The San Francisco 49ers held their local pro day at Levi's Stadium on Wednesday and Terique Owens, who is Terrell Owens' son, was present for the occasion.
Football held no appeal for Terique Owens during his early high school years. The son of NFL legend Terrell Owens opted for another sport but eventually changed his mind as a sophomore at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland.
At Missouri State, Terique played wide receiver. In his final season, he caught 28 passes for 528 yards along with four touchdowns in 10 games.
Terique recently posted impressive numbers at pro day. He ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash, recorded a vertical jump of 38.5 inches, and had a broad jump of 10-feet-4 inches.
He's definitely faster than I was at that age
Terrell Owens
Terrell Owens watched his son's performance from the sidelines and expressed pride, acknowledging that Terique is faster than he was at Terique's age.
Terique, who stands at 6-foot-1 and weighs 200 pounds, is not expecting to get drafted later in the month but he is hoping to secure a spot in an NFL camp as a free agent.
He may have had an unconventional path to the NFL but he now finds himself at a pivotal moment in his career.
Eagles sign C.J. Uzomah
Meanwhile, the Philadelphia Eagles signed veteran tight end C.J. Uzomah to a one-year deal.
Following the conclusion of his second term with the New York Jets, C.J. Uzomah, who joined the team through a fifth-round selection from Auburn University's football team in 2015, was no longer part of their roster as of March.
After being given a three-year, $24 million deal, Uzomah did not deliver as anticipated and was outperformed by both Tyler Conklin and Jeremy Ruckert, leading him to drop down the depth chart.
Twelve games and eight starting positions were occupied by him during the 2023 season. Despite this, his reception total stood at eight, along with 58 accumulated yards and a solitary touchdown.
Uzomah ranked fourth among NFL tight ends in run blocking last season according to Pro Football Focus.
The MCL injury he suffered in December resulted in his inclusion on the Injured Reserve list, effectively ending his season.
During his tenure with the Bengals in 2021, this athlete registered an impressive performance, accumulating 49 receptions for 493 yards and ending the season with a total of 5 touchdowns.
With Jack Stoll having departed to the Giants during free agency, the Eagles were on the hunt for a new backup tight end to complement Dallas Goedert's role in their offense.
For C.J. Uzomah, the last two years with the Jets did not turn out as planned but a fresh start with the Eagles could lead to a comeback.
Uzomah could potentially provide more as a receiving threat than Stoll has in recent years but will have to compete for a roster spot.
The Eagles have Goedert and Uzomah as their starting tight ends, while Grant Calcaterra, Albert Okwuegbunam, Noah Togiai, and E.J. Jenkins (these four players provide depth as reserves) serve as their backup options at the position in this 53-man roster.
The Impact of Father-Son Legacies in Professional Sports
Terrell Owens' success and influence on his son could potentially open doors for Terique in the league.
In C.J. Uzomah's case, having a proven NFL pedigree might help him stand out among other tight ends vying for roster spots.
Terique Owens will aim to impress NFL scouts at the 49ers camp while C.J. Uzomah looks to prove his worth in Philadelphia.
Their stories highlight the importance of perseverance and determination in order to leave a lasting impression and legacy in professional sports.
