CARSON, CALIF. — The book on Ikaika Alama-Francis is he has rare athleticsm for a player of his size, high character and a willingness to learn.

Actually, that is an excerpt from the introductory page of the book on Alama-Francis.

"We wanted to make sure the NFL had all of the information," said Alama-Francis' agent, Frank Bauer.

Of the 15 former University of Hawai'i football players participating in yesterday's NFL Pro Timing Day, Alama-Francis drew the most interest.

He has an intriguing background. He is the son of Bart Starr's backup quarterback, and he also is a former UH basketball player.

"He has the foundation of athletic ability," an NFL scout said yesterday.

But Alama-Francis also is nearing the end of rehabilitation on a surgically repaired right pectoral muscle. He suffered the tear during the Hula Bowl, and underwent surgery Jan. 17 in Fremont, Calif.

The rehabilitation kept Alama-Francis from competing in drills in last month's NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

It also would prevent him from lifting weights yesterday. Wanting to quell the scouts' concerns, Bauer produced a book detailing Alama-Francis' medical background. Copies were distributed during yesterday's orientation period.

"Everything is in there, from what Dr. (Albert) Ting did during the surgery to the rehabilitation program set up by his physical therapist in Pleasanton (Calif.)," Bauer said.

Bauer went further, writing an honest assessment of Alama-Francis' football abilities. Under football sense, Bauer wrote: "Improving in this area, but can lose track of the ball and can lose contain due to over-aggression."

On Alama-Francis' pass-rushing ability, Bauer wrote: "Not a natural pass rusher. Still developing technique."

It is the wish that a truthful evaluation would show that Alama-Francis' camp is honest about his positive medical prognosis.

"What you do is inform the NFL," Bauer said. "The more information they get, the better. They don't like surprises."

Yesterday, Alama-Francis ran 40 yards in 4.86 seconds — a decent showing for a defensive end on the slippery FieldTurf at the Home Depot Center.

"I didn't feel good about my 40," Alama-Francis said. "I couldn't get my footing. I was slipping all over the place."

As it turned out, the scouts were not interested in Alama-Francis' 40 or shuttle times. Instead, they wanted to see if he could make the transition to tight end.

At the request of the Kansas City Chiefs, Alama-Francis ran pass routes.

He also participated in pass-coverage drills as an outside linebacker.

Less than a month before the NFL draft, Alama-Francis is now a three-position prospect.

By the end of yesterday's workouts, Alama-Francis was too exhausted to spit. He sat on a metal bench, running his fingers through his new orange mohawk.

"All of the scouts were laughing because they worked him so hard," Bauer said. "But he's a great athlete. He's raw, but they can see the talent. And they know he's a hard worker. After what he did today, everybody knows that."

Reach Stephen Tsai at stsai@honoluluadvertiser.com.