Crompton no NFL Combine, no problem

Tennessee quarterback Jonathan Crompton after his senior season many thought he was lock to go to the NFL Combine and after his performance at the Texas vs. the Nation game there was no doubt about it. Well he never got that invite.

“It was a bummer that is for sure, but God has a plan,” said Crompton. “I think it ultimately it helped me because not a lot of the guys threw at the combine and it helped me to get a number of teams at my Pro Day.”

As a senior Crompton leading Tennessee to the Chick-fil-A Bowl and he ended his senior season with 2,800 passing yards and 27 touchdowns and completed 58 percent of his passes.

“This year’s offensive system was my favorite offense because it was an NFL system,” said Crompton.

Crompton knows he needs to keep working to be the player he wants to be.

“I just need to make sure I stay on top of everything, every aspect of playing quarterback,” said Crompton. “I listen to all my coaches and am a very coachable player.”

At Crompton Pro Day he ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.85 seconds, he ran the short shuttle in 4.35 seconds, and the 3-cone drill 6.94 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-10 inch broad jump. He threw the football well and showed he has the ability to be a start quarterback in the NFL.

“We scripted all the throws at my Pro Day and I thought I did well,” said Crompton. “I’m now just staying in shape, lifting, running and throwing everyday.”

Crompton has five workout with NFL teams and a possible sixth where he will go to the NFL team facility to meet with the teams coaching staff.

More Wednesday Pro Date Notes

Tennessee QB Jonathan Crompton at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.85 seconds, he ran the short shuttle in 4.35 seconds, and the 3-cone drill 6.94 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-10 inch broad jump.

Tennessee OL Vladimir Richard at his Pro Day measure in at 6034, and 316 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 5.09 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.65, and the 3-cone drill in 7.72 seconds. He measured a 31-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-4 inch broad jump, and did 34 reps of 225 pounds.

Tennessee LB Rico McCoy at his Pro Day measure in at 6002, and 226 pounds ran the 40-yard dash in the 4.95 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.85, and the 3-cone drill in 7.45 seconds. He measured a 30.5-inch vertical jump, a 8-foot-11 inch broad jump, and did 24 reps of 225 pounds.
Tennessee OG Jacques McClendon at his Pro Day ran the 40-yard dash in 4.96 second, and did 37 reps of 225 pounds.

William & Mary Sean Lissemore at his Pro Day measure in at 6030 298 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.83 seconds. He measured a 30-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-3 inch broad jump, and did 36 reps of 225 pounds.

Illinois WR Arrelious Benn ran the 40-yard dash in 4.41 seconds, the three-cone drill in 6.78 seconds. He measured a 37.5-inch vertical jump, a 10-foot-1 broad jump.

Illinois WR/TE Jeff Cumberland measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6044, 249 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, the short shuttle in 4.38 seconds and the three-cone drill in 6.88 seconds. He measured a 35.5-inch vertical jump, a 9-foot-10 broad jump and completed 20 repetitions on the 225-pound bench press.

Illinois TE Michael Hoomanawanui measured in at his Pro Day with a height of 6035, 263 pounds. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds, and the short shuttle in 4.51 seconds and the three-cone drill in 7.02 seconds. He measured a 32.5-inch vertical jump.

Texas vs. the Nation: Offensive news and notes

Overall Quarterbacks: This group of six quarterbacks is better then group at the East-West Shrine game and is close to the Senior Bowl

QB Jonathan Crompton, Tennessee: He has shown a live arm and the ability to make all the NFL throws, he has had a nice week of pratice so far, and has impressed the scouts.

QB Tim Hiller, Western Michigan: Hiller had a rough first few practices but has scouts still believing that he could be the first quarterback draft out of this group.

QB Ryan Perrilloux, Jacksonville State: Perrilloux has had excellent practices and has shown his ability to throw the football and make plays with his feet. The coaching staff has been impressed with his ability.

RB Curtis Steele, Memphis: Steele has shown speed and elusivness to make plays in the open field and has done a good job catching the football.

RB Alfonso Smith, Kentucky: Smith has shown the ability run downfield and be a physical and shown some speed and quickness.

RB Trindon Holliday, LSU: Holliday has dropped some passes he should have caught in the first few days but we he gets his hands on the ball he is an explosive.

WR Jeff Moturi, UTEP: Moturi in the first day of practice was one of the best receivers on the Texas side and then slide back to the pack. But he is someone that wasn’t expected much out of.

WR Scott Long, Louisville: Long has shown the ability to run good routes and catch the football with his hands.

WR Juamorris Stewart, Southern: Stewart showed good hands snatching the ball out of the air and having the ability to get off press coverage.

WR David Nelson, Florida: Nelson has done a nice job even with being a late add to the game. He has caught the ball well and has nice size.

TE Clay Harbor, Missouri State: Harbor has been the best tight end by far this week with good hands and being able to block, he has run the ball from the full back spot and few times and done a good job in that area.

OT Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale (MI): Even being a Division 2 player, Veldheer might be the best offensive line on either team. He is big, strong, and has good feet.

OT J’Marcus Webb, West Texas A&M: Webb is a big athletic player with long arms and good feet and could possible be a very good left tackle in the NFL.

C Eddie Adamski, Northern Illinois: Adamski has been one of the better interior linemen down in El Paso, he is strong and won’t be bull rushed and uses his hands well.