There were more than 60 NFL personnel people, including five general managers, representing each of the 32 NFL teams. The SEC Network was broadcasting live. Dozens more friends and family came because they wanted to be there for the moment. It was an event.
But what Hugh Freeze saw was validation.
A little over three years ago, when he was recruiting Laremy Tunsil, Laquon Treadwell and Robert Nkemdiche, Freeze laid out an academic and career plan for them that included a day just like this. Now all three have a chance to go in the first round of the NFL draft, which would be a first in Ole Miss history.