GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Eight members from the 2023 North Dakota football roster presented their skills to professional scouts on Tuesday as part of UND's Pro Day inside the Pollard Athletic Center.

The former Fighting Hawks participated in testing and on-field workouts, which brought in several NFL and CFL scouts. In total, 11 teams were represented from the NFL and CFL combined.

The professional football hopefuls participated in at least three drills during the afternoon, with the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, bench press, broad jump, vertical jump, three-cone drill and individual position drills all available at Pro Day. Times and results were all unofficial and not shared with the media, but some exceptional performances took place at the event.

Travel complications and inclement weather made it look like All-MVFC performers C.J. Siegel, Luke Skokna and Donny Ventrelli, along with Red Wilson would be the only Fighting Hawks attending the Pro Day. Malachi Buckner, Wesley Eliodor, Jaelen Johnson and Bartholomew Ogbu all opted to take part in South Dakota's Pro Day on Monday morning in preparation for the inclement weather but ended up making it to Grand Forks on Tuesday and displayed their skills. Kadon Kauppinen was also in attendance but did not test out after receiving positive feedback from his results in Vermillion.

More information about the Fighting Hawks that participated at the Pro Day is below.

C.J. Siegel
Started all 12 games at cornerback in 2023 … Had eight pass breakups to tie for No. 4 in the MVFC in that category … Third on the team in solo stops (28) and tied for eighth in total tackles (32.0) … Also had 2.0 tackles-for-loss … Recorded a 59-yard interception return in the 49-24 win over North Dakota State … Recovered a fumble in the 22-21 victory over Illinois State … Had six kickoff returns for 126 yards, averaging 21.0 yards per return to help UND lead the nation in yards per kickoff return (27.83) … Served as a team captain … Named Second Team All-MVFC … Recorded 52 starts at cornerback in his UND career … In UND's history, he sits No. 10 for career pass breakups (29) … In the North Dakota Division I record book, he ranks No. 3 in career pass breakups (29), No. 9 in career solo tackles (115) and ties for No. 4 for career interceptions (6).

Luke Skokna
Appeared in 10 games on special teams with one start at running back in 2023 … Ranked No. 5 in the MVFC in combined kick return yardage (310) … Tied for No. 4 nationally with one kickoff return for a touchdown … Had a 100-yard kickoff return for TD in the 49-24 win over North Dakota State … Tied for No. 18 in the league in total touchdowns (6) … Rushed 57 times for 261 yards and three touchdowns … Hauled in 14 receptions for 130 yards and two scores … Had eight kickoff returns for 303 yards, averaging 37.90 yards per return to help UND lead the nation in yards per kickoff return (27.83) … Named a First Team All-MVFC Return Specialist … Also received Honorable Mention All-Purpose recognition from the MVFC … Received five starts in his UND career.

Donny Ventrelli
Started every game at left guard in 2023 … His blocking helped UND sit No. 2 in the MVFC and No. 3 nationally in completion percentage (70.3) … North Dakota quarterbacks had the No. 14 passing efficiency rating nationally (153.02) with the help of his blocking … Was consistently one of the highest-graded offensive guards in 2023 in the FCS by Pro Football Focus … Helped the Fighting Hawks rack up over 500 yards of offense twice, highlighted by 652 yards against Drake in the 55-7 win … Served as a team captain … Named Second Team All-MVFC … Received Fourth Team All-America honors from Phil Steele … Started 50 games on the offensive line in his North Dakota career.

Red Wilson
Appeared in 10 games and received one start at running back in 2023 … Ranked No. 10 in the conference in combined kick return yardage (262) … Tied for No. 4 nationally with one kickoff return for a touchdown … Had a 99-yard kick return for a TD at South Dakota … Third on the team in receptions (23), receiving yards (287) and receiving yards per game (23.70) … Averaged 10.30 yards per catch … Had two rushes for 18 yards … Recorded eight kick returns for 262 yards, averaging 32.75 yards per return to help the Hawks lead the nation in yards per kickoff return (27.83) … Had five starts at receiver and two at running back in his North Dakota career.

Malachi Buckner
Started every game at safety in 2023 … Tied for third on the team with 43 total tackles … Recorded an interception in the 36-33 overtime win over Indiana State … Also had a pair of pass breakups … Helped UND rank No. 3 in the conference in fourth down conversions allowed, turning teams away from first down 47.8 percent of the time.

Wesley Eliodor
Saw action in every game in 2023 at wide receiver, starting six of them … Second on the team in both receiving yards (287) and touchdown receptions (3) … Hauled in 22 receptions and averaged 13.05 yards per grab … Recorded five returns for 100 yards, averaging 20.0 yards per kickoff return to help UND lead the nation in yards per kick return (27.83).

Jaelen Johnson
Received the start at defensive end in every game in 2023 … Put down nine total tackles, 1.0 tackle-for-loss and three quarterback hurries … Had quarterback hurries against South Dakota State, Indiana State and Illinois State … His presence on the defensive line helped the Hawks turn teams away from first down on fourth down 47.8 percent of the time, ranking No. 3 in the conference in that category … Received 49 starts on the defensive line in his collegiate career.

Bartholomew Ogbu
Appeared in every game on the defensive line in 2023, starting the final four games of the season at defensive end … Recorded 13 total tackles and eight quarterback hurries … Had a season-best four tackles at South Dakota State … Put down two quarterback hurries against Drake and a pair of hurries in the FCS playoffs against Sacramento State.

The professional football hopefuls displayed their abilities in preparation for the NFL Draft, set for April 25-27 in Detroit, Mich.