FAMU players perform in Pro Day with hopes of realizing NFL, professional football dreams

Florida A&M players are taking the necessary preliminary steps to play professional football.

On Thursday, the Rattlers held their annual Pro Day for draft-eligible football players to showcase their skills before NFL scouts.

Twelve NFL teams and one CFL team spent Thursday afternoon at Bragg Memorial Stadium to assess 18 FAMU football players ahead of next month’s draft.

“It just shows we’re going in the right direction,” said FAMU head football coach James Colzie III, who had a brief NFL playing career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “It shows our guys that you can make it at Florida A&M. We want to give them every opportunity to get to the next level.

“We have a great product and system here. Hopefully, we can continue this for the next few years.”

A few of FAMU’s top testers were defensive back Eric Smith, who ran a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash; defensive back Javan Morgan and wide receiver Nick Dixon, who both measured at a 36-inch vertical; and linebacker Isaiah Major, who bench pressed 20 reps.

Pro Days have been the calling card for FAMU football players landing professional football opportunities.

The program currently has three current NFL players: Markquese Bell (Dallas Cowboys), Isaiah Land (Indianapolis Colts), and Xavier Smith (Los Angeles Rams).

Top SWAC players culminate college football careers at FAMU’s Pro Day

Florida A&M University football players put their skills to the test as they show off for NFL scouts during FAMU Pro Day on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Quarterback Jeremy Moussa had a well-traveled college football career, including stops at Hawaii, San Bernardino Valley College, and Vanderbilt, before arriving at FAMU in 2022.

Moussa was recruited to FAMU by former head coach Willie Simmons and offensive coordinator KJ Black. From there, the Chino Hills, California native was…

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Author : Tallahassee Democrat

Publish date : 2024-03-22 00:54:35

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