SAN DIEGO »For Mike Edwards, the point was made in the decimal point.

Edwards, a former Hawaii cornerback/returner, believed the only way to spit away the bitterness of a slow 40-yard time in last month’s NFL Scouting Combine was to run faster in Tuesday’s pro day on the San Diego State campus.

In what was a Montezuma Road revenge, Edwards was credited with running the 40 in 4.42 seconds.

"I wanted to run a fast 40, and I did," Edwards said.

Agent Michael Hoffman said: "People are talking about him again."

There were more than 50 scouts attending the joint UH-San Diego State combine-like event, and several interviewed Edwards. The Arizona Cardinals, Miami Dolphins, Cleveland Browns and San Diego Chargers have shown the most interest.

"We’ll see," Edwards said.

Edwards, who relinquished his senior season to enter next month’s NFL Draft, drew attention when he was initially credited with running the 40 in 4.47 seconds at the combine in Indianapolis. Upon review, his official time was posted at 4.56 seconds.

"I wasn’t satisfied with that time at all," Edwards said.

Each NCAA Division I school is allowed to conduct a combine on its campus. Because of UH’s isolation, an exemption was granted to allow the Warriors to split the event with San Diego State.

After the NFL combine, Edwards spent three days training in Miami, then the remaining time working out in Cleveland, where he was raised.

Edwards said he focused on losing a few pounds and improving his sprint technique. Edwards said he probably was 192 pounds when ran the 40 at the combine.

"Being a little heavier might have done something," Edwards said.

Edwards weighed 186 pounds at Tuesday’s pro day. For the 40, he ran shirtless and used Under Armour’s specially made 5-ounce shoes.

"Every shoe has a different science to it," Edwards said. "Those shoes are good for straight-ahead running."

While other participants prepared for the 40, a masseuse guided Edwards through stretching exercises. "I did a nice warmup," Edwards said. "I did my routine."

But Edwards still did not feel comfortable. He passed on his first turn.

"I wasn’t as warmed up as I wanted to be," he said.

After the first round was completed, Edwards indicated he was ready to run. He jumped a couple of times before getting into the set position.

Three of the four hand-held timers had Edwards at 4.42 seconds. One had him at 4.5.