How FAMU football's former stars increased NFL Draft hopes at Pro Day
FAMU football had 10 recently graduated players perform at Pro Day in front of NFL scouts on Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium.
For most Power Four prospects, Pro Day is routine. But for Historically Black College and University football players, it’s rare. So, Pro Day might be everything for Florida A&M ’s recent graduates.
No NFL Combine invites for any. And no second Pro Day. Just a few hours in Tallahassee to change the trajectory of a life for the 10 Rattlers who performed before NFL scouts at Ken Riley Field at Bragg Memorial Stadium on FAMU’s Tallahassee campus.
Offensively, it was running back Thad Franklin Jr. , and offensive linemen Charles Davis, Ashton Grable , Elijah Philippe, and Ricky Taylor. FAMU’s defensive players performing at Pro Day were defensive lineman Cameron Donald, linebacker Jerome Nichols, and defensive backs TJ Huggins , Ah’Mare Lee, and Jalik Thomas.
“Just wanted to put our best foot forward for the guys that sweat and shed tears and blood this past year,” said Ron Dugans , FAMU’s wide receivers coach and pro scout liaison. Dugans, alongside FAMU athletics intern Zoe Jones, coordinated Pro Day, which drew nine scouts. Dugans, a Tallahassee native, played in the NFL for three seasons as a wide receiver with the Cincinnati Bengals.
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