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UH DL Ed Oliver has 36-inch vertical leap, running 40-yard dash at Pro Day

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INDIANAPOLIS -- University of Houston star defensive lineman Ed Oliver isn't running the 40-yard dash at the NFL scouting combine.

Oliver plans to run at his campus Pro Day workout on March 28.

Oliver had an impressive 36-inch vertical leap Sunday.

He bench pressed 225 pounds 32 times on Saturday.

Oliver recorded 54 tackles, 14 1/2 for losses and three sacks last season.

He finished with 193 career tackles, 54 for losses, 13 1/2 sacks and six forced fumbles.

Asked to describe his style of play, Oliver replied: "Fast, violent."

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