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5 players who helped themselves most at their pro day

By Peter Bukowski

IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive back Josh Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes before the match-up against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images)
IOWA CITY, IA - NOVEMBER 18: Defensive back Josh Jackson #15 of the Iowa Hawkeyes before the match-up against the Purdue Boilermakers on November 18, 2017 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) /
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MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 18: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverines in action during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
MADISON, WI – NOVEMBER 18: Maurice Hurst #73 of the Michigan Wolverines in action during a game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Madison, Wisconsin. Wisconsin won 24-10. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /

Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan

Hurst also falls into the category of “just show up.” The Michigan star had to sit out the combine after a surprise heart condition diagnosis in the physical eval in Indianapolis. His health became the foremost concern, not just his NFL career.

Luckily for Hurst, doctors cleared him and he was able to work out in front of NFL scouts. The numbers weren’t the crucial part, and in fact, some of them weren’t all that impressive. But those who like Hurst as a prospect won’t be phased.

His relentless style and edge can’t be measured by stopwatches, nor can his hand usage and want-to. I’m not the biggest fan of Hurst as a prospect, but I’m a fan of the kid for overcoming such a potentially scary obstacle.

Getting back on the field couldn’t have been easy. Assuming NFL doctors clear him — and some doctors may feel differently than others — this was a critical step forward for Hurst.

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