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4. Boye Mafe, Minnesota, edge rusher: He was just over 200 pounds when he arrived at Minnesota but measured in for the Senior Bowl at 6 feet 3 1/2, 255 pounds. He had a very good week in Mobile, Ala. He figures to do exceptionally well in the testing portion of the evaluation process. Mafe has vertical jumped 40 1/2 inches in training. He also has broad jumped 10-6 and run the 40 in 4.57 seconds. Recently in training he’s run a hand-timed 4.49 in the 40.

9. Travon Walker, Georgia, edge rusher: At 6 feet 5, 275 pounds, Walker is quite the specimen with great length (his arms are expected to measure around 35 inches). Some scouts think he could possibly run the 40 in the high 4.5s. On the field, he had six sacks and a team-high 36 quarterback hurries for the national champions.
10. Leo Chenal, Wisconsin, linebacker: One of the big reasons behind the Badgers’ stout defense was Chenal, the explosive linebacker who is expected to weigh in at 250-plus pounds. He has a chance to run a sub-4.6 40 to go with a 36-inch vertical, but it’s his change of direction that may turn heads. He’s expected to be around 7.00 in the L-drill and 4.10 in his 5-10-5 shuttle. Oh, and he also might get 40 reps of 225 pounds on the bench.

14. Travis Jones, Connecticut, defensive tackle: The 6-foot-4 1/2, 326-pound powerhouse (7.5 TFLs, 4.5 sacks) has been the best thing UConn football has had going in a long time.  He was once around 360 pounds but really worked on his body and got down to 13 percent body fat. He should get in the mid-30s on the bench and close to 30 inches on his vertical jump. Don’t be shocked if he cracks 4.60 on his shuttle time. He did a 4.57 last offseason.

16. Kyler Gordon, Washington, cornerback: He’s a solid 6 feet, 200 pounds with amazing body control and athleticism. A lot of that was honed with his background in dance, kung fu and ballet. Gordon’s combination of burst and change of direction is reflected in a 42.5-inch vertical jump as well as a blazing 3.87 shuttle time.

19. Derek Stingley Jr., LSU, cornerback: He was sensational as a true freshman in the Tigers’ 2019 national title season but was hobbled by an assortment of injuries the past two years. The old Tigers staff doesn’t question his athleticism, but right now a lot of the expectations for his workouts are tied to his amazing showing at Nike’s 2018 Opening in Dallas. There,  the five-star cornerback measured 6 feet 1 and 193 pounds, clocked a 4.30-second 40 time and had a 42-inch vertical to go with a 4.28 shuttle. It will be interesting to see what he does during the draft process.
20. Devonte Wyatt, Georgia, defensive lineman: One of the many Freaks on the Bulldogs’ national title defense, the 6-foot-3, 305-pounder is expected to run in the 4.8s— he clocked a 4.87 last summer. The former high school shot-puller has vertical jumped 31 inches.

23. Alec Pierce, Cincinnati, wide receiver: A 6-foot-3, 215-pounder who has a track and volleyball background also displays the toughness you’d expected from an athlete who also played linebacker at Cincinnati. Scouts love his ability to block. They’ll also love his wheels. This is a player who is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.4s, jump over 40 inches and get at least 11 feet in the broad jump. His shuttle times should stand out.

25. Jaquan Brisker, Penn State, safety: A star in a very talented secondary, Brisker made second-team All-American honors in 2021 after making 64 tackles, 5.5 TFLs and two INTs. At 6-foot-1, 203 pounds, he has elite wheels and power. At Penn State, he timed a very fast 4.07 shuttle time and benched 360 pounds. Nittany Lions coaches expect him to run the 40 in the low 4.3s and possibly in the 4.2s, according to longtime Penn State strength coach Dwight Galt.
26. George Karlaftis, Purdue, edge rusher: The biggest recruit the Boilers have landed in a long time lived up to lofty expectations and should prove to be a very good, productive NFL player, based on his excellent athleticism and relentless work ethic. The 6-foot-4, 275-pounder once played on the U-16 Greek national water polo team as a 13-year-old and later became a two-time Indiana state champion in the shot put. He also started for three seasons on his high school basketball team. He’s run a sub-4.70 40 in college and vertical jumped 37 inches. He’s also broad-jumped 10-1.
27. Dominique Robinson, Miami (OH), edge rusher: The former high school quarterback spent three seasons playing wide receiver in the MAC before moving to the defensive line, where he’s blossomed with his 82 1/2-inch wingspan and terrific change of direction. The 6-foot-4 Robinson expects to weigh close to 260 pounds and run the 40 in the 4.65 range. At Miami, he ran a very impressive 4.31 agility time and also has vertical jumped 34 inches.

35. Nakobe Dean, Georgia, linebacker: The electrical engineering major is brilliant off the field and on. He was the leader of the Bulldogs defense. He doesn’t have great size — maybe he’s 5-11 1/2, 225 pounds — but he’s a blur on the field. Rival coaches think he’ll run the 40 in the 4.4s and should have really quick shuttle times.
36. David Ojabo, Michigan, edge rusher: The Nigerian native was emerging fast in Ann Arbor opposite Hutchinson. Ojabo is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s.
37.Quay Walker, Georgia, linebacker: Walker is about 6 feet 4 and 245 pounds and has an 80-plus inch wingspan. He flies laterally and has speed to close. He should run in the 4.5 range. Scouts are still a little split on how instinctive he is, but he sure gets there in a hurry.

39. Zion Johnson, Boston College, offensive lineman: An All-ACC lineman, the 6-3, 310-pound Johnson had an impressive week at the Senior Bowl, showing off the good athleticism and intelligence that makes him a versatile option. Johnson, who has vertical jumped 34.5 inches at BC and completed 32 reps on the bench, is a very underrated athlete. He’s also a single-digit handicapper who played high school golf despite his big frame.
40. DaMarcus Mitchell, Purdue, edge rusher: He transferred to Purdue from junior college and flashed some potential, but his athleticism will get him some long looks. The 6-3, 260-pounder, who has only 7 percent body fat, runs the 40 in the 4.6s, has broad jumped 10-5 and vertical jumps in the high 30s.

Lolz these guys are just stupid athletic...part of the reason why I enjoy watching the combine so much. Running a 4.5 at 275 pounds is absolutely insane

@"Hawkvike25" said: Lolz these guys are just stupid athletic...part of the reason why I enjoy watching the combine so much. Running a 4.5 at 275 pounds is absolutely insane

Well, maybe just the nail of my pinky toe.

@"JustinTime18™" said: 35. Nakobe Dean, Georgia, linebacker: The electrical engineering major is brilliant off the field and on. He was the leader of the Bulldogs defense. He doesn’t have great size — maybe he’s 5-11 1/2, 225 pounds — but he’s a blur on the field. Rival coaches think he’ll run the 40 in the 4.4s and should have really quick shuttle times. 36. David Ojabo, Michigan, edge rusher: The Nigerian native was emerging fast in Ann Arbor opposite Hutchinson. Ojabo is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s. 37.Quay Walker, Georgia, linebacker: Walker is about 6 feet 4 and 245 pounds and has an 80-plus inch wingspan. He flies laterally and has speed to close. He should run in the 4.5 range. Scouts are still a little split on how instinctive he is, but he sure gets there in a hurry.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: 35. Nakobe Dean, Georgia, linebacker: The electrical engineering major is brilliant off the field and on. He was the leader of the Bulldogs defense. He doesn’t have great size — maybe he’s 5-11 1/2, 225 pounds — but he’s a blur on the field. Rival coaches think he’ll run the 40 in the 4.4s and should have really quick shuttle times. 36. David Ojabo, Michigan, edge rusher: The Nigerian native was emerging fast in Ann Arbor opposite Hutchinson. Ojabo is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s. 37.Quay Walker, Georgia, linebacker: Walker is about 6 feet 4 and 245 pounds and has an 80-plus inch wingspan. He flies laterally and has speed to close. He should run in the 4.5 range. Scouts are still a little split on how instinctive he is, but he sure gets there in a hurry.

question on ojabo,... how much of his game is legit,  vs being the guy opposite a guy that could go #1 overall according to some boards?  we have seen offenses try and slide protection to take away DEs who are dominant,  is that where ojabo feasts?  is he really a top 20 pick or has he made his reputation just being the guy lucky enough to line up opposite Hutchinson and going against the historically weaker OT and rarely seeing a DT or even a chip block?

@"JustinTime18™" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: 35. Nakobe Dean, Georgia, linebacker: The electrical engineering major is brilliant off the field and on. He was the leader of the Bulldogs defense. He doesn’t have great size — maybe he’s 5-11 1/2, 225 pounds — but he’s a blur on the field. Rival coaches think he’ll run the 40 in the 4.4s and should have really quick shuttle times. 36. David Ojabo, Michigan, edge rusher: The Nigerian native was emerging fast in Ann Arbor opposite Hutchinson. Ojabo is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s. 37.Quay Walker, Georgia, linebacker: Walker is about 6 feet 4 and 245 pounds and has an 80-plus inch wingspan. He flies laterally and has speed to close. He should run in the 4.5 range. Scouts are still a little split on how instinctive he is, but he sure gets there in a hurry.

question on ojabo,... how much of his game is legit,  vs being the guy opposite a guy that could go #1 overall according to some boards?  we have seen offenses try and slide protection to take away DEs who are dominant,  is that where ojabo feasts?  is he really a top 20 pick or has he made his reputation just being the guy lucky enough to line up opposite Hutchinson and going against the historically weaker OT and rarely seeing a DT or even a chip block?

Valid points that I can't give detailed answers to point for point.

What I can say is he's as green as grass. Didn't play football until his Jr year. Won the state 100 meters. He's got all the traits you look for. He can bend. He can play with power. He's got length. He's got burst. He was productive without really knowing what he's doing. 

There's a couple internet scouts who will tell you he might be a better prospect than Hutchinson. Other than KT, probably the highest upside. I think we definitely go CB unless we land two starters in FA. If we do, I'd take this guy over just about anyone from the edge class. 

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said:

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: 35. Nakobe Dean, Georgia, linebacker: The electrical engineering major is brilliant off the field and on. He was the leader of the Bulldogs defense. He doesn’t have great size — maybe he’s 5-11 1/2, 225 pounds — but he’s a blur on the field. Rival coaches think he’ll run the 40 in the 4.4s and should have really quick shuttle times. 36. David Ojabo, Michigan, edge rusher: The Nigerian native was emerging fast in Ann Arbor opposite Hutchinson. Ojabo is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s. 37.Quay Walker, Georgia, linebacker: Walker is about 6 feet 4 and 245 pounds and has an 80-plus inch wingspan. He flies laterally and has speed to close. He should run in the 4.5 range. Scouts are still a little split on how instinctive he is, but he sure gets there in a hurry.

question on ojabo,... how much of his game is legit,  vs being the guy opposite a guy that could go #1 overall according to some boards?  we have seen offenses try and slide protection to take away DEs who are dominant,  is that where ojabo feasts?  is he really a top 20 pick or has he made his reputation just being the guy lucky enough to line up opposite Hutchinson and going against the historically weaker OT and rarely seeing a DT or even a chip block?

Valid points that I can't give detailed answers to point for point.

What I can say is he's as green as grass. Didn't play football until his Jr year. Won the state 100 meters. He's got all the traits you look for. He can bend. He can play with power. He's got length. He's got burst. He was productive without really knowing what he's doing. 

There's a couple internet scouts who will tell you he might be a better prospect than Hutchinson. Other than KT, probably the highest upside. I think we definitely go CB unless we land two starters in FA. If we do, I'd take this guy over just about anyone from the edge class. 

I wonder how much we are going to miss Dre when it comes to these DL lumps of clay he seemed to round out pretty well.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"JustinTime18™" said: 35. Nakobe Dean, Georgia, linebacker: The electrical engineering major is brilliant off the field and on. He was the leader of the Bulldogs defense. He doesn’t have great size — maybe he’s 5-11 1/2, 225 pounds — but he’s a blur on the field. Rival coaches think he’ll run the 40 in the 4.4s and should have really quick shuttle times. 36. David Ojabo, Michigan, edge rusher: The Nigerian native was emerging fast in Ann Arbor opposite Hutchinson. Ojabo is expected to run the 40 in the low 4.5s and vertical jump in the high 30s. 37.Quay Walker, Georgia, linebacker: Walker is about 6 feet 4 and 245 pounds and has an 80-plus inch wingspan. He flies laterally and has speed to close. He should run in the 4.5 range. Scouts are still a little split on how instinctive he is, but he sure gets there in a hurry.

question on ojabo,... how much of his game is legit,  vs being the guy opposite a guy that could go #1 overall according to some boards?  we have seen offenses try and slide protection to take away DEs who are dominant,  is that where ojabo feasts?  is he really a top 20 pick or has he made his reputation just being the guy lucky enough to line up opposite Hutchinson and going against the historically weaker OT and rarely seeing a DT or even a chip block?

Oh how I would love Travon Walker in a Viking Jersey...

Ojabo reminds me of Hunter in his freakish athleticism p, but needs time. Maybe he can come in and be amazing, but I doubt it’s that fast. Definitely huge upside. 

@"purplefaithful" said: Oh how I would love Travon Walker in a Viking Jersey...

What could go wrong.