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Kaghen Roach, defensive lineman from Celina, steps over pads and changes directions as instructed by a Kansas City Chiefs scout. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)

Gallery: Football holds pro day for Wildcat graduates, Big Country players

March 17, 2026 by Roman Raffaeli Leave a Comment

Football hosted a pro day for its recent graduates to showcase their skills on Monday, ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. Several ACU players, including Will Shaffer, Kaghen Roach and Stone Earle, were joined by two Hardin-Simmons and two UT Permian Basin athletes for workouts on the field and in the weight room. Scouts from the Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts and the Canadian Football League’s Calgary Stampeders were present to run drills and evaluate the skills of the players in attendance.

Will Shaffer, linebacker from Tempe, Arizona, sprints out of the four-cone drill. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Will Shaffer, linebacker from Tempe, Arizona, sprints with the ball following an interception. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Stone Earle, quarterback from Fort Worth, throws the ball downfield during QB position drills. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)

Javon Gipson, wide receiver from Richmond, lunges back for a pass on a deep-hitch route. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Will Shaffer, linebacker from Tempe, Arizona, plants and touches the line during the shuttle run. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Chris Wright, defensive lineman from Aledo, completes an agility drill by closing out on a Kansas City Chiefs scout. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)

Kaghen Roach, defensive lineman from Celina, pivots backwards during an agility drill. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Will Shaffer, linebacker from Tempe, Arizona, secures an interception following a four-cone agility drill. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Kaghen Roach, defensive lineman from Celina, steps over pads and changes directions as instructed by a Kansas City Chiefs scout. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)

Ben Patterson, wide receiver from UT Permian Basin, dives to catch a pass on an in-breaking route. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Dorian Plumley, safety from El Reno, Oklahoma, completes an agility drill by intercepting a pass while sprinting towards the passer. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Defensive linemen Chris Wright and Kaghen Roach complete a drill as instructed by a Kansas City Chiefs Scout. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)

Stone Earle, quarterback from Fort Worth, aims to throw the ball downfield. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Javon Gipson, wide receiver from Richmond, prepares to catch a pass on a slant route. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)
Stone Earle, quarterback from Fort Worth, aims downfield for a deep pass. (Photo by Roman Raffaeli)

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