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Frank Okam, defensive tackle from the University of Texas had an excellent Pro Day on Wednesday, improving from his performance at the NFL Scouting Combine. Okam ran the 40-yard dash in the 5.1 range (down from 5.36) and the 20-yard shuttle in the 4.5 range (down from 4.95), with a vertical jump of 27 1/2 inches (up from 23).

Also significant was the fact the Dallas native checked in at 335 pounds, down from the 347 he weighed at Indianapolis. Many believed Okam had limited himself to playing the nose tackle, but now it appears he is an option at either position on the interior of the defensive line.

Okam was voted team captain by his teammates and is a three-year starter, having made 39 starts during his stay in Austin.  He is a very intelligent player with good character.

Viewed as an underachiever by some, it may turn out that the best is yet to come from Okam and he could end up being a second or third round steal.  He has tools you cannot teach, a two-gap player who could very well flourish at the next level with the proper coaching.  Okam has clearly improved his draft stock.

Safety Drew Kelson also wowed everyone on Wednesday. Kelson, who was not invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.43 seconds, with a vertical jump of 41 1/2 inches and a broad jump of 10'10". Had the former Longhorn been invited to Indianapolis, he would have led all safeties in the vertical jump and the broad jump, to go along with one of the best 40-times.

Kelson is an intriguing prospect—who is still learning the safety position after playing linebacker for two season.  The speedy Kelson has flashed potential and the ability to lay the wood. If not for position changes that had him at running back in addition to his time at linebacker, he likely would have been higher on most people’s boards.  This former Longhorn is a true sleeper.