players will now have the opportunity to attend NFL team's local Pro Days as well as meet with teams on an individual basis.
The 2022 NFL Draft is set for April 28-30 and will be held in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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