Gopher wide receiver Eric Decker getting ready for NFL

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Former Gophers wide receiver Eric Decker is preparing for the NFL despite his injury.

Decker tore ligaments in his left foot last October, ending his standout career at Minnesota. He had surgery, but is still months from being back at full speed.

With the NFL draft in late April, Decker's health could decrease his value. But he plans to be at full strength by late summer when training camps start.

Decker has been unable to run most of the skill tests for NFL scouts, but he can do the bench press.

School spokesman Andy Seeley said Decker did 19 repetitions at 225 pounds at Minnesota's pro workout day on Wednesday. That's up from the 15 reps he did at the combine last month.

Decker is one of 20 former Gophers players who took part in the workout.

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