Written By Sammy Jacobs (@Hoosier_Huddle)

Eight former Hoosiers will be on hand in Bloomington to take part in Indiana Football's Pro Day on March 31st. Pro Day is an opportunity for players who were not invited to the NFL Combine to show their talents to NFL scouts and a chance for those who did participate in the combine to improve upon their performances. The only Hoosiers to do drills at the combine this year were offensive lineman Dan Feeney and running back Devine Redding. The six other former IU players who will be working out Friday are OL Dimitric Camiel, DL Ralph Green III, WR Ricky Jones, WR Mitchell Paige, RB/LB Clyde Newtown, and LB Marcus Oliver.

It has been a while since we have seen any of these players on the field so below are short profiles on each prospect who will be working out.

1. Dimitric Camiel, OL, 6-foot-7, 320 Pounds

The fifth-year senior's final season was cut short after just two games in 2016 and he did not seek a medical redshirt for a sixth year. Camiel had been a stalwart along the IU line before that starting 20 games and playing in 37. He's one of the more interesting prospects participating at Pro Day because he has the talent to be a legitimate NFL prospect, however he has not seen the field since September. If Camiel can prove he is healthy and can get through the drills unscathed, he should draw significant interest and could find himself as a Day Three pick.

Dan Feeney, OL, 6-foot-4, 305 Pounds

Feeney has first round talent and is widely considered the best or second best guard prospect in the 2017 class. He was one of two Hoosiers to work out at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis and here are his results:

40-Yard Dash: 5.24
Bench Press: 26 Reps
Vertical: 28 inches
Broad Jump: 101 inches
3-Cone Drill: 7.52 seconds (Top Performer)
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.68 seconds

Feeney still has a lot to prove on Friday. An AFC scouting director had this to say about Feeney on NFL.com following the combine:

"If he's a zone-only guard then what is his value? You can find those types of guards in the later rounds and not spend as much money on them. If you think he's more than just a zone guard then he goes on the second day (Rounds 2-3). I wouldn't take him until the third day personally."

While Lance Zierlein of NFL.com had this as his "Bottom Line" on Feeney:

"Four-year starter and two-time team captain, Feeney has been the consistent anchor along an Indiana offensive line that helped to produce NFL running backs Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard. Feeney is a quality zone blocker with an ability to pull and lead the charge, but he might lack the play strength to become a reliable base blocker. His intelligence and ability to operate in space and protect the quarterback could make him an early starter with a ceiling of above-average NFL guard or center."

Feeney also participated and performed well at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, AL. During his career at IU, Feeney played in 46 games and was a two-time All-American while allowing just two sacks in 3,355 snaps.

Ralph Green III, DL, 6-foot-5, 305 Pounds

The big Texan had himself a great senior season that landed him on the All-Big Ten Honorable Mention list and an invite to play in the East-West Shrine Game. In 47 career games Green made 92 tackles, including four sacks and 21 tackles for loss. Green has NFL size, but his career lacked the consistent performance that NFL teams look for. With a good showing at Pro Day, Green could be a late-round pick or find himself being signed as an undrafted free agent like fellow former IU defensive lineman Darius Latham last season.

Ricky Jones, WR, 5-foot-10, 185 Pounds

After many injury set backs and trying to fight his way up the depth chart, Ricky Jones finished his Hoosier career with a bang in 2015 and 2016. Over the last two seasons Jones had 1,754 yards on 107 catches and found the end zone eight times. Jones will be undersized to play on the outside at the next level, but has shown that he can be a reliable pass catcher and valuable special teams member. While he lost some speed after an ankle injury early in his college career, Jones is still fast enough to make guys and run by linebackers and some safeties, while being unafraid to lower the boom on defenders. He will need a great Pro Day to sneak up team's draft boards, but some one will take a flier on Jones due to his production and versatility.

Clyde Newtown, RB/LB, 6-foot-1, 225 Pounds

Newton may be the most intriguing prospect working out on Friday. Not because he's a sure-fire pick or a super talent, but it's a mystery as to what position drills he'll go through. Newton played his first three seasons at linebacker for IU before switching to running back prior to the 2016 season. From 2013 to 2015 Newton made 98 total tackles as a linebacker and looked to be a solid part of the linebacking corps before playing in just three games without a carry at running back last season.

Newton has the size to play at the next level, but is lacking tape and experience at running back and hasn't seen the field on defense in over a year. His frame and athletic ability should land him a tryout at the very least.

Marcus Oliver, LB, 6-foot-1, 240 Pounds

I was surprised that Oliver did not receive an invite to the NFL Combine, but he will have his chance to show his stuff at Pro Day. Over the last two seasons Oliver has been a beast in the middle of the IU defense accumulating 208 tackles, 22 tackles for loss, and nine forced fumbles. He is IU's career leader with 12 forced fumbles in 39 games.

Marcus Oliver just plays football and plays it with a nose for the ball. Missing out on the combine probably hurt his stock, but there every NFL team should be represented in Bloomington and a stellar performance may open someone's eyes.

Mitchell Paige, WR, 5-foot-7, 180 Pounds

The former walk-on became an electrifying fan-favorite over the last two seasons. Paige is a a prototypical slot receiver and a very reliable and dangerous punt returner. He has elite speed and is slippery enough to avoid tacklers, but with every under-sized receiver longevity can be an issue. How many hits can Paige take at the next level? He played in 35 games in his IU career and made 115 catches for 1,330 yards and 10 scores. Like Jones, he is versatile and can be used in different ways which is a valuable commodity in the NFL with limited roster space.

Devine Redding, RB, 5-foot-10, 208 Pounds

Some may have been surprised to see Redding jump to the NFL after just his junior season, but with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons and his starting spot in jeopardy, it was the right time for him to chase his dreams.

Redding was the other Hoosier to workout at the NFL Combine, but did not blow anyone away with his numbers and will need to drastically improve in basically every category.

40-Yard Dash: 4.76 seconds
Bench Press: 16 reps
Vertical: 30.5 inches
Broad Jump: 116 inches
3-Cone Drill: 7.18 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle: 4.46 seconds
60-Yard Shuttle: 12:03 seconds

Here is what NFL.com writer Lance Zierlein had to say in his "Bottom Line" on Redding's draft profile.

"Garden variety zone-scheme runner who has the decisiveness and vision to operate in that offense, but lacks the explosiveness, size and play strength to make a living as an NFL starter. Redding is more of a grinder than a special talent, and he'll likely just get what is blocked, but he's also capable enough to handle work in a zone scheme if called upon and should compete for the third running back spot."

Indiana's Pro Day is Friday, March 31st at 10 am. Hoosier Huddle will be on site with updates as they are made official.

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Eight Former Hoosiers Will Participate at IU's Pro Day on March 31st