Story by Bryan Edwards, Sports Editor

Murray State football has begun its preparations for the 2018 season, but there was still some work to be done for the 2017 senior class.

A handful of former Murray State football players laced up their cleats and took to the field at Roy Stewart Stadium one last time in an effort to impress scouts and earn a shot at the professional level.

Players like Isaiah Foster, Bishop Woods and Troy-Wayne Quinn to name a few got a chance to show off their skills to NFL scouts, while D’Montre Wade and Jordon Gandy attempted to increase their stock in the upcoming NFL draft.

Gandy, who has finished his Murray State career with 2065 yards receiving and 23 touchdowns, has not seen his draft stock very high despite being invited to play in the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) Collegiate Bowl during the off season.

Wade on the other hand, has heard quite a bit of noise about his chances of being drafted.

Coming off a six-interception season, Wade is making rounds on draft boards, currently being projected as a fifth-round selection on most projections

Gandy said it was good to be healthy again after missing his opportunity to play in the Collegiate Bowl due to an injury.

“It was definitely great for me to be back out here running routes and stuff because I didn’t get to do it that much at the game besides those first two or three practices,” Gandy said. “I felt like I looked good for the most part. Still got some stuff I need to work on but I feel like I did a good job.”

Gandy participated in all drills he was involved in, while Wade sat out of some of the timed drills.

Wade participated in the NFL Combine, where he recorded a 4.57 second 40-yard dash.

Now that the pro day is over, the wait for the NFL Draft in April begins. Wade will continue working out to perfect his craft in the coming weeks and hopes to see his name called at some point.

The NFL Draft will begin on April 26 in Arlington, Texas.