Former Kansas football player shows speed at NFL combine

By By Ryan Colaianni

Tuesday, March 1, 2005

Former Kansas defensive lineman David McMillan participated in the National Football League’s scouting combine yesterday.

The combine is a series of tests to determine the physical abilities of potential NFL athletes.

According to the NFL, McMillan posted a time of 4.60 seconds in the 40-yard dash, one of the fastest times among defensive linemen. Of the 38 linemen who ran, McMillan finished second and the best in his group.

McMillan was the only Kansas senior invited to the combine, and his 40-yard dash time yesterday was better than many projected first-round picks at the position. Georgia’s David Pollack, a three time All-America selection, ran a 4.80, as did Iowa’s Matt Roth.

The only participant who posted a better time than McMillan was Wisconsin’s Erasmus James who ran a 4.53. McMillan’s time was even better than running back Maurice Clarett who ran his 40-yard dash time at more than 4.70.

Clarett, seeking a court order to participate in last season’s draft, unsuccessfully sued the NFL. Two years ago, he left Ohio State amid accusations of violations of NCAA rules. Clarett was a big part of Ohio State’s national championship team.

The two day NFL draft begins April 23.

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