The Associated PressPitts puts on show at Florida's pro day for NFL evaluators
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) There was no shortage of Kyle Pitts highlights at Florida's pro day Wednesday, from his measurables to his moves to even his mindset. It was a refresher course for anyone who watched the versatile tight end play last season. Whether he was outjumping, outrunning and outmuscling defensive backs, making linebackers and safeties look silly, or handling his own at the line of scrimmage, Pitts was undoubtedly one of the most dynamic pass catchers in the country in 2020 and possibly the best college player at his position in years, maybe even decades.
The Associated PressLeonhard says he has 'unfinished business' at Wisconsin
MADISON, Wis. (AP) Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard says he has unfinished business at his alma mater and wouldn't have felt right leaving after a pandemic-shortened season, even for an opportunity as tempting as his home state's NFL team. Leonhard was a prime candidate for the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator position and had been offered the job according to multiple reports. The Packers instead hired Joe Barry as defensive coordinator.
The Associated PressJones, Smith, Harris reconnect at Alabama's pro day No. 2
DeVonta Smith was there for quarterback Mac Jones once again, this time it was at Alabama's latest pro day. The Heisman Trophy-winning wide receiver seemed to have little left to prove for NFL teams on the field, but showed up Tuesday to help Jones out. Jones threw a series of different routes, including some deep balls, to players like favored targets Smith and tailback Najee Harris in his second outing before NFL personnel that included several head coaches and general managers.
