DeVante Parker: Breaking Down Louisville WR's Pro-Day Workout

DeVante Parker, one of the top wide receivers in the 2015 NFL draft, was a limited participant in Louisville's pro day on Wednesday.

Parker is battling Amari Cooper and Kevin White, among others, for draft placement at one of the class' deepest positions. He had a solid all-around performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, highlighted by a 4.45-second run in the 40-yard dash.

Louisville Football noted every NFL team had a presence for the pro day:

Howie Lindsey of Cardinal Sports reported Parker spent some time early on talking with a scout for the Minnesota Vikings:

It's an interesting connection because the Vikings feature former Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and have a need at the position.

Last month, Chris Tomasson of the St. Paul Pioneer Press passed along comments from Parker about potentially getting to play alongside Bridgewater again. They spent three years together with the Cardinals starting in 2011.

"That would be really good to reunite with (Bridgewater)," Parker said. "We've got a good connection. That would be a good thing."

Once the workouts began, Parker opted against running the 40. It's a decision a lot of prospects make if they are comfortable with the number they posted at the combine. A number in the 4.40s is good enough for a player of his size (6'3'', 209 lbs).

Steve Jones of The Courier-Journal provided word of the decision:

Parker joined the action once they moved to the on-field work.

Lindsey highlighted a smooth reception on a pass from Brian Brohm, who played at Louisville and is currently with the CFL's Winnipeg Blue Bombers:

Michael McCammon of Cardinal Authority noted a remark from one scout in attendance:

Courier-Journal Sports showcased more work between Brohm and Parker:

More of the same via Jones:

Louisville Football considered it a "sharp" performance overall:

Parker spoke with the media after the workout and listed some of the teams he's spoken with, including the aforementioned Vikings, per Jonathan Lintner of The Courier-Journal:

He limited the potential downside of the workout by not running the 40. It was the right move. A slower performance would have been notable in front of a sizable crowd of talent evaluators, and he probably couldn't have significantly improved his time.

There was a clear focus on getting his hands out in front to make the grab. It's something he's been working on after some issues letting the ball get too close to his body in college. The process should become cleaner by the time his rookie season gets underway.

All told, Parker didn't do anything to severely alter his stock in either direction on Wednesday.