| Wildcats show off talents during 2008 Bethel NFL Pro Day |
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MCKENZIE, Tenn. — NFL pro scouts from the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Indianapolis Colts, Cleveland Browns and Detroit Lions attended the 2008 Bethel Pro Day at Wildcat Stadium. Bethel had six players participate in the showcase and was also the host for four other area schools that sent a total of 21 additional players.
Wildcat players that took part were: defensive lineman Cliff Barna from Ocala, Fla., running back Terrance Bell from Huntingdon, quarterback Ronnie Jankovich from Dyer, Ind., defensive back Jonathan Laster from Palm Springs, Calif., tight end Buck Reed from Eight Mile, Ala., and running back Adrain Smith from Ocala, Fla.
Players were measured, performed multiple tests such as a 225-pound bench press repetition, standing broad jumps, ran the 40-yard dash and did other position specific tests.
“Its exciting,” said Bethel College head coach Dino Kaklis. “Having this much attention right here in McKenzie, Tennessee proves that we at Bethel College are elevating the program to where we want to be. It’s an honor to have several guys playing for us that the NFL is willing to take time to look at as possible professional players of the future. I think our guys represented Bethel well today, and I hope they get an opportunity to play the sport they love for a living.”
When asked about how the Bethel Pro Day has grown into a showcase that other schools want to participate in, Coach Kaklis said, “We are fortunate at Bethel to have a playing surface that is used in the NFL. It is the best playing surface in the West Tennessee and the scouts like to gauge players on our turf.”
A total of 21 other players came from UT Martin, Lane College, Lambuth University and UT Chattanooga to participate. The testing was also attended by an estimated 300 people. |
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