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Week out of Pro Day: This week I've been focusing on my bench work – got a lot of good bench work in. I got 27 reps and I'm shooting for 30 on Pro Day. We've also been working on vertical jumps and I know I'm jumping higher than last week. Also playing a little basketball and getting my dunks on.

Next week we'll be able to get back in the Field House for the Shuttle and the L Drill and work on my starts.

I'm definitely way more relaxed now then I was training for the Combine because I'm in my home environment and working with guys who I've been working out with all my career.

I've been cooking real good and healthy. I'm Chef Boy R CP in the kitchen! I've been making fish, corn, broccoli, baked potatoes, and rice.

Outlook on Draft: I'm planning on being home for the Draft and having a little BBQ get together with family and friends. My father and my uncles will fry some fish and make some burgers and dogs. My mom makes a good potato salad, cabbage and some other good stuff.

Combine: I think I did well even though my numbers weren't where I wanted them to be. I know I can do better and plan on doing so at my Pro Day. I do know my interviews went really well and I feel like I got across my character and my personality. Overall the Combine wasn't as
bad as I thought it was. I actually had a good time meeting players and then the coaches that you see on TV. It was great for that reason.

Pro Day: Currently I'm back at school training twice a day with Kory Robertson and Barry Booker. We're hitting the weights and working out at the field house on that surface to prepare for Pro Day. We have a video camera set up so we can readjust our movements. I'm also working
on keeping my nutrition in line.

NFL thoughts: Next year I see myself if not being a starter then definitely competing for the top position and being real successful.