With the all-star games and 2012 NFL Combine done, the final chance prospects have to make an impression on NFL scouts, coaches and general managers will be during their pro days and private workouts. While the attendance of a scout at a pro day doesn't necessarily mean much, it's certainly worth noting, as teams like to take any chance they can to evaluate and work with players they are seriously considering spending a draft pick on.
Through the coming month and even into April, I will be tracking the attendance of teams at pro days.
Cincinnati
Although there were initial reports from the official school Twitter account that all 32 NFL teams had scouts in attendance, Joe Reedy of the Enquirer in Cincinnati reports that there were only 28 teams in all. The Jaguars were one of the 28 there, with the Steelers, Cowboys, Texans and Bears listed as the four that did not attend by Reedy.
Notable Prospects:
RB Isaiah Pead
DT Derek Wolfe
DL John Hughes
LB JK Schaffer
QB Zach Collaros
WR D.J. Woods
Miami (OH) - 3/1
Several teams had scouts in attendance for the RedHawks Pro Day, including the Jaguars who sent regional scout Jason DesJarlais. Also in attendance were the Titans, Steelers, Saints, Giants, Seahawks and 49ers among others.
Notable Prospects:
OL Brandon Brooks
Missouri - 3/1
There have been reports of as few as 16 and as many as 20 teams in attendance with the Jaguars listed as one there. Also listed in attendance were the Titans, Patriots, Chargers, Broncos, Panthers, Falcons, Buccaneers, Vikings, Packers, Giants, Eagles, Rams and 49ers.
Notable Prospects:
TE Michael Egnew
WR Jerrell Jackson
WR Wes Kemp
OL Austin Wuebbels
OL Dan Hoch