Knowshon Moreno, who could be the first running back taken in the draft, attracted much attention while posting times of 4.60 and 4.63 in the 40-yard dash. “This atmosphere is not really as stressful as the combine,” Moreno said. “It was good to get here and be with your teammates. It’s more relaxed, but it’s still a work day.” I still think a lot of scouts and coaches are going to be turned off by his slow 40-times. You have to go back to 2000 to find a back chosen in the first round who ran slower than Moreno.

He’s not letting it get to him though. “It’s whatever they want,” Moreno said. “You definitely get a lot out of the running back drills and things like that… But all my stuff is really on tape. They can see what I can do.”

I’m a bit worried. Will team’s ignore the stopwatch and take a chance on him in the first round? If he slides into round 2, I could definitely see the Jaguars taking him near the top since they just got rid of Fred Taylor. Moreno would be a nice compliment for Maurice Jones-Drew.

The University of Georgia Pro Day is coming up in two days. Knowshon Moreno will be there to participate in drills for the NFL Scouts. I’m hoping he can improve on his 40 time and show scouts that he should be the No. 1 ranked running back, and potential top 15 pick in the NFL Draft.

Moreno ran a 4.62 40 at the Combine. That’s pretty bad for a running back. He needs to get that number close the 4.49. I’m not sure if he can do it, but he should be able to shed some time just by running on his home field and without the media spectacle surrounding it.

I’ll be sure to bring you all the stats and news from Pro Day later this week.

On Tuesday, Knowshon Moreno stopped by ESPN for a chat about the upcoming NFL Draft, his experience at the NFL combine and his time with the Bulldogs. According to Moreno’s Scouts Inc.’s draft profile, he is a big character guy, saying that he “immediately took over as a team leader when he cracked the starting lineup as a freshman in 2007. Not a vocal leader but leads by example. Great practice player. Ultra competitive. His relentless style of play is infectious … Feet are seemingly always moving. Displays good ball security. Plays the game with a non-stop motor.”

Here’s a little excerpt from the chat. If you want to read the whole thing visit ESPN here.

Larry (Pasco, WA): What NFL RB is your playing style most like?

Knowshon Moreno: I like watching LT. I like the way that Adrian Peterson runs…probably a combination of both. Maybe a Walter Payton type–he was a great back. I just love the way those guys run the ball.

Jimmy (chicago): Do you feel your 40 time has affected your draft position?

Knowshon Moreno: I’m not really sure. I would have loved to run faster, but I believe I ran really well. Coaches have tape, so they’ll look at that. I’m running at my pro day, so I’m pretty happy with my performance.