After West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith conducted his Pro Day workout earlier this month, he cemented his perception as a first-round pick.
Get ready for someone to deface that cement before it fully dries.
On Wednesday, USC quarterback Matt Barkley will work out for scouts, throwing the ball publicly for the first time since injuring a shoulder during his final college football season. As Peter King of SI.com points out, a “strong workout” could push Barkley into the top half of the first round.
Since no quarterback ever has anything other than a “strong workout” at Pro Day, look for Barkley to make his move past Smith.
It’s a topic that was addressed during Friday’s PFT Live, and I put my money where my mock is on Sunday night, with Barkley projected to go before Smith in round one.