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2014 NFL Draft Rumors: Auburn’s Dee Ford needs to have a huge pro day

By Jack Crosby

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Jan 25, 2014; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive end Dee Ford of Auburn (30) sacks North squad quarterback Logan Thomas of Virginia Tech (3) during the first half of a game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2014; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad defensive end Dee Ford of Auburn (30) sacks North squad quarterback Logan Thomas of Virginia Tech (3) during the first half of a game at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Heading toward the 2014 NFL Draft, there are a lot of scouts that want to see, first-hand, what former Auburn Tigers defensive tackle Dee Ford can do. It was a bit of a disappointment that after a great Senior Bowl, Ford had to drop out of the drills at the most recent NFL Scouting Combine. That’s why NFL analyst Mike Maycok says that it’s crucial that Ford blows everyone away at Auburn’s pro day on Tuesday.

"“There are some medical concerns, but beyond that, he needs a big day today. He’s gained nine pounds since the Senior Bowl. At 252 pounds, he wants to show teams that he can carry that kind of weight. I’d love to see him run in the 4.5 range,” Mayock said on “NFL AM” Tuesday."

Ford was one of the standouts on the Auburn defense last season as they captured the SEC Championship, and came literally within seconds of carrying home the crystal ball from Pasadena.

At the pro day, however, Ford needs to show the NFL scouts that he’s capable of possibly putting an NFL defense in contention for a Lombardi Trophy.

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