Josh Whyle, Tre Tucker Discuss UC Pro Day, NFL Futures With Media

Both offensive talents showed off their skills at the Cincinnati Bengals practice facility.

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Russ Heltman
Updated:
Mar 23, 2023 3:46 PM EDT

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CINCINNATI — UC stars like wide receiver Tre Tucker and Josh Whyle spoke with the media following their Pro Day workouts.

Check out how they are preparing for the NFL Draft, plus, their thoughts on the workout session and pursuing their dreams.

Josh Whyle

On what he wanted to show NFL scouts

Going into Senior Bowl, I feel like the question that's been on my name has been about my weight and how it's fluctuated throughout the years. I came into Senior Bowl a little heavy and weighed in at 260 pounds. I just want to show the coaches that I am comfortable playing a little bit heavier. You can still split me out, put me in the box, and do whatever with me. That’s been my biggest thing. I weighed in a little bit lighter here and at the combine, so maybe I can get a tick off my time, but that’s been the biggest thing.

On the Senior Bowl experience

We were really busy all the time. They try to make it that way and keep your schedule packed. You have to learn a playbook, practice, and have meetings all throughout that week. It was really cool to meet the other tight ends in my class. From there on out, we had the combine together and we are going to be in the league together, so it was cool to meet them.

On Desmond Ridder and Ben Bryant helping his growth

Two great quarterbacks. Not only that but two different styles of quarterbacks. Obviously, Desmond [Ridder] being a dual threat and Ben [Bryant] being more of a pro-style. It was really just unique to work with both of those players and I was blessed. I have had a really good relationship and good chemistry with both. My five years at Cincinnati went really well.

On the preparation process over the next few weeks

I am going to be staying here in Cincinnati just in the facility, making sure my body is healthy and getting into the training room. Obviously, I have to lift and keep my cardio up, but right now I want to maintain my frame and stay healthy. That's my biggest thing over the next few weeks.

On what he wants most from his future NFL team

My thought process is that I just want to go somewhere that's going to utilize me in the right ways. Playing in the city that I’ve played all three levels of the game in would be pretty cool. I want to be a part of a team that wants me and wants to win championships and Super Bowls.

On his training process

I have been in Santa Ana, California at a place called Proactive. It was all pretty cool and I got some good work done. I was training with a really good tight-end group. It was me, Michael Mayer, and Darnell Washington. It was a good competition for the past three months.

Tre Tucker

On what he wanted to show NFL teams today

I would say my route running and how I have continued to improve on that. I had a pretty good Senior Bowl and I thought that I showed it at the Combine. I wanted to come out and show that I am sharp and that I can do everything needed. I was catching punts, I re-ran my 40 again and went through all the shuttle drills. I wanted to show that I am very versatile.

Ont the process to this point

It is still crazy to think that three months ago or four months ago I was preparing to play my last game at Cincinnati. Time flies by, but it goes also slow at times starting off with the Senior Bowl. I think once that kicked in that things started to be fast. I got back from the Senior Bowl and I couldn't take time off because I had the NFL Combine in a few weeks and after the combine, you go to Pro Day. It is a grind, but I have really enjoyed it.

Ont the preparation for these next couple of weeks

I like to say that I don't have to prepare for the 40 or any more shuttle drills anymore. It is now just strictly football. I am excited to get to run routes. You might see me out there practicing at Cincinnati. I might go out there a little bit with them. The main thing is I want to stay in football shape because everything is right around the corner with the draft and rookie minicamp right away. So, I want to stay in shape and continue to be sharp.

On the importance of special teams

As you can see, they had me catching punts. There is obviously value there, it's important. It only adds to my game. One of them says when you can contribute on special teams and run routes the way that you do and your fast you will play in the league for a very long time.

On teams he's been in contact with

I can't really say. I can say I have talked to all 32 teams. I have talked to a lot of them quite a bit. I have had a ton of meetings. I had a ton yesterday. I am going to be very busy in April. It is going to be exciting.

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