Live Updates: Alabama Pro Day

Crimson Tide players to run variety of drills for NFL coaches and scouts at the Alabama football complex.

Alabama hosted its Pro Day for former players, with live coverage on both the SEC Network and NFL Network.

Those participating in drills of some form were cornerback Jalyn Armour-Davis, wide receiver Slade Bolden, linebacker Christian Harris, defensive lineman Phil Mathis, offensive tackle Evan Neal, offensive lineman Chris Owens, defensive lineman LaBryan Ray, running back Brian Robinson Jr. and safety Daniel Wright.

Junior quarterback Bryce Young participated in passing drills, throwing to Bolden and Robinson.

Also on hand were wide receivers John Metchie III and Jameson Williams, who are both recovering from a knee injury. 

Williams did a pair of TV interviews and said he's “ahead of schedule” after his ACL injury and expects to be fully cleared physically before the start of training camp. He's 10 weeks out of surgery with a five-to-seven month recovery period.

"Everything is going really well right now," Williams told the SEC Network. "I'm just excited to be in the building."

When asked about them, Nick Saban called them as being among the keys to last year's success. 

"I think both of those guys are great players," he told the SEC Network. "They're very productive, they had great production on our team last year -- probably the thing that affected our team the most was losing those two guys at the end of the year because that was the strength of our team, the quarterbacks and the receivers. Everything else was kind of a complement to that. 

"But I think those guys will have great careers. They're both great competitors. They work hard. They don't have the mindset of 'I just want to catch passes.' They want to be complete players at their position. They'll play on special teams, they'll do everything they can do to help the team get better."

Another year, another anticipated @AlabamaFTBL Pro Day.@JamesPalmerTV caught up with head coach Nick Saban afterwards to talk about a few of the top prospects he was able to coach ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/o6Jz8Sdh0T

— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) March 30, 2022

On the NFL side, yes, Bill Belichick was in Tuscaloosa. So was Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert and Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy. All 32 teams were represented. 

Alabama will have another Pro Day in mid-April.

Jalyn Armour-Davis, cornerback

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SEC analyst Roman Harper said Armour-Davis stood out to him during Pro Day. Per SEC Network, he improved on his vertical jump and topped 36.

Combine results

Measurements

Height: 6-1

Weight: 197

Hand: 91/4

Arm: 337/8

Drills

40-Yard Dash 4.39 (tied for sixth fastest among cornerbacks)

Bench Press 14

Vertical Jump 34.5

Slade Bolden, wide receiver

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Bolden doesn't appear to have improved on his 40 time from the combine. SEC Network had him unofficially at 4.69. His biggest highlight was a diving catch on a deep sideline ball during position drills. He got up and did a quick celebratory flex.

Different angle lol pic.twitter.com/Wcp3Da41Tz

— Slade Bolden (@_slade_10) March 30, 2022

Combine Results

Measurements

Height: 5-11

Weight: 193

Hand: 93/4

Arm: 293/8

Drills

40 Yard Dash 4.66

Vertical Jump 32

Broad Jump 116

Christian Harris, linebacker

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Combine Results

Measurements

Height: 61/2

Weight: 226

Hand: 95/8

Arm: 321/8

Wingspan: 763/4

Drills

40-Yard Dash: 4.44 (second-fastest among linebackers)

Vertical Jump 34.5

Broad Jump 132

Phil Mathis, defensive lineman

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Combine Results

Measurements

Height: 6-4

Weight: 313

Hand: 103/8

Arm: 345/8

Drills

Vertical Jump 23.5

Broad Jump 109

20 Yd Shuttle 4.91

Evan Neal

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Did position drills on Pro Day. Roman Harper noted on the SEC Network that he's the "skinniest" 337-pound person you'll ever see.  

LT Evan Neal going through drills here at Alabama’s Pro Day. He did not participate in drills at the Combine. pic.twitter.com/mXK186FflZ

— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) March 30, 2022

Combine Results

Measurements

Height: 6-7.5

Weight: 337

Hand: 101/8

Arm: 34

Wingspan: 83

A 6'7", 337 lb man moving this quick?! 😳@AlabamaFTBL OL Evan Neal is just showing off at his @AlabamaFTBL Pro Day. @ENeal73 (via @DOrlandoAJC) pic.twitter.com/8xEuiT3ETZ

— NFL (@NFL) March 30, 2022

Chris Owens, offensive lineman

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Went through positional drills. Is versatile, but almost certainly projects as a center at the next level. 

LaBryan Ray, defensive lineman

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Ray ran the 40, and SEC Network had him at unofficially at 5.13.

Combine Results

Measurements

Height: 6-4

Weight: 283

Hand: 87/8

Arm: 321/2

Brian Robinson Jr.

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While doing a bag drill, Robinson slipped. Trainer Jeff Allen went over to see if he was ok. 

Combine Results

Measurements

Height: 6-2

Weight: 225

Hand: 93/4

Arm: 317/8

Drills

40-Yard Dash: 4.53

Vertical Jump: 30

Broad Jump: 119

Daniel Wright, safety

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SEC Network had him unofficially at 4.63 in the 40.

Other players

Alabama Athletics

• Christopher Allen and Josh Jobe are not expected to do anything. Allen is present and talking to NFL officials. 

• Bryce Young has shown up. Will he throw for the positional drills?

• Jameson Williams will not run but check this out:

Former Alabama WR Jameson Williams, two months out from ACL surgery, is not participating in Pro Day today.

However he continues to show progress, and is expected to be running by the Draft, per @Alliance_Sports.pic.twitter.com/FfZV4K0PUy

— PFF College (@PFF_College) March 30, 2022

• Metchie interview: 

“No distractions, just work. Rehab twice a day, work out twice a day … Getting after it.”

John Metchie III is locked in to preparing for the upcoming draft 💪 @AlabamaFTBL pic.twitter.com/iYc6QAHati

— SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 30, 2022

Draft Day 1

Round 1

• TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (es)
• Mobile and CTV: NFL, ESPN
• Web: NFL.com, ABC.go.com, ESPN.com

Draft Day 2

Rounds 2-3

• TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (es)
• Mobile and CTV: NFL, ESPN
• Web: NFL.com, ABC.go.com, ESPN.com

Draft Day 3

Rounds 4-7

• TV: NFL Network, ABC, ESPN, ESPN Deportes (es)
• Mobile and CTV: NFL, ESPN
• Web: NFL.com, ABC.go.com, ESPN.com

This report will be continually updated throughout the day.