Hepburn and former teammates shine during FAMU Pro Day

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The largest contingent of NFL scouts in FAMU history descended upon the Hansel Tookes Recreation Center last week for the football program’s annual Pro Day. The event gave professional teams an opportunity to evaluate the talent of FAMU players with expired eligibility.

Brandon Hepburn, who ran one of the best 40-yard dash times for inside linebackers in the 2013 NFL combine, didn’t disappoint as he ran what was overheard to be 4.5 seconds. Hepburn is high on several teams’ lists and could very well be drafted in an early round.

Hepburn has had a whirlwind of a time since playing his last game for the Rattlers. He was invited to the East-West All Star game. During that event, he made a big impression on scouts after catching an interception and a making big hit on an Auburn player. As a reward for making the Allstate Good Works team, Hepburn was honored at the BCS National Championship game, by being presented on the field.

However, during FAMU Pro Day, Hepburn said he was just glad to be back on the campus of his alma mater.

“It feels good to be back home. It feels good to compete with my brothers one last time on the battlefield. It’s a great experience, rooting each other on and I give the glory to God,” he said.

Among the former players who also got an opportunity to go through drills were Marvin Ross, Tyler Bass, Padric Scott, Ellie Hyppolite, Daniel Lee, Alvis Graham, Jerry Willis, Isaac West, and Lavonte Page.

Head Coach Earl Holmes is optimistic that some of the players' performances could help them get drafted or signed come April 28.

“I would advise all Rattler fans to pay close attention to the draft. I really feel that you will hear the names called of some of our players. They’ve put in the work and they represented themselves well today,” he said.

FAMU Pro Day was hosted by FAMU Campus Recreation Director Robert Carroll.
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