FRISCO, Texas – The Big 12 Conference announced Thursday that more than 200 athletes from member schools, including 14 from BYU, will be participating in the 2025 Big 12 Pro Day taking place next week from March 18-21 inside Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas, the practice facility of the Dallas Cowboys on the campus of the NFL franchise's world headquarters.
Operated in partnership with the NFL, the second annual event will have nearly 300 NFL scouts and personnel on site to work out and meet with BYU and other Big 12 athletes vying for opportunities to begin the next chapter of their football careers in the NFL.
Coming off an 11-2 season and first-place tie in the Big 12 standings in 2024, BYU will have eight offensive players and six defensive players from its No. 13-ranked team last season showcasing their abilities for NFL personnel during the four-day event.
Cougar offensive players attending include offensive linemen Caleb Etienne, Brayden Keim and Connor Pay, quarterback Gerry Bohanon, receiver Darius Lassiter, and tight ends Keanu Hill, Mason Fakahua and Ray Paulo. BYU defensive players participting include defensive backs Jakob Robinson and Marque Collins and defensive linemen Tyler Batty, Isaiah Bagnah, Blake Mangelson and John Nelson.
The on-field player workouts portion of the schedule will begin at 9:15 a.m. on Wednesday, March 19 with the offensive linemen followed by defensive linemen and linebackers. Running backs and tight ends will kick off the on-field action on Thursday, March 20 at 9:15 a.m. followed by quarterbacks and defensive backs. Friday will be the specialists’ morning on the field.
How to Follow
The NFL Network will showcase the event with live coverage on Wednesday and Thursday from 12-3 p.m. CT. In addition to the live telecast with expert commentary and analysis, Big 12 Pro Day will also be featured within additional NFL Network programming and promoted across NFL+ and NFL digital and social channels. BYU fans can also follow the latest happenings and highlights of former Cougar players during the event on BYU football digital platforms as well as coverage from BYUtv on BYU Sports Nation.
Additional Festivities
In addition to the nationally televised workouts and interviews on the field, Big 12 Pro Day will feature the return of the Allstate Institute, which offers robust programming in dynamic leadership, branding and mental health to help prepare these future NFL athletes for life on and off the field. The second annual Allstate Women and Girls in Football Day will also return with a free clinic for Dallas-Fort Worth youth who are interested in growing their Flag Football skills. NOBULL will continue as the official shoe and apparel sponsor for all Pro Day participants.
Open to the Public
Big 12 Pro Day is open to the public on March 19 and March 20 from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. CT with the March 21 session open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Parking will be available in any of the public garages and lots surrounding The Star.
Select the following link for the full list by school of scheduled Big 12 Pro Day participants.