SI: Beanie blazes through Ohio State's pro day

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Beanie blazes through Ohio State's pro day



By Tony Pauline, Special to SI.com

Representatives from 29 NFL teams were in Columbus on Friday for Ohio State's pro day, as a number of Buckeyes hoped to improve their marks from the combine.

Defensive back Malcolm Jenkins did not improve and ran poorly again. Jenkins' 40 times ranged between 4.46-4.53 seconds on the Buckeyes' super-fast track. Usually, .07-.1 seconds are added to the times from the Ohio State pro day because of the fast surface. After the workout, Jenkins seemed resigned that he'll likely make the move to safety in the NFL, saying he'll take at it as a positive.

Running back Beanie Wells showed marked improvement Friday. The big ball carrier had stop watches reading from 4.34-4.46 seconds before any adjustments were made. Wells said he worked hard since the combine to get his time down. He told the media after workout he stayed up as late as 10 p.m. some evenings to work on his start to knock off precious tenths.

Three-time Al-American linebacker James Laurinaitis ran uninspired times between 4.68-4.78 seconds, while wide receiver Brian Robiskie was in the 4.5-second range.

[HighOnHendrix]

While I'm happy to hear that Beanie "raised his stock", the ridiculous weight placed on 40 times continues...and it makes me sad.

[HeHateMe]

Just ran himself out of the area where the Eagles pick.

Great news.

[HighOnHendrix]

Just ran himself out of the area where the Eagles pick.

Great news.

He's from Ohio State. They will find some other reason to crap on him before long.

[HeHateMe]

He's from Ohio State. They will find some other reason to crap on him before long.

Eagles fans are praying he falls to them.

Ain't happening.

[HighOnHendrix]

Eagles fans are praying he falls to them.

Ain't happening.

He's talented, that's for sure. Plus, he'll fit right in: he can play the weeks Westbrook is hurt and vice-versa.

[Westbrook36]

Just ran himself out of the area where the Eagles pick.

Great news.

The Eagles would never pick him. He doesn't catch the ball and he doesn't block; both traits that the Eagles must have from their RBs. See Ryan Moats.

The Eagles covet Donald Brown and Knowshon Moreno. Moreno would be a great transition from Westbrook as he winds down the last 2-3 meaningful years of his career.

[DeMarco Murray 29]

I heard people actually grumbling say it's due to the Ohio State turf that he ran so fast ...

How about he busted his butt and earned that time.

[Laxpunk2006]

I heard people actually grumbling say it's due to the Ohio State turf that he ran so fast ...

How about he busted his butt and earned that time.

I'm sure he has worked hard for that time but it's common practice to adjust times based on the running surface. Some tracks are legitimately faster than others hence the point of getting all the prospects in one place for the scouting combine.

[Dmac#5]

Big 10 speed.

[Big Blue Joe]

Very happy with Robiskie's mediocre time. Maybe he'll make it to the Giants' #2 second round pick. Although if he's gone, I wouldn't mind Ramses Barden there.

[HeHateMe]

The Eagles would never pick him. He doesn't catch the ball and he doesn't block; both traits that the Eagles must have from their RBs. See Ryan Moats.

The Eagles covet Donald Brown and Knowshon Moreno. Moreno would be a great transition from Westbrook as he winds down the last 2-3 meaningful years of his career.

Don't think Moreno will be around Philly's pick either though.

[Westbrook36]

Don't think Moreno will be around Philly's pick either though.

You think both will be off the board before 21? Most mocks don't reflect that. I'll be honest; I covet Moreno and think he has top 10 talent and potential......don't know why he has been projected to the 20s.

[OWUeagleMD]

I heard people actually grumbling say it's due to the Ohio State turf that he ran so fast ...

How about he busted his butt and earned that time.

The Ohio State turf is notoriously faster than most other surfaces.

[HeHateMe]

You think both will be off the board before 21? Most mocks don't reflect that. I'll be honest; I covet Moreno and think he has top 10 talent and potential......don't know why he has been projected to the 20s.

I think they are both top 20 talent and will be taken accordingly.