Quote:Pro Days are too low-tech to be of much significance to pro scouts. It provides some players a fail-safe if they don't get a Combine invite or if they sputter at the Combine.

 

I don't know pro scouts specifically, but I suspect they hate Pro Days.

 

I think that's why the NFL scouting community has developed regional combines.

 

Although the combine is more important, players can choose to opt out of position drills or other activities and just to Indianapolis for measurements and interviews. Also, sometimes they can't do some activities at the combine because of injuries. When that happens the importance of a school's Pro Day skyrockets. Some players are more comfortable showing off their skills at their schools than Lucas Oil Stadium.

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