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30 of 32 NFL teams were confirmed to be on site at Toledo’s Pro Day back on March 24th, with about a dozen former Rockets partaking in activities in the hopes of taking their next steps in football.

For our reports, we’ve pulled raw numbers from Draft Scout and RAS.football to assemble the RAS cards, which are used with express written permission of RAS’ creator Kent Lee Platte.

DL Darius Alexander

Elevator Pitch:

Alexander was a late bloomer at Toledo, but he made the best of his two seasons as a starter for the Rockets, finishing on the all-MAC team in back-to-back seasons (third-team in 2023, second-team in 2024) and putting himself amongst the top prospects in the NFL Draft. Over his six seasons at UT, Alexander finished with 127 total tackles, 22 tackles-for-loss, nine sacks, an interception (returned for a touchdown), 13 passe break-ups and a fumble recovery. Alexander was an invitee to both the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine, ascending from a late Day 2 prospect to a Top 50 name within a month, with some mock drafts even placing him in the first round due to his inside-outside versatility and explosion off the snap.

Draft Projections:

NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein: Round 2
ESPN’s Big Board: #46 overall prospect
Pro Football Focus: #49 overall prospect

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-three
Weight: 305 lbs.
Arms: 34 inches
Hands: 10 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds
10-yard split: 1.71 seconds
20-yard split: 2.91 seconds
Shuttle: 4.79 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.60 seconds
Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, four inches
Bench: 28 reps at 225 lbs.

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LB Jackson Barrow

NCAA Football: Toledo at Mississippi State

Elevator Pitch:

A starter at linebacker in his final season at Toledo, Barrow was a six-year contributor to the Rockets defense. 2024 was his best season, starting every contest and finishing fourth on the team with 71 total tackles, 10 TFLs, two sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. Overall, Barrow finished his career with 166 tackles, 15 TFLs, 3.5 sacks and three pass break-ups over 57 career appearances (24 starts.)

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-eleven
Weight: 218 lbs.
Arms: 32 and one-quarter inches
Hands: nine and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.04 seconds
10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
20-yard split: 2.86 seconds
Shuttle: 4.56 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.60 seconds
Vertical jump: 27 inches
Broad jump: eight feet, 10 inches
Bench: 17 reps at 225 lbs.

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CB Zeke Blake

Elevator Pitch:

A transfer from FCS Youngstown State, Blake finished the 2024 season with 12 tackles and two TFLs. As a Penguin, Blake had 31 tackles over two seasons after transferring in from Independence [KS] CC prior to the 2022 season.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 200 lbs.
Arms: 30 and one-eighth inches
Hands: nine and three-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.68 seconds
10-yard split: 1.69 seconds
20-yard split: 2.65 seconds
Shuttle: 4.58 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.45 seconds
Vertical jump: 32 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, nine inches
Bench: 17 reps at 225 lbs.

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LB Daniel Bolden

NCAA Football: Arizona Bowl-Toledo at Wyoming

Elevator Pitch:

A hard-hitting linebacker with excellent strength numbers, Bolden leaves Toledo after contributing to the Rockets defense for seven seasons. Bolden was a key reserve linebacker from 2018-2020, and was projected to be a starter before injuries wiped away his 2021 and 2022 campaigns. Upon his return, Bolden reclaimed a starting role in 2023, finishing second on the team in tackles (94) and plucking 9.5 TFLs. 2024 saw an improvement in tackles (97) and sacks (2.5.)

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-eleven
Weight: 238 lbs.
Arms: 31 inches
Hands: eight and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.95 seconds
10-yard split: 1.68 seconds
20-yard split: 2.77 seconds
Shuttle: 4.56 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.45 seconds
Vertical jump: 30 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, one inch
Bench: 26 reps at 225 lbs.

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LB Lance Dixon

Elevator Pitch:

A double transfer from West Virginia via Penn State, Dixon spent his last season of eligibility with the Rockets. Dixon finished the season with 46 tackles, six TFLs, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles in 12 appearances (two starts.) Overall, Dixon completes his career with 130 tackles, 12 TFLs and seven pass break-ups.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 224 lbs.
Arms: 32 and seven-eighth inches
Hands: nine and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.58 seconds
10-yard split: 1.66 seconds
20-yard split: 2.69 seconds
Shuttle: 4.32 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.07 seconds
Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, two inches
Bench: 20 reps at 225 lbs.

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EDGE Deshawn Holt

Pittsburgh v Toledo - GameAbove Sports Bowl

Elevator Pitch:

Holt was a valued rotational edge rusher for the Rockets over three seasons after transferring in from Maryland, finishing his career at UT with 91 tackles, 18 TFLs, six sacks, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery. 2024 was his best individual season, with 50 tackles, nine TFLs, two sacks, a forced fumble and a team-leading six QB hurries.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-five
Weight: 237 lbs.
Arms: 34 inches
Hands: nine and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.90 seconds
10-yard split: 1.70 seconds
20-yard split: 2.83 seconds
Shuttle: 4.64 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.20 seconds
Vertical jump: 29.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, eight inches
Bench: N/A

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SAF Maxen Hook

Elevator Pitch:

Hook had a lot of eyes on him last season as a potential NFL Draft pick, but a leg injury kept in the college ranks for another season, allowing him another opportunity to secure his legacy with the Rockets. After the 2024 season, Hook became just the third UT player in program history to be named to four all-MAC teams, landing on the first-team all-MAC roster for the third season in a row after collecting 107 total tackles, two interceptions and six pass break-ups. Hook leaves Toledo as one of their most productive defensive backs, with 356 total tackles (179 solo), 7.5 TFLs, two sacks, seven interceptions, 22 pass break-ups, two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and a blocked kick. Hook was invited to the Senior Bowl and impressed in practice sessions, but an injury he picked up left him out of the game itself— as well as the NFL Combine, which he had earned an invitation to.

