Players were asked to showcase their skills in a variety of tests in the weight room and on the turf. Drills included lifting and sprints.

"Overall I think I did pretty well," Harper said. "There's a couple of categories I think I could have done better in, but all in all it was a pretty good day."

That was the general consensus of all the players, including Soliai, who improved his combine results. Only Tupola was unable to complete his tasks. The all-conference tackle tweaked his right hamstring running the 40-yard dash. He hopes to participate in Hawaii's "Pro Day" in a couple of weeks.

"I felt really good out here running the drills," said Evans, who hoped he "caught somebody's eye" by posting his best times in many of the tests.

Ratliff has similar hopes. Although he would have liked to have run a little faster, the quarterback was pleased with his performance in the agility drills.

"This was a huge day for me. It's what I've been working for," Ratliff said. "I was down in San Diego training. A lot of guys, they train for the combine. This was my combine. So I worked really hard for this."

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