The Washington Huskies Football program hosted their annual UW Pro Day Event at the Dempsey Indoor Facility early this morning. Former Huskies with the dream of being drafted in the 2021 NFL Draft, took advantage of the opportunity to impress NFL scouts and improve their stock. After the event, some of the participants took the time to discuss their performance and their upcoming plans for getting ready for the NFL Draft via a Zoom meeting.
Here Are Some Things Of Note That They Said…..
KEITH TAYLOR (Cornerback)
Keith Taylor said, ” I feel that I’m one of the better press-man corners in the Draft.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Taylor said he has talked to the Los Angeles Rams already.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“It was the most important day of the year,” Taylor said about UW Pro Day.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Taylor said he watches a lot of Jalen Ramsey to mirror his game after.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Taylor said he met with the Green Bay Packers at the Senior Bowl.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Keith Taylor said he talked with Defensive Quality Control of the New York Giants a couple weeks ago.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Taylor said he met with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers early in the process.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
LEVI ONWUZURIKE (Defensive Tackle)
Levi Onwuzurike said, “for me, it’s my strong hands, my get off and my pass rush,” when asked what separates him from the competition in this Draft.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Onwuzurike said today was important for him to show NFL Scouts his “speed.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Onwuzurike said he has talked to the Los Angeles Rams and Tampa Bay Buccaneers recently. He also adds that he has talked to multiple teams already.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“I’m expecting good things,” Onwuzurike said when asked about the Huskies this coming season.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“I think I’m the best D-Tackle in the Draft,” Onwuzurike said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Onwuzurike said adjusting to the pace of the NFL was a big deal.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
JOE TRYON (Edge Rusher)
“I think my numbers were gone. I wish I had gotten more on the bench,” Joe Tryon said about his performance today the UW Pro Day.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Tryon said, “I’ve been hanging out with a bunch of old teammates.”@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Tryon said he has had communications with the Los Angeles Chargers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Buffalo Bills lately.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Tryon points to his “versatility” as his biggest asset in the upcoming Draft.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“I don’t really care about being drafted in the first round. It’s an honor to be in this position in the first place,” Tryon said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“I wanted to play but I had to make the best decision possible for me,” Tryon said about opting out early for the NFL Draft.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
ELIJAH MOLDEN (Nickel/Safety)
Elijah Molden said he has talked with the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Rams. He said he has met with several teams.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Molden said he projects as a Nickel guy and also a safety.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“When I was a freshman, I knew the standard of the DB room,” Molden said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Molden said he spoke with the Buffalo Bills last week.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“I’m only concerned about myself five years down the line,” Molden said.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
“22 years old, I feel like I approach it like a veteran,” Molden said when talking about how he prepares and views the game.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
Molden said “the relationships” have been the most rewarding thing through this entire process.@DubLifeUW #PurpleReign#DubLife#UWProDay
— Jeff Wright (@jdub2379) March 30, 2021
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