News and numbers from the Texas pro day
Texas hosted representatives from all 32 NFL teams for its pro day on Thursday, with ten former Longhorn football players there to meet with teams, go through physical testing, and complete individual drills.
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Several, including Roschon Johnson, DeMarvion Overshown, Keondre Coburn, and Moro Ojomo, sought to improve marks they set at the NFL Combine a few days prior. Others like Jahleel Billingsley, Daniel Trejo, Anthony Cook, D’Shawn Jamison, and Tarique Milton, wanted to make the most of their “job interview” with every team present in the bubble in Austin.
Bijan Robinson did not go through physical testing or drills and only met with representatives from teams present.
Jahleel Billingsley
Vertical jump: 36 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet 9 inches
40-yard dash (unofficial): 4.52, 4.6
The former Texas and Alabama tight end was a participant at pro day and went through position drills, even getting physical enough to knock over a Tennessee Titans staffer in the process. Billingsley flashed his athleticism and did well in position drills with former Texas quarterback David Ash throwing to him.
Keondre Coburn
Shuttle (unofficial): 4.77
Coburn stood on most of his NFL Combine times while still electing to go through drills at the UT pro day. He said he has talked with a significant number of teams.
Anthony Cook
Vertical jump: 34 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet 5 inches
Bench press: 12 reps
40-yard dash (unofficial): 4.59, 4.65
Shuttle (unofficial): 4.27
Cook told reporters he has met with the Bills.
D’Shawn Jamison
Vertical jump: 33 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet 3 inches
Bench press: 13 reps
40-yard dash (unofficial): 4.48, 4.55
The NFL Combine elected not to invite Jamison, and that stung for the Houston (Texas) Lamar product. He worked to make the most of his pro day.
“Every opportunity that I have to be able to show my ability to play football, I take everything seriously,” Jamison said. “I was kind of messed up about it at first, but there’s always other opportunities to show the world what I can do.”
Jamison had some reps on offense at the East-West Shrine Bowl, but he mentioned on Thursday that teams were speaking with him about all three defensive back positions.
“My main focus is just doing my job, which is playing DB, playing kickoff and punt returner,” Jamison said. “I was taking those reps to show the guys that I can run the ball and be able to move around defenders.”
He said he’s heard from Chicago, Denver, Baltimore, the Jets, and the Chargers.
Roschon Johnson
Johnson stood on his testing numbers but wanted to show off his athleticism to the scouts in attendance.
“I really thought I showcased my ability to change direction in Indianapolis,” Johnson said. “I thought for coaches to get a closer look at me on a more personal level, I’d do the same thing out here and I felt like I just got that done.
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Even with limited opportunity in the last two years as a 1B to Robinson’s 1A, Johnson said he believes he offers a skill set any team would want.
“I’m an all-around back that can do pretty much everything a coach needs,” Johnson said.
With regards to his hand, which he injured at the Senior Bowl earlier this year, Johnson said it has almost fully healed. He’s had formal meetings with the Atlanta Falcons and the Philadelphia Eagles.
Tarique Milton
Vertical jump: 34.5 inches
Broad jump: 9 feet 10 inches
40-yard dash (unofficial): 4.55, 4.53
Moro Ojomo
Shuttle (unofficial): 4.58
The opportunity at the combine and at pro day to improve in some areas was a tremendous experience for the lineman who has unending gratttude for the University of Texas.
“I’m just grateful for this opportunity,” Ojomo said. “I wouldn’t be where I am without God, family, and friends. I’m just taking it all in, thankful for whatever coaches are showing interest for the interviews. This experience and going to the combine, it’s just a dream come true.”
DeMarvion Overshown
Vertical jump: 36.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet 6 inches
Overshown went through defensive back and linebacker drills at 231 pounds after playing around 220 during the 2022 season. He felt some tightness in Indianapolis so he used the opportunity at pro day to show his athleticism and versatility, with one main motivating factor in mind.
“Everything I do, I think about the future of my little man,” Overshown said. “Him growing up being able to say ‘this is my dad, my dad did this,’ that’s the most proud I can be.”
He wants Steve Sarkisian and company to be on the lookout for the next great Texas football player.
“Hopefully he’ll get that D1 offer from Texas here soon and you’ll have another Overshown you can interview here in a couple of years,” he said.
Overshown has heard from the Cowboys, Jets, Lions, 49ers, Dolphins, and others. He believes he offers a level of versatility few prospects can claim with regards to modern defenses.
“They need someone who can do more than just stay in the box and play the run,” Overshown said. “They need people they can put on the edge, put out in space, (and) put them in the box just so teams can’t gameplan for one specific thing.”
He plans to host a draft BBQ in his hometown of Arp with family and friends.
Daniel Trejo
The Texas Wesleyan transfer did not participate in any testing but did kick in front of scouts.
