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The Hunt Report: Small-college Pro Day prospect watch includes Cam Newton’s brother, a pair of QBs, more

The Hunt Report: Small-college Pro Day prospect watch includes Cam Newton's brother, a pair of QBs, more


Pro day season is upon us, as many have already begun around the country. While many small-college prospects won’t have enough of a draw to hold their own pro day at their respective schools, you’ll see a lot of those guys sprinkled about pro days at major programs.

However, there are a few small-college programs that have multiple prospects this draft cycle and that also have some premier guys who will help draw many scouts to their pro day. This provides a great opportunity for some of their teammates to step up and steal the spotlight, so to speak. Maybe not to that extreme, but definitely to make sure scouts know their names and go back to the tape to check out their games as well.

Here is a look around the pro day schedule this month and some of the prospects to keep an eye on, as they will more than likely show up and show out for pro scouts and evaluators.

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SE Missouri State (March 10)

RB Geno Hess: 5-8, 222

Hess finished as the program’s all-time leading rusher with 4,112 yards in his career, averaging a healthy six yards per carry and scoring 53 rushing touchdowns. He’s proven that he could carry the load, so this day will be all about his ability as a receiver coming out of the backfield, as he only had 17 career receptions at SEMO. 

WR Johnny King: 6-4, 208

Keep an eye on King at this pro day, as the NFL is always looking for big-bodied wideouts who are top-notch, above-the-rim threats inside the red zone. King has excellent leaping ability and has the Gumby-like athleticism you look for at the position, showing he can contort his body to make any catch thrown his way.

Mercer (March 15)

QB Fred Payton: 6-0, 215

Payton is coming off an excellent all-star game circuit, having performed well at both the FCS Bowl and Tropical Bowl. Speaking with a few scouts down in Orlando for the Tropical Bowl, they informed me in jest of how they were upset at The Hunt Report for exposing Payton to the masses, as he was their best kept secret at the position. He’s an extremely efficient passer who is very consistent with his placement.  

Northern Iowa (March 20)

OC Erik Sorensen: 6-6, 306

Sorensen’s tape vs. Air Force was almost clinic tape. I…

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