March 2, 2006

Boca Raton, FL - Florida Atlantic University's football senior scout day was highlighted by the participation of 16 NFL teams. In all 15 scouts, one director of college scouting, one coach and one vice president of player personnel attended.

Out going seniors Danny Embick, who was a three-year quarterback for the Owls, led the list of players working out in hopes of continuing their football careers while, punter Mike Brown, TE Dantson Dareus, team MVP and Defensive MVP Shomari Earls, WR Thomas Parker, defensive backs Lawrence Gordon and Willie Hughley showcased their skills.

Teams in attendance were:
New York Jets
Dallas Cowboys
Cleveland Browns
New York Giants
Houston Texans
Philadelphia Eagles
Chicago Bears
Jacksonville Jaguars (2) Miami Dolphins
San Francisco 49ers (2)
Indianapolis Colts
Tennessee Titans
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Green Bay Packers.

FAU will begin its spring drills Mar. 29 at the Tom Oxley Athletic Fields.