Remember chris johnson rb 4.24 at combine, Jason Cherry says 4.22 & packers intereste

[cowboyjoe]

Louisiana-Lafayette wide receiver/return specialist Jason Chery, who says he's run a 4.22 in the 40 yard dash, has received a lot of attention from the Green Bay Packers.

so does anyone know him? etc, joe

 

[cowboyjoe]

UL's Chery drawing praise in workouts for all-star game
Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • January 31, 2009
Buzz up! Looking for his shot in the NFL, Jason Chery gets another chance to leave an impression on professional scouts this weekend.


The former UL wide receiver and special teams standout is set to play in the third annual Texas vs. the Nation all-star bowl at 2 p.m. today at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. Chery will suit up for the Nation team under Howard Schnellenberger, the head coach at Sun Belt member Florida Atlantic.

It will be Chery's first game with his new bulked-up physique. While training for the past month in Houston, he has added 12 pounds through working out and eating right.

Chery, who has been timed at 4.22 seconds in the 40-yard dash, now carries 192 pounds on his 5-foot-11 frame. He said he feels even stronger and faster from all the different techniques he's learned this week.

"I'm just ready to show what I can do," Chery said via cell phone Friday. "If the ball is thrown to me I need to show that I can catch it and that I can run the right routes.

"I need to make everything look like it's easy."

Chery made it look easy as a senior, earning second team All-Sun Belt Conference honors as a wide receiver and an all-purpose player.

The Haiti native scored 11 touchdowns, ranked second in the league in all-purpose yards (1,921) and receiving touchdowns (seven), fifth in receiving yards (656) and seventh in receptions (46). His all-purpose yardage was the second-highest in conference history. He also added 14 tackles on special teams.

Chery enjoyed a career night in UL's 59-30 win over North Texas on Oct. 11. He racked up 339 yards and five touchdowns on eight touches, scoring on catches of 17, 49 and 57 yards, an 81-yard run and a 97-yard kickoff return. He tied league records (since broken) for touchdowns and points scored (30).

His all-around play helped the Cajuns finish second in the Sun Belt and win six games for the third time in four years.

"I'm really proud for Jason," UL coach Rickey Bustle said. "I think he sure deserves a chance to play in this game.

"It shows a lot about the players we have and recruit to be in our program."

Chery has received some good feedback from pro scouts during his week in El Paso. He received a lot of interest throughout the fall from the Green Bay Packers. There have been multiple media reports praising Chery's pass-catching ability and game-breaking speed.

"I've spoken to almost every scout that's been out here," Chery said. "They all said they liked my speed and ability as a wide receiver and special teams threat. They tell me I have a shot and to just keep playing.

"I don't even know where I'm going to land, but I know I'm going to land somewhere."

After today's game, Chery is expected to return to Houston and continue to train for UL's Pro Day in early March. The NFL draft is April 25-26 in New York City.

Former UL defensive backs LaMar Morgan and Kyle Ward played in last year's Texas vs. the Nation all-star bowl.

 

[GOLDENCHILD1688]

theres more to a player then just speed. i can honestly say i dont know to much about this guy. johnson was suppose to have the fastest time ever recorded at the combine. i would like to see what this guy runs again but it seems from this article and the little ive heard about him recently he could possibly a diamond in the ruff. i heard his name mentioned on another board as well. im a try to find some kind of video footage of him.

 

[cowboyjoe]

cool, i was just thinking you know since the green bay packers whom ae loaded at wrs, and good judge of talent for wrs are looking at him,

then maybe worthwhile to look at him too

 

[Hoofbite]

Late round, why not?

I'm all for churning that bottom 1/3rd of the roster.

Guys who just sit on the bench all game need a little motivation or a ticket out of town.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

If its not electronically timed who cares. Thats prob more like in the 4.3s.

 

[cowboyjoe]

http://www.meangreensports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=1800&ATCLID=1601583

 

[cowboyjoe]

Football: UL-Lafayette at North Texas



Courtesy: Rick Yeatts



DENTON, Texas (10/108) – Jason Chery scored five touchdowns to lead the Louisiana-Lafayette football team to a 59-30 victory against North Texas on Saturday night at Fouts Field.



The Mean Green falls to 0-6 and 0-2 in the Sun Belt Conference, while Louisiana-Lafayette improves to 3-3 and 2-0 in conference play. NT still holds an 8-5 lead in the series.



Jason Chery caught three touchdown passes, rushed for a score and returned a kickoff 97 yards to give ULL a 35-20 lead in the first half. The wide receiver scored all five of ULL first-half scores.



The Mean Green held two leads early in the first half but was hurt by two fumbles and the big plays. Chery caught TD passes for 81, 49 and 57 yards. North Texas posted a season high in points (30) and total yards (528) but it was not enough against the Ragin’ Cajuns.



