Pro Day opens door for Tyms, Elliott to enter NFL

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FAMU receivers Kevin Elliott and Brian Tyms wowed National Football League (NFL) scouts from across the nation during FAMU’s annual Pro Day. Now, the two are on their way to becoming Sunday night stars.

Elliot signed a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tyms signed a free agent contract with the San Francisco 49ers.

During Pro Day, Elliott first turned heads with a 35" vertical leap. Tyms followed with a day's best 38" vertical leap. The tall, shifty and athletic players had been working out since the end of the season in preparation for the event.

Head Football Coach Joe Taylor predicted at end of the Pro Day workout that Elliott and Tyms would be prime candidates for the NFL.

"When you see these guys perform on the big stage, it is an indication that they have been preparing for this day. I can't say that about all of our athletes today, but it certainly shows who has been getting ready for this date. It feels good to see that these guys have put themselves in position to get a shot at the next level," Taylor said.

Elliot is a 6'3", 210 lb athletic wide receiver from Orlando. He attended Colonial High School, where he excelled at both football and track. He was the state high jump and triple jump champion his senior year .

He gained 709 all-purpose yard his senior year at FAMU. He has a good arm, which could be attractive to coaches. More importantly, he was a titan on special teams. He had six tackles this season, with two crushing hits on punt coverage. Special teams have been known to be a great avenue for athletes to get a shot in the NFL.

Tyms is a 6'3", 210 lb speedy receiver from Dillard High School in Ft. Lauderdale. Tyms, who didn't played football extensively in high school, really began to blossom near the end of his senior season. Tyms' leaping ability will be an asset to him as he works to get a spot on the 49ers' roster. He caught 38 passes for 538 yards in 2011. He also scored three touchdowns for the Rattlers this season.
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