Bryant missed the majority of the 2009 season after being suspended for lying to NCAA investigators looking into his relationship with former NFL star Deion Sanders. Now the Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant's pro day took place at an off campus site, Abe Martin Stadium in Lufkin, which was Bryant's high school, and his former coach, John Outlaw, was the man hosting the event. Some notables in attendance would be; Seattle's coach Pete Carroll and general manager John Schneider, Packers coach Mike McCarthy and college scouting director John Dorsey, San Diego senior executive Randy Mueller, Pittsburgh GM Kevin Colbert, San Francisco coach Mike Singletary, Baltimore receivers coach John Hostler, a group from Oakland and at least one representative from 10 other teams.
Bryants numbers from his Pro day were very impressive despite him struggling with the short shuttle, almost as if he had never attempted one before, and needed four tries before completing the drill and recording a 4.46. However, the fact that he quit on his fifth attempt tells a much deeper story because most these scouts were not here to see his athleticism, but rather to see whether or not a guy who carries some character baggage, could check them.
Even with the one set back, Scouts left Abe Martin Stadium impressed and with only one question left to answer. Talent evaluators have to decide what kind of financial risk they are willing to make when taking on a player who is competitive and athletic but sometimes loses focus. However, enough teams seem to think Bryant is not a bad guy but simply the product of a tough life. Look for Bryant to be a first day pick, being the first WR off the board.
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