Freaky stuff for someone listed at 360 pounds. Smith weighed 157 pounds the spring before his senior season of high school. After running 4.34 40s the last two years, Brown ran a 4.38 this year. He has been clocked in the mid 4.5s and low 4.6s for his 40-yard dash times. - Billingsley: 44 catches, 710 yards, 10 touchdowns, 16.1 YPC, - Ruckert: 61 catches, 1,094 yards, 13 touchdowns, 17.9 YPC. That likely means he'd have a pretty good race with his teammate, Lamar Jackson, who has run a 4.34. Ohio State played primarily five defensive backs against Clemson. After putting in 4.48 (4.39 unofficial time) in the 40-yard dash, there is no doubt that Norwood has elite speed. 40-Yard Dash. Willie Gay Jr. clocked a 4.46 in the 40-yard dash. Deonte Thompson (born February 14, 1989) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. One thing they had in common , aside from favorable frames, was above-average times in the 40-yard dash, vertical jump and short-shuttle. Ekiyor also ran a 5.18 in the 40-yard dash with Leatherwood clocking a 5.25 at The Opening Finals. ET, ESPN). Thompson was signed by the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent in 2012. What also makes Banks a bit unique is the fact that he missed his junior season of high school with a torn ACL. Alabama, however, appears to not be as concerned as others about some extra weight. Neal’s times weren’t as impressive as Ekiyor or Leatherwood’s, but that’s not all that surprising seeing as how he was pushing almost 400 pounds. This site is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with the University of Alabama. He earned a score of 128.58 after running a 4.50 in the 40-yard dash and turning heads with a 41.7-inch vertical jump. On January 11, 2018, Harrison announced his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL Draft. 40-yard dash Vertical jump Broad jump; 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 30 1 â 2 in (0.77 m) 10 1 â 8 in (0.26 m) 4.27 s: 42.0 in (1.07 m) 10 ft 11 in (3.33 m) All values from NFL Combine Ohio State has some beef up front, as well. He was also the fastest player to run the 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine when he ran it in 4.27 seconds. Much has been written about how Alabama wide receiver and Heisman Trophy winner Devonta Smith is on the smaller side, hence the nickname "Slim Reaper." All those numbers aside from Brown’s are verified. IT'S ALRIGHT FOR A WIDE RECEIVER TO BE SKINNY. Moore's well-documented 4.33-second 40-yard dash and an array of highly graded skills for receiving, rushing and returning have made him one of college football's most exciting players. Full testing data is only available for a handful of the 12 defensive backs, but a majority of them ran 40s at different points during the evaluation process and the slowest time was 4.71 seconds. Another thing that Billingsley and Ruckert shared coming out of high school? Get instant advice on your decision to start Diontae Johnson or Mike Evans for Week 17. What’s notable, however, about Neal is the fact that Alabama’s strength staff has been able to reshape his body and find some explosive power. Clint Lamb is the Managing Editor for Roll Tide Wire. St. Brown doesnât have elite speed, but his physicality and shiftiness are an advantage with the ball in his hands. There are verified measurements on 11 of the 12 from their high school days and only one of them came in under six feet: Ohio State's Marcus Williamson, who was 5-9, 170 pounds. "At Pro Day hosted by Harvard, Harris posted a 4.35-second time in the 40-yard dash. But thatâs not all heâs known for. By Clint Lamb | With McCarron throwing to him at pro day, Norwoodâs focus should be on running smooth routes, making crisp receptions and showing a quick burst to get downfield. View a side-by-side comparison of Antonio Brown and Deonte Thompson. It has already been outlined how the meeting between the two blueblood programs will be by far the most talented championship game in recent years given the amount of former blue-chip recruits running around. â Senior Tony Brown once again ran a sub-4.4 40. It should be noted, however, that he won't be the only wideout on the field Monday who had a skinny reputation coming out of high school. Just look at this video from August of him doing a split in the air while jumping onto two plyometric boxes. For those fans who might have missed some of the action so far, we