PROVO — Former BYU quarterback Taysom Hill looked in prime form in front of NFL scouts Friday when going through most of the drills assigned athletes during Pro Day at BYU. As for the position those same scouts envision Hill playing at the next level, that's anyone's guess.
When asked about what position, other than quarterback, scouts see him playing, Hill responded, "We're talking about playing. We're talking about playing."
When pressed for an answer, Hill reiterated, "Again, I'm just talking about playing, guys."
Whatever position may suit Hill best at the next level, he presented himself nicely on the athletic front — potentially opening a realm of possibilities.
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Pocatello, Idaho, native clocked a 4.44 in the 40-yard dash, a 38.5-inch vertical leap, a 10-foot-2 long jump and a 4.38 20-yard shuttle.
Hill was generally happy with his numbers.
"I haven't been given everything yet, but I think given the short time frame to prepare for the Pro Day — given my injury — I was happy with what happened."
Hill sustained an elbow injury during the regular-season finale against Utah State last season. He was able to do more than he initially expected, however, as a result of a faster recovery than was expected.
The options for the 26-year-old athlete are perhaps greater than most graduating players, given his degree in finance and multiple job offers, but he's focused on giving football another try for a fairly simple reason.
"I love the game," Hill stated. "The time frame to play at this level is short, so I'm going to take advantage of it."
DAVIS STANDS OUT: Despite not having the senior season he wanted, former BYU cornerback Michael Davis was a big standout Friday. No measurement at the pro day carries more weight that the 40-yard dash, and the 6-foot-2, 195-pound Davis clocked a 4.34 in the 40-yard dash.
"On Thursday, before we came out here, I ran a 4.41 and my goal was to just break (a 4.40.) So today I just had a great start and I did my job," Davis said.
Davis has been training in Thousand Oaks, California, the last few months, focused on improving his starts in hopes of making a strong bid for the NFL.
"The main goal is just to hear my name," Davis said. "At the end of April I just hope someone calls my name (in the draft). If not, I just hope to get on a team and show what I can do."
WOUNDED BUT NOT DOWN: Two of the better prospects that weren't able to perform due to injury were defensive linemen Travis Tuiloma and Logan Taele. Tuiloma sustained an ACL injury midway through the season, while Taele suffered a knee injury during the Poinsettia Bowl.
Tuiloma feels he's two to three months away from performing, while Taele is likely four to five months away. Both players cheered on their teammates Friday.
"It's hard, but things happen and you just have to take things for what they are," Tuiloma said. "I'll be working hard to twist things back in my favor and just hope for the best."
Both Tuiloma and Taele have signed with agents and intend on making a bid for the NFL for either this coming season or next.