2011 NFL Draft: Was Jake Locker's Pro Day Good Enough To Become a First Rounder?

Former University of Washington quarterback Jake Locker took part in the school's pro day Wednesday, and the reports are that he looked great. Throwing in a controlled environment, to receivers he played with during the season, he completed a stellar 38 out of 40 passes.

Was this accurate display enough to ensure him a first-round selection in April's draft?

Coming into the day, there was a wide disparity on where he is selected to go. Depending on which report or mock draft you pick, he could go as high as the top 15 or as low as the third round.

As has been well documented, the reason for this disparity is his inconsistent accuracy and play during his senior year with the Huskies.

To prepare for the draft he has been working with former Jets quarterback Ken O'Brien in an attempt to assuage scout's fears about his accuracy.

So, did 38-for-40 do that?

It's hard to say what it shows. Remember, this was 38-for-40 against air. There was no defense to read, no pass rush and no quick decision to make.

There was pressure on Locker, as in many ways he had not much to gain but plenty to lose.

From that standpoint, the day was a success. Had he come out and missed what were, in essence, wide-open receivers, he would have hurt himself.

This was a well-rehearsed practice and it's unlikely that any real opinions were changed.

So where does this mean Locker will go on draft day?

As reported by ESPN's Mike Sando, who was at the event, the Titans and Seahawks had the largest contingent there to watch Locker spin it.

Are these two teams to watch for on draft day? Both, it would seem, are in need of a quarterback of the future. 

Tennessee has the No. 8 pick overall and taking Locker that high would be seen as a reach. Is it possible that the Titans will trade down, or are they eyeing Locker with their second-round (No. 39) pick?

Many mock drafts have Locker pegged to stay in the Emerald City, and with both Pete Carroll and GM John Schneider in attendance Wednesday, that fire gained some fuel.

But does their presence mean that the Seahawks want Locker at 25?

Not necessarily, with the pro day taking place 20 minutes from Seahawks headquarters in Seattle it was easy for the head honchos to be there.

Locker's pro day failed to solve the great mystery as to where he will end up being drafted. It just takes one team in the first round to fall in love with his physical attributes, leadership and character.

And in the end, just one team to feel that the accuracy issue can be coached.

Just as Denver was the one team that fell in love with Tim Tebow last year, it stands to reason one will do the same with Locker.

Which team will it be?