North Texas wide receiver Casey Fitzgerald had another career night. He caught 14 passes for 231 yards. His 231 receiving yards are the second most in school history. Fitzgerald holds the single-game receiving record, set at SMU last year with 327 yards. His 14 receptions are the most in the Sun Belt this year and ties for third in school history. The senior’s 171 career catches ranks third and his 16 touchdowns ties for sixth in school history.



Cam Montgomery had his first career 100-yard rushing game, making him the first 100-yard rusher of the season for North Texas. The running back rushed 20 times for 116 yards. Giovanni Vizza completed 29 of 44 passes for 361 yards. His 43-yard touchdown pass to Fitzgerald in the third quarter was the longest play of the year for North Texas.



Tobe Nwigwe forced two turnovers, intercepting a pass and recovering a fumble, but the Mean Green was unable to put any points on the board on the resulting drives. Nwigwe was second on the team with 11 total tackles on the night. Darien Williams led the Mean Green with 12.



For his first score, Chery took a reverse on the Ragin’ Cajuns’ second play of its second series and ran 81 yards to give ULL its first lead, 7-3. The senior helped ULL regain its lead with a 17-yard touchdown reception, 14-10. In the second quarter, Chery scored on a 49-yard touchdown reception, a 97-yard kickoff and a 57-yard TD catch.



Jeremy Knott made two-of-three field goals in the first half. His first, a career-long 46-yard kick, gave North Texas its first lead of the season, 3-0. Roderick Johnson put North Texas up for a second time, 10-7, with a 12-yard touchdown reception, his second of the year.



North Texas scored twice in the second quarter with a 43-yard field goal by Knott and a Cam Montgomery one-yard touchdown run. The rushing touchdown cut the ULL lead to 35-20. Knott missed a 43-yard field goal with seconds left in the half.



North Texas cut the lead to eight points, 35-27, with a Vizza-Fitzgerald connection on the first drive of the third quarter. Vizza threw a 43-yard touchdown strike to Fitzgerald, capping an 80-yard drive. ULL outscored NT, 24-3, the rest of the way to hold onto the win.



North Texas returns to action on Saturday, Oct. 18 when it travels to Monroe, La., to face Louisiana-Monroe.

 

[Dawgs0916]

UL's Chery drawing praise in workouts for all-star game
Joshua Parrott • jparrott@theadvertiser.com • January 31, 2009
Buzz up! Looking for his shot in the NFL, Jason Chery gets another chance to leave an impression on professional scouts this weekend.


The former UL wide receiver and special teams standout is set to play in the third annual Texas vs. the Nation all-star bowl at 2 p.m. today at Sun Bowl Stadium in El Paso, Texas. Chery will suit up for the Nation team under Howard Schnellenberger, the head coach at Sun Belt member Florida Atlantic.

It will be Chery's first game with his new bulked-up physique. While training for the past month in Houston, he has added 12 pounds through working out and eating right.

Chery, who has been timed at 4.22 seconds in the 40-yard dash, now carries 192 pounds on his 5-foot-11 frame. He said he feels even stronger and faster from all the different techniques he's learned this week.

"I'm just ready to show what I can do," Chery said via cell phone Friday. "If the ball is thrown to me I need to show that I can catch it and that I can run the right routes.

"I need to make everything look like it's easy."

Chery made it look easy as a senior, earning second team All-Sun Belt Conference honors as a wide receiver and an all-purpose player.

The Haiti native scored 11 touchdowns, ranked second in the league in all-purpose yards (1,921) and receiving touchdowns (seven), fifth in receiving yards (656) and seventh in receptions (46). His all-purpose yardage was the second-highest in conference history. He also added 14 tackles on special teams.

Chery enjoyed a career night in UL's 59-30 win over North Texas on Oct. 11. He racked up 339 yards and five touchdowns on eight touches, scoring on catches of 17, 49 and 57 yards, an 81-yard run and a 97-yard kickoff return. He tied league records (since broken) for touchdowns and points scored (30).

His all-around play helped the Cajuns finish second in the Sun Belt and win six games for the third time in four years.

"I'm really proud for Jason," UL coach Rickey Bustle said. "I think he sure deserves a chance to play in this game.

"It shows a lot about the players we have and recruit to be in our program."

Chery has received some good feedback from pro scouts during his week in El Paso. He received a lot of interest throughout the fall from the Green Bay Packers. There have been multiple media reports praising Chery's pass-catching ability and game-breaking speed.

"I've spoken to almost every scout that's been out here," Chery said. "They all said they liked my speed and ability as a wide receiver and special teams threat. They tell me I have a shot and to just keep playing.

"I don't even know where I'm going to land, but I know I'm going to land somewhere."

After today's game, Chery is expected to return to Houston and continue to train for UL's Pro Day in early March. The NFL draft is April 25-26 in New York City.

Former UL defensive backs LaMar Morgan and Kyle Ward played in last year's Texas vs. the Nation all-star bowl.

Also a former Copperas Cove Bulldawg...

 

[cowboyjoe]

cool Dawgs i didnt know that