Thirteen Former Commodores Go Through On-Campus NFL Timing Day Tuesday 3/26/02

Antuian Bradford on bench press

Nashville, Tenn. - Thirteen former Commodores, including nine starters from the 2001 season, went through a battery of assessment drills administered Tuesday by National Football League scouts.

The Pro Timing Day was conducted in the Commodores' new football weightroom and at Tennessee Titans headquarters in Nashville.

The on-campus combine attracted 13 players from the 2001 Commodore roster, including nine starters: QB Greg Zolman, RB Lew Thomas, RB Rodney Williams, OT Pat Green, DE Wally Conyers, LB Antuian Bradford, LB Nate Morrow, safety Harold Lercius and punter Joe Webb.

Other Commodores participating were DT Doyle Crosby, WR Nezih Hasanoglu, QB Tim Olmstead and WR Everett Robinson.

RB Rodney Williams at standing long jump

Representatives of 27 NFL franchises attended the on-campus talent combine, a requirement for any former Commodore hoping to be considered for the upcoming NFL Draft.

The first part of Pro Timing Day was staged in the VU weightroom, with each player being correctly measured for height and weight. They were also evaluated on standard conditioning drills, such as the vertical leaping ability and bench press, before travelling across town to the Titans' complex for speed, agility and position testing.

"I thought it went very well," Vanderbilt Speed, Strength and Conditioning Coach John Sisk said. "With the weather conditions, it was huge of the Titans to allow us the use of their facilities. We're very appreciative of their assistance."