decided to share several clips from the week showing those representing the Crimson Tide going through drills. Bailey showcased his elite speed at the 1999 combine with a 4.28 40-yard dash, prompting Washington to make him the highest-selected defensive back in that yearâs draft. Quickly compare stats, fantasy rankings and points to find out which player is a better option in your fantasy football league. Productions as seniors. Fresno State Bulldogs linebacker Mykal Walker runs an official 4.65 second 40-yard dash at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Since DeCosta took over as general manager, theyâve spent a first-round pick on Marquise âHollywoodâ Brown (who never ran a 40-yard dash leading up to the NFL draft but is projected to clock 4.3 seconds); a third-round pick on Miles Boykin (who ran a 4.42-second 40-yard dash); and a third-round pick on Devin Duvernay (who clocked a 4.39-second 40 prior to the 2020 draft). Co-host for The 'Bama Beat podcast through The Tuscaloosa News and TideSports.com. Hometown Chicago, Ill. School Simeon Career Academy; Position Athlete; Status Signed Texas Tech 02/06/2019 Bailey ran a 4.28 40-yard dash at the 1999 NFL combine and has managed to be the rare player that combines top-notch speed with sound coverage skills and a great set of hands. Second-fastest time by a linebacker at the #NFLCombine. When the cornerback first emerged on the recruiting scene as a young sophomore, he measured 6-0, 167. Two years later he was 6-2, 192. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. Of the five offensive linemen that Crimson Tide are expected to start Monday night against the Buckeyes, just one of them weighed less than 325 pounds heading into their senior year of high school, and that was center. St. Brownâs playing speed looks to be much quicker than that. Heâs run the 40-yard dash in 4.46 seconds, and he keeps his speed with pads and a helmet on. Henry Ruggs III, unsurprisingly, stole the show on Thursday night when he ran a combine-best 4.27 40-yard dash: 42â vert 10â11â broad 4.28 40-yard dash. He capitalized on that with a 4.24 40-yard dash, which was credited with newfound legitimacy. With football becoming more and more of a passing game, coaches at all different levels seem to be focused on acquiring leaner, more athletic linemen that can move. That came from Alabama safety, By far the most athletic defensive back set to lace up the cleats on Monday night, at least from a Nike Football Rating standpoint, will be Ohio State cornerback. CB Marshon Lattimore â 4.36 seconds[autotag] CB Janoris Jenkins â 4.46 seconds; C.J. In most cases, it’s pretty rare for a lineman that’s well over 300 pounds to have positive testing marks without spending a few years in a college strength program, but that’s what separates Ekiyor and Leatherwood from the rest of the pack. Below, we have pieced together some trends that should be taken into account moving forward when it comes to scouting prospects coming out of high school. Speed (7.75/10) This is the main area of concern. 5.24; Worst: 5.78 Best OLB: Mike Mitchell 4.45 20-Yard Shuttle As he spoke to reporters earlier today, however, he noted that he doesnât do any training for the 40-yard dash, which presumably most college prospects do. Sports radio host for The Bullpen on 730/103.9 The UMP. He earned a score of 128.58 after running a 4.50 in the 40-yard dash and turning heads with a 41.7-inch vertical jump. Player Bio: Deonte Brown played at Austin High School in Decatur, AL, where he started as an offensive guard.At Austin High, his senior year, Brown would be named to several awards, Alabama Sports Writers Association, Class 6A Lineman of the Year, ASWA's Super ⦠And yet, according to the teamâs numbers, he is exactly that. Brown didn't run at the NFL Combine, but he has run a 4.32-second 40-yard dash before. Olave was 160 pounds. Aside from length, overall athleticism is heavily valued by these two programs at both the corner and safety positions. A similar type of evolution has occurred inside the college game and it appears that the ability to be a focal point of a high school offense might be just as important as being large and athletic if a tight end is going to be able to move the chains on a consistent basis. There are verified measurements on 11 of the 12 from their high school days and only one of them came in under six feet: Ohio State's, Aside from length, overall