{"id":312158,"date":"2011-03-15T21:31:19","date_gmt":"2011-03-15T21:31:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ghanamma.net\/2011\/03\/15\/pouncey-stands-out-at-floridas-pro-day-ap\/"},"modified":"2011-03-15T21:31:19","modified_gmt":"2011-03-15T21:31:19","slug":"pouncey-stands-out-at-floridas-pro-day-ap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2011\/03\/15\/pouncey-stands-out-at-floridas-pro-day-ap\/","title":{"rendered":"Pouncey stands out at Florida’s pro day (AP)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP)\u2014There was one thing that stood out at Florida<\/a>\u2019s pro
\nday Tuesday: \u201cTeam Pouncey\u201d T-shirts were everywhere.<\/p>\n

They were on the field and in the stands. They were on former and current
\nplayers. They were on friends and family members.<\/p>\n

At one point, New England Patriots<\/a> coach Bill Belichick found himself
\nsurrounded by a dozen people wearing the black shirts that had \u201cTeam Pouncey\u201d
\nprinted on the front and \u201c2 Of A Kind\u201d on the back.<\/p>\n

Despite the extra attention, Mike Pouncey didn\u2019t need help separating
\nhimself from the pack. Pouncey was the main attraction at Florida\u2019s pro day.<\/p>\n

The 6-foot-4, 310-pound guard\/center had scouts, general managers and
\ncoaches watching his every move. They broke down his stance, put him through
\nblocking drills, scrutinized his snaps, talked about his personal life and
\ntested his football IQ.<\/p>\n

\u201cI did a great job. They loved me,\u201d Pouncey said.<\/p>\n

With good reason, too.<\/p>\n

Pouncey\u2019s twin brother, Maurkice, started 16 games at center for the
\nPittsburgh Steelers<\/a> last season and made the Pro Bowl as a rookie. Mike has the
\nsame DNA, something NFL personnel executives noted.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou definitely take that into consideration because obviously they\u2019re very
\nsimilar,\u201d Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> general manager Gene Smith said. \u201cBoth guys
\ncould play center or guard, and versatility equals value. He did a nice job out
\nhere today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pouncey spent most of his college career at guard, but returned for his
\nsenior year and replaced his brother at center. He struggled some early, but
\nsettled down with more experience and emerged as Florida\u2019s best blocker and one
\nof the team leaders.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got to love his confidence and his personality,\u201d Jaguars offensive
\nline coach Andy Heck said. \u201cHe\u2019s got a magnetic personality. It\u2019s clear that
\nhe\u2019s got some leadership about him. I think that shines through.\u201d<\/p>\n

Safeties Ahmad Black and Will Hill, linebackers Brandon Hicks and A.J.
\nJones, receiver Carl Moore, running back Emmanuel Moody, punter Chas Henry,
\noffensive linemen Maurice Hurt, Marcus Gilbert and Carl Johnson, and defensive
\nlinemen Brandon Antwine, Duke Lemmens, Lawrence Marsh, Terron Sanders and Justin
\nTrattou, and a few others also worked out in the Swamp.<\/p>\n

Three former Florida players\u2014quarterback Chris Leak, tight end Tate Casey
\nand linebacker Dustin Doe\u2014showed up to work out. But because they are
\nconsidered NFL free agents in the middle of a lockout, they weren\u2019t allowed on
\nthe field or able to talk to any team representatives.<\/p>\n

Pouncey, meanwhile, held everyone\u2019s interest.<\/p>\n

Since he worked out at the NFL combine in Indianapolis last month, there was
\nlittle Pouncey had to prove. Still, he bench-pressed 225 pounds 24 times, two
\nfewer than his brother, and did every drill scouts requested. He met
\nindividually with the New York Giants<\/a>, the Jaguars, the Patriots and the Chicago
\nBears<\/a>. He also begins individual workouts Wednesday, with the first stop being
\nDetroit.<\/p>\n

Pouncey would love Pittsburgh to draft him so he would be reunited with his
\nbest friend, but the Steelers pick 31st and Pouncey doesn\u2019t expect to still be
\non the board then.<\/p>\n

Nonetheless, the Steelers like the thought of pairing up the brothers and
\nseeing what develops.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t know if it\u2019ll happen, but I can (imagine that scenario),\u201d
\nPittsburgh offensive line coach Sean Kugler said. \u201cThey\u2019re tough to tell apart.
\nThey\u2019re very similar in a lot of ways, great kids, great family. I certainly
\nenjoy coaching Maurkice and wherever his brother ends up, he\u2019ll do a great job
\nas well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Mike Pouncey anticipates getting drafted in the middle of the first round,
\npointing to warm meetings and strong feedback from the Miami Dolphins<\/a> (15th
\npick), the Jaguars (16th), the Giants (19th) and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>
\n(20th).<\/p>\n

The Bucs would be a welcome spot since it\u2019s a half-hour drive from his home
\nin Lakeland.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s hometown,\u201d Pouncey said. \u201cI would love to go there.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pouncey didn\u2019t bring up his brother\u2019s success Tuesday. He didn\u2019t feel he
\nneeded to. Those T-shirts\u2014his mother handed out 30 of them\u2014said it all.<\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t sell it,\u201d Pouncey said. \u201cThey watch the tape, they see we play
\njust alike. Obviously, he\u2019s doing so good at center at the next level that
\nthey\u2019ll probably throw me in at center and let me excel at that position. But if
\nnot, I\u2019ll play guard. I\u2019ll play any position they want me to.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p>\n

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