What a show the prospects put on at the 2024 NFL Combine. We have a new record-holder in the most marquee event, the 40-yard dash, (Xavier Worthy). We witnessed a 340-pound offensive linemen have a 9-foot-3 in broad jump (Amarius Mims), and watched Texas Tech safety Tyler Owens nearly tie Byron Jones’ record-12-foot-3 broad jump, which was previously deemed as untouchable.
The combine has buzz-generating powers. So if you’re pumped about this draft class now, I get it. Especially the quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive tackles. Believe me, I’m a huge proponent of the combine.
But as you come down from your combine-induced high, I’ve found it’s vital to ask yourself: Are the obscure combine winners actually good prospects? I’ll answer for you below as we look at 10 sleepers who stood out.
Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
Notable workout figures
40-yard dash: 4.78 (first among DTs)10-yard split: 1.68 (third)Vertical jump: 33.5 (first)Broad jump: 9-9 (first)Short shuttle: 4.37 (first)
Is he good? Yes | New projected round range: Late Round 1-mid-Round 2
Even considering his weirdly short arms and the fact he’s already 24 years old, I had an early Round 2 grade on Fiske. Not going to assume I was alone in that evaluation, but the Western Michigan-turned-Florida State star only had buzz from an awesome week at the Senior Bowl entering the week in Indianapolis. Now it feels like no one would be shocked if he’s a first-round pick.
On film, everything from his super-explosive workout translates. First-step quickness is elite, sustained speed once he’s in the backfield, change-of-direction suddenness, it’s all there. His pass-rush move arsenal is well stocked, too, and he plays at 100 mph on every snap. If he was younger and had longer arms, we’d be talking about him as a pick in the top half of the first round.
Tanor Bortolini OC Wisconsin
Notable workout figures
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Author : Chris Trapasso
Publish date : 2024-03-04 15:28:06
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