TCU linebacker 's performance at the NFL was noteworthy in its mediocrity. It received so much attention that Martin Straka Jersey on Twitter. The good news for Dawson is that he looked noticeably better Friday at TCU's pro day. Specifically, his time in the 40-yard dash improved significantly from 4.93, which could be rea suring for teams that were questioning his athleticism after the combine.LB Paul Dawson timed from 4.78 to 4.82 in 40 at TCU's pro day, improving on combine time (4.93); obviously, a Brian Boyle Jersey big help for him. Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) Despite his combine showing, Dawson (6-foot-0 1/8, 235 pounds) and he likely will be one of the first linebackers -- excluding edge rushers -- off the board. His workout Friday certainly caught the eye of some teams. The and met with him at the event, according to the .Dawson led TCU, which finished 12-1, with 136 tackles during the Ed Olczyk Jersey 2014 season, when the Horned Frogs (12-1) finished eighth Kris Letang Jersey nationally in scoring defense and 18th in total defense. TCU uses a 4-2-5 set, and Dawson is seen as an inside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme by some analysts and an outside guy in a 4-3 set by others. Dawson is the top-ranked linebacker in the draft by NFL Media analysts and (their linebacker rankings do not include LBs who are seen as edge rushers). Zierlein calls him an "outrageously productive linebacker with a nose for Blake Lizotte Jersey the ball." Dawson said in mid-March that set up. Mike Huguenin can be reached at mike.huguenin@nfl.com. You also can follow him on Twitter .