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Henry Melton on the draft radar after impressive Pro Day
By Cedric Golden | Thursday, March 26, 2009, 11:22 AM
Former Texas defensive end Henry Melton may have done himself the most good after competing in every drill at Pro Timing Day Wednesday. He not only competed in every drill, he competed very well, something he needed as that other defensive end at Texas.
The 6-3, 269-pound Melton clocked in the 4.5 range in the 40-yard dash at the UT bubble, which immediately put him on the draft radar, considering the defensive end position is one where big and fast pass rushers are in high demand. His 40 time followed a vertical leap of 34 1/2 inches earlier in the day, which was better than wideout Quan Cosby’s best effort of 33 inches. Melton added a solid 23 repetitions in the 225-pound bench press.
On day when teammate Aaron Lewis was limited after he tweaked his hamstring, Melton did everything right, competing in every drill and improving his draft prospects in front of 60 NFL scouts. After registering 19 solo tackles and 4 sacks in his only season as a starter, Melton wasn’t thought to be a sure-fire draft prospect. That may have changed after Wednesday’s workout.
“(The scouts) got to see the awesome athleticism they didn’t know I had,” Melton said. “I feel pretty good about my performance. I did everything I could do out there.”
Melton’s uncle, former NFL defensive back Ray Crockett, believes Melton will be a steal in this draft if he is selected.
“He wanted him to show his athletic ability and he did,” Crockett said. “With him being a defensive starter for just one year, he had to adjust to a new position. He has already shown the capability to learn and adjust. With is ability, if a team puts him in the right position and nurtures him along, he can play in this league.”
The former super-sized tailback is hoping a team will call his name at next month’s NFL draft because as he so eloquently put it: “it’s better to get drafted than sign as a free agent because if you get drafted, that means they want you.”
Melton has private workouts scheduled with New England, Miami, and Chicago. The Dallas Cowboys have also reportedly shown some interest.
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Henry Melton on the draft radar after impressive Pro Day
By Cedric Golden | Thursday, March 26, 2009, 11:22 AM
Former Texas defensive end Henry Melton may have done himself the most good after competing in every drill at Pro Timing Day Wednesday. He not only competed in every drill, he competed very well, something he needed as that other defensive end at Texas.
The 6-3, 269-pound Melton clocked in the 4.5 range in the 40-yard dash at the UT bubble, which immediately put him on the draft radar, considering the defensive end position is one where big and fast pass rushers are in high demand. His 40 time followed a vertical leap of 34 1/2 inches earlier in the day, which was better than wideout Quan Cosby’s best effort of 33 inches. Melton added a solid 23 repetitions in the 225-pound bench press.
On day when teammate Aaron Lewis was limited after he tweaked his hamstring, Melton did everything right, competing in every drill and improving his draft prospects in front of 60 NFL scouts. After registering 19 solo tackles and 4 sacks in his only season as a starter, Melton wasn’t thought to be a sure-fire draft prospect. That may have changed after Wednesday’s workout.
“(The scouts) got to see the awesome athleticism they didn’t know I had,” Melton said. “I feel pretty good about my performance. I did everything I could do out there.”
Melton’s uncle, former NFL defensive back Ray Crockett, believes Melton will be a steal in this draft if he is selected.
“He wanted him to show his athletic ability and he did,” Crockett said. “With him being a defensive starter for just one year, he had to adjust to a new position. He has already shown the capability to learn and adjust. With is ability, if a team puts him in the right position and nurtures him along, he can play in this league.”
The former super-sized tailback is hoping a team will call his name at next month’s NFL draft because as he so eloquently put it: “it’s better to get drafted than sign as a free agent because if you get drafted, that means they want you.”
Melton has private workouts scheduled with New England, Miami, and Chicago. The Dallas Cowboys have also reportedly shown some interest.
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