One of the biggest reasons major college teams hold pro day events for aspiring NFL players is to get more exposure for lesser-known talents hoping to make a mark. At LSU’s pro day event on Wednesday, two unheralded defensive backs showed off their considerable athletic potential during the workouts.
Neither safety Jay Ward nor cornerback Jarrick Bernard-Converse are typically projected to be selected highly — if at all — in the 2023 NFL draft. After Wednesday’s display, the outlook and status improved for both.
