COLLEGE FOOTBALL: NOV 23 UMass at Georgia — Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

UMass’ last graduating class of athletes from the independent era worked out in front of pro scouts earlier in the draft period.

UMass held their Pro Day workouts in late March, with 14 former Minutemen taking to the turf to show off for assembled scouts and media ahead of the NFL Draft in late April.

Scouts from seven NFL teams and one CFL team were confirmed to be in attendance, per Minuteman Command’s Shaan Baid. Of note, cornerback Tyler Rudolph did participate in workouts and met with scouts in Amherst, but does not qualify for a RAS card and therefore does not appear. CJ Kolodziey and Frank Ladson, similarly to Rudolph, also did not qualify for RAS cards, but did participate.

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.

OC Josh Atwood

Elevator Pitch:

A former rotational nose tackle (33 tackles, two tackles-for-loss, one sack in 16 games), Atwood converted to offense in his redshirt sophomore season and anchored the interior of the offensive line in all 48 appearances as a starter at center, never missing a game due to injury dating back to his true freshman campaign (64 games.)

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 334 lbs.
Arms: 32 inches
Hands: nine and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.60 seconds
10-yard split: 1.83 seconds
20-yard split: 3.16 seconds
Shuttle: 4.88 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.91 seconds
Vertical jump: 31 inches
Broad jump: eight feet, 10 inches
Bench: 34 reps at 225 lbs.

Relative Athletic Score:

SAF John Burton

Elevator Pitch:

Burton was a special teamer at both Arizona and UMass, seeing his action almost exclusively on punts and kickoffs. Over his two seasons in Amherst, Burton collected seven tackles, a TFL and a 23-yard kick return.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-nine
Weight: 217 lbs.
Arms: 30 and one-quarter inches
Hands: nine inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.71 seconds
10-yard split: 1.62 seconds
20-yard split: 2.75 seconds
Shuttle: 4.65 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.77 seconds
Vertical jump: 33.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, four inches
Bench: 19 reps at 225 lbs.

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CB Lake Ellis

Elevator Pitch:

Ellis was a starting corner in his lone season at UMass, performing admirably. He finished with 29 total tackles, three TFLs and five pass break-ups. Ellis transferred from FCS Bryant, where he collected 130 tackles, 1.5 tackles for loss, six interceptions and 19 pass breakups over four seasons. Ellis picked up second-team all-Big South/OVC honors in 2023 prior to his transfer.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-ten
Weight: 185 lbs.
Arms: 30 and five-eighth inches
Hands: eight and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.52 seconds
10-yard split: 1.59 seconds
20-yard split: 2.62 seconds
Shuttle: 4.40 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.97 seconds
Vertical jump: 32.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, two inches
Bench: 15 reps at 225 lbs.

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DL Jaylen Hudson

Elevator Pitch:

A special teamer who transferred from Wake Forest, Hudson saw some time as a rotation defensive end for the Minutemen in his lone season at Amherst. Finished the 2024 campaign with 25 total tackles, 1.5 TFL, and one pass break-up.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-three
Weight: 252 lbs.
Arms: 34 and three-eighth inches
Hands: nine and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.82 seconds
10-yard split: 1.55 seconds
20-yard split: 2.75 seconds
Shuttle: 4.37 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.10 seconds
Vertical jump: 34 inches
Broad jump: eight feet, 11 inches
Bench: 14 reps at 225 lbs.

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WR Jakobie Keeney-James

Elevator Pitch:

Keeney-James was very often the best player on the Minutemen offense whenever he was on the field thanks to his electric speed and agility from multiple positions. His ascent was a bit of a surprise, given his lack of production over five years at FCS Eastern Washington, where he had 61 catches for 825 yards and four touchdowns in 37 games. However, the results on-field spoke for themselves, leading UMass in catches (50), yards (836) and receiving touchdowns (six.) His 836 yards were nearly double of the next-best receiver (334), and he also has special teams experience, which will be attractive at the next level.

Draft Projections:

NFL rookie camp; lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-eleven
Weight: 190 lbs.
Arms: 31 and three-quarter inches
Hands: nine and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.37 seconds
10-yard split: 1.54 seconds
20-yard split: 2.59 seconds
Shuttle: 4.07 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.88 seconds
Vertical jump: 40.5 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, six inches
Bench: 17 reps at 225 lbs.

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TE Jaelyn Lay

Elevator Pitch:

A depth tight end who arrived at UMass after two seasons of service at FCS Alabama State (2022-23) and three seasons at Clemson (2019-21.) Hauled in two catches for 17 yards in 2024 for the Minutemen. A former Top 5-rated H-back in his high school class, Lay’s best season as a receiver was at ASU, where he tallied four receptions for 56 yards in 2022.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-five
Weight: 271 lbs.
Arms: 34 inches
Hands: nine and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.99 seconds
10-yard split: 1.66 seconds
20-yard split: 2.87 seconds
Shuttle: 4.85 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.66 seconds
Vertical jump: 27 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, nine inches
Bench: 18 reps at 225 lbs.

