Pryor splitting time in Miami, Jeannette preparing for NFL
By Paul Schofield, TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The Pryor file
Terrelle Pryor
Height: 6-6
Weight: 232
Accomplishments: Big Ten Freshman of the Year (2008); Rose Bowl Most Valuable Player (2010); Big Ten Most Valuable Player (2010); Sugar Bowl Most Valuable Player (2011)
Terrelle Pryor's quest to play quarterback in the NFL is beginning to have a distinct Steelers flavor.
The former Jeannette High School standout, who left Ohio State in June amid allegations of NCAA violations, has spent time in Florida working out with Steelers receiver Antonio Brown, former receiver Plaxico Burress and retired quarterbacks coach Ken Anderson.
Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco and Ravens receiver Donte' Stallworth also are regular route runners for Pryor.
"I'm being a sponge right now," Pryor told the Tribune-Review. "I'm trying to learn as much as I can. Coach Anderson is a brilliant guy who had a great NFL career. I'm glad I had a chance to work with him."
Still, Pryor relishes the opportunity to return home, where he is beloved by those young and old and idolized for his athletic achievements. In a school district rich in athletic tradition, Pryor stands out as arguably the Jayhawks' best athlete.
On Friday, he was working up a good sweat as he lifted weights with former high school teammates Davonte Shannon, Rob James, Jason Marquis, Nick Spino and Tyrone Baughman in the new weight room at McKee Stadium.
Afterward, he organized a workout on the stadium field, where he ran sprints and worked on his footwork, all in preparation for a possible NFL career.
"It's a relief to come back and work out with the guys," said Pryor, who has declared his intention to enter the NFL supplemental draft, which can't be held until the league's lockout ends. "It brings back some great memories being in the weight room and getting work done.
"The new facility is nice for the high school players and is something they deserve. It's a great facility, a lot different than Coach (Roy) Hall's garage. The garage, though, had character."
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