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Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Terrance Mitchell 4.60

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Jabari Price 4.49

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Calvin Pryor 4.62

Loucheiz Purifoy 4.55

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Ed Reynolds 4.64

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Rashaad Reynolds 4.57

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Marcus Roberson 4.66

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Bradley Roby 4.40

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Brock Vereen 4.42

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Jason Verrett 4.41

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Jaylen Watkins 4.5

rawdawg · Feb 25, 2014

Ra's al Ghul said:
Calvin Pryor 4.62

Loucheiz Purifoy 4.55

double ouch. Would have bet a lot of money that Purifoy was closer to a 4.3 guy than 4.6. Pryor at 6'2", 4.55 is a top 20 pick. Pryor at 5'11", 4.62 (probably closer to 4.7 official) may not even be the 3rd safety off the board.

fatbeard · Feb 25, 2014

Ra's al Ghul said:
Terrance Brooks 4.41

Nice player who's got shades of Mike Brown in him. Wouldn't mind seeing him in the mix for FS.

Sagbear · Feb 25, 2014

Keith McGill 4.40 2nd run
Stanley Jean-Baptiste 2nd run 4.43

Sagbear · Feb 25, 2014

Varett is having a good combine as well, 4.41 1.47 split and 39 inch verrtical.

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Final results for DBs except some 10 yard splits