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TE Dominick Mazotti

NCAA Football: San Jose State at Southern California

Elevator Pitch:

Mazotti was a starting tight end for the Minutemen in 2024, reeling in 18 receptions for 183 yards and a touchdown. He came over from San Jose State, where he was a rotation tight end with 57 catches for 747 yards and five touchdowns over five seasons. Mazotti also has special teams experience and could be an immediate contributor at the pro level in that phase of the game.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league training camp

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-four
Weight: 245 lbs.
Arms: 32 and three-eighth inches
Hands: 10 inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.80 seconds
10-yard split: 1.65 seconds
20-yard split: 2.90 seconds
Shuttle: 4.45 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.13 seconds
Vertical jump: 31 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, 10 inches
Bench: 16 reps at 225 lbs.

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DB Te’rai Powell

NCAA Football: Missouri at Massachusetts

Elevator Pitch:

Going back-and-forth between cornerback and safety in his standout 2021 campaign, Powell was a five-year contributor to the UMass defense who eventually settled in as a safety— though he does have also have experience as a nickel back. His best career year was in 2023, where he picked up 59 total tackles (36 solo), a TFL and three pass break-ups. 2024 saw Powell finish with 43 tackles, but he did notch two interceptions (a career-high) and tied his career-high in pass break-ups. Overall, Powell finished with 193 total tackles (105 solo), 8.5 TFLs, a sack, two picks, seven pass break-ups and a forced fumble.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout or roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: five-foot-10
Weight: 191 lbs.
Arms: 30 and one-quarter inches
Hands: nine and seven-eighth inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.73 seconds
10-yard split: 1.61 seconds
20-yard split: 2.70 seconds
Shuttle: 4.35 seconds
Three-cone drill: 6.99 seconds
Vertical jump: 36 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, 10 inches
Bench: 10 reps at 225 lbs.

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DL Etinosa Reuben

Elevator Pitch:

Reuben played one season at UMass as a rotation end and special teams player, collecting 20 tackles, two TFLs and a sack on the season. Prior to his stint at UMass, Reuben spent 2023 at Georgia Tech, where he recorded one tackle in seven games, and spent 2019-22 with Clemson (19 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks, one each of a pass breakup, a fumble recovery and a blocked field goal.)

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-two
Weight: 272 lbs.
Arms: 33 and one-quarter inches
Hands: 10 and one-half inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.94 seconds
10-yard split: 1.72 seconds
20-yard split: 2.91 seconds
Shuttle: 4.90 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.83 seconds
Vertical jump: 34 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, nine inches
Bench: 21 reps at 225 lbs.

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OT Brayden Rohme

Elevator Pitch:

Rohme was a starter on the offensive line at tackle for UMass for all 12 games in 2024, arriving in Amherst after five years as a Cal Golden Bear. While in Berkley, Rohme played in 38 games with 15 starts, including 12 at left tackle and three at right tackle. Rohme also has a lot of special teams experience, dating back to his true freshman campaign.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league tryout

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot-four
Weight: 296 lbs.
Arms: 33 and one-quarter inches
Hands: nine and one-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 5.63 seconds
10-yard split: 1.79 seconds
20-yard split: 3.18 seconds
Shuttle: 4.84 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.62 seconds
Vertical jump: 25.5 inches
Broad jump: eight feet, 10 inches
Bench: 20 reps at 225 lbs.

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CB Isaiah Rutherford

Elevator Pitch:

Rutherford is another grad transfer who found their way to UMass in the defensive backfield. Upon arrival from Arizona in 2023, Rutherford was an instant starter, with 22 tackles, an interception, three pass break-ups and forced fumble in 11 games. 2024 saw a decrease in tackles (eight), but had similar playmaking numbers, with a TFL, an interception, five pass break-ups and a forced fumble in mostly rotation work. Rutherford was also a member of the 2020 Notre Dame team which found its way to the College Football Playoff.

Draft Projections:

Lower-league roster

Measurables (as of Pro Day)

Height: six-foot
Weight: 191 lbs.
Arms: 31 and one-eighth inches
Hands: eight and three-quarter inches

Skill Drills (numbers from Pro Day)

40-yard dash: 4.56 seconds
10-yard split: 1.57 seconds
20-yard split: 2.69 seconds
Shuttle: 4.22 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.23 seconds
Vertical jump: 31.5 inches
Broad jump: nine feet, 10 inches
Bench: N/A

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