Saturday proved to be an exciting day at the NFL Scouting Combine, showcasing the skill talent and speed of various prospects, particularly quarterbacks, running backs, and wide receivers. The event took place at the iconic Lucas Oil Stadium, where a limited supply of first-round caliber wide receivers took the field to compete. The focus was on athletic testing and on-field drills, allowing top prospects to demonstrate their abilities and physical measurements. Below, we break down the winners and losers from the day's on-field drills, starting with the performance metrics from CBS Sports' top 50 consensus rankings.
Here's a summary of the key measurements and performance results for some of the top wide receiver prospects:
Tetairoa McMillan (Arizona): 6'4 1/8", 219 lbs - No recorded times Luther Burden III (Missouri): 6'0", 206 lbs - 4.41 seconds (40-yard dash), 1.54 seconds (10-yard split) Emeka Egbuka (Ohio State): 6'0 7/8", 202 lbs - No recorded times Matthew Golden (Texas): 5'11", 191 lbs - 4.29 seconds (40-yard dash), 1.49 seconds (10-yard split) Tre Harris (Ole Miss): 6'2 3/8", 205 lbs - 4.54 seconds (40-yard dash), 1.56 seconds (10-yard split), 38.5 inches (vertical jump), 10'5" (broad jump) Jack Bech (TCU): 6'1 2/4", 214 lbs - 34.5 inches (vertical jump), 10'5" (broad jump) Elic Ayomanor (Stanford): 6'1 6/8", 206 lbs - 4.44 seconds (40-yard dash), 38.5 inches (vertical jump), 10'7" (broad jump) Jalen Royals (Utah State): 6'0", 205 lbs - 4.42 seconds (40-yard dash), 1.49 seconds (10-yard split) Tai Felton (Maryland): 6'1 1/8", 183 lbs - 4.37 seconds (40-yard dash), 39.5 inches (vertical jump), 10'10" (broad jump) Jayden Higgins (Iowa State): 6'4 1/8", 214 lbs - 4.47 seconds (40-yard dash)Grade: B - Luther Burden III demonstrated his well-known speed with a solid 4.41-second 40-yard dash, validating his status as a top prospect. His performance in drills was adequate, though he showed some looseness during the gauntlet drill.
Grade: A - Matthew Golden left a remarkable impression with a blistering 4.29-second 40-yard dash, the fastest in his group. His overall performance solidified his position among the elite pass catchers in the draft.
Grade: B - Tre Harris, recovering from a groin injury, showcased his resilience by running a respectable 4.54-second 40-yard dash, despite sitting out most drills.
Grade: A- - Jack Bech, a well-built receiver, displayed solid skills with a 34.5-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot-5-inch broad jump. His strong route running and ball tracking skills were evident throughout the drills.
Grade: B- - Elic Ayomanor, weighing in at 206 pounds, ran an impressive 4.44 seconds in the 40-yard dash. While his 10-yard split wasn't the best, his vertical and broad jump numbers were competitive.
Grade: B+ - Jalen Royals excelled in the gauntlet drill after mastering the instructions. His 4.42-second 40-yard dash, combined with a top-tier 10-yard split, made him stand out.
Grade: B+ - Tai Felton checked all the boxes with a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and impressive vertical and broad jump measurements. His performance in drills was commendable.
Grade: B- - Jayden Higgins, measuring at 6'4 1/8", showcased unexpected speed with a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, reaching impressive speeds according to Next Gen Stats.
Jaylin Noel (Iowa State) continued his strong performance from the Senior Bowl, clocking a 4.39-second 40-yard dash and exhibiting explosive jumps with a 41.5-inch vertical and an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump.
Chimere Dike (Florida) excelled in the gauntlet drill with a 4.34-second 40-yard dash, showcasing smooth and fluid movements, which impressed scouts.
Jimmy Horn Jr. (Colorado) maintained consistency throughout the drills, recording the fastest time (19.81 mph) through the gauntlet drill, along with a solid vertical and broad jump.
Tez Johnson (Oregon), weighing in at 154 pounds, was the lightest wide receiver present, and despite a good simulated jump ball, his overall performance raised concerns due to his weight.
Josh Kelly (Texas Tech) recorded the slowest 40-yard dash time among his peers, with unimpressive jump metrics, which may affect his draft stock significantly.
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