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By Brad Biggs
The Bears resisted the temptation to make a play for a veteran wide receiver during the offseason. But they're going to go in for a close look at a rookie next week.
According to a Rotoworld.com report, Southwest area scout Chris Ballard will conduct the pro day workout for Danario Alexander, who was a prolific performer at Missouri but went undrafted because of concerns about his left knee.
What does it all mean? Well, the Bears' West area scout Marty Barrett ran the pro day for BYU running back Harvey Unga and the team selected him in the supplemental draft.
Alexander is a free agent who is eligible to sign with any team. First, he has to prove he's healthy coming off surgery on the left knee in February to repair an injury that happened during the week of the Senior Bowl.
Alexander reportedly has been timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.41 and 4.44 seconds in training for the pro day. Scouts have questioned his speed, though, and he's not known for being an especially fast player. He was, however, extremely productive for the Tigers this past season, even after the departure of quarterback Chase Daniel. He made 113 receptions last season for 1,781 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Alexander has had four surgeries on the left knee, though, and that is a concern for teams. But if he checks out healthy, there's no risk in signing an undrafted free agent. He's a big target at 6-4, 221 pounds, and set a school record with a vertical jump of 46 ½ inches. He also set records with his offensive production, passing ex-Bear Justin Gage for the school's all-time yardage mark.
Alexander has been working out in Houston where his agent Jeff Nalley is based. That also happens to be where Ballard lives, probably a good reason why he will be running and monitoring the workout.
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The Bears resisted the temptation to make a play for a veteran wide receiver during the offseason. But they're going to go in for a close look at a rookie next week.
According to a Rotoworld.com report, Southwest area scout Chris Ballard will conduct the pro day workout for Danario Alexander, who was a prolific performer at Missouri but went undrafted because of concerns about his left knee.
What does it all mean? Well, the Bears' West area scout Marty Barrett ran the pro day for BYU running back Harvey Unga and the team selected him in the supplemental draft.
Alexander is a free agent who is eligible to sign with any team. First, he has to prove he's healthy coming off surgery on the left knee in February to repair an injury that happened during the week of the Senior Bowl.
Alexander reportedly has been timed in the 40-yard dash at 4.41 and 4.44 seconds in training for the pro day. Scouts have questioned his speed, though, and he's not known for being an especially fast player. He was, however, extremely productive for the Tigers this past season, even after the departure of quarterback Chase Daniel. He made 113 receptions last season for 1,781 yards and 14 touchdowns.
Alexander has had four surgeries on the left knee, though, and that is a concern for teams. But if he checks out healthy, there's no risk in signing an undrafted free agent. He's a big target at 6-4, 221 pounds, and set a school record with a vertical jump of 46 ½ inches. He also set records with his offensive production, passing ex-Bear Justin Gage for the school's all-time yardage mark.
Alexander has been working out in Houston where his agent Jeff Nalley is based. That also happens to be where Ballard lives, probably a good reason why he will be running and monitoring the workout.
More...
