Houston Football Holds 2014 Pro Day
3/17/2014 12:00:00 AM | Football
March 17, 2014
HOUSTON - The University of Houston Football program held its annual Pro Day Monday with 10 former Cougars working out for representatives from 18 NFL franchises.
Kent Brooks, Kevin Forsch, Richie Leone, Xavier Maxwell, Zach McMillian, Josh McNeill, Ralph Oragwu, DeAnthony Sims, Colton Valencia and Austin Wilson all participated in the event which began with measurements, vertical jump, broad jump and bench press in the Elmer Redd Sports Performance Center.
The group then moved to the Yeoman Fieldhouse portion of the Athletics/Alumni Center for the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle and three-cone drill before select individuals participated in position drills.
Leone, who attended February's NFL Combine in Indianapolis, participated in measurements only before heading out to the Houston Football practice turf for an individual punting session for NFL representatives.
Wilson led the group in both the vertical (40.5 inches) and broad jump (10 feet, three inches) while Maxwell led the way in the 40-yard dash (4.60) and three-cone drill (2.08). McMillian had the day's fastest 20-yard shuttle (1.63) and McNeill posted the most reps of 225 pounds on the bench press with 27.
With Monday's Pro Day complete, Houston turns its attention to spring practice with the session's second workout set for Monday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. The Cougars first practice of the spring open to the public is scheduled for Friday at 4:30 p.m. The two-hour session will be held at the Houston Football Practice Facility located behind the Athletics/Alumni Center at 3100 Cullen Blvd.
Saturday's workout is also open to the public and will run from 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the Houston Football Practice Facility.
2014 FOOTBALL SEASON TICKETS
Houston fans can now purchase season tickets in the new Houston Football Stadium. General admission season tickets are currently on sale for just $140 as are Memorial Hermann Family Plan four-pack season tickets for just $299.
For those interested in purchasing 2014 reserved season tickets, fans may place a $200 season ticket deposit at UHCougars.com that will give access to participate in a 24-hour Select-A-Seat process in May. The $200 deposit is not a fee and will go towards the cost of season tickets. Lower level reserved season tickets begin at just $200.
