Ohio State FS Tyvis Powell had the most complete performance of all safeties at the NFL Scouting Combine, according DraftInsider.net’s Tony Pauline, as Powell was clocked just under 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash, fastest among all safeties. Powell recorded a 34 1/2-inch vertical jump while showing well with foot quickness, hip turn and initial burst.

North Carolina State CB Justin Burris quelled any concerns about his speed at the NFL Scouting Combine by running the 40-yard dash in the low 4.5’s to high 4.4’s Monday, Feb. 29. He looked fluid in drills, especially when flipping his hips and transitioning from moving backward to running forward.

Purdue CB Anthony Brown had a good performance at the NFL Scouting Combine, posting a time in the low-to-mid 4.3’s in the 40-yard dash while posting a vertical jump of 35 inches. He looked good in position drills and is a player on the rise heading into the 2016 NFL Draft after entering his final year at Purdue not highly rated.

William & Mary CB DeAndre Houston-Carson capitalized on a solid Senior Bowl with a good week at the NFL Scouting Combine. He ran the 40-yard dash in the low 4.5’s, and that was better than expected. He also looked good in all drills, displaying solid ball skills and fluidity in his hips and backpedal.

Updating a previous report, University of Houston CB William Jackson III looked natural in drills at the NFL Scouting Combine Monday, Feb. 29, and his backpedal, ability to flip his hops and explode to the ball have his stock for the 2016 NFL Draft on the rise.

Updating a previous report, Ohio State CB Eli Apple not only ran the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds at the NFL Scouting Combine Monday, Feb. 29, he reportedly looked terrific in drills and had a smooth backpedal and ability to quickly flip his hips in transition. DraftInsider.net’s Tony Pauline believes Apple solidified his status as a Top 20 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent LB Bruce Irvin is due to hit the open market Wednesday, March 9. According to a league source, the Jaguars are a team to watch as head coach Gus Bradley worked with Irvin in his rookie year.

Seattle Seahawks impending free-agent LB Bruce Irvin predicted he will be playing for the Atlanta Falcons in 2016. He is expected to hit the open market Wednesday, March 9. Head coach Dan Quinn worked with Irvin as the defensive coordinator in Seattle before taking the head job in Atlanta last offseason.

Cleveland Browns WR Josh Gordon added approximately 30 pounds more than his playing weight, according to S Donte Whitner, but he said the receiver has whipped himself back into shape. Gordon has applied for reinstatement into the NFL and is awaiting word from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

Miami Dolphins impending free-agent DE Olivier Vernon is still a candidate for the franchise or transition tag, but the Dolphins are not expected to make a decision on whether to use a tag on Vernon until Tuesday, March 1, according to a source.