athleticism is heavily valued by these two programs at both the corner and safety positions. He played college football at the University of Florida, where he was a member of a BCS National Championship team. 61 catches, 1,094 yards, 13 touchdowns, 17.9 YPC, College Football Playoff National Championship, It has already been outlined how the meeting between the two blue, by far the most talented championship game in recent years given the amount of former blue-chip recruits running around. Heâs always had great hands and good leaping ability. It's common these days for athletes to quickly rebound from injuries, but there are times when schools will shy away from a prospect if there's believed to be damage to a knee. Deonte Thompson, the first of two Cowboys wide receiver additions in 2018 free agency, entered the league with the Baltimore Ravens as an undrafted free agent. Alabama’s Patrick Surtain Jr. is another interesting case study secondary as he’s a prime example of how a recruit can quickly mature. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Denver Broncos wide receiver KJ Hamler, who went in the second round last April, was 156 at The Opening Finals in 2018. While at a Pro Day hosted by Harvard in the spring, Harris posted a 4.35-second time in the 40-yard dash. It’s not the end all, be all if a high school lineman is on the heavier side, but they must be able to move if they are going to be able to play on college football’s biggest stage. Ohio State's Chris Olave didn't have much meat on his bones, either. March 1, 2020 9:37 pm. To start, here’s a clip of edge player Terrell Lewis with an impressive 10-foot, 4-inch broad jump: And here’s Lewis going through some on-field work: Former Alabama right tackle Jedrick Wills Jr. has been impressive this week, including this stout punch that drew cheers from the commentators and crowd: The raw power is absolutely there, but Wills is also an impressive athlete. Welcome to Roll Tide Wire's European Union Experience. Ohio State has some beef up front, as well. That would have ranked 11th out of all the offensive linemen that went through drills at the 2020 NFL Scouting Combine. Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Marquise Brown, who was a first-round pick two years, was reportedly 130 pounds in high school. Harrison attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis, but opted to only perform the broad jump and vertical jump.On March 7, 2018, he attended Alabama's pro day and performed the 40-yard dash, 20-yard dash, and 10-yard dash. Full testing data is only available for a handful of the 12 defensive backs, but a majority of them ran 40s at different points during the evaluation process and the slowest time was 4.71 seconds. Henry Ruggs ... Alex Leatherwood and Deonte Brown did participate, and Brown even played in the game on Saturday. Ohio State played primarily five defensive backs against Clemson. His 4.58 time at the Combine in the 40-yard dash wasn't among the fastest, but at 6-foot-3, he showed a wide catch radius and sure hands. The NFL legacy not only grew two inches and added roughly 20 pounds of muscle, but also dropped his 40-yard dash time from 4.77 to 4.52 seconds. Billingsley and Ruckert were four-star recruits coming out of high school per the 247Sports Composite. Alabama used seven against Notre Dame. People love to argue that size doesn’t matter in the secondary, but it’s pretty clear that it does for both the Buckeyes and Crimson Tide. His 5.05 40-yard dash time was the seventh-best time among the offensive linemen: Henry Ruggs III, unsurprisingly, stole the show on Thursday night when he ran a combine-best 4.27 40-yard dash: Former Tide linebacker Anfernee Jennings didn’t look quite as fluid as Lewis in linebacker drills, but he’s still a name to look out for on Day 3 of the upcoming NFL draft: Alabama’s No. The Crimson Tide and Buckeyes both got their tight ends involved in the College Football Playoff semifinals with Alabama's Jahleel Billingsley scoring against Notre Dame and Ohio State's duo producing as well — Jeremy Ruckert found the end zone twice against Clemson and fellow tight end Luke Farrell also scored. Fluidity (9/10) The tight end position changed years ago in the NFL with front offices looking for more and more for tight ends who can stretch the field instead of just block. âThe next morning, I woke up at like 5 oâclock in the morning and I