Colorado Players Showcase Skills at NFL Pro Day

Scouts from 26 NFL teams and the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats evaluate draft prospects at CU's annual pro day event.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:52am

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Several former Colorado Buffaloes football players, including defensive end Arden Walker, offensive lineman Xavier Hill, receiver Sincere Brown, and defensive end Keaten Wade, participated in CU's annual pro day on Tuesday, showcasing their skills for scouts from 26 of the 32 NFL teams as well as the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. The players aimed to impress the scouts and improve their chances of getting an opportunity to play at the professional level.

Why it matters

CU's pro day is an important event for players looking to take the next step in their football careers. With four Buffs getting drafted last year, this year's group is hoping to continue that momentum and prove they have what it takes to play on Sundays. The event allows scouts to evaluate the players' athleticism, skills, and potential, which can impact their draft stock and chances of being signed by an NFL or CFL team.

The details

The group of 19 graduating CU players, along with a handful of others from different schools, participated in a variety of drills and tests, including the 40-yard dash, vertical leap, bench press, and position-specific workouts. Standout performances came from Walker, Hill, Brown, Wade, and others, as they aimed to showcase their abilities and potential to the assembled scouts.

  • CU's pro day took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Arden Walker

A former defensive end for the Colorado Buffaloes who starred at Cherry Creek High School before a five-year college career at Missouri and CU.

Xavier Hill

An offensive lineman who spent just one season at CU after playing three years at LSU and two at Memphis, displaying his versatility by playing guard, tackle, and center.

Sincere Brown

A 6-foot-5 receiver who had a breakout season at Campbell in 2024 before playing his final year at CU, where he was a deep threat for the struggling offense.

Keaten Wade

A former Kentucky Wildcat who played in 18 games over two seasons at CU, posting 66 tackles, 16.5 tackles for loss, and 6.5 sacks.

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What they’re saying

“I felt like I did pretty good. I put on a show today and made sure I gave my best effort.”

— Arden Walker, Former Colorado Buffaloes Defensive End

“I was trying to prove any doubts about my athleticism, or just anything along those capabilities, whether it's my body composition or just willingness to work.”

— Xavier Hill, Offensive Lineman

“That's a dream, something you dream about since you've been a kid.”

— Sincere Brown, Wide Receiver

“There's always definitely some nerves heading to the next level and having scouts look at you, critique you, but I just felt like I came in here with confidence and knew I could do my best and knew my best was gonna get it done.”

— Keaten Wade, Defensive End

What’s next

The NFL Draft will take place in late April, where some of the CU players showcased at pro day may get the opportunity to continue their football careers at the professional level.

The takeaway

CU's pro day provided a crucial platform for these players to demonstrate their skills and athleticism to NFL and CFL scouts, with the hope of earning a chance to compete at the next level. While CU may not have any top prospects this year, several Buffs showed they have the potential to make rosters and contribute in the pros.