At Stanford's NFL Pro Timing Day it was clear there were two headliners who drew the crowd of scouts from all 32 NFL teams: Christian McCaffrey and Solomon Thomas.

The dynamic running back and imposing defensive linemen made the day a showcase of their versatility and explosive athletic ability. But they were not alone: Dallas Lloyd, Noor Davis, Michael Rector, Francis Owusu, Conrad Ukropina, Jordan Watkins and Dontonio Jordan each participated in the event.

After the final drills were done, several of the former Cardinal spoke with the media.

Is there added pressure on a pro day when scouts are specifically here to watch you?

That's every single game day, every single time you step on the field, you call it pressure. I look at every single day as a job interview. Every single day you have to earn a spot, you have to earn something. Just come out here and have as much fun as possible.

What's the process been like since your last game and all these different events?

It has been a lot of fun training for the combine, doing the tests, and then coming back and doing some different stuff. Being able to train with some pretty cool people and just trying to perfect my craft. That's what I love to do. I love to play football. To have an opportunity to do it at the next level is something that I dreamed about when I was little.

What do you think you showed scouts today?

I just think I showed my versatility. I did running back stuff at the combine, so I wanted to make sure they knew I can run routes from the slot, I can routes from outside and catch kicks and punt return. I really believe I can do anything.

Any nostalgia coming back here one more time?

Always ... great seeing all my friends. Walking on this field, this is the dog days with these three fields right here. Being able to come back here at home and perform is special.

What's the experience been like of coming back to Stanford?

It has been amazing. I am so happy to be back here. This is a place I love. A place I love to be with my teammates and a place I love to work out with Turley. Being back on this field was such a blessing to show I'm in shape, that I'm ready to play football, that my mindset has changed to prioritize football now. I'm ready to show whatever team drafts me I'll be the best player in the draft for them.

What's left to prove at this point?

Just my love for football. It's my No. 1 job. It's my No. 1 priority. I'm trying to show these guys my mentality is all about football and to be the best in this game. That's what I'm working toward. That has always been my mindset. Never be satisfied and always work to be perfect.

Which of the defensive linemen should we keep an eye on now that you're gone?

Definitely I would say Dylan Jackson, Harrison Phillips and another name you want to watch out for is Eric Cotton. Last year was his first year playing defensive end and he's been balling this spring. I'm really excited for him. Coach (Diron) Reynolds is the best in the NCAA and he's going to progress these guys better than anyone. It's going to be a great unit next year.

It's exciting. You put in a lot of work for these two-plus months and finally to have it all pay off at the end is good. It's a relief, but it's all good.

Stanford fans first heard of you when you were committed to Washington. You flipped to Stanford. Does that feel like a long time ago?

It feels like a long time ago, but I wouldn't change the experience for the world. It's kind of cool, kind of surreal, seeing guys I came up here with like Dallas and Noor, Jordan Watkins, guys we came up with in 2012 to see all our hard work pay off and be at pro day. It's kind of surreal. It will take a little bit for that really to hit. It's been good.

What's the biggest change you've seen in yourself while playing at Stanford?

I think it's the mental toughness I had. It built every year. Coach (Shannon) Turley does a great job of building physical traits and then mental traits. I think it's mental toughness that I've shown.

What has been the feedback from NFL coaches/organizations about what you showed at Stanford?

They definitely do like that we come from a pro style offense. They like that receivers coming out of here we're willing to block and we do block a lot, because ... I guess they don't see a lot of that coming out of college. They really like that. They like how it translates (with) all the tests we take. Football knowledge wise I think we're ahead of the game there.

What did you want to show scouts?

I wanted to show my versatility. I am an inside and outside linebacker. I play special teams. I have fluidity in my movement. I can run, change direction, and I really wanted to show that and my versatility. I think I did a really good job of showing that today.

Can you put in perspective coming out to Stanford from Florida and now pro day, which is the last football activity for you on this field?

It has been one heck of a journey. A lot of things I went through in life. A lot of challenges, a lot of obstacles. I wouldn't be here without my family. My mom and dad were able to come out here and support me today. That was a blessing. Like for all of us we all have a lot of steps in our journey. To make it from Florida all the way out here (and) have success, finish two degrees. That's something I'm very proud of and my family is proud of, and I wouldn't be able to do it if it weren't for them.

What's your mindset during a pro day of what you can show teams about your ability?

I just want to show consistency. I'm a big believer in the process and trying to treat every kick the same way. Whether it's on your pro day or a random Monday on the field, try to stick to the process and do the same routine.

So much of the job of being a kicker is the fact that when you take the field a lot of times it's a high-pressure situation. That doesn't really come through on a day like this. Do you think the NFL can get a sense of your ability in those situations from your career?

Yeah, I think that's why they value film a lot from games. I think at some level that was recreated today and recreated at the combine with a lot of eyes on you. But, like I said, sticking to the process it doesn't matter where you are and where you kick it, just keep the same routine.