The NFL offseason is in full swing, and the scouting combine has just wrapped up. 319 of the best players in college football were invited to participate and give teams and scouts a look at their physical abilities as well as conduct player interviews. Below, we break down by defensive position groups the top five performers in each event (results provided by NFL.com).
Defensive End:
40-Yard Dash | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
1. | Nolan Smith - Georgia | 4.39 Seconds |
2. | Byron Young - Tennessee | 4.43 Seconds |
3. | Robert Beal Jr. - Georgia | 4.48 Seconds |
4. | DJ Johnson - Oregon | 4.49 Seconds |
5. | Adetomiwa Adebawore - Northwestern | 4.49 Seconds |
10-Yard Split | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
1. | Nolan Smith - Georgia | 1.52 Seconds |
2. | YaYa Diaby - Louisville | 1.56 Seconds |
3. | Derick Hall - Auburn | 1.59 Seconds |
4. | DJ Johnson - Oregon | 1.59 Seconds |
5. | Nick Herbig - Wisconsin | 1.59 Seconds |
Vertical Jump | Name | Height |
|---|---|---|
1. | Nolan Smith - Georgia | 41.50" |
2. | Byron Young - Tennessee | 38.00" |
3. | Adetomiwa Adebawore - Northwestern | 37.50" |
4. | YaYa Diaby - Louisville | 37.00" |
5. | Isaiah McGuire - Missouri | 36.50" |
Broad Jump | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
1. | Byron Young - Tennessee | 11' 0" |
2. | Will McDonald IV - Iowa State | 11' 0" |
3. | Nolan Smith - Georgia | 10' 8" |
4. | Derick Hall - Auburn | 10' 7" |
5. | Isaiah Land - Florida A&M | 10' 6" |
3-Cone Drill | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
1. | Jose Ramirez - Eastern Michigan | 6.95 Seconds |
2. | Lukas Van Ness - Iowa | 7.02 Seconds |
3. | Habakkuk Baldonado - Pittsburgh | 7.11 Seconds |
4. | Byron Young - Tennessee | 7.19 Seconds |
5. | Isaiah Land - Florida A&M | 7.20 Seconds |
20-Yard Shuttle | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
1. | Jose Ramirez - Eastern Michigan | 4.30 Seconds |
2. | Lukas Van Ness - Iowa | 4.32 Seconds |
3. | Andre Carter II - Army | 4.36 Seconds |
4. | Ochaun Mathis - Nebraska | 4.38 Seconds |
5. | Isaiah Foskey - Notre Drame | 4.41 Seconds |
Bench Press | Name | Reps |
|---|---|---|
1. | Lonnie Phelps - Kansas | 31 Reps |
2. | Tyler Lacy - Oklahoma State | 30 Reps |
3. | Keion White - Georgia Tech | 30 Reps |
4. | DJ Johnson - Oregon | 28 Reps |
5. | Adetomiwa Adebawore - Northwestern | 27 Reps |