drove to the practice ⦠1 receiver, former five-star Jerry Jeudy, posted a 4.46 official 40 time at 6-foot-1, 193 pounds: While his 40 time didn’t compare to the 4.27 that Ruggs posted, Jeudy was fantastic in all the on-field receiver drills, which probably solidified his status as a top 15 pick: 2020 NFL Combine, Alabama football, Anfernee Jennings, Henry Ruggs, Jedrick Wills, Jerry Jeudy, Terrell Lewis, Bama in NFL. Covers college football for OutKick. The 2020 NFL Scouting Combine will soon be coming to an end, and several former Alabama standouts have performed well. Billingsley and Ruckert shared coming out of high school? Alabama and Ohio State will square off Monday night in the College Football Playoff National Championship (8 p.m. "It all hit him the morning after he received the news that he had made the team. 5-10, 181 | 40: 4.57 | Class of 2019. That was the best time on the team. Obviously, not many schools have the pick of the litter like Alabama does, but it’s a bit jaw-dropping just how big Nick Saban’s starting five was at the prep level. Although he went undrafted out of the University of Florida, Thompson ran the 40-yard dash between 4.23 seconds and 4.33 seconds at his campus Pro Day workout for ⦠Alabama used seven against Notre Dame. Alabama head coach Nick ⦠40-Yard Dash. © 2005-2021 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. By far the most athletic defensive back set to lace up the cleats on Monday night, at least from a Nike Football Rating standpoint, will be Ohio State cornerback Sevyn Banks. Unofficially, he clocked in at 4.5 and a 4.41 in his two attempts at the 40-yard dash, which is a considerable improvement over the 4.57 he ran at the 2013 NFL Combine. While it's obvious that both the Crimson Tide and Buckeye's rosters are loaded with guys that will eventually play on Sundays, we at 247Sports wanted to take a closer look at each team's two-deep and try to figure out if there were any similarities between players or position groups. Of the five offensive linemen that Crimson Tide are expected to start Monday night against the Buckeyes, just one of them weighed less than 325 pounds heading into their senior year of high school, and that was center Chris Owens, who came in at 312 pounds. Drew Hartlaub reportedly runs a 4.25 40-yard dash, making him the fastest player on Penn Stateâs football roster. Ekiyor posted a short shuttle time of 4.78 seconds the spring before his senior season got underway. He had a 60-yard ⦠Thayer Munford, who will start at left tackle for the Buckeyes, at one point weighed 343 pounds. And with a 4.47-second 40-yard dash, 6.99-second 3-cone to go with a 37.5-inch vertical and 128-inch broad jump, Patrick has a rare height/weight/speed profile. Leatherwood, who won this season’s Outland Trophy, was right behind him with a 4.95 on the lasers. - Billingsley: 6-4, 216 | 4.64 in the 40 | 4.48 shuttle | 33.2-inch vert, - Ruckert: 6-5.5, 230 | 4.76 in the 40 | 4.46 shuttle | 35.1-inch vert. At Bowling Green, Miller ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash. Professional career. Cyril Grayson stretches and watches the field as LSU players participate in Pro Day Wednesday April 5, 2017, in Baton Rouge, La.. Grayson ran 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash. That came from Alabama safety Daniel Wright, who actually was a state qualifier in the 400-meter dash, which suggests it might have just been an off day for him. But Hill's was faster at West Alabama, coming in at 4.29 seconds. This was despite posting a 4.31 40 ⦠So what’s the big takeaway from all this? RUMOR: Najee Harris has met with the New York Jets. He too had an above-average time in the short shuttle with a 5.15 to his credit. Yes, there will be some bigger wide receivers flanking them inside Hard Rock Stadium, but the fact that both Smith (105 catches, 1,641 yards, 20 touchdowns) and Olave (42 catches, 660 yards, 7 touchdowns) have been able to impact games like they have this season changes the narrative that wide receivers have to be big, especially when you look back at some recent NFL Drafts. Surtain serves as an important reminder that the all important testing times can improve as a body transforms. Cornerback Anthony Brown might take home the title based on 40-yard dash times from the combine (4.35 seconds), but two plays exhibited Elliottâs speed last season.
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