While bench-press reps and broad jump measurements were announced for all to document at USF’s pro day Monday, 40-yard dash times mostly remained a secret between scouts and their stopwatches.
South Florida Bulls running back D'Ernest Johnson (2) runs routes during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
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Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times
Published March 26, 2018|Updated March 26, 2018
But if the howls and hoots (from teammates) elicited by Deatrick Nichols’ 40 effort were any sign, the versatile Bulls defensive back partially stole Monday’s three-hour showcase.
Unofficial times for Nichols ranged from 4.32 to 4.36 seconds, believed to be the fastest registered Monday before representatives from 30 NFL teams and two Canadian Football League clubs. He also had a 37-inch vertical leap and did 15 reps of 225 pounds on the bench.
USF quarterback Quinton Flowers debuts on his NFL Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
Former USF Bulls B.J. Daniels currently a free agent works out during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
USF quarterback Quinton Flowers debuts on his NFL Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls defensive tackle Deadrin Senat (10) participates in a blocking-dummy drills during the Bulls Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls head coach Charlie Strong greets his former players South Florida Bulls offensive lineman Jeremi Hall (73) and South Florida Bulls offensive lineman Cameron Ruff (74) during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls head coach Charlie Strong observes his former players during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
USF quarterback Quinton Flowers debuts on his NFL Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls linebacker Auggie Sanchez (43) runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls running back Darius Tice (6) sprints during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
A the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls defensive end Mike Love (98) performs drills during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls offensive lineman Jeremi Hall (73) runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls tight end KJ Miles (49) runs routes during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
Scouts from the National Football League and Canadian Football League observe USF Bulls football players during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
Former USF Bulls B.J. Daniels currently a free agent works out during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) throws during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
Representatives from NFL observe South Florida Bulls quarterback Quinton Flowers (9) during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
At the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls safety Tajee Fullwood (13) sprints during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
Scouts from the National Football League and Canadian Football League observe USF Bulls football players during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls cornerback Deatrick Nichols (3) runs the 40 yard dash during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
South Florida Bulls defensive tackle Bruce Hector (60) does sprints during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
FIU quarterback Alex McGough and Gaither High alumnus throws during Pro Day at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida on Monday, March 26, 2018. (Octavio Jones, Tampa Bay Times)
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