Player	School	Height	Weight	Off. 40 Time	Unoff. 40 Time	10-Yd Split	Bench	Vert	Broad	Arm
Mo Alexander	Utah State	6-1	220	4.54	4.44		DNP	38	10-3	32 5/8
Ricardo Allen	Purdue	5-9	187	4.61	4.53		13	35.5	9-9	30
Dion Bailey	USC	6-0	201	4.66	4.68		DNP	34	9-5	32
Deion Belue	Alabama	5-11	182	DNP	DNP	DNP	11	DNP	DNP	31 1/2
Bene Benwikere	San Jose State	5-11	195	4.63	4.60		10	40.5	10-2	30
Nat Berhe	San Diego State	5-10	193	4.71	4.59		15	35.5	9-9	30 5/8
Tre Boston	North Carolina	6-0	204	4.59	4.53		18	35	9-8	31 3/8
Bashaud Breeland	Clemson	5-11	197	4.62	4.53		11	34.5	10-3	31 3/4
Terrence Brooks	Florida State	5-11	198	4.42	4.41		10	38	9-11	31
Deone Bucannon	Washington State	6-1	211	4.49	4.50		19	36.5	10-5	32 3/8
Travis Carrie	Ohio	6-0	206	DNP	DNP	DNP	17	DNP	DNP	31 7/8
Ha Ha Clinton-Dix	Alabama	6-1	208	4.58	4.50		11	33	9-11	32 3/8
Ross Cockrell	Duke	6-0	191	4.56	4.43		10	36.5	10-2	29 7/8
Aaron Colvin	Oklahoma	5-11	177	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	31
Chris Davis	Auburn	5-10	202	DNP	DNP	DNP	15	DNP	DNP	31
Darqueze Dennard	Michigan State	5-11	191	4.51	4.42		15	DNP	DNP	30 1/4
Pierre Desir	Lindenwood	6-1	198	4.59	4.52		11	35	11-1	33
Ahmad Dixon	Baylor	6-0	212	4.41	4.54		14	32	9-3	32 1/4
Brandon Dixon	Northwest Missouri State	5-11	203	4.41	4.41		17	32.5	9-9	32 1/2
Jonathan Dowling	Western Kentucky	6-3	190	4.52	4.50		8	33.5	9-10	33 1/8
Antone Exum	Virginia Tech	6-0	213	4.59	4.50		17	35	9-9	31 5/8
Kyle Fuller	Virginia Tech	6-0	190	4.49	4.40		12	38.5	10-8	32 7/8
E.J. Gaines	Missouri	5-10	190	DNP	DNP	DNP	11	DNP	DNP	30 3/8
Phillip Gaines	Rice	6-0	193	4.38	4.34		15	36.5	10-2	31 7/8
Justin Gilbert	Oklahoma State	6-0	202	4.37	4.35		20	35.5	10-6	33 1/8
Demetri Goodson	Baylor	5-11	194	4.52	4.44		11	37	10-3	31 3/4
Andre Hal	Vanderbilt	5-10	188	4.50	4.40		15	35.5	9-11	30 1/2
Victor Hampton	South Carolina	5-9	197	4.69	4.50		20	33.5	9-10	31 1/4
Marqueston Huff	Wyoming	5-11	196	4.49	4.47		15	35.5	9-10	31 3/8
Bennett Jackson	Notre Dame	6-0	195	4.51	4.46		13	38	10-8	31 3/8
Kendall James	Maine	5-10	180	4.44	4.42	1.53	9	39	DNP	29 1/2
Stanley Jean-Baptiste	Nebraska	6-3	218	4.61	4.53	1.55	13	41.5	10-8	32 3/8
Dontae Johnson	N.C. State	6-2	200	4.45	4.43	1.53	12	38.5	10-4	31 1/2
Lamarcus Joyner	Florida State	5-8	184	4.55	4.52	1.50	14	37.5	10-4	31 1/2
Kenny Ladler	Vanderbilt	6-0	207	4.70	4.72	1.63	24	36.5	10-7	31 5/8
Nevin Lawson	Utah State	5-9	190	4.48	4.52	1.59	16	33	10-0	31 1/2
Isaiah Lewis	Michigan State	5-10	211	4.60	4.56	1.63	15	36.5	10-2	31 1/2
Craig Loston	Louisiana State	5-11	217	4.65	4.59	1.50	12	32.5	9-11	30 3/4
Dex McDougle	Maryland	5-10	196	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	30 5/8
Keith McGill	Utah	6-3	211	4.51	4.44	1.60	DNP	39	10-9	33 1/4
Terrance Mitchell	Oregon	5-11	192	4.63	4.60	1.53	DNP	34	9-9	30 1/8
Jabari Price	North Carolina	5-10	200	4.45	4.47	1.57	16	DNP	DNP	31 5/8
Calvin Pryor	Louisville	5-11	207	4.58	4.60	1.59	18	34.5	9-8	31 3/8
Loucheiz Purifoy	Florida	5-11	190	4.61	4.55	1.58	6	35.5	9-8	32 3/4
Keith Reaser	Florida Atlantic	5-10	189	DNP	DNP	DNP	22	DNP	DNP	30 3/4
Ed Reynolds	Stanford	6-1	207	4.57	4.59	1.57	15	32.5	9-9	30 3/4
Rashaad Reynolds	Oregon State	5-10	189	4.57	4.55	1.50	20	37.5	10-3	31 5/8
Marcus Roberson	Florida	6-0	191	4.61	4.59	1.56	8	37.5	10-0	31
Bradley Roby	Ohio State	5-11	194	4.39	4.40	1.47	17	38.5	10-4	31 1/2
Daniel Sorensen	BYU	6-1	205	4.67	4.69	1.59	13	32	9-6	31
Dez Southward	Wisconsin	6-0	211	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	30 5/8
Vinnie Sunseri	Alabama	5-11	210	DNP	DNP	DNP	18	DNP	DNP	30
Jemea Thomas	Georgia Tech	5-9	192	4.55	4.52	1.57	19	37	10-5	30 5/8
Brock Vereen	Minnesota	6-0	199	4.47	4.42	1.50	25	34	9-9	30
Jason Verrett	Texas Christian	5-9	189	4.38	4.41	1.47	DNP	39	10-8	30 5/8
Jimmie Ward	Northern Illinois	5-11	193	DNP	DNP	DNP	9	DNP	DNP	31
Todd Washington	Southeastern Louisiana	5-11	196	DNP	DNP	DNP	13	DNP	DNP	31 1/8
Jaylen Watkins	Florida	5-11	194	4.41	4.44	1.50	22	DNP	DNP	30 5/8
Lavelle Westbrooks	Georgia Southern	5-11	186	4.63	4.65	1.63	15	36	10-1	32 3/8

