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Eight players who suited up for the University of Cincinnati’s first Big 12 football team will attempt to impress NFL teams when they take part in Big 12 Pro Day this week in Frisco, Texas.
The Bearcats are among 137 prospects who will participate in the event at Ford Center at The Star, a facility shared by the Dallas Cowboys. The NFL Network will broadcast from Big 12 Pro Day on Thursday and Friday from 8-9 p.m. Eastern time.
Of UC’s would-be pros, 2023 Bearcat team captain Jowon Briggs would appear to be the best bet to see in the NFL with current ratings projecting him anywhere from a seventh-round pick to being an undrafted free agent. While that doesn’t sound promising, just a year ago Ivan Pace was bypassed in every round, eventually signing a free-agent deal with the Minnesota Vikings. Pace had an outstanding rookie season with 102 tackles, 53 solo and 2.5 sacks.
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive end Jowon Briggs (0) pressures Baylor Bears quarterback Blake Shapen (12) in their game last Oct. 21 at Nippert Stadium.
Briggs at 6-foot-2, 310 pounds, could turn heads when he works out Saturday. He started the final 25 games of his career and was All-AAC First Team and Big 12 honorable mention.
Briggs could threaten Big 12/Bearcat bench press marks
The players bench press 225 pounds as many times as they can with Briggs capable of doing it 34 or more times. He’s aware of someone this year doing 39 reps.
“I think I hold the record at UC still,” Briggs said. “When I came out of Walnut Hills (High) I did at least 30. I’ve been working out since fifth grade, working out every day, getting up early. It’s one of those things that’s always been in me, even before college football. It’s something I like doing.”
Briggs brings discipline
In addition to changing offenses, he changes diapers. Briggs is 23, married and has three children…
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Author : Cincinnati.com | The Enquirer
Publish date : 2024-03-27 16:34:04
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