Moreno’s speed not exceptional at Pro Day

Athens — Running back Knowshon Moreno did not have the best day at Georgia’s Pro Day Thursday. He ran slow 40-yard dash times of 4.6 and 4.63 seconds.

“It’s not too slow,” ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay said. “There have been great backs before him that have been in that ball park. Emmitt Smith didn’t run exceptionally well and he turned out to have a pretty good career.”

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Running back Knowshon Moreno ran 40-yard dash times of 4.6 and 4.63 seconds.

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Wide receiver Mohamed Massaquoi turned in a strong performance.

“Mohamed Massaquoi had a great day,” McShay said. “He looked good. He’s certainly and early day two pick. He could come off the board in that third-round range.”

Cornerback Asher Allen ran a 4.39 in the 40-yard dash, but showed weak ball skills.

Safety CJ Byrd, who wasn’t invited to the NFL scouting combine, had strong broad and vertical jumps, but showed some of stiffness in the defensive back drills.

“I was pleasantly surprised by CJ Byrd,” McShay said. “He’s someone, as a later-round pick, can come into the NFL. He has the size, speed and explosiveness to do some different things and make an NFL roster. I think he really took advantage of this opportunity.”

Cornerback Ramarcus Brown, who trained with Deion Sanders to prepare for the workout, injured his left hamstring and had to pull out. Sanders was in attendance.

Linebacker Dannell Ellerbe, defensive lineman Corvey Irvin, defensive lineman Jeremy Lomax, punter Brian Mimbs, fullback Brannan Southerland, and defensive end Jarius Wynn also participated in the workout.