Draft Projections:

NFL Network’s Lance Zierlein: Round 5
ESPN’s Big Board: #231 overall prospect
Pro Football Focus: UDFA

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot
Weight: 202 lbs.
Arms: 31 and one-half inches
Hands: nine and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.55 seconds
10-yard split: 1.58 seconds
20-yard split: 2.64 seconds
Shuttle: 4.34 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.92 seconds
Vertical jump: 31 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, four inches
Bench: 18 reps at 225 lbs.

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OT Allen Jones

Elevator Pitch:

Jones Jr. did not collect any stats as a Toledo Rocket, but did have 23 career starts at HBCU Prarie View A&M from 2020-23.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-six
Weight: 315 lbs.
Arms: 36 and one-half inches
Hands: 10 and three-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.59 seconds
10-yard split: 1.97 seconds
20-yard split: 3.21 seconds
Shuttle: 5.14 seconds
Three-cone drill: 8.36 seconds
Vertical jump: 22 inches
Broad jump: seven feet, nine inches
Bench: 17 reps at 225 lbs.

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WR Jerjuan Newton

Elevator Pitch:

Jerjuan Newton is the latest Rocket receiver looking to make an impression on the next level, hoping to join his older brother Jer’Zhan “Johnny” Newton in the NFL once the end of April rolls around. Newton leaves Toledo as the program’s all-time touchdown receptions leader (36), as well as top-five in receiving yards (2,927 yards) and receptions (206), with three appearances on the all-MAC teams— including two-straight appearances on the first-team all-MAC squad in 2023 and 2024. His final season was his best, as Newton was second on the team with 72 receptions, led the team with 1,048 yards and led the MAC with 11 touchdowns.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-ten
Weight: 194 lbs.
Arms: 31 and one-eighth inches
Hands: nine and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.60 seconds
10-yard split: 1.60 seconds
20-yard split: 2.58 seconds
Shuttle: 4.13 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.97 seconds
Vertical jump: 36 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, three inches
Bench: 19 reps at 225 lbs.

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EDGE D’Andre Ragin

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DEC 03 MAC Championship - Toledo vs Ohio

Elevator Pitch:

Ragin was a six-year member of the defense, sitting out the 2019 campaign to retain a redshirt and making his first contributions in the COVID season. Ragin was mostly a depth option until 2023, when he cracked the starting lineup as a defensive end. 2024 was his best campaign, with 44 total tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks and a pass defensed. Ragin finished his Toledo career with 116 tackles, 21 TFLs, 11.5 sacks, three pass break-ups, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery over 55 games.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 249 lbs.
Arms: 32 and three-eighth inches
Hands: nine inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.93 seconds
10-yard split: 1.71 seconds
20-yard split: 2.75 seconds
Shuttle: 4.53 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.43 seconds
Vertical jump: 29.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, eight inches
Bench: 28 reps at 225 lbs.

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HB Jacquez Stuart

Barstool Sports Arizona Bowl - Toledo v Wyoming

Elevator Pitch:

Stuart was an underrated part of the Rockets for his six seasons in Blue and Gold, becoming an instant contributor on special teams and a reliable depth piece at running back. After playing primarily special teams from 2019-21, Stuart was the team’s leading rusher in 2022, with a career-high 770 yards and four touchdowns on 134 carries. Stuart’s yards and carries decreased the following season, but he did score a career-high six rushing touchdowns and an additional receiving touchdown. Stuart was a first-team all-MAC kick returner in 2023 and 2024, with 1,040 kick return yards and two touchdowns on 34 returns over those two seasons.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-eight
Weight: 182 lbs.
Arms: 29 and seven-eighth inches
Hands: eight and seven-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.53 seconds
10-yard split: 1.59 seconds
20-yard split: 2.59 seconds
Shuttle: 4.48 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.31 seconds
Vertical jump: 35.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, five inches
Bench: 19 reps at 225 lbs.

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TE Anthony Torres

Elevator Pitch:

Torres, who started his career with four seasons at Western Michigan, finished his career after three seasons of service for the Rockets. Primarily a red zone threat for UT, Torres accumulated 62 receptions for 932 yards and 12 touchdowns. 2024 was his best season, sitting third on the team in receptions (31) and yards (404), and second on the team in receiving touchdowns (nine.) At WMU, Torres plucked down 12 receptions for 137 yards and started seven games in 2021.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-six
Weight: 251 lbs.
Arms: 33 and one-half inches
Hands: 10 and one-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.72 seconds
10-yard split: 1.72 seconds
20-yard split: 2.81 seconds
Shuttle: 4.44 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.18 seconds
Vertical jump: 34 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, 10 inches
Bench: 19 reps at 225 lbs.

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