6:48 p.m.-TOP PERFORMERS AT 2018 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE
Over the last nine days, football players from around the country underwent medical testing, had the opportunity to interview with coaches and decision-makers across the league and showcased their physical skills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine.
Starting last Friday and finishing up Monday, prospects went through general drills (40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle runs) and also, position-specific tests under the supervision of NFL coaches at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
PHOTOS: Top performers from 2018 NFL Scouting Combine
Here is a look at the top-performing athletes at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine, regardless of position:
40-Yard Dash
T1. Defensive back Parry Nickerson (Tulane) 4.32 seconds
T1. Defensive back Denzel Ward (Ohio State) 4.32 seconds
T1. Defensive back Donte Jackson (Louisiana State) 4.32 seconds
4. Wide receiver D.J. Chark (Louisiana State) 4.34 seconds
T5. Safety Troy Apke (Penn State) 4.35 seconds
T5. Defensive back Tony Brown (Alabama) 4.35 seconds
Bench Press
1. Defensive lineman Harrison Phillips (Stanford) 42 repetitions
2. Defensive lineman Vita Vea (Washington) 41 repetitions
3. Offensive lineman Will Hernandez (Texas-El Paso) 37 repetitions
T4. Defensive lineman B.J. Hill (NC State) 35 repetitions
T4. Offensive lineman Quenton Nelson (Notre Dame) 35 repetitions
T4. Defensive lineman Deadrin Senat (South Florida) 35 repetitions
T4. Offensive lineman Braden Smith (Auburn) 35 repetitions
Vertical Jump
T1. Linebacker Matthew Thomas (Florida State) 41.5 inches
T1. Tight end Mike Gesicki (Penn State) 41.5 inches
3. Running back Saquon Barkley (Penn State) 41.0 inches
T4. Running back Kerryon Johnson (Auburn) 40.0 inches
T4. Running back Bo Scarbrough (Alabama) 40.0 inches
T4. Wide receiver D.J. Chark (Louisiana State) 40.0 inches
Broad Jump
1. Wide receiver D.J. Moore (Maryland) 132.0 inches
T2. Linebacker Oren Burks (Vanderbilt) 131.0 inches
T2. Linebacker Matthew Thomas (Florida State) 131.0 inches
T4. Wide receiver Dylan Cantrell (Texas Tech) 130.0 inches
T4. Edge rusher Lorenzo Carter (Georgia) 130.0 inches
T4. Wide receiver Tre’Quan Smith (Central Florida) 130.0 inches
Three-Cone Drill
T1. Wide receiver J’Mon Moore (Missouri) 6.56 seconds
T1. Wide receiver Dylan Cantrell (Texas Tech) 6.56 seconds
3. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (Southern Methodist) 6.57 seconds
4. Linebacker Dorian O’Daniel (Clemson) 6.64 seconds
5. Wide receiver Simmie Cobbs (Indiana) 6.70 seconds
20-Yard Shuttle Run
1. Wide receiver Dylan Cantrell (Texas Tech) 4.03 seconds
2. Wide receiver J’Mon Moore (Missouri) 4.04 seconds
T3. Wide receiver D.J. Moore (Maryland) 4.07 seconds
T3. Linebacker Dorian O’Daniel (Clemson) 4.07 seconds
T3. Running back Justin Jackson (Northwestern) 4.07 seconds
T3. Quarterback Kyle Lauletta (Richmond) 4.07 seconds
T3. Running back Chase Edmonds (Fordham) 4.07 seconds
60-Yard Shuttle Run
1. Wide receiver Dylan Cantrell (Texas Tech) 10.85 seconds
T2. Running back Justin Jackson (Northwestern) 11.06 seconds
T2. Wide receiver Courtland Sutton (Southern Methodist) 11.06 seconds
4. Wide receiver D.J. Moore (Maryland) 11.18 seconds
5. Wide receiver Simmie Cobbs (Indiana) 11.20 seconds
6:10 p.m.-WORKOUTS FOR SAFETIES CONCLUDE 2018 NFL SCOUTING COMBINE
The last line of defense in games, the safeties were the final group of athletes to work out in front of scouts, coaches and decision-makers during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Monday afternoon.
The safeties went through the general drills (40-yard dash and bench press,) and also, position-specific tests, and results confirmed a combination of speed and strength from those athletes tasked with making plays across all levels of the field during games.
