OSU Pro Day Notebook: Measurements, Times and Takeaways

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Former Cowboys got the opportunity to work out in front of NFL Scouts on Thursday in Boone Pickens Stadium and across the street at the Sherman E. Smith Training Center.

The group probably doesn’t have a sure-fire NFL Draft pick, but there were some performances that raised some eyebrows.

Here’s a breakdown of some of the day’s biggest moments and a look at measurements and drill numbers.

Stock Up: Kenneth Harris

If there was a winner at Oklahoma State’s Pro Day on Thursday, it was defensive back Kenneth Harris.

Across all seven tests, Harris finished either first or second among the former Cowboys participating in front of NFL scouts. His 22 reps on the bench would’ve ranked 14th all-time among either corners or safeties.

“Did enough to get some eyes on me, give me a chance, but you know, job is not finished,” Harris said, after expressing some mild disappointment in his day.

His three-cone time would have ranked second among all positions at the combine this year, and his 40 time would have ranked 14th among 22 corners. Harris’ vertical and broad jump were enough to rank sixth and eighth among corners this year.

Thursday was the last time Harris suited up to represent the Cowboys. He led the defense in overall snaps (669) last fall after playing less than 100 total in his first two years with the program.

“It shows my resilience,” Harris said. “I didn’t transfer, I stayed, I proved I can play at this level. And I stuck it out, and I finally got my opportunity, and it showed here today, and I’m proud of myself coming this far.”

Harris likely had options if he chose to transfer. He played 1,504 snaps in three years with Arkansas State before transferring to Stillwater.

So why didn’t he leave?

“I believed in myself and ultimately I just, I love Oklahoma State, like I love the school,” Harris said before listing some of the reasons for that love.

“The people, the energy, the homecoming, the crowd, the fans,” Harris said. “Just everything Oklahoma State represents. I love this school, great school.”

— Tyler Waldrep

Davis Shines, Compliments Mestemaker

Terrill Davis didn’t let a ball touch the ground in his on-field workout, and on top of that, the former basketball player jumped with the best of them.

Coming in at nearly 5-foot-11, Davis recorded a 39-inch vertical and a 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump, which each ranked third among Pro Day participants. Davis’ vertical would’ve tied for eighth among receivers at the NFL Combine.

Following the field work, Davis had a long conversation with a scout from the Minnesota Vikings.

Although this past season didn’t go how Davis nor any Cowboy wanted it, it’s an awesome story that he spent his Thursday working out in front of NFL scouts. He didn’t play football until his senior year at Choctaw High School, giving the sport a try because basketball gyms were closed because of the pandemic.

His one year playing high school ball was enough to get him to UCO, and in his third year as a Broncho, he led all NCAA players (regardless of division) with 1,609 receiving yards to go with 15 touchdowns. He was a Division-II All-American before transferring to Oklahoma State.

“It’s definitely crazy,” Davis said. “I would’ve never imagined it, but I’m just blessed to be able to do it. It means a lot to me for sure.”

The Cowboys didn’t have a draft eligible quarterback on campus, which meant Drew Mestemaker threw for the Pokes. Here’s Davis’ early review of the Cowboys’ new QB:

“We had a couple of throwing sessions with him before this, two or three,” Davis said. “He can sling it. I’m excited to see what he do out here.

“Perfect — I don’t have anything bad to say about it.”

— Marshall Scott

Rawls’ Leap Caught Everyone’s Attention

Linebacker Brandon Rawls might have stolen the singular moment of Oklahoma State’s Pro Day on Thursday when he leapt into the air for what went down as a 41-inch vertical. He did that while weighing 229 pounds.

That moment evoked ooooooooooo’s from the rest of the room as everyone in the room took a second to appreciate what he did.

Most of the other competitors probably weren’t aware that jump would rank 12th all-time among linebackers at the combine.

“I thought it was insane,” safety Parker Robertson said. “What an athletic linebacker. … Forty-one is still unreal to me.”

As a former basketball player, Rawls expected an impressive vertical. The former D-II football player and one-year Cowboy was grateful for the chance to show off his athleticism, particularly his ability to bend.

“Being here, you get to really showcase your talents and get put on a different platform,” Rawls said. “So coming here, I am extremely grateful. I know the season didn’t go how we wanted, but just the opportunity to come showcase my talents on a brighter stage is better for me.”

— Tyler Waldrep

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