NFL Pro Day: Fresno State's Ryan Mathews Shines at Pro Day

Fresno State running back Ryan Mathews continues to shine in front of NFL scouts, leading some to believe that he may be a legitimate first-round pick. According to reports from Fresno, San Diego Chargers general manager A.J. Smith was in attendance and met with Mathews prior to yesterday's workout.

There have been rumors for weeks, since the Chargers released LaDainian Tomlinson, that Mathews could be a contender to replace the long-time Charger. Not only that, but he's opened enough eyes for some to think he could make an immediate impact on an NFL team.

Mathews is hoping that team is the San Diego Chargers.

"When GMs come out here to watch you, it's a big deal," Mathews told Daniel Lyght of the Fresno Bee . "Hopefully, they like you. Hopefully, I impressed him enough to where if I get a chance to be on his team, [Smith] picks me up."

Mathews was clocked in the 40-yard dash at 4.48 and 4.53 seconds, respectively. That's enough to open anyone's eyes. The Chargers aren't the only team that's interested in Mathews. He's scheduled to workout for the New England Patriots as well.

The only NFL team that was not in attendance was the Dallas Cowboys, but every other NFL team was there.

Other Fresno State players that were on hand to work out were wide receivers Seyi Ajirotutu, Marlon Moore, and Chastin West, as well as former Bulldog linebacker Tyler Clutts.