Anthony Balladares

The Texas State football team had its pro day yesterday at Bobcat Stadium. Anthony Balladares has more in this Bobcat Update.

Several N-F-L scouts observed the Texas State senior players going through a series of drills to test strength, agility and speed. Pro day offers players who have exhausted their four years of athletic eligibility a chance to showcase their individual talents in front of professional scouts. The players hope the try out will improve the likelihood of being drafted by an N-F-L team. Pro day also included coaches and family members. Texas State senior linebacker Trent McGowan's parents were front and center watching their son audition for the Cleveland Browns, Kansas City Chiefs and the newly relocated Los Angeles Rams.
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Two surprise guests showed up for the try outs. Alumni and current N-F-L players Craig Mager and Joplo Bartu offered a few pointers to show the players what helped them when they were trying to impress scouts. Bartu is now a linebacker for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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Participating in the pro day does not guarantee being drafted by an N-F-L team. But, even if they aren't picked, the players will still have options.
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Regardless of the journey that lies ahead, pro day is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for players to show teams their unique abilities. And who knows? Maybe the next time we see these players on a football field, it'll be on a Sunday afternoon in the fall.
For Bobcat Update, I'm Anthony Balladares.