Maryland Holds 2021 Pro Day - University of Maryland Athletics - UMTerps.com

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Four former Maryland football players showcased their talents in front of representatives from 20 NFL teams at Maryland footballs annual Pro Day, which was held Wednesday morning inside Cole Field House.

Running back Jake Funk, linebackers Shaq Smith and Isaiah Davis, and wide receiver Taivon Jacobs participated. 

Funk, a 2020 Third Team All-Big Ten selection, received high praise from ESPN Draft Analyst Mel Kiper Jr. recently. 

"He's a competitive runner. He's a baller," said Kiper. "He just puts his nose in there and he just fights and he's quick to the hole. He's shown home run-hitting ability where he can outrace the cornerback, safeties to the end zone, to the paydirt. He'll catch the ball, he'll block. He's just a guy that gives you everything he has."

Funk led the Big Ten and finished second in the FBS by averaging 8.6 yards per carry in 2020. He averaged 129.0 rushing yards per game during his senior season, ranking second in the Big Ten and eighth nationally.

"NFL teams are going to get a hard working kid," said Funk. "They are going to get somebody who is going to give it everything he has at all times. Somebody who understands how to compete and what it's like to take advantage of every opportunity they get because I've had to do that my whole life." 

Maryland's Pro Day started off with height, weight, hand and arm length measurements before players performed in the 225-pound bench press test. 

Participants then headed to the field to do 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.

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 2021 NFL Draft is set for April 29-May 1 and will be held in Cleveland, Ohio. 

 

-MARYLAND-

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