Ikei Athlete Afalava Gets Drafted by the Chicago Bears, 3 Others Sign Free Agent Contracts

Ikei Performance NFL Combine & Draft Preparation Athlete Al Afalava was drafted in the 6th round (190th overall) to the Chicago Bears. Afalava played Safety at Oregon State University and performed extremely well at his NFL Proday Workout running a 4.48s forty-yard dash and smashing all his agility drills which included a 40” vertical jump and 25 reps in the bench press. With a reputation for hard hits and his proven speed, Afalava will fit right into the NFL system.

Afalava already has plans on returning to training at Ikei Performance in preparation for his first NFL Training Camp, “I can’t wait to return to AZ and start training with Ikei again. Chad has helped me so much preparing for the draft and the results I got is proof of what he can do with his athletes. I really wasn’t projected to get drafted, especially because I didn’t get invited to the combine. But I guess it was a blessing because I got to spend a little more time working with Chad and allowed me to perform well at my Proday.”

Chad Ikei has worked with numerous NFL Draft Prospects for the past 6 years and has proven to improve their performance at their Proday workouts. “Each year we work with athletes that are either not projected to get drafted or are listed as a late round selection. Our goal is for them to showcase their skills at their proday workouts so that teams will consider drafting them at a higher position. Al exemplified what hard work and discipline can earn you. He came in as an undrafted free agent status, but after smashing his proday workout his stock raised and was selected in the 6th round. Al deserves all the credit as he put in the work necessary to get to the next level, we’re just honored and proud that we were able to be a part of his life and wish him the best in his future.”

Here are some video clips and articles from the Chicago Bears Website on Al Afalava:

Bears draft safety Afalava in Round 6 http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5778

Director of College Scouting Greg Gabriel discusses newly acquired S Al Afalava: http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/multimediapopup.asp?mm_file_id=1470&play_clip=Y

Afalava on final day at camp http://www.chicagobears.com/multimedia/multimediapopup.asp?mm_file_id=1492&play_clip=Y&rn=11

Three other Ikei Performance athletes sign free agent contracts with NFL Teams:

DT Vaka Manupuna – Washington Redskins



DT Josh Leonard – Houston Texans



WR Tyler Grisham – Pittsburg Steelers



Congratulations to these hard working young men and we wish them much success.

Videos of Ikei Performance Athletes NFL Proday Workouts

Each year Ikei Performance accepts 10 athletes into their NFL Combine & Draft Preparation Program. From January-March these athletes dedicate their life to preparing for their NFL Workout Day. Months of hard work and sacrifice will be determined by one day of performance and two days of anticipation. The 2009 NFL Draft is only a week away and lives will be changed forever. Scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 25-26, the NFL Draft will transform top amateur college players into professional athletes and establish a dream come true for many, including several Ikei Performance Athletes. As their coach I would like to share with you the outcome of the intensity, commitment, sacrifice, dedication, discipline and hard work these athletes made in preparation for the NFL Workout Day.

Check out these videos of Ikei Performance Athletes performing at their best.

Al Afalava
Safety
Oregon State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDOAigebulE

Tommie Hill
Defensive End
Colorado State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQDc6ky_dg8

Josh Leonard
Defensive Tackle
Hawaii
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tzumvn_AIU

Francis Maka
Defensive End
Hawaii
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SySTuOxT2vc

Jacob Patek
Safety
Hawaii
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBjrGEm6ceM

Jeremy Perry
Offensive Guard
Oregon State
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLlqGmxwG4g

Patrick Schwenke
Offensive Tackle/Guard
West Texas A&M
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usB9BoXhbzo

Vaka Manupuna
Defensive Tackle
Colorado
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsKs6fv3l1E

Ikei Performance Athletes Impress NFL Scouts at Pro Day Workouts

Just wanted to send out a proud update of how 5 of our 10 athletes have performed at their recent NFL Pro Day workouts. Each year Ikei Performance accepts 10 elite collegiate football players to join their NFL Combine & Draft Preparation Training Program. This year we had representatives from 6 different schools: Clemson, Oregon State, Colorado, Colorado State, Fresno State and Hawaii. These athletes have dedicated their last 3 months to training and preparing themselves for a chance to become a professional athlete representing the National Football League (NFL). I’ve had the privilege of traveling to 2 of the 5 athletes pro day workouts and wanted to share some proud video moments with you.