Midway Fields · Feb 25, 2014

rawdawg said:
There's nobody in the league as big/fast as Calvin Johnson. And nobody has stopped him outside of Charles Tillman maybe 2-3 times. The best CBs in the league still get beat. If I'm taking a CB in the first round, he better be an elite talent. Gilbert, MIGHT be an elite talent, but his season last year was worse than Bradley Roby's this year.

Lol I'm going to disagree. Obviously no one is going to shut down Megatron, he is one of the top 5 players in the NFL. You still need someone who can slow him down so his 100 yard performances don't turn into 200. And weeks we are not playing Megatron, we are looking good. And I do think Gilbert is going to be elite.

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Stock Report -

LBs

Jonathan Brown, LB, Illinois Down
Jonathan Brown posted some of the worst numbers of all the linebackers at the Combine. Not counting Yawin Smallwood, who injured himself during his run, Brown was the only linebacker to go 40 yards slower than five seconds (5.03). His 10-yard split (1.79), 3-cone (7.77) and jumps were all awful.

Khalil Mack, DE/OLB, Buffalo
I'd like to mention Khalil Mack, who had a pretty steady Combine. He did well in the drills and managed to post a couple of awesome numbers (40-inch vertical, 10-8 broad jump), but he didn't blow anyone away with his times. His 40 (4.65), 10-yard split (1.56) and 3-cone (7.08) were all solid, but unspectacular. I wondered what would happen if Mack managed to beat Jadeveon Clowney's slightly disappointing numbers, but that never happened. Still, Mack is pretty much locked in as a top-eight selection.

Trent Murphy, DE/OLB, Stanford UP
Trent Murphy may seem like an odd choice for a stock up, given that he ran a 4.86 40, but he posted one of the top 3-cone times at the event with a 6.78. Several teams, including the Patriots, put a ton of stock into the 3-cone drill, so that could help Murphy get drafted earlier than initially projected.

Kevin Pierre-Louis, LB, Boston College UP
Kevin Pierre-Louis made a name for himself at the Combine. He registered some awesome results, including his 40 (4.51), 10-yard split (1.53), 3-cone (6.92), vertical (39 inches) and broad jump (10-8). He also posted 28 reps of 225 pounds. All of those numbers wouldn't have meant much to any non-undead owners by themselves, but Pierre-Louis also thrived in the drills, as his 40 speed seemed to translate into what he was doing on the field.

Ryan Shazier, LB, Ohio State UP
Ryan Shazier didn't run the 40 because he tweaked his hamstring, but some of his others numbers are worth noting. He had a ridiculous 42-inch vertical and a broad jump of 10-10. He also registered a solid 6.91 3-cone time. Shazier was projected to run a 4.4, so it's a shame he couldn't participate in the 40.

Telvin Smith, OLB, Florida State UP
Telvin Smith had a great 10-yard split (1.53) and a solid 40 time at 4.52, though it's not as great as it initially appears to be because he weighs 218 pounds. However, the important thing is that Smith excelled in the drills. He was moving around like a safety.

Jordan Tripp, LB, Montana UP
Jordan Tripp made the most of his opportunity to compete with the big boys. He registered a quality 40 time (4.67) as well as a great 10-yard split of 1.58. His vertical (37.5), broad jump (10-0) and 3-cone (6.89) were all outstanding. He also looked like he belonged when doing the field drills. Tripp has a shot to be a third-round pick.

TEs

Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech DOWN
Jace Amaro had a pretty rough Combine. His 40 time of 4.74 was disappointing, but not completely harmful. However, things just got worse in the field drills, as Amaro had issues with route running and catching passes. I've been slotting Amaro at No. 29 in my 2014 NFL Mock Draft, and he could still go there, but it shouldn't surprise anyone if Amaro tumbles into Round 2.

