Simon Fraser linebacker Herdman embracing lengthy audition for NFL career
Jordan Herdman is embracing the uncertainty of his football future.
The Simon Fraser middle linebacker will hold his pro day Friday in North Vancouver, B.C. It’s yet another audition for NFL employment for Herdman, who raised eyebrows at last month’s Senior Bowl game in Mobile, Ala., the annual showcase event for many of American college football’s top pro prospects.
The six-foot, 238-pound Herdman will go through the usual paces — vertical leap, broad jump, bench press, cone and linebacker drills — in his workout. But his top priority is performing well in the 40-yard dash.
“My goal is to run a very good time, which for me is between 4.6 and 4.7 (seconds),” said Herdman, whose personal-best effort is 4.8 seconds. “I spent eight weeks training (at Test Sports Club in Martinsville, N.J.) and we worked on combine-specific drills so I expect to do great on my pro day.”