The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Blazers Put up Impressive Numbers on UAB Pro Day
4/9/2021 3:40:00 PM | Football
BIRMINGHAM – In front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams, six former Blazers had impressive showings at UAB Pro Day on Friday morning at the Football Operations Center.
Three Blazers in particular, defensive end Jordan Smith, wide receiver Austin Watkins Jr. and running back Spencer Brown, had standout performances and helped improve their draft status for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
JORDAN SMITH
Height: 6-05.7
Weight: 264
Bench: 16
Vertical: 33
Broad Jump: 9'9''
40-Yard Dash: 4.80
Note: Smith came into Pro Day the biggest and strongest he has ever been. He showed a wide array of speed, strength and skill today, only helping his draft status and leaving all 32 scouts very impressed.
AUSTIN WATKINS JR.
Height: 6-01.4
Weight: 209
Bench: 18
Vertical: 31.5
Broad Jump: 9'8''
40-Yard Dash: 4.52
Note: Watkins Jr. was equally impressive in front of the scouts, specifically during wide receiver drills. He caught every pass that came his way, which was approximately 30 routes. His last catch was a spectacular over-the-shoulder grab roughly 60 yards down field.
SPENCER BROWN
Height: 5-10.3
Weight: 208
Bench: 16
Vertical: 36.5
Broad Jump: 10'1''
40-Yard Dash: 4.58
Note: Having arguable the most impressive day of anyone, Brown tested off the charts. He weighed in at 208 and his power and speed was on display all day. He had the biggest vertical jump, and the scouts worked him out for an hour following his testing with running, catching and blocking drills. Brown did everything he needed to do for a chance to add a third name from UAB being called on draft weekend.
MYRON MITCHELL
Height: 5-11.7
Weight: 189
Bench: 7
Vertical: 34
Broad Jump: 10'4''
40-Yard Dash: N/A
Note: Mitchell was having a strong day until he pulled a muscle while running the 40-yard dash. He was unable to participate following that.
BRONTAE HARRIS
Height: 5-09.0
Weight: 184
Bench: 3
Vertical: 30.5
Broad Jump: 8'9''
40-Yard Dash: 4.83
Note: Harris' top metric came on the vertical jump, while he was also efficient in the three cone drill and the 5-10-5 shuffle.
JACOB FUQUA
Height: 6-02.3
Weight: 236
Bench: N/A
Vertical: 28
Broad Jump: 8'9''
40-Yard Dash: N/A
Note: Fuqua also had an impressive day. He did not participate in the bench press or 40-yard dash, but his short and long snapping drills impressed the scouts as he looked sharp and snapped very well. Fuqua was a Fourth Team All-American in 2020 and graduated as the most decorated long snapper in program history.
The 2021 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 29-May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Blazers anticipate to have representation in the draft for the first time since returning to action in 2017.
Three Blazers in particular, defensive end Jordan Smith, wide receiver Austin Watkins Jr. and running back Spencer Brown, had standout performances and helped improve their draft status for the upcoming 2021 NFL Draft.
JORDAN SMITH
Height: 6-05.7
Weight: 264
Bench: 16
Vertical: 33
Broad Jump: 9'9''
40-Yard Dash: 4.80
Note: Smith came into Pro Day the biggest and strongest he has ever been. He showed a wide array of speed, strength and skill today, only helping his draft status and leaving all 32 scouts very impressed.
AUSTIN WATKINS JR.
Height: 6-01.4
Weight: 209
Bench: 18
Vertical: 31.5
Broad Jump: 9'8''
40-Yard Dash: 4.52
Note: Watkins Jr. was equally impressive in front of the scouts, specifically during wide receiver drills. He caught every pass that came his way, which was approximately 30 routes. His last catch was a spectacular over-the-shoulder grab roughly 60 yards down field.
SPENCER BROWN
Height: 5-10.3
Weight: 208
Bench: 16
Vertical: 36.5
Broad Jump: 10'1''
40-Yard Dash: 4.58
Note: Having arguable the most impressive day of anyone, Brown tested off the charts. He weighed in at 208 and his power and speed was on display all day. He had the biggest vertical jump, and the scouts worked him out for an hour following his testing with running, catching and blocking drills. Brown did everything he needed to do for a chance to add a third name from UAB being called on draft weekend.
MYRON MITCHELL
Height: 5-11.7
Weight: 189
Bench: 7
Vertical: 34
Broad Jump: 10'4''
40-Yard Dash: N/A
Note: Mitchell was having a strong day until he pulled a muscle while running the 40-yard dash. He was unable to participate following that.
BRONTAE HARRIS
Height: 5-09.0
Weight: 184
Bench: 3
Vertical: 30.5
Broad Jump: 8'9''
40-Yard Dash: 4.83
Note: Harris' top metric came on the vertical jump, while he was also efficient in the three cone drill and the 5-10-5 shuffle.
JACOB FUQUA
Height: 6-02.3
Weight: 236
Bench: N/A
Vertical: 28
Broad Jump: 8'9''
40-Yard Dash: N/A
Note: Fuqua also had an impressive day. He did not participate in the bench press or 40-yard dash, but his short and long snapping drills impressed the scouts as he looked sharp and snapped very well. Fuqua was a Fourth Team All-American in 2020 and graduated as the most decorated long snapper in program history.
The 2021 NFL Draft is scheduled for April 29-May 1 in Cleveland, Ohio, and the Blazers anticipate to have representation in the draft for the first time since returning to action in 2017.
Players Mentioned
UAB Football Press Conference | 2025 Week 8
Tuesday, October 14
UAB Football | The Rewind: Game 3 - Akron
Wednesday, October 08
Coffee with Coach | 2025 Week 7
Tuesday, October 07
UAB Football Postgame Press Conference | Army
Sunday, October 05
