Auburn RB Onterio McCalebb unofficially had a time of 4.21 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine Sunday, Feb. 24, but his time was bumped down to 4.34 in the official results.
NFL | Onterio McCalebb threatened record
Clemson RB Andre Ellington (hamstring) tweaked his hamstring during the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine Sunday, Feb. 24. He was still able to record a respectable time of 4.61 seconds. Ellington also had a mark of 10-foot-2 in the broad jump, and 34 inches in the vertical jump.
NFL | Andre Ellington tweaks hamstring
Florida State FB Lonnie Pryor turned in a time of 4.70 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine Sunday, Feb. 24. Southern Methodist FB Zach Line recorded a time of 4.77 seconds, Kansas State FB Braden Wilson registered a time of 4.81 seconds, Wake Forest FB Tommy Bohanon posted a time of 4.88 seconds and Ohio State FB Zach Boren managed 5.00 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
NFL | FBs run 40-yard dash
The running backs hit the field at the NFL Scouting Combine, recording their official times in the 40-yard dash. Florida RB Mike Gillislee, Vanderbilt RB Zac Stacy, Texas Christian RB Matthew Tucker and Notre Dame RB Cierre Wood posted times of 4.55 seconds. California RB C.J. Anderson and Michigan State RB Le’Veon Bell checked in at 4.60 seconds, while Oklahoma State RB Joseph Randle managed a time of 4.63 seconds. Wisconsin RB Montee Ball had a time of 4.66 seconds, Notre Dame RB Theo Riddick, Rutgers RB Jawan Jamison, Nevada RB Stefphon Jefferson and Temple RB Montel Harris each had times of 4.68 seconds. Nebraska RB Rex Burkhead registered a time of 4.73 seconds, Cincinnati RB George Winn posted a time of 4.75 seconds and Stanford RB Stepfan Taylor had a time of 4.76 seconds. Fresno State RB Robbie Rouse and Pittsburgh RB Ray Graham rounded out the group with a time of 4.80 seconds.
NFL | RBs record times in 40-yard dash
Michigan WR Denard Robinson said Sunday, Feb. 23, that some teams have asked about his willingness to play cornerback. Robinson said he is open to playing any position in the NFL.
NFL | Teams feel Denard Robinson out on CB
The Detroit Lions could select Alabama CB Dee Milliner (shoulder) with the fifth overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, as they have a need at cornerback. Milliner, who will have surgery to repair a torn labrum, put off the surgery until after the NFL Scouting Combine so he could solidify his position as the draft’s top cornerback. If Milliner were the pick, he could conceivably start from Day One if the team does not re-sign impending free-agent CB Chris Houston or go for another cornerback in free agency.
Lions | Dee Milliner could be target
The Detroit Lions have not outwardly expressed their interest in re-signing impending free-agent CBs Chris Houston or Jacob