The NFL off-season is here and that means it’s time for the NFL combine and draft. All potential prospects go to the combine to test to show off their skills. Let’s take a look at the biggest winners and fallers of the combine.
Risers
Henry Ruggs III from Alabama. He ran a 4.29 40 dash. This is the fastest of all the wide receivers. It definitely put him on a lot of teams’ radar. As a Wideout speed is definitely an important factor. His speed combined with his excellent route running definitely boosted his draft stock.
Chase Clayborn wide receiver from Notre Dame. He is 6ft 4 and is 238ibs. He ran a 4.42 40 dash. This time is extremely good for his height and size. His other combine stats were also very solid. His speed and height is going to help his draft stock for the draft in April. He is the only receiver in the combine besides Calvin Johnson to have that size and speed.
Isaiah Simmons from Clemson had a phenomenal combine. He is registered as a Linebacker but can play multiple positions on the defense. According to pro football reference.com Simmons comes in at 6ft 4 and 238lbs. He ran a 4.39 40dash. He had a verticle of 39. He showed off his athleticism and versatility at the combine. His size and speed are a dream for a lot of teams.
Fallers
Quarterback Jack Fromm from Georgia. While Fromm didn’t have a horrific combine, he definitely didn’t wow anyone at the combine. He had some passes that could have been improved. His testing numbers didn’t blow anyone away. What Fromm did is prove that he is exactly who he is. While this isn’t a bad thing, he didn’t shock or completely blow anyone away.
Tight End Jared Pinkney from Vanderbilt. Over the coming months Pinkney has seen his stock fall. He hasn’t wowed in the drills. According to PFF he had the third lowest receiving grade. He has not shown a lot of athleticism and skills in the combine.
Wide Receiver Antonio Gandy Golden from Liberty. He had a very slow 40 dash coming in at 4.60. He also had a rough three cone time. With his lack of speed and agility makes his skill set limited. He has some work to do if he wants to try and build up his stock.
The NFL combine is a place where future players are to come in and try and build their stock. It’s a great opportunity to see a players skill set and for teams to get to meet the players and determine if they are a fit for their team.