2014 NFL Draft: Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles on hand as SMU QB Garrett Gilbert shines in Pro Day
By Jack Crosby
SMU QB Garrett Gilbert has had one of the more interesting journeys through college football. After it seemed as if he was the future of the Texas Longhorns football program when he took over for an injured Colt McCoy in the 2010 BCS National Championship Game, and played rather well, he ended up losing the job and transferring to SMU.
On Friday, with his long college journey now over, he went out for his Pro Day and impressed everyone in attendance according to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt, which included coaching staffs from the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles.
#SMU QB Garrett Gilbert had unbelievable pro day. Completed 88 of 89 passes (if he had NFL WR would have been 89). 6-4,223, 4.83 40
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 28, 2014
Brandt was so impressed, that he believes Gilbert’s draft stock could take a major jump.
Thought Garrett Gilbert was underrated before today, but he could go as high as 3rd round now. Should have been combine invite.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) March 28, 2014
As stated, Gilbert was not one of the signal callers that was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine back in February, but he proved today that he very well should have been.
In regards to the two teams in attendance, with the signing of Mark Sanchez, it’s unlikely that the Eagles could look in the direction of quarterback in the draft, but the Cowboys may be in the market to grab someone to compete with the recently-acquired Brandon Weeden.