BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—The Samford football team will hold its Pro Day Tuesday, March 12, and the team will open Spring Practice Wednesday, March 13, at Seibert Stadium.
 
Tuesday's Pro Day, when Samford players will work out for scouts from NFL teams, is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. The team's first practice, which will be held in shorts and helmets, will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday. The team will also practice on Thursday at 4 p.m., before taking the next week off for Spring Break. After returning from Spring Break, the team will hold its first practice in pads on March 25.
 
The team's first scrimmage is scheduled for April 6, at 5 p.m. The Bulldogs also have scrimmages set for April 13 at 9 a.m., and April 19 at 4 p.m. The final scrimmage will conclude Spring Practice.
 
For the 2013 season, Samford returns eight starters on offense and five on defense from the 2012 squad, which posted a record of 7-4 overall and 5-3 in Southern Conference play.
 
On offense, the team returns starters Andy Summerlin (QB), Fabian Truss (RB), Zeke Walters (TE), Chris Cephus (WR), Kelsey Pope (WR), Kyle Champion (RT), Kasey Morrison (LG) and Branden Moore (LT). Defensively, Samford returns starters James Bradberry (CB), Jaquiski Tartt (FS), Tae Lewis (CB), Jerry Mathis (NG) and Brinson Porter (DE). The Bulldogs also return punter Greg Peranich, but must replace place-kicker Cameron Yaw.
 
Below is a complete schedule for Spring Practice. Dates and times are subject to change.
 
2013 SAMFORD FOOTBALL SPRING PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Mar. 13                        Practice (shorts)                      4 p.m.
Mar. 14                        Practice (shorts)                      4 p.m.
Mar. 25                        Practice (pads)                        4 p.m.
Mar. 27                        Practice (pads)                        4 p.m.
Mar. 29                        Practice (pads)                        4 p.m,
Apr. 1                          Practice (pads)                         4 p.m.
Apr. 3                          Practice (pads)                         4 p.m.
Apr. 6                          Scrimmage                               5 p.m.
Apr. 8                          Practice (pads)                         4 p.m.
Apr. 10                        Practice (pads)                        4 p.m.
Apr. 12                        Practice (shorts)                      4 p.m.
Apr. 13                        Scrimmage                              9 a.m.
Apr. 15                        Practice (pads)                        4 p.m.
Apr. 17                        Practice (pads)                        4 p.m.
Apr. 19                        Scrimmage                              4 p.m.
 
*-Dates and times subject to change
**--Pro Day scheduled for March 12, at 9 a.m.