Several graduated Syracuse seniors and Ron Thompson worked out at the Ensley Athletic Center on Wednesday for NFL scouts as part of SU’s Pro Day. Here are reactions from several of the players hoping to get selected in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Ron Thompson, defensive end
Once former Syracuse head coach Scott Shafer was fired and his staff was let go, Thompson had his mind made up. He had talked to defensive line coach Tim Daoust, who Thompson called a “father figure,” throughout the season. Daoust being let go was partially the tipping point for the former defensive end.