Former Gophers defensive lineman Deven Eastern was busy this week in Indianapolis.
Shakopee, Minnesota native Deven Eastern is the Gophers' lone representative at this week's NFL Combine. Kickers, defensive linemen and linebackers are the first players to arrive, which means they will be the first to leave from Indianapolis on Friday.
Here's what you need to know about Eastern's week.Minnesota defensive lineman Deven Eastern had a lot of praise for former teammate now Texans left tackle Aireontae Ersery.After team interviews on Monday and Tuesday, Eastern spoke to the media on Wednesday afternoon. He notably gave praise to his former teammate Aireontae Ersery, who's now with the Houston Texans, along with former defensive line coach Winston DeLattiboudere III, who's now at Michigan State. "He's a great coach, one of the best coaches I've ever had. a lot of energy and a lot of knowledge. He's a young coach, but he brings a lot to the table," he said about DeLattiboudere.Measurements are always important in the NFL Draft process, and Eastern measured in at 6-foot-5, 315 pounds with 34-inch arms and 10-inch hands.The 40-yard dash has become the main event of the NFL Combine. Eastern did not test in that event in Indianapolis, and he will presumably be doing so at the Gophers Pro Day next month. He did record a 9'4" broad jump and a 27.5" vertical. Those were the only two events he decided to participate in before the bench press on Friday.After a standout Gophers career, Eastern is projected to be selected on Day 3 of this year's NFL Draft, or possibly go undrafted. He's theon the latest big board from Pro Football Focus , which means he could sneak into the seventh round. The consensus big board on NFL Mock Draft Database is a little higher on Eastern at No. 209 overall. Ultimately, he did not do anything to hurt his draft stock this week in Indianapolis, which is often half the battle.Tony Liebert is particularly known for his coverage of the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, though he also contributes to coverage of the Minnesota Vikings, Timberwolves and Twins. His writing style is noted for providing in-depth analysis and insights, making him a go-to source for fans looking for comprehensive coverage of Minnesota sports.Tracking Every Official Visit Gophers Football Schedules in 2027 Recruiting Cycle
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