All is going well since pro day I've heard from a few teams. Some have high interest! I'm working out for the Patriots this coming Tuesday and have a visit set up with the Houston Texans on the
14th. I'm looking forward to both, and just counting down until the big day. In the mean time I've been down in Orlando training with Tom Shaw staying in shape and on top of my game.

--tlcj

Tailgate365 recently had the opportunity to interview Illinois defensive standout Derek Walker.  Some draft boards are showing him projected around the 6th round of the upcoming NFL Draft.  He put up some strong numbers at the combine which could greatly improve his position.  Thanks to Shawn Smith at XAM Sports for his help in setting up the interview.

3/17/09

• I ran a 4.28 and a 4.37
• Bench pressed 17 times
• Vertical jump of 39 inches
• Broad jump of 10 feet
• Ran the Pro shuttle in 4.00
• Ran the 3 cone drill 6.90
  

And for the most part I felt good in my drills and caught punts and
kickoffs as well...

The next step is to just keep working hard and to stay focused.

--tlcj

Former Siena lacrosse player Jim Mikel caught up with Kenny Hasbrouck this week as he prepares for their opening round game against Ohio State.  Good luck to Kenny and the Saints.

The two time Fighting Irish captain recently gave us a few minutes of his time as he prepares for the NFL Draft.  Thanks to Shawn Smith at XAM Sports for his help putting this together.

Tailgate365 recently had the opportunity to interview BYU running back Fui Vakapuna as he prepares for the NFL Draft.  Thanks to Dave Lee at Players Rep for his assistance in getting us together.

I interviewed Tony Carter a couple of weeks ago and he will be providing us with some regular "journal" updates.  These will be what is going on with him leading up to the NFL draft, throughout training camp and hopefully throughout his rookie season.  Here is his first entry from last week:

2/25/09

Well the process is pretty slow right now, I've just been training hard
down here in Orlando with Tom Shaw at Disney Wide World of Sports. I got
a chance to check out the combine and results, wishing I had a chance to
be there and show all my ability and to run a fast 40 yard dash. But
everything happens for a reason, being a sleeper in this years draft is
something I never though of, but the door is wide open at the corner
spot in my eyes. All I can do is work hard and make sure I'm prepared
when its my turn.

I was sick a little bit this week ate some bad food and threw up a time
or two, but you know it won't hold a true playa' down too long LOL! Other
than that I'm just enjoying life and the opportunity that GOD is giving
me everyday to wake up and do what I love. On my off time I've been
going to a few Magic games and enjoying them. Basketball was something I
played all the time. I have skills, but a little rusty right now since
I've focused on the football training, but plan to shoot the rock pretty
soon lol.

--tlcj