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Live updates: Tracking everything at Minnesota Gophers Pro Day

From bench press to vertical jump and on-field workouts, we're following along.
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Quinn Carroll bench-pressing at Minnesota's Pro Day.
Quinn Carroll bench-pressing at Minnesota's Pro Day. | Tony Liebert

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It is Pro Day at the University of Minnesota and every team in the NFL has coaches and scouts in attendance to see the Gophers prepare for the NFL draft. Minnesota sent seven players to the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, so this year's draft figures to be one of the busiest in Gophers history.

Tony Liebert is at Minnesota's facilities to witness it all, and he's providing updates from the scene.

All eyes on left tackle Aireontae Ersery

Max Brosmer throwing

Dragan Kesich hitting field goals from 65 yards

Kesich probably won't hear his name called during the draft, but he's got an incredibly strong leg and will undoubtedly get a chance with an NFL team.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, head coach Kevin O'Connell are there

Adofo-Mensah and Vikings senior vice president of player personnel Ryan Grigson were seen chatting with Gophers head coach P.J. Fleck and his wife, Heather. Moments later, O'Connell joined the discussion.

Ethan Robinson explodes for 42-inch vertical, big broad jump

The standout cornerback might be raising his draft ceiling thanks to an explosive, 42-inch vertical jump. That's two inches better than any cornerback at the combine. Coming off a season in which he had eight pass break-ups and three interceptions, he's now showing off his athleticism in the gym.

He followed his vertical jump with a broad jump that would've ranked seventh among corners at the combine.

Cody Lindenberg 36.5-inch vertical

Lindenberg didn't work out at the combine due to an undisclosed injury, but he's off and leaping at Minnesota's Pro Day with a 36.5-inch vertical. That would've ranked seventh among linebackers in Indy.

Quinn Carroll 31 reps at 225 pounds

Carrolly repping 225 pounds 31 times on the bench press is impressive. The most reps by an offensive lineman at the combine was 33, so Carroll checks in near the top.

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Joe Nelson has more than 20 years of experience in Minnesota sports journalism. Nelson began his career in sports radio, working at smaller stations in Marshall and St. Cloud before moving to the highly-rated KFAN-FM 100.3 in the Twin Cities. While there, he produced the popular mid-morning show hosted by Minnesota Vikings play-by-play announcer Paul Allen. His time in radio laid the groundwork for his transition to sports writing in 2011. He covers the Vikings, Timberwolves, Gophers and Twins for On SI.

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