Which NFL draft prospect has most to prove at LSU’s pro day?

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As for the rest of the Tigers, pro day obviously looms largest for the guys who didn’t earn invitations to the combine. In my opinion, the name at the very top of that list is wide receiver Russell Gage.

Granted, Gage’s greatest strength isn’t anything that can be measured in this type of setting. His ability as a special teams gunner is uncanny, bringing to mind one of the few players to ever make a reputation strictly in that role — former Buffalo Bills great Steve Tasker. Still, Gage is a tremendous athlete, and proving that point with a strong pro day could push him from undrafted free agent territory to a Day 3 steal.

“Gage is the guy I get more questions about from guys who don’t scout the Southeastern Conference,” Louisiana-based draft expert Mike Detillier told SEC Country earlier this year. “But he can help you instantly on special teams. Not everyone can do that. That’s a gift to get down the field and get to the ball. He has a knack that’s tremendous. He’s not a starting receiver in the NFL, but he’s part of the package.

Gage’s stock will no doubt be helped by the recommendation of current LSU special teams coordinator Greg McMahon, who spent most of his coaching career in the NFL.

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Defensive linemen Christian LaCouture and Greg Gilmore were not invited to the combine despite attending the Senior Bowl. Clearly something turned teams off to the duo at the Senior Bowl, and at pro day they’ll have a chance to prove those assessments foolhardy.

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