Football: Former FAU cornerback Cre’Von Leblanc to seniors at pro day: “Think like you belong”

FAU hosted pro day for 12 seniors as 30 scouts from 27 NFL teams watched on.

Defensive back Trey Hendrickson performs drills on the side while his teammates perform sprint drills during pro day Thursday. Alexander Rodriguez | Contributing Photographer

ormer Florida Atlantic cornerback and current Chicago Bear Cre’Von LeBlanc went through the process of trying to get to the NFL a year ago, and he knew exactly what could be going through the minds of dozens of former Owls looking to impress the pro scouts in attendance.

FAU hosted pro day Wednesday for the outgoing seniors looking to prolong their football careers, working out in front of 30 NFL representatives from 27 teams including reigning NFC champions Atlanta Falcons to the Cleveland Browns.