Note: The most recent updates will appear at the top.
Sunday, March 4
9:06 p.m.: Michigan football's Twitter account tweets out Mike McCray's measurables at the NFL combine.
Here's a great article from the Dayton Daily News on McCray at the NFL combine: Trotwood's Mike McCray II Reflects on College Career, Looks to Future in NFL and Beyond
4:00 p.m.: Live coverage of the NFL combine has ended for today.
3:13 p.m.: McCray has gone through a variety of untimed drills over the past 10 minutes, and has performed very well in each — no trips, no slips, no criticism from the instructors, etc.
3:00 p.m.: NFL draft analyst Dion Caputi had a very encouraging tweet about McCray:
2:50 p.m.: McCray just went through the backpedaling and side-to-side shuffle drill for a second time, and once again caught the football cleanly. He's two-for-two in catching passes, in a drill where it's not uncommon to see linebackers drop the ball.
2:44 p.m.: The drill isn't timed, but McCray looked solid backpedaling and then running forward to catch the football thrown his way. It isn't clear if the drill instructor was talking to McCray or the next linebacker in line, but he noted, "don't coast on me — finish the drill, man!"
2:17 p.m.: Mayock noted there were a few players that really impressed him on film, and he singled out Hurst as one of them. Here's what Mayock said:
"Maurice Hurst is a third down player — he's a sub package defender. They talk about exposing your hips, but when you're quick enough like he is, you can make the play. Hurst is a quick explosion guy — one gap and go."
Mayock then proceeded to show a few impressive clips of Hurst dominating his man, and noted how "quick and powerful and explosive off the ball he is."
He concluded by saying "we're rooting for him with that heart condition, and I hope we see him at his Pro Day [on March 23]."
2:04 p.m.: Mike McCray runs his second 40-yard dash of the day and tallies a 4.77, after recording a 4.76 the first time around.
Rich Eisen notes that McCray's father was an Ohio State Buckeye, and Mayock chuckles and responds with, "imagine that — an interesting household."
McCray's father was actually a captain at Ohio State in 1988, and the younger McCray wound up earning captaincy as a fifth-year senior this past season at Michigan.
1:30 p.m.: Linebacker Mike McCray runs a 4.76 40-yard dash in his first attempt of the day.
The analysts didn't say much about McCray while he ran, but Mayock did note that he is a "very solid player, and had an excellent Senior Bowl."
11:07 a.m.: McCray discusses Hurst's heart condition in this interview:
10:10 a.m.: Washington defensive tackle Vita Vea is done working out for the day with a hamstring issue — so now two of Mayock's top three interior defensive linemen (No. 1 Vea and No. 3 Hurst) will sit the rest of the afternoon.
9:51 a.m.: It was reported yesterday that Hurst would be heading home from the combine after being diagnosed with a heart condition, but he is still present Sunday morning. This is what NFL Network's Kim Jones had to say on Hurst:
"I just checked in with Maurice, and he said he had an irregular EKG and is headed back for more testing at Michigan. He said he'll leave later today with all the defensive linemen.
"I also asked him if this is scary, and he said no. Maurice said he's fine and has been training the whole time and feels good. His Pro Day is March 23 at Michigan, and he's optimistic he'll be cleared and able to participate at it.
"He talked to about 15 teams here, and noted they all asked him the exact same questions I just asked him. He smiled at me, is in good spirits and interacting with everyone — he said he feels good physically."
NFL Network host and Michigan alum Rich Eisen noted Hurst is a "good kid" and that he hopes "he is cleared, gets healthy and is as solid as they come."
Mike Mayock has Hurst listed as his No. 3 interior defensive linemen in the draft, behind Washington's Vita Vea and Alabama's Da'Ron Payne.
9:30 a.m.: The defensive linemen will be working out during today's action at the combine, but Maurice Hurst will not take part, after being diagnosed with a heart condition yesterday.
Saturday, March 3
1:07 p.m.: NFL Network's Ian Rapoport provides an update on Hurst's status — he has headed home for a week of testing, and was cleared out of college but not by the New Orleans Saints.
12:40 p.m.: Sad news out of the NFL combine — former Michigan defensive tackle Maurice Hurst has been diagnosed with a heart condition, according to ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Friday, March 2
6 p.m.: Cole's other test result just posted on NFL.com. He clocked a 7.77 in the 3-cone drill, which ranks 15th at his position.
12:50 p.m.: Cole's official 40 time of 5.23 tied for 13th among all offensive linemen this year.
His vertical jump was measured at 23.5 inches, while his broad jump was 104 inches. The latter tied for 19th among all offensive linemen.
12:12 p.m.: McCray measured in at 6-1 1/8 and 243 pounds with 9 1/8-inch hands, 32 5/8-inch arm length and a 78 2/8-inch wingspan.
11:10 a.m.: Some tweets on Cole from various NFL personnel, including former longtime NFL general manager Charley Casserly and NFL.com writer Chad Reuter:
10:35 a.m.: While Cole takes part in the mirror drill, NFL Network analyst Charles Davis said to Mike Mayock: "Mike, you mentioned how he started as a true freshman at left tackle at Michigan. Think about how many great offensive linemen come through Michigan, and he did something nobody else has ever done. … He's going to kick inside, it seems like center/guard, which makes sense."
10:22 a.m.: NFL Network says Cole's official 40 time was 5.23 seconds, which ties for fifth among the 17 who ran in the first group.
9:48 a.m.: Cole and the first group of offensive linemen (18 of the 48 invitees in Indianapolis) are starting positional drills now. Cole did snap before the position drills, indicating he's working out as a center.
His unofficial 10-yard split, which is the most important part of the 40 for linemen, from the first run of 1.78 ranked third among the first 17 blockers who ran the 40.
9:35 a.m.: Cole ran an unofficial 5.30 in his second 40-yard dash, no 10-yard split was given.
9:18 a.m.: Former offensive lineman Mason Cole, who measured in at 6-4 1/8 and 305 pounds, clocks an unofficial 5.23 in his first 40-yard dash attempt, with a 1.78 10-yard split.
He was also measured with 32 1/8-inch arm length and 9 5/8-inch hands on Wednesday, and did 23 bench press reps of 225 pounds on Thursday. His bench press reps ranked 21st of 36 blockers who participated.
8:18 a.m.: Former defensive tackle Maurice Hurst measured in at 6-1 2/8 and 292 pounds, with 9 4/8-inch hands, 32-inch arm length and 76 7/8-inch wingspan, according to Yahoo! Sports' Charles Robinson. Linebacker Mike McCray will also be measured today.
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