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Former UM left tackle Jason Fox injured his hamstring while running the 40-yard dash for NFL scouts.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/26/1549981/ums-fox-hurts-hamstring-during.html#ixzz0jOzyoiXS
BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
SDEGNAN@MIAMIHERALD.COM
For Jason Fox, Friday's Pro Timing Day at the University of Miami had to be an exasperating disappointment.
Fox, a 2009 first-team All-ACC left tackle, had 47 career starts for the Hurricanes, third most ever by a UM player. But not only did an injured left knee and subsequent surgery prevent him from playing in what would have been the final two games of his college career, he sustained a hamstring injury Friday while running the 40-yard dash for NFL scouts and representatives at UM's combine.
His close friend and fellow senior lineman, center A.J. Trump, said it was disappointing, but Fox would ultimately prevail.
``Yeah, especially when you've been through so much with a guy,'' said Trump, who was pleased with his own performance at Greentree Field in front of at least one representative from each NFL team. No head coaches and only one NFL general manager -- Rick Spielman of the Minnesota Vikings -- came to the event.
``You've seen him play injured,'' Trump said of Fox. ``It has been a difficult road for him. He gave his heart and soul to this team and now he's kind of paying the price for it.
``But he'll bounce back. I've heard your film is almost 90 percent what they grade you on. He may not get drafted as high as he'd like but he's a good football player and he'll be an NFL player.''
Fox, who ran three quarters of the way before twinging in pain and diving onto the ground, was initially projected to be taken in the first three rounds. Tight end Jimmy Graham and linebacker Darryl Sharpton are the other two UM players expected to be drafted.
Fox was tended to by trainers, and stuck around afterward for some individual work, but declined to give interviews at the event.
Sharpton and Graham both said they were pleased with their performances and are excited about the prospect of playing in the NFL. A dozen UM players took part, eagerly awaiting the NFL's new three-day draft format April 22-24.
``I watched some of Jeremy Shockey's pro day so I was prepared for it,'' said Graham, who played basketball as a power forward for UM. ``I already ran 4.5 [seconds in the 40-yard dash] at the [NFL] combine under pretty stressful situations. I think people know I'm fast. I didn't need to run it again. I'm just excited to have the opportunity to play in the NFL.''
When asked about people questioning his perceived lack of toughness and blocking ability, Graham said: ``I think in the Senior Bowl I did address that -- one-on-one pass-blocking drills and in practice I was actually a fullback for two days -- just showing that I am a physical player and I have the ability to block and want to block.''
Sharpton said he lowered his 40 time from 4.7 to 4.6.
``I did all the drills and made improvements on everything,'' he said. ``It was hard to sleep last night, tossing and turning and waking up every 30 minutes to check the clock. You're just anxious because everyone has been talking about this day and it's very exciting.
``I'm a confident guy. I think I'm one of the best linebackers in the nation and I expect to get drafted accordingly.''
When asked which players ``helped themselves the most'' Friday, Trump identified defensive end Eric Moncur and cornerback Sam Shields.
``Moncur especially because he's so athletic and they just wanted to see him healthy. If that kid can stay healthy the sky's the limit,'' Trump said.
He said Shields, who was arrested last week on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge -- expected to be eventually dropped if he should enter into some type of pretrial diversion program -- ran a blazing 4.28.
``That's flying,'' Trump said.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/26/1549981/ums-fox-hurts-hamstring-during.html#ixzz0jP07AE8r
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/26/1549981/ums-fox-hurts-hamstring-during.html#ixzz0jOzyoiXS
BY SUSAN MILLER DEGNAN
SDEGNAN@MIAMIHERALD.COM
For Jason Fox, Friday's Pro Timing Day at the University of Miami had to be an exasperating disappointment.
Fox, a 2009 first-team All-ACC left tackle, had 47 career starts for the Hurricanes, third most ever by a UM player. But not only did an injured left knee and subsequent surgery prevent him from playing in what would have been the final two games of his college career, he sustained a hamstring injury Friday while running the 40-yard dash for NFL scouts and representatives at UM's combine.
His close friend and fellow senior lineman, center A.J. Trump, said it was disappointing, but Fox would ultimately prevail.
``Yeah, especially when you've been through so much with a guy,'' said Trump, who was pleased with his own performance at Greentree Field in front of at least one representative from each NFL team. No head coaches and only one NFL general manager -- Rick Spielman of the Minnesota Vikings -- came to the event.
``You've seen him play injured,'' Trump said of Fox. ``It has been a difficult road for him. He gave his heart and soul to this team and now he's kind of paying the price for it.
``But he'll bounce back. I've heard your film is almost 90 percent what they grade you on. He may not get drafted as high as he'd like but he's a good football player and he'll be an NFL player.''
Fox, who ran three quarters of the way before twinging in pain and diving onto the ground, was initially projected to be taken in the first three rounds. Tight end Jimmy Graham and linebacker Darryl Sharpton are the other two UM players expected to be drafted.
Fox was tended to by trainers, and stuck around afterward for some individual work, but declined to give interviews at the event.
Sharpton and Graham both said they were pleased with their performances and are excited about the prospect of playing in the NFL. A dozen UM players took part, eagerly awaiting the NFL's new three-day draft format April 22-24.
``I watched some of Jeremy Shockey's pro day so I was prepared for it,'' said Graham, who played basketball as a power forward for UM. ``I already ran 4.5 [seconds in the 40-yard dash] at the [NFL] combine under pretty stressful situations. I think people know I'm fast. I didn't need to run it again. I'm just excited to have the opportunity to play in the NFL.''
When asked about people questioning his perceived lack of toughness and blocking ability, Graham said: ``I think in the Senior Bowl I did address that -- one-on-one pass-blocking drills and in practice I was actually a fullback for two days -- just showing that I am a physical player and I have the ability to block and want to block.''
Sharpton said he lowered his 40 time from 4.7 to 4.6.
``I did all the drills and made improvements on everything,'' he said. ``It was hard to sleep last night, tossing and turning and waking up every 30 minutes to check the clock. You're just anxious because everyone has been talking about this day and it's very exciting.
``I'm a confident guy. I think I'm one of the best linebackers in the nation and I expect to get drafted accordingly.''
When asked which players ``helped themselves the most'' Friday, Trump identified defensive end Eric Moncur and cornerback Sam Shields.
``Moncur especially because he's so athletic and they just wanted to see him healthy. If that kid can stay healthy the sky's the limit,'' Trump said.
He said Shields, who was arrested last week on a misdemeanor marijuana possession charge -- expected to be eventually dropped if he should enter into some type of pretrial diversion program -- ran a blazing 4.28.
``That's flying,'' Trump said.
Read more: http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/03/26/1549981/ums-fox-hurts-hamstring-during.html#ixzz0jP07AE8r
