Kenjon Barner laughs heartily in response to a reporter asking, after a lifetime of playing football for free, whether Barner felt odd considering finally being paid for his talents in the NFL. Kenjon’s response? “No. [I feel] sheer excitement.” (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner sprints during his 40-yard dash. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Offensive lineman Ryan Clanton crashes into a pad as he participates in a drill. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former standout Duck and current 49ers running back LaMichael James poses for a photo with 4-year-old Jr. Hogan as Gary Barner, left, watches his son Kenjon Barner participate in the drills. Hogan is the nephew of former Duck Nick Cody, who participated in the day’s drills. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Rashaan Vaughn was a blur as he sped through the 40-yard dash. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Kyle Long (74) bashes and crashes in a linemen drill. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner explodes from his starting position in a drill. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Running back Kenjon Barner speaks to the media after his Pro Day performance, which included 40-yard-dash times of 4.48 and 4.38 seconds. Former teammate and current NFL running back LaMichael James playfully teased Barner from the sidelines prior to Barner’s dash, shouting “You better run a 4.30!” (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks defensive tackle Isaac Remington runs a drill at Oregon Pro Day. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Linebacker Kiko Alonso makes an explosive sprint to the next set of cones during a shuttle relay drill. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Four-year-old Jr. Hogan watches intently from the sidelines as his uncle Nick Cody performs for NFL scouts. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks linebackers Michael Clay (left) and Kiko Alonso joke following their performances at Oregon Pro Day. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Oregon Ducks head coach Mark Helfrich laughs while speaking with an ESPN broadcaster during Oregon Pro Day. The event was broadcasted on ESPN3. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Former Duck Nick Cody crashes into a pad hoisted by lineman Kyle Long. Oregon hosts its annual session of workouts for NFL draft-eligible football players. Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was in attendance to watch along with a scouting representative from all 32 teams in the NFL. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota, center, takes in the action with teammates Dustin Haines, left, and Mike Garrity along the sidelines in the Moshofsky center. Oregon hosts its annual session of workouts for NFL draft-eligible football players. Kansas City head coach Andy Reid was in attendance to watch along with a scouting representative from all 32 teams in the NFL. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks offensive lineman Kyle Long participates in a blocking drill under the eyes of multiple NFL scouts, including Kansas City head coach Andy Reid, far left. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Kiko Alonso, foreground, closes his eyes while stretching alongside fellow linebacker and Fiesta Bowl defensive MVP Michael Clay. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Running back Kenjon Barner anticipates a long pass as he sprints down the sidelines in the Moshofsky Center. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Former Oregon Ducks running back Kenjon Barner (24) smiles while speaking with reporters following his performance in Oregon Pro Day. (Nate Barrett/Emerald)

Defensive end Dion Jordan is interviewed by ESPN along the sidelines. Although Jordan is recovering from recent shoulder surgery and was unable to participate in the drills, he is widely expected to be a top 10 pick in the NFL draft. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Offensive lineman Kyle Long, center, smiles broadly as he heads off the field after joking with former teammate Josh Huff, left, and current Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Oregon lineman Isaac Remington enjoys a break between drills to spend time with his year-old son Matthias, who was joined by his mother on the sidelines to watch Isaac’s performance. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Offensive lineman Kyle Long, far right, jokingly uses former teammates Josh Huff, from left, Marcus Mariota, and Tyler Johnstone as human blockers after Long concluded his performance at the 2013 Oregon Pro Day. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)

Kenjon Barner contemplates a question from the media after his Pro Day performance. (Michael Arellano/Emerald)