A.C. Leonard, TE, Tennessee State UP
A.C. Leonard was the most impressive tight end at the Combine. He ran a blazing official 40 at 4.50 and also posted a solid 34-inch vertical. At 252 pounds, Leonard measured just 7-percent body fat. The Tennessee State product has some off-the-field baggage, but he may have convinced at least one team to take a shot on him on Day 3 of the 2014 NFL Draft.

Colt Lyerla, TE, Oregon DOWN
Colt Lyerla quit the Oregon team, so he had plenty of time to hit the weight room. It didn't appear that he did so at all, given that he posted just 15 reps on the bench press. Lyerla's 40 of 4.61 was decent, but he screwed up in the field drills. He'll probably go undrafted.

Richard Rodgers, TE, California UP
Richard Rodgers may have been considered the next tight end after the big four (Eric Ebron, Jace Amaro, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, Troy Niklas) entering this past weekend, but his performance in Indianapolis could have changed that. Rodgers ran an extremely slow official 40 time (4.87) and didn't stand out in the drills. He also posted only 16 reps of 225.

Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington DOWN
Austin Seferian-Jenkins wasn't allowed to work out at the Combine because of an injured left ankle, which has caused him to either miss time or play hurt during the past two seasons. It has to be considered troubling that Seferian-Jenkins hasn't been able to overcome an injury that has now lingered for two years.

WRs

Odell Beckham, WR, LSU UP
Odell Beckham had an excellent Combine. He ran a 4.31 unofficial 40 before being officially clocked in at 4.43. He also posted a 38.5-inch vertical. He then was very impressive in the field drills. Beckham may have vaulted over Marqise Lee as the No. 3 receiver in this class behind Sammy Watkins and Mike Evans.

Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson UP
It's hard not to be impressed with Martavis Bryant's measureables. At 6-3, 211, he ran an official 4.42 40, notched a 10-foot-4 broad jump and leapt a 39-inch vertical. He would have been a lock to go to the Raiders about five years ago. Bryant didn't look very good in the field drills - he had some bad drops - but some team is going to draft him earlier than he should go, based solely on his pure potential.

Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State UP
Brandin Cooks had an awesome weekend in Indianapolis. He had one of the faster official 40 times at 4.33. He was at his best in the field drills, however. As Charlie noted in the NFL Combine Wide Receiver Field Drills analysis, "Cooks had a drop in the gauntlet, but also displayed some nice hands. In the field work, his route-running was impressive, as he showed feet and agility. Cooks helped himself at the Combine."

Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M UP
Mike Evans didn't have one of the faster official 40s (4.53), but that time was pretty impressive considering his large frame (6-5, 231 with 35 1/8-inch arms). Evans also thrived in the field drills, making some solid catches. Vincent Jackson comparisons were thrown around. It'll be a huge surprise if Evans makes it past the Steelers at No. 15. The Lions could easily take him with the 10th-overall selection.

Jarvis Landry, WR, LSU DOWN
While Odell Beckham thrived, the other LSU receiver, Jarvis Landry, didn't make the most of his opportunity in Indianapolis. Landry ran a horrific 40 time of 4.77. The 40 isn't a good measuring stick for how a receiver will pan out in the NFL - Jerry Rice, Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald all ran slowly - but a 4.77 will cause Landry to fall in the NFL Draft.

Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt UP
A league source told us heading into the Combine that he was concerned Jordan Matthews would run a slow 40. That was the consensus thinking, but Matthews proved all of his detractors wrong with an impressive 4.46 40. I'm not sure that 4.46 is indicative of Matthews' true playing speed, but it'll allay concerns with some organizations. He could go very early on Day 2.

Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State DOWN
The big concern that some talent evaluators had with Allen Robinson entering the draft process was his ability to separate from coverage. While some receivers with similar issues helped themselves in Indianapolis (i.e. Jordan Matthews), Robinson didn't answer any questions. He ran a poor 4.60 40. His vertical (39) and broad jump (10-7) were both impressive, but the time will hurt his cause.

Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Sammy Watkins doesn't get a stock up because he was already viewed as a top-seven pick, but I wanted to mention him because he had an awesome showing at the NFL Combine. His 40 (4.43) and broad jump (10-foot-6) were both great. He did an awesome job showing great explosion while also being very finesse in the drills. It's hard to find anyone doubting that he's one of the top prospects in the 2014 NFL Draft.

QBs

Blake Bortles, QB, Central Florida UP
Teddy Bridgewater and Johnny Manziel blew their chances to shine in front of all the NFL personnel at the NFL Combine. Blake Bortles took advantage of the opportunity. Bortles threw some great passes in the field drills. The coaches and general managers also appreciated his competitiveness. Per Tony Pauline, Bortles is the consensus No. 1 quarterback. Read more in the Combine Rumorspage.

Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville DOWN
There are just a couple of minor things with Teddy Bridgewater that could drop him below Johnny Manziel. Bridgewater's hands were pretty small (9 1/4 inches). He also didn't do anything at the NFL Combine. This isn't going to keep him from going in the top five, but it's a tight race to be the first quarterback chosen, and Bridgewater simply failed to help himself.

Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois UP
Jimmy Garoppolo is just a fourth name here; the top quarterbacks didn't throw, so this isn't much of a detailed stock report. I'm mentioning Garoppolo because Bill Polian said that the Eastern Illinois product will go in the first round. I don't agree with that, but if Polian is high on Garoppolo, perhaps some current general managers are.

Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech UP
Logan Thomas ran the fastest official 40 at the NFL Combine. His hands were huge (10 7/8), and he looked pretty decent in the field drills. In fact, talent evaluators were buzzing about the workout. Thomas is extremely raw, but some coach will fall in love with his skill set and choose him earlier than he probably should go. Whether Thomas develops will depend on which coach he's paired with. Someone like Jim Harbaugh could do wonders with him.

OL

Joel Bitonio, OT/G, Nevada UP
Joel Bitonio had one of the better 10-yard splits for all of the offensive linemen, posting a 1.68. He then performed well in the field drills. Also, Bitonio's arms measured in at 33 7/8 inches, so there's a chance he could play tackle in the NFL. I think he'll end up being a guard at the next level, but this type of positional flexibility definitely helps him.

Cameron Fleming, OT, Stanford UP
Cameron Fleming didn't time well, but that was no surprise. No one cares if a 325-pound lineman runs slowly. The important thing is that Fleming drew a ton of buzz in Indianapolis. Tony Pauline wrote the following on the NFL Combine Rumors page: "As posted on Twitter earlier, scouts have mentioned Stanford tackle Cameron Fleming as the offensive lineman people are sleeping on. He's been mentioned as a potential top 45 choice the past few days. Most scouts have Fleming staying put at the right tackle spot he lined up at with the Cardinal."

Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami UP
There was no doubt Seantrel Henderson was going to thrive at the Combine. At 6-7, 331, Henderson ran an official 5.04 40 with a 1.71 split. He also looked great in the field drills. However, all of this was expected. The most important part of Henderson's Combine was the interviews. Henderson had never lived up to expectations in Miami, so he had to convince front offices to take a chance on him. It's unknown how that went.

Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama DOWN
Cyrus Kouandjio was mediocre in the 40 and during the drills. And then, the news broke: Kouandjio failed multiple physicals at the Combine because of a faulty knee. The Alabama left tackle was considered a late first-round pick before his trip to Indianapolis. Now, he'll be lucky to be chosen on Day 2.

Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan UP
Taylor Lewan had a mildly disappointing 2013 campaign, so he needed to rebound with a strong showing in Indianapolis. He did just that, beginning with an official 40 time of 4.87 and a great 1.64 10-yard split. He looked very athletic in the field drills, cementing his status as a top-20 pick.

