Tyren Montgomery hopes to hear name called in NFL Draft

HOUSTON – John Carroll University All-American receiver Tyren Montgomery is taking a novel path to the NFL.

“It’s a blessing and a dream I didn’t have my whole life,” Montgomery mentioned. “I’m grateful to be in this spot and very humble and excited to see where I can take this.”

The Woodlands College Park graduate did not play highschool soccer, concentrating on basketball and attended LSU, the University of Houston and Nicholls State earlier than excelling at Division III powerhouse John Carroll, the alma mater of Texans basic supervisor Nick Caserio, a record-setting quarterback at John Carroll.

Montgomery excelled on the prestigious Senior Bowl all-star sport after breaking Texans particular groups coordinator Frank Ross’ receiving data at JCU.

Now, Montgomery is on the cusp of being drafted, in accordance to Senior Bowl government director Drew Fabianich and former Baltimore Ravens Super Bowl profitable coach Brian Billick.

“I was a smaller guy in school. My body developed late and didn’t develop athleticism until I got into college. I didn’t look at football because I thought I was going to be the next Chris Paul. That was my dream at the time in high school,” Montgomery mentioned.

Montgomery spoke with Texans insider Aaron Wilson at his house earlier than taking part Friday in the Texans’ annual native prospect day the place he met with coach DeMeco Ryans and different employees members.