2026 NFL Draft Pro Day Report: Sacramento State Hornets

The newest member of the Mid-American Conference got to perform one last time in front of professional scouts as an FCS program, with over a dozen prospects taking to the field on March 31st.

The program, held in tandem with fellow FCS program UC Davis and Hawai'i of the Mountain West on Sac State's campus, saw seven former Hornets go through Combine exercises and measurements. Scouts from all 32 NFL franchises and a handful of CFL scouts were confirmed to be in attendance by the State Hornet.

For our reports, we’ve pulled raw numbers from both Draft Scout and RAS.football to populate Relative Athletic Score cards. These cards are used with express written permission of RAS’ creator Kent Lee Platte.

OG Dean Abdullah

Elevator Pitch:

Dean Abdullah is an underrated interior offensive line prospect with versatility. After 22 games and 10 starts at guard at San Diego State, he made the switch to center at Sacramento State. Abdullah had a standout season at center, not allowing a sack and only surrendering a lone quarterback hit. His performance earned him second-team all-Big Sky honors. Despite being relatively undersized at 299 pounds, his technique could earn him a shot at the next level.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-three
• Weight: 299 lbs.
• Arms: 33 and three-quarters inches
• Hands: 10 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.40 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.92 seconds
• 20-yard split: 3.05 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.97 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 8.18 seconds
• Vertical jump: 25.5 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, six inches
• Bench: 28 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.21

RB Sam Adams II

Elevator Pitch:

Adams got a more extended look at Sacramento State after receiving limited carries in three years at Washington. Adams seemed to benefit from Brennan Marion’s innovative “go-go” offense, averaging an efficient 5.3 yards per carry on 34 attempts– an improvement on his 2.6 YPC average at UW on 31 carries. Adams was also an explosive receiver out of the backfield, catching nine passes for 134 yards last year.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-one
• Weight: 208 lbs.
• Arms: 30 and seven-eighths inches
• Hands: 9 and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.64 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.63 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.33 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 6.72 seconds
• Vertical jump: 36 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, 11 inches
• Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score: 8.28

CB Dejuan Butler

Elevator Pitch:

Like Adams, Dejuan Butler made the most of his lone year at Sacramento State after transferring out of the PAC-12. Butler played in all 12 games and started the Causeway Classic against UC-Davis. He totaled 12 tackles on the year and 25 across six seasons of play at California and Sacramento State.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-eleven
• Weight: 186 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and one-quarter inches
• Hands: 8 and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.66 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.58 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.68 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.57 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.21 seconds
• Vertical jump: 29 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, two inches
• Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score: 1.35

RB Rodney Hammond Jr.

Elevator Pitch:

Hammond might be Sacramento State’s best pro prospect. Hammond was a proven commodity in a crowded backfield at Pitt, rushing for 1,546 yards and 14 touchdowns in four years. He was even the MVP of the 2022 Sun Bowl, rushing for 94 yards and two touchdowns against Pitt.

Hammond transferred out for a starting opportunity at Sac State and shined,running for 1,216 yards and 13 touchdowns on 188 carries, good for an average of 6.5 yards. He also averaged nearly 30 yards on 16 kick returns, returning one for a 99-yard touchdown.

Hammond Jr. has the build and elusiveness to fit the third-down back or return specialist mold, and will likely to be a coveted undrafted free agent commodity.

Draft Projections:

• Undrafted free agent

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-nine
• Weight: 194 lbs.
• Arms: 29 and five-eighths inches
• Hands: 8 and seven-eighths inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.62 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.62 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.69 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.75 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.41 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• Broad jump: ten feet, two inches
• Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score: 2.28

OT Jordan Herman

Elevator Pitch:

At six-foot-six, 339 pounds, Herman has the size to make an professional roster. Unfortunately, injuries derailed what promised to be a breakout season. After playing 13 games in four years at Florida and Charlotte, Herman became a starter in week two for Sacramento State. Three weeks later, a knee injury ended his year.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-six
• Weight: 339 lbs.
• Arms: 34 and seven-eighths inches
• Hands: nine and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• 10-yard split: N/A
• 20-yard split: N/A
• Shuttle: N/A
• Three-cone drill: N/A
• Vertical jump: N/A
• Broad jump: N/A
• Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score: Did not qualify due to injury

OT Aidan Meek

Elevator Pitch:

Meek was a consistent presence on the Sacramento State offensive line throughout his career, starting 33 games. He showed versatility when needed, shifting to guard for one of his starts this last year. Meek is a strong pass protector, not allowing a sack in 11 of 12 games. Although lighter, his experience could warrant an opportunity at the next level.

Draft Projections:

• Lower league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-five
• Weight: 303 lbs.
• Arms: 32 and one-eighths inches
• Hands: 8 and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.45 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.96 seconds
• 20-yard split: 3.19 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.39 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.92 seconds
• Vertical jump: 24 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, one inches
• Bench: 24 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 2.48

LB Oscar Moore

Elevator Pitch:

Moore may be undersized, but he has great instinct and a nose for the football. After making 86 tackles in two years at UTEP– including 62 in 2024– Moore transferred to Sacramento State. In his lone year as a Hornet, Moore made 69 tackles and five stops behind the line of scrimmage. He also intercepted a pass and broke up three others. Moore is a reliable tackler who can shed blocks and deserves an opportunity at the next level on special teams.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-ten
• Weight: 212 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and three-quarters inches
• Hands: 9 and three-eighths inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.70 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.72 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.62 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.45 seconds
• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, six inches
• Bench: 12

Relative Athletic Score: 1.21