Jake Matthews, WR, Texas A&M DOWN
Jake Matthews didn't have a bad Combine, but he lost ground to Greg Robinson and is now the No. 2 tackle in the 2014 NFL Draft. Matthews' arms were a disappointing 33 3/8 inches, prompting a few to absurdly suggest that he would have to play guard. He then posted just 24 reps of 225 compared to Robinson's 32. Matthews also wasn't as good in the 40 as Robinson. Matthews is still a top-11 selection, so this isn't a major stock down; he's just not going to be chosen before Robinson.

Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia DOWN
Morgan Moses was seen as a fringe first-rounder entering the Combine, but he didn't really help himself. He had an ugly 1.94 10-yard split despite weighing 314 pounds and then proceeded to look very ordinary in the drills. The only thing that helped Moses in Indianapolis was Cyrus Kouandjio's failed physical.

Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee DOWN
Antonio Richardson didn't stand out positively or negatively at the Combine, but he gets a stock down because of what Charles Davis said during the live broadcast. Davis suggested that Richardson may have to sit out his rookie season because of a knee injury. If this is true, Richardson could easily plummet into Day 3.

Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn UP
How great was Greg Robinson's performance at the Combine? He drew some comparisons to Hall of Fame tackle Larry Allen. Robinson started the weekend by having his arms measuring in much longer than Jake Matthews. He then posted 32 reps on the bench, which is an impressive figure considering his 35-inch arms. Robinson capped it off with a ridiculous 4.92 official 40 at 332 pounds. He also looked great in the field work. At this point, it would be a major upset if Robinson weren't the first tackle off the board.

Xavier Su'a-Filo, G, UCLA UP
Xavier Su'a-Filo was the best pure guard at the Combine. He surprised many by running a 4.90 unofficially. That number eventually became 5.04 officially, but his solid 1.75 10-yard split stood. Su'a-Filo also thrived in the field work, looking very athletic. He helped his cause to be the first guard chosen in May.

Brandon Thomas, OT/G, Clemson UP
There was a belief that Brandon Thomas would have to play guard at the next level, but his arm length (34 3/4 inches) and athleticism could allow him to stay at tackle. Thomas ran an official 5.09, which is solid considering he's 6-3, 317. His 10-yard split was a quality 1.78. Thomas wasn't exceptional in the drills, but he was good enough to cement his status as a second-day selection.

David Yankey, G, Stanford DOWN
David Yankey entered Indianapolis slightly ahead of Xavier Su'a-Filo to be the first guard chosen, but he definitely lost ground. Yankey definitely didn't look nearly as athletic as Su'a-Filo in the drills. His times were also worse (5.48 40; 1.81 10-yard split).

DL

Jadeveon Clowney, DE/OLB, South Carolina DOWN
Jadeveon Clowney was talked up as this freak athlete before the Combine, but he didn't live up to that reputation. His official 4.53 40 was great, but it wasn't out of this world. There have been some (albeit not many) similarly sized defensive ends over the years who have matched or beaten that number. The same goes for Clowney's vertical (37.5) and broad jump (10-4). Clowney's 3-cone time of 7.27 was only above average. All of this alone wouldn't be enough to give him a stock down, but his unwillingness to do the drills just created more questions about his work ethic. Clowney just doesn't seem to be this once-in-a-generation prospect many bill him to be.

Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State UP
Dubbed a "poor man's Chris Long" by Mike Mayock, Scott Crichton didn't exactly stand out with his mediocre 40 (4.84) and above-average 10-yard split (1.62). However, he improved from then on, performing extremely well in the drills. He also posted a 7.19 in the 3-cone, which was better than Jadeveon Clowney's number.

Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh UP
Aaron Donald was the most impressive defensive lineman at the Combine. His 40 time of 4.68 was way more impressive than Clowney's figure considering that he weighed in at 6-1, 285. Donald also posted a 3-cone time of 7.11, which is just ridiculous for a defensive tackle. Donald, who also thrived in the drills, has pretty much locked himself into the top half of the first round.

Ra'Shede Hageman, DE/DT, Minnesota DOWN
I forget who said it, but a female sports reporter tweeted that Ra'Shede Hageman looked like he was speed walking in his 40. Hageman posted a 5.02, which isn't awful, but his 1.75 10-yard split was pretty pedestrian. Hageman was sub par in the field drills as well. I'm giving him a stock down, but it's not a major one. I'm not going to slide him much (if at all) in my mock; I simply expected more.

Jackson Jeffcoat, DE/OLB, Texas UP
Jackson Jeffcoat had trouble staying healthy throughout his collegiate career. A strong Combine helped his cause. He timed very well, posting a 4.63 40, a 1.60 10-yard split and a 6.97 3-cone. Best of all, no reports surfaced of Jackson failing any sort of physical, so that has to be considered a major win.

Kareem Martin, DE, North Carolina UP
Kareem Martin definitely helped himself at the Combine. His 40 time of 4.72 was pretty solid considering his size (6-6, 272). He checked off everything else as well. His 35-inch arms will definitely help his cause. His 35.5-inch vertical and 10-foot-9 broad jump rivaled Jadeveon Clowney's numbers. Martin's 10-yard split (1.53) and 3-cone (7.20) were both better than what Clowney posted.

Michael Sam, DE, Missouri DOWN
Michael Sam was praised for his press conference, as many in the media agreed that he handled himself well. I didn't see it that way. To me, Sam came off as defensive and abbrasive. But that's not the reason for this stock down arrow. Sam was simply pedestrian on Monday. His official 40 of 4.91 wasn't any good, and neither was his 1.72 10-yard split. Sam was even worse in the broad jump (9-6), vertical (25.5) and 3-cone (7.80). The worst portion of Sam's workout was his performance in the linebacker drills. He's extremely stiff and simply cannot be used in that position. He'll have to be a situational pass-rusher.

Chris Smith, DE/OLB, Arkansas UP
As with Michael Sam, Chris Smith doesn't have the height (6-1, 266) to be a defensive end. Unlike Sam, however, Smith has shown that he has the ability to drop into coverage, so he can be used in a 3-4. Smith also beat Sam in the 40 (4.71), 10-yard split (1.59), broad jump (10-1), vertical (37) and 3-cone (7.55), though that latter figure isn't very good.

Ra's al Ghul · Feb 25, 2014

Field Drills Recap - Defensive Backs

Oklahoma State cornerback Justin Gilbert dominated the Combine and secured his spot as the top-ranked corner. He led all of the defensive backs with a 4.37 official time in the 40-yard dash. Considering Gilbert (6-0, 202) is a big corner, that is a tremendous time. To top it off, he was excellent in the field drills. Gilbert was fluid in his backpedal and veering across the field. He also had loose hips to flip and turn. Gilbert made a great, leaping hands catch, too. The Combine performance showed that he is worthy of a top-10 pick and can be viewed as a potential No. 1 corner in the NFL.

Michigan State cornerback Darqueze Dennard was surronded with speed concerns entering the Combine, and he did his part to erase them. In the 40-yard dash, Dennard had an official time at 4.51 seconds. The 5-foot-11, 191-pounder was faster than expected, however he was tight in the field drills. His hips weren't fluid and his change of direction was awkward. Dennard showed that playing off-man coverage is a real weakness. He was a press-man corner in college, so he's going to need development to be a complete player for the NFL. That is a big difference between Dennard and Gilbert, which leads to Gilbert being rated first at the position.

There were no differences found between the top two safeties. Alabama safety HaHa Clinton-Dix ran the 40-yard dash in 4.58 seconds officially, which is a good time for a safety. Clinton-Dix (6-1, 208) looked even better in the field work. He moved well in the field with smooth hips to turn and good feet. Clinton-Dix showed that he is a natural center fielder who covers a lot of ground. Teams that are looking for a safety to lock down the deep part of the field will probably rate Clinton-Dix as their top safety.

