Pair of Thunderbirds impress NFL & CFL scouts during Pro Day

Yesterday, two University of British Columbia (UBC) Thunderbirds continued to put themselves on the radars of scouts on both sides of the border.

After CanadaFootballChat.com reported last month that the Kansas City Chiefs contacted the Thunderbirds inquiring about both Terrell Davis and Quinn Van Gylswyk, both local players held a Pro Day at UBC where scouts from the NFL, Seattle Seahawks, Oakland Raiders, BC Lions, Toronto Argonauts.

During the Pro Day, both Davis and Van Gylswik ran through drills and worked out to showcase their talents. Ā Both players are hoping to realize their dreams of making it to the professional ranks by hearing their names called in the NFL Draft on the April 29th weekend in Chicago and the 2016 CFL Draft in early May.

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Davis, a linebacker from Victoria, British Columbia. amassed 118 total tackles (63 solo, 55 assisted tackles), 9.5 tackles for a loss, recorded 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and two interceptions during the 2015 season.

Van Gylswyk, a kicker/punter from Victoria, British Columbia had 810 punting yards on 18 kicks, 557 kickoff yards on 10 kicks, eight PAT’s as well as three successful field goal attempts last fall. For his efforts, the CIS recognized him by selecting him as a First-Team All Canadian

 

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