Connecticut cornerback Byron Jones turned heads with his numbers at the NFL Scouting Combine in February and kept the buzz going at his pro day on Tuesday with a 40-yard dash in the 4.36-4.39 range, which would have ranked among the best in Indianapolis.

Jones is the seventh-ranked cornerback in the 2015 class by NFLDraftScout.com and is viewed as a possible first round pick. Several high-ranking NFL decision-makers were in attendance at UConn’s pro day, including head coaches Chip Kelly (Philadelphia Eagles) and Mike Zimmer (Minnesota Vikings).

At 6-feet-1 and 199 pounds, Jones lit up Lucas Oil Stadium in the vertical (44.5-inches) and broad jump (12’03”) at the combine, but was unable to run as he continued his rehab from shoulder surgery. He also performed 18 reps on the bench press at his pro day and impressed during positional drills.

Jones plays with some hip and upper-body tightness and inconsistent technique, but his fluid lower body helps mask those mechanical flaws. Although unpolished in areas, his combination of size, smarts and natural athleticism is what NFL teams seek at the cornerback position. Factor in his high character and impressive intangibles and Jones is an attractive prospect that many believe will land in the draft’s first round.

Connecticut wide receiver Geremy Davis also impressed during the on-campus workout, running in the 4.37-4.42 range in the 40-yard dash. His college production suffered due to inconsistent quarterback play, but he offers intriguing NFL traits with his size (6-2, 216), speed and ballskills. While not as gifted or proven as West Virginia’s Kevin White, Davis offers a similar skill-set at a discounted price later in the draft.

–Dane Brugler is an analyst for www.NFLDraftScout.com, a property of The Sports Xchange distributed in partnership with CBSSports.com.