On March 13, 2009 I traveled to Corvallis, OR to witness Oregon State University Safety, Al Afalava, put on a show for all the NFL Scouts.

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 207 lbs
Vertical Jump: 40”
Broad Jump: 10’5”
225# Bench Rep: 25
40 Yard Dash: 4.47
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.07
3-Cone Drill: 6.63
60 Yard Shuttle: 11.05

You can watch Al’s workout on youtube.com or by clicking on the link below.
Al Afalava #9 Safety: NFL Pro Day Workout - Oregon State University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDOAigebulE

On March 10, 2009 in Fort Collins, CO, I watched Colorado State University Defensive End, Tommie Hill put on an outstanding performance in front of NFL Scouts. Here’s Tommie Hill’s measurables:

Height: 6’6”
Weight: 257 lbs
Vertical Jump: 35”
Broad Jump: 9’3.5”
225# Bench Rep: 23
40 Yard Dash: 4.74
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.32
3-Cone Drill: 7.17
60 Yard Shuttle: n/a

You can watch Tommie’s workout on youtube.com or by clicking on the link below.
Tommie Hill #91 Defensive End: NFL Pro Day Workout - Colorado State University
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQDc6ky_dg8

Three other Ikei Performance Athletes had stellar performances on their pro day workouts but I was unable to attend. Here are their measurables:

Tyler Grisham, WR - Clemson
March 24, 2009

Height: 5’10.5”
Weight: 185 lbs
Vertical Jump: 35”
Broad Jump: 9’6”
225# Bench Rep: n/a
40 Yard Dash: 4.43
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.10
3-Cone Drill: 6.60
60 Yard Shuttle: 11.29

Will Harding, DB – Fresno State
March 11, 2009

Height: 6’2”
Weight: 202 lbs
Vertical Jump: 36.5”
Broad Jump: 9’11”
225# Bench Rep: 19
40 Yard Dash: 4.46
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.12
3-Cone Drill: 6.93
60 Yard Shuttle: 11.28

Sharrod Davis, DB – Fresno State
March 11, 2009

Height: 5’10”
Weight: 185 lbs
Vertical Jump: 31”
Broad Jump: 9’10”
225# Bench Rep: 17
40 Yard Dash: 4.52
20 Yard Shuttle: 4.03
3-Cone Drill: 7.02
60 Yard Shuttle: 11.22

Five athletes are waiting for their opportunity to perform for NFL Scouts on April 2, 2009 in Carson, CA. Three athletes from the University of Hawaii: Josh Leonard-DT, Jacob Patek-S and Francis Maka-DE; University of Colorado Vaka Manupuna-DT; Oregon State University Jeremy Perry-OL will all get their chance to showcase their skills and make an impression on NFL Teams.

Stay tuned for a detailed wrap up of our 2009 Ikei Performance NFL Combine & Draft Preparation Training. See how hard these young men worked, the intensity, the dedication, the sacrifice, the discipline…see their progress of when they started to where they finished and what it takes to become a champion. Go to www.ikeiunderground.com

Ikei Performance Athletes Attend NFL Rookie Camps

A life long dream is now put to reality as nine Ikei Performance Athletes report for their first NFL Rookie Camp. After 8-12 grueling weeks of the intense Ikei Performance NFL Draft Preparation Training, the sacrifice, hard work, dedication and commitment that these young men put into their future now comes down to these next three days. The strict nutritional & supplemental guidelines, brutal strength training sessions, technical speed & agility workouts, harsh conditioning and skill development drills, all done in multiple workouts 3-5 hours everyday will be put to the test over rookie camp.

Ikei Performance wishes the best to our 2008 NFL Draft Preparation Athletes:

West Texas A&M Offensive Lineman Patrick Schwenke - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Diego State Long Snapper Tyler Schmitt - Seattle Seahawks
University of Oklahoma Tight End Joe Jon Finley - San Francisco 49ers
University of Tennessee Defensive Tackle JT Mapu - Washington Redskins
Arizona State University Wide Receiver Rudy Burgess - Indianapolis Colts
Portland State University Center Brennan Carvalho - Green Bay Packers
University of Hawaii Defensive End Karl Noa - New York Jets
University of Hawaii Wide Receiver CJ Hawthorne - Atlanta Falcons
New Mexico State University Defensive Tackle Jared Naylor - Buffalo Bills

WE ARE ALL SO PROUD OF YOU. POMAIKAI...Good Luck!