Louisville safety Calvin Pryor is the other contender to be the first safety selected. The 5-foot-11, 207-pounder matched Clinton-Dix in the 40 with a 4.58. Pryor wasn't as smooth in the field drills, but he held his own. Pryor didn't do anything to hurt his stock at the Combine.

Virginia Tech cornerback Kyle Fuller was playing like a first-round pick during the 2013 season before injuries limited him down the stretch. Sources told WalterFootball.com they liked Fuller as a second-round pick whose speed is the only thing keeping him out of Round 1. At the Combine, Fuller addressed those concerns with a 40 time of 4.49 seconds. Unofficially, it was a 4.40. Fuller was moving a little high in some of the drills, but he showed nice feet and length. Fuller had a strong Combine to show that he warrants consideration on Thursday night.

Ohio State cornerback Bradley Roby had an ugly junior season, but he did well at the Combine to help himself. Roby (5-11, 194) ran the 40 in 4.40 seconds and looked good in the field work. There is no doubt that Roby has a good athletic skill set, but he needs to improve his cover skills for the NFL. Roby looks like this year's David Amerson.

Florida cornerback Marcus Roberson was a potential late first-round pick entering the Combine, but he damaged his stock. After putting up only eight reps on the bench press, Roberson ran slowly in the 40 with a time of 4.61. The 6-foot, 191-pounder is a man-cover corner, but after an injury-plagued 2013 season, he should have returned for his senior year.

Roberson wasn't the only Florida corner who hurt his stock at the Combine. Loucheiz Purifoy had the lowest total on the bench press with six reps and followed that up with a bad showing on the field. He was slow in the 40 at 4.61 and looked stiff in the field work. Purifoy made a mistake coming out as well, and he could have a draft day fall.

TCU cornerback Jason Verrett excelled at the Combine, but that wasn't a surprise. He is a fast and athletic corner, so the Combine is well suited for him. Verrett had an official 40 of 4.38 seconds and looked fluid on the field. He is very agile and changes direction quickly. Verrett's size (5-9, 189) is his biggest detriment, and some teams have told WalterFootball.com that they couldn't take Verrett in the top two rounds because of that. However, some team will like Verrett, and his Combine performance will help him to convince that team to pull the trigger on him.

The NFL is a copycat league, and many teams will be looking to duplicate the style of defensive back used by the Seattle Seahawks. Utah cornerback Keith McGill (6-3, 211) will benefit from that trend. As a big corner with length, he showed nice athletic ability in the field work. McGill ran the 40 in 4.51 seconds and did well in the field drills for such a large corner. He has really helped himself between the Senior Bowl and Combine.

Rice cornerback Philip Gaines was another star of the Combine who used the opportunity to really help his draft stock. The 6-foot, 193-pounder blistered the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds. Gaines did well in the field drills, too. He definitely used the Combine to his advantage to command more attention from teams.

Another player who seized the opportunity of the Combine was Florida State safety Terrance Brooks. The 5-foot-11, 198-pounder ran the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds, which is very fast for a safety. Brooks did well in the field work and gave NFL teams evidence that he could be used as a free safety and nickel corner who matches up against slot receivers. Brooks would need some grooming for that role, but he put that special kind of athletic ability on display.

In college, Virginia Tech defensive back Antone Exum was a safety and cornerback. There was a time when some were talking about him as a first-round prospect, but injuries killed his senior year. Scouts finally got a look at Exum (6-0, 213) at the Combine. He ran the 40 in 4.59 seconds and looked a little tight in the field drills. Exum looks more like a safety for the NFL, but he could require a "redshirt" season to get completely healthy and back into the groove.

Midway Fields · Feb 26, 2014

We want Gilbert or Donald.

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