The NFL Scouting Combine is in full swing at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Over the next few days, players will showcase their skills, starting with defensive linemen and linebackers on Thursday. Following them are defensive backs and tight ends on Friday, followed by quarterbacks, receivers, and running backs on Saturday, and finally, offensive linemen on Sunday.
One of the main goals of the combine is to gather important measurements for each prospect. These figures help teams make informed decisions as they prepare their draft lists. We’ll provide updates on these measurements and the results from the 40-yard dash as they come in.
Measurements for Defensive Linemen and Edge Rushers
Top 10 40-Yard Dash Times for Defensive Tackles
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (Georgia)
- Jahvaree Ritzie (North Carolina)
- Zeek Biggers (Georgia Tech)
- Ty Robinson (Nebraska)
- Payton Page (Clemson)
- CJ West (Indiana)
- Aeneas Peebles (Virginia Tech)
- Jared Harrison-Hunte (SMU)
- Tonka Hemingway (South Carolina)
- Elijah Simmons (Tennessee)
Top 10 Vertical Jumps for Defensive Tackles
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (Georgia) – 36″
- Jahvaree Ritzie (North Carolina) – 35.5″
- Zeek Biggers (Georgia Tech) – 34.5″
- Ty Robinson (Nebraska) – 33.5″
- Payton Page (Clemson) – 33″
- CJ West (Indiana) – 33″
- Aeneas Peebles (Virginia Tech) – 32.5″
- Jared Harrison-Hunte (SMU) – 32″
- Tonka Hemingway (South Carolina) – 32″
- Elijah Simmons (Tennessee) – 32″
Top 10 Broad Jumps for Defensive Tackles
- Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (Georgia) – 10’4″
- Ty Robinson (Nebraska) – 9’11”
- Payton Page (Clemson) – 9’8″
- Warren Brinson (Georgia) – 9’7″
- Jahvaree Ritzie (North Carolina) – 9’6″
- Omarr Norman-Lott (Tennessee) – 9’5″
- Joshua Farmer (Florida State) – 9’4″
- Tonka Hemingway (South Carolina) – 9’4″
- T.J. Sanders (South Carolina) – 9’4″
- Darius Alexander (Toledo) – 9’3″
Highlights and Challenges
Winners:
Alfred Collins: Standing at 6’5½” and 332 pounds, Collins stood out in the crowded defensive tackle group.
T.J. Sanders: Weighed in at 297 pounds, up from 284 at the Senior Bowl, showing he can bulk up for the next level.
Shemar Stewart: Slimmed down from 281 to 267 pounds while preserving his impressive height at 6’5″.
Losers:
Mason Graham: Failed to reach the expected weight and had shorter arms than expected at 6’3″ and 320 pounds.
Jack Sawyer: While his size is impressive, his 31 5/8″ arms are below average for an edge rusher.
Linebacker Measurements
Top 40-Yard Dash Times for Linebackers
Details on the top performances to be updated soon.
Linebacker Highlights
Jihaad Campbell: Showed off his size at just under 6’3″ and 235 pounds, which is ideal for a modern linebacker.
Chris Paul Jr: Struggled with size, measuring under 6’1″ and at just 222 pounds, with arms shorter than ideal for the position.
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