The global pandemic hindered the University of Alabama from having its annual Pro Day in 2020, but the event is scheduled to return this year.
According to a report from Chase Goodbread of NFL.com, the Crimson Tide will have its pro day on March 23.
Alabama pro day to be March 23 … likely a follow-up pro day a week later, as UA often does.
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) February 8, 2021
During the event, players that have declared for the NFL Draft perform various drills for pro scouts and teams. The tests include bench press, broad jump, vertical jump, 40-yard dash, 3-cone drill, 20-yard shuttle, and 60-yard shuttle.
When it comes to positional workouts, each player has to display the technique, form, and consistency to excel in the role. Normally, the Tide and Nick Saban draw a host of teams to its pro day. With the NFL Scouting Combine not happening, expect UA’s campus to be packed.
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Names such as Mac Jones, Najee Harris, DeVonta Smith, Alex Leatherwood, Jaylen Waddle, Landon Dickerson, Deonte Brown, Miller Forristall, Carl Tucker, Christian Barmore, Dylan Moses, Patrick Surtain II, Joshua McMillon, and Thomas Fletcher are expected to participate.
Another pro day will likely follow during the next week.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith
