While their former teammates are hitting the field for the beginning of spring practice this week, several former University of Utah football players auditioned for pro scouts Wednesday at the school's pro day.
As reported by the Deseret News' Dirk Facer, 17 former Utes were expected to participate in the event. They include Quade Chappuis, Anthony Denham, Sean Fitzgerald, Phil Hinson, Vyncent Jones, Soni Kinikini, Keith McGill, Jake Murphy, Thretton Palamo, Tenny Palepoi, Trevor Reilly, Jeremiah Tofaeono, Tanqueray Towns, LT Tuipulotu, Michael Walker, Karl Williams and Kelvin York.
According to director of player personnel Fred Whittingham, 24 of the 32 NFL teams were represented.
Here's a look at the sights, videos and pro day results for several of these players (results courtesy Deseret News reporters at the event and Utah Athletics):
Utah Football #NFL #ProDay about to kick off. NFL scouts in the house. Good Luck to all our alumni! #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/oSZqqbPXb3
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 19, 2014
Trevor Reilly
Reilly is a outside linebacker prospect who is ranked No. 7 at his position, according to CBS Sports.
Reilly ran an official time of 4.66 seconds in the 40-yard dash:
In the vertical jump, Reilly recorded a 30.5-inch leap. He also skipped the bench press after being the No. 3 linebacker at the NFL Scouting Combine.
I believe I can fly! Utah Football's Trevor Reilly flying in the broad jump with NFL Scout gallery watching. #GoUtes pic.twitter.com/da5CJR7DR5
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 19, 2014
Keith McGill
McGill is a cornerback prospect who is ranked No. 12 at his position, according to CBS Sports.
His official time in the 40 was 4.52 seconds.
That blur you see is @SpotliteUno Utah Football's Keith McGill running the 40 for the #NFL Scouts at our #ProDay pic.twitter.com/PsNs9gX8Kk
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 19, 2014
Tenny Palepoi
Palepoi is a defensive tackle prospect who is ranked No. 32 at his position, according to CBS Sports.
Not everything at the pro day was all about the results, though. Palepoi took some time to hang out with his family during the event:
Jake Murphy
Murphy is a tight end prospect who is ranked No. 17 at his position, according to CBS Sports. He declared for the NFL draft after his junior season.
TE Jake Murphy gets ready for speed and agility drills at Utah pro day. #utes #desnews pic.twitter.com/hsyBzQgQ34
— Amy Donaldson (@adonsports) March 19, 2014
Anthony Denham
Denham is a tight end prospect. He completed a vertical jump of 32.5 inches.
Anthony Denham checks in after nearly missing his turn. #utah #desnews pic.twitter.com/8NK83c03Sm
— Amy Donaldson (@adonsports) March 19, 2014
Other players
Quade Chappuis is a defensive back prospect.
LT Tuipulotu is a defensive tackle prospect.
Sean Fitzgerald is a wide receiver prospect.
WR Sean Fitzgerald on the vertical. pic.twitter.com/w5gJKxqsn8
— Amy Donaldson (@adonsports) March 19, 2014
Jeremiah Tofaeono is an offensive lineman prospect.
@JTofaeono76 from Utah Football just repd 225lbs 34 times! Mad strength from OL in front of #NFL scouts on #ProDay pic.twitter.com/rpgGLiFpl5
— Utah Football (@Utah_Football) March 19, 2014