FIU’s C.J. Worton catches a touchdown against the the University of Miami at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 22, 2018. Daniel Varela dannyvarela019@gmail.com
Ten FIU players worked out for pro scouts last week Tuesday, and the most impressive appears to have been wide receiver C.J. Worton.
A former South Dade High standout who played 13 games in three years for the Florida Gators before transferring, Worton caught the attention of scouts by running the 40-yard dash in 4.37 seconds.
“I was happy with the number,” Worton said. “I’ve run even faster in training, but that was my fastest official timing.