PHOTOS: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine concludes with safety workouts
Here is a look at the top-performing safeties at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine:
40-Yard Dash
1. Troy Apke (Penn State) 4.35 seconds
T2. Justin Reid (Stanford) 4.40 seconds
T2. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 4.40 seconds
4. Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 4.42 seconds
T5. Godwin Igwebuike (Northwestern) 4.45 seconds
T5. Tre Flowers (Oklahoma State) 4.45 seconds
Bench Press
T1. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 25 repetitions
T1. Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 25 repetitions
T3. Derwin James (Florida State) 21 repetitions
T3. Jordan Whitehead (Pittsburgh) 21 repetitions
T3. Kyzir White (West Virginia) 21 repetitions
5:45 p.m.-DEFENSIVE BACKS DISPLAY SPEED, STRENGTH AT NFL COMBINE
After three days and nine other position groups were put through their paces, the defensive backs got an opportunity to display their skills on the field at Lucas Oil Stadium during the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis Monday.
The defensive backs went through the general drills (40-yard dash and bench press) and also, position-specific tests, and results confirmed a showcase of speed and strength from those athletes expected to play “on the island” in man coverage on the outside of NFL defenses.
PHOTOS: Defensive backs work out at 2018 NFL Scouting Combine
Here is a look at the top-performing defensive backs at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine:
40-Yard Dash
T1. Parry Nickerson (Tulane) 4.32 seconds
T1. Denzel Ward (Ohio State) 4.32 seconds
T1. Donte Jackson (Louisiana State) 4.32 seconds
4. Tony Brown (Alabama) 4.35 seconds
5. Anthony Averett (Alabama) 4.36 seconds
Bench Press
1. Davontae Harris (Illinois State) 22 repetitions
2. Mike Hughes (Central Florida) 20 repetitions
T3. Josh Jackson (Iowa) 18 repetitions
T3. M.J. Stewart (North Carolina) 18 repetitions
T5. Nick Nelson (Wisconsin) 17 repetitions
T5. Michael Joseph (Dubuque) 17 repetitions
T5. Taron Johnson (Weber State) 17 repetitions
1:40 p.m.-SAFETIES BEGIN THEIR WORK AT COMBINE
Here is a look at the top-performing safeties at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine:
40-Yard Dash
1. Troy Apke (Penn State) 4.35 seconds
T2. Justin Reid (Stanford) 4.40 seconds
T2. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 4.40 seconds
4 Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 4.42 seconds
T5. Godwin Igwebuike (Northwestern) 4.45 seconds
T5. Tre Flowers (Oklahoma State) 4.45 seconds
Bench Press
T1. Natrell Jamerson (Wisconsin) 25 repetitions
T1. Dane Cruikshank (Arizona) 25 repetitions
T3. Derwin James (Florida State) 21 repetitions
T3. Jordan Whitehead (Pittsburgh) 21 repetitions
T3. Kyzir White (West Virginia) 21 repetitions
10:45 a.m.-DBS POST FAST TIMES IN 40-YARD DASH
The defensive backs typically run some of the fastest times in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine, and this year was no different.
There were plenty of sub-4.50-second runs in the 40-yard dash, including a tie at the top of the list.
Here are the top 10 times among the defensive backs at the NFL Combine:
T1. Denzel Ward (Ohio State) 4.32 seconds
T1. Parry Nickerson (Tulane) 4.32 seconds
T1. Donte Jackson (Louisiana State) 4.32 seconds
4. Tony Brown (Alabama) 4.35 seconds
5. Anthony Averett (Alabama) 4.36 seconds
6. Jaire Alexander (Louisville) 4.38 seconds
7. Avonte Maddox (Pittsburgh) 4.40 seconds
T8. Davontae Harris (Illinois State) 4.44 seconds
T8. Grant Haley (Penn State) 4.44 seconds
T8. Danny Johnson (Southern University) 4.44 seconds
9:30 a.m.-DEFENSIVE BACKS TO CLOSE OUT COMBINE
And then, there was one.
After three days and nine other position groups were put through their paces, the defensive backs will close out the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine with their on-field work at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Monday.
The defensive backs will go through the general drills (40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, shuttle runs) and then, go through position-specific tests by the end of the day.
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