NFL Combine 2022

[JustNeedMe81]

Not really.

3 cone drills is usually for RB/TE/WR prospects. It tests hip fluidity/flexibility and agility for offensive players who run routes and cutting.

As far as DB/Safeties....

Three-cone drill

• Record holder: J.T. Thomas, CB, 2018
• Time: 6.28 seconds
• Yeah, but: Thomas went undrafted in 2018. He was signed by the Eagles as an undrafted free agent but was cut soon after.

• Top five since 2006:

Rank	Player	Time	Pos.	Year
1.	Jordan Thomas	6.28	CB	2018
2.	Jeffrey Maehl	6.42	WR	2011
3.	Buster Skrine	6.44	DB	2011
T4.	Scott Long	6.45	WR	2010
T4.	David Long	6.45	CB	2019

The numbers showed by CB/DB.... Doesn't always translate to NFL sucess... I think 3 cone drill give us an idea of how good they are at able to cut right, but that's it. SO No, JAD has nothing to gain by 3 cone drills.

As matter of fact, I don't think Bolden should do it anyway.

 

[RollTide_HTTR]

PFF has a couple of interesting articles about combine drills and how much they matter for each position when it comes to success over the first 3 years using WAR (wins above replacement) and also how it impacts draft position.

The most important NFL Combine drills by defensive position | NFL News, Rankings and Statistics | PFF

From interior defenders to safeties, these are the most and least significant NFL Combine drills for each position on defense.

www.pff.com

The NFL scouting combine drills that matter for NFL success by offensive position | NFL Draft | PFF

Examining the relationship between NFL combine drills, draft position and PFF WAR to determine which drills matter the most at each offensive position ahead of the 2022 NFL scouting combine.

www.pff.com

 

[Nolan]

I thought Slade was more of a possession receiver rather than one of those players that outruns the coverage.

We never saw him do the latter. So I agree.

 

[Nolan]

That is odd but Belicheck is a defensive coach. Mac needs some speed at WR and it would be cool if Jameson went there at #21.

I just saw where the Eagles have three 1st round draft picks so they may be in the market to get Jalen some WR help to go along with Devonta.

You can bet BB wants to get Metchie if he can. Not in the 1st, of course. But he’s the kind of player that would thrive in NE. Kinda does it all.

 

[TexasBama]

I don't agree with that assessment either and don't think that will ever happen. He is plenty physical enough and will play ILB and be a good player for many years IMO. Here is his player assessment that I have seen on many of them. I am going to trust the experts on Christian and their attributes over some of our so called experts.

HEIGHT: 6'2"

WEIGHT: 232


POSITIVES

— Good speed. Can reliably work to the perimeter.

— Very good space management in tight areas. Plays with short, quick steps.

— Comfortable working through trash. Plays tight to his DL without getting himself in trouble.

— Physical play style. Wants to play downhill and take on blocks with force.

— Great technique and functional strength when taking on blocks.

— Good eyes and trigger. Rarely false-steps; sees the ball well out of the mesh point.

— Good zone coverage sense. Understands the picture developing behind him.

— Has the speed, length and physicality to carry vertical threats in the seam.

CJ Mosley measured 6'-2" and 234 lbs at the Combine, with a 4.64 40 yard dash.

 

[Con]

CJ Mosley measured 6'-2" and 234 lbs at the Combine, with a 4.64 40 yard dash.

He played a lot faster than a 4.6.

 

[UAinAthens]

Size at LB in the pros is all about scheme. Urlacher and Baron were both safeties in college. Urlacher never played safety in the NFL, and Baron was moved to LB after TB.

NFL is a pass first league, so many defenses work to keep there ILB clean to let them run and/or cover. The days of the old Harry Carson or Dick Butkis LB taking on a lineman and then making a tackle are pretty much over. Not many even have a FB to take on anymore.

 

[B1GTide]

He played a lot faster than a 4.6.

If you ever listened to him speak, he is absolutely brilliant. He probably could have done anything with his life given his intelligence.

 

[TheRealPokeChop]

Brian Robinson with a 4.63 forty

He actually ran a 4.53 official.

The NFL network times were way off all weekend.

4.53 is much faster than expected for him.

 

[JohnD]

He actually ran a 4.53 official.

The NFL network times were way off all weekend.

4.53 is much faster than expected for him.

There was actually talk a couple years ago that he could run in the 4.4 range. So 4.53 sounds about right.

 

[CB4]

If you ever listened to him speak, he is absolutely brilliant. He probably could have done anything with his life given his intelligence.

CJ’s Mom is/was a teacher. Same for Robert Horry that played basketball at Alabama. At some point the playing days end.

And mom’s know, but mom’s that are also teachers particularly know.

 

[jthomas666]

If you ever listened to him speak, he is absolutely brilliant. He probably could have done anything with his life given his intelligence.

He reads offenses so well it basically gives him a free 1-2 steps. And he was doing it in his freshman year.