2026 NFL Draft Pro Day Report: Bowling Green Falcons

The Bowling Green Falcons showed signs of potential under first-year man Eddie George, even though the record was a less-than-ideal 4-8 overall record. However, the team showed flashes of what could be thanks in part to senior leadership guiding the younger players.

On March 26th, 13 seniors from the 2025 BGSU football team took to the practice turf to participate in Pro Day workouts in front of a collection of scouts.

Of note, former BGSU receiver Jaylon Tillman participated in the Pro Day workouts alongside the other players, but is not listed here as he finished his football career with D-II Texas-Permian Base in 2025. His Relative Athletic Score can be found here.

Two other players from smaller schools also featured in the event.

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

DT Evan Branch-Hayes

Elevator Pitch:

A three-year contributor who started his final 26 games as a Falcon and never missed a game in 38 appearances. Former transfer from Arizona, where he was a reserve for two seasons. Compact base tackle who used explosive first step to open up opportunities. Over career at BGSU, accumulated 83 tackles, 5.5 tackles-for-loss and 1.5 sacks. Best season was 2025, with 38 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, a sack and two pass break-ups. Did not participate in agility tests at Pro Day.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot
• Weight: 288 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and seven-eighth inches
• Hands: 9 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.18 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.83 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.96 seconds
• Shuttle: N/A
• Three-cone drill: N/A
• Vertical jump: 33 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, nine inches
• Bench: 22 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.67

IOL Jake Burns

Elevator Pitch:

Former transfer from Cincinnati, where he spent first two seasons as a reserve on the College Football Playoff contending squads. Versatile interior lineman with 1,088 snaps at left guard, 448 at right guard and 64 at center. Notched 17 starts at left guard and six starts at right guard over 38 contests, with over 100 snaps of special teams experience in three seasons.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot
• Weight: 308 lbs.
• Arms: 31 inches
• Hands: 9 and five-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.50 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.91 seconds
• 20-yard split: 3.13 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.95 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 8.14 seconds
• Vertical jump: 30 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, one inches
• Bench: 26 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 2.57

LS George Carlson

Elevator Pitch:

Starter at long snapper over all 51 career appearances for BG. Participated in all field goal, punt and point-after snaps and logged three career tackles. Did not participate in speed drills at Pro Day.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot
• Weight: 230 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and seven-eighth inches
• Hands: nine and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• 10-yard split: N/A
• 20-yard split: N/A
• Shuttle: 4.75 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 8.32 seconds
• Vertical jump: 30 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet
• Bench: 11 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 1.67

OL Tunde Fatukasi

Elevator Pitch:

Former transfer from Rutgers, who spent two years as a reserve before arriving at BG. Appeared in 43 games for the Falcons, with starts at all five positions. Primarily played at left tackle (20 starts) over career, but also had starting snaps at left guard (seven), center (one), right guard (seven) and right tackle (one.) Strong in pass protection, allowing only one sack on over 400 pass attempts in 2023 between two different positions. Not the quickest player, but uses smarts and innate strength to even the score against more athletic edge rushers. When paired with excellent agility and explosiveness, makes him dangerous in the run game. Has pro-ready frame with long arms and prototypical size. Will likely be more equipped to play left guard in the professional ranks, but expereince at all spots is a huge plus.

Draft Projections:

• Rookie mini-camp invitation/lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-four
• Weight: 321 lbs.
• Arms: 34 and three-eighth inches
• Hands: nine and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.51 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.90 seconds
• 20-yard split: 3.15 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.72 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.57 seconds
• Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet
• Bench: 28 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 7.60

P John Henderson

Elevator Pitch:

JUCO transfer from California who started all 25 games of his eligible games as BG's punter. Named second-team all-MAC in 2024 after averaging 40.8 net yards per punt, including 21 boots downed inside the 20-yard line. Over two seasons, finished with 109 punts for 4,431 yards, averaging 40.7 yards per kick, seven touchbacks, 40 fair catches, 39 punts inside-the-20 and 13 punts of 50+ yards. Longest punt was 66 yards against Central Michigan in 2024. Did not run speed drills or bench at Pro Day.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot
• Weight: 185 lbs.
• Arms: 30 and one-quarter inches
• Hands: 9 and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• 10-yard split: N/A
• 20-yard split: N/A
• Shuttle: 4.44 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.59 seconds
• Vertical jump: 31 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, 11 inches
• Bench: N/A

Relative Athletic Score: 4.47

WR Finn Hogan

Elevator Pitch:

Intra-conference transfer from Central Michigan who went on to become a three-year contributor at BG, with 14 starts in 34 appearances. First start as a Falcon was in BG's 2023 upset of Georgia Tech, hauling in six catches for 102 yards and a highlight-reel touchdown. Over BG tenure, finished with 41 catches for 522 yards and one touchdown. At CMU, hauled in 19 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown over 15 games (six starts, all in 2022.)

Went from walk-on at CMU to scholarship player at BGSU. A noted locker-room presence who was instrumental in the viral Pudge the Cat campaign which defined the team's 2025 season. Ideal size for a pro-level prospect with decent contested catch ability and intriguing physical numbers, but has limited experience on-field and is not a special teams contributor. Could transition to tight end fairly effectively if desired.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league roster or tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-two
• Weight: 215 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and three-eighth inches
• Hands: 10 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.83 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.62 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.84 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.62 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.75 seconds
• Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, 11 inches
• Bench: 22 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 8.80

TE Jyrin Johnson

Elevator Pitch:

An up-transfer from HBCU Texas Southern, where he spent five seasons. Transitioned from receiver to tight end during tenure at TSU. In lone season at BG, caught 37 catches for 466 yards and two touchdowns, leading the conference in receiving yards and ranking 20th in the NCAA. Earned first-team all-MAC honors at tight end despite only collecting four starts in 12 games. Finished career with NCAA-leading 45-game streak of games with at least one reception. Between TSU and Bowling Green, amassed 141 career passes for 1,690 yards and nine touchdowns over six seasons. Earned second-team all-SWAC honors in 2021. Made his hay as a run-after-catch tight end, but will need to shore up blocking if he hopes to stick at the pro level.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league roster or tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-two
• Weight: 241 lbs.
• Arms: 33 and three-quarter inches
• Hands: 10 and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.83 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.63 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.84 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.97 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.25 seconds
• Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, nine inches
• Bench: 14 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 2.86

DT Dierre Kelly

Elevator Pitch:

Life-long Falcon who contributed from his true freshman campaign onwards as a rotation defensive tackle. Earned starting role in senior campaign, with 10 games listed atop depth chart of 11 appearances, finishing with 25 tackles, seven TFLs and a half-sack. Best full season was 2023, with 25 tackles (career-high 11 solo stops), 2.5 TFLs and career-high 1.5 sacks. Finished BG tenure with 79 total tackles, 11 TFLs and five sacks. Did not participate in speed drills at Pro Day.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot
• Weight: 302 lbs.
• Arms: 33 and one-half inches
• Hands: nine and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: N/A
• 10-yard split: N/A
• 20-yard split: N/A
• Shuttle: 4.95 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.96 seconds
• Vertical jump: 26 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, seven inches
• Bench: 30 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.02

SAF Darius Lorfils

Elevator Pitch:

A capable rotation safety who spent entire career with the Falcons. Appeared in 43 games with 24 starts. Best season was in 2023, when he started 12 of 13 games (missed one start due to targeting) and collected 46 tackles, two interceptions, five pass break-ups and a fumble recovery. Core special-teamer who forced one fumble in career. Over five seasons, finished with 111 tackles, two TFLs, two interceptions, seven PBUs, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league roster or tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-one
• Weight: 189 lbs.
• Arms: 31 and three-quarter inches
• Hands: 9 and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.57 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.65 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.70 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.20 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 6.98 seconds
• Vertical jump: 39 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, eight inches
• Bench: 11 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 6.35

CB Jalen McClendon

Elevator Pitch:

Up-transfer from FCS Tennessee State, where he played under Eddie George for three seasons. Earned all-Big South/OVC second-team DB honors in 2024 and was named a finalist for the Buck Buchanan Award (best FCS Defensive Player). In lone season at BGSU, earned third-team all-MAC honors with 56 tackles, a TFL, a sack and seven pass break-ups as one of the conference's best cover corners. Best career season was at TSU in 2024, racking up 60 tackles, a TFL, 15 PBUs and an interception. Elected one of the team's three captains as a transfer. Has wrestling and track-and-field background from high school days.

Has good, balanced instincts, but below-average athletic profile and smaller frame will be a limitation at pro level.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-ten
• Weight: 183 lbs.
• Arms: 29 inches
• Hands: 8 and seven-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.59 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.65 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.69 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.28 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 6.94 seconds
• Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet
• Bench: 11 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.23

OC Alex Padgett

Elevator Pitch:

Five-year contributor for the Falcons who stayed his entire career with BG. Appeared in 53 games, with 39 starts– all at center. Also saw snaps at left and right guard and was a core special teamer on field goal and extra point attempts. Disciplined blocker who did not commit penalties often. Shows ideal size and experience to play the interior at the pro level but has below-average athleticism that could be exposed by better rushers. Could stick as a special-teamer.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot-five
• Weight: 311 lbs.
• Arms: 32 and one-half inches
• Hands: 9 and seven-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.62 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.95 seconds
• 20-yard split: 3.22 seconds
• Shuttle: 5.02 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 8.11 seconds
• Vertical jump: 26.5 inches
• Broad jump: eight feet, six inches
• Bench: 27 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 2.99

LB Chris Williams

Elevator Pitch:

Spent six seasons at Bowling Green as a COVID prospect, did not play in 2020 or 2021. Played 36 games for the Falcons as core special teamer from 2022-25, finishing career with 10 tackles.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: six-foot
• Weight: 228 lbs.
• Arms: 30 and seven-eighth inches
• Hands: 8 and seven-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 5.09 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.88 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.94 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.49 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.32 seconds
• Vertical jump: 27 inches
• Broad jump: nine feet, two inches
• Bench: 18 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 0.56

HB PaSean Wimberly

Elevator Pitch:

A rare seven-year collegiate prospect, and an even more rare long-term prospect who stayed in one locale in the modern age. A core special teamer at BG for six years who also saw time as a reserve running back in last three seasons. A former team captain who also earned three Academic all-MAC nods (2020, 2022, 2023) in time at BG. Earned Special Teams Player of the Year in 2022 thanks to three blocked kicks and two return touchdowns. Scored a fumble-return touchdown on special teams in 2023.

Overall, finished with 47 rushes for 234 yards and two rushing touchdowns, 22 tackles, three blocked kicks and three defensive/special-teams touchdowns. Could see run as a special teams-only contributor at the professional level due to age and limited experience on offense.

Draft Projections:

• Lower-league roster or tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

• Height: five-foot-seven
• Weight: 181 lbs.
• Arms: 30 and one-eighth inches
• Hands: nine and five-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

• 40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
• 10-yard split: 1.63 seconds
• 20-yard split: 2.71 seconds
• Shuttle: 4.47 seconds
• Three-cone drill: 7.16 seconds
• Vertical jump: 36 inches
• Broad jump: 10 feet, three inches
• Bench: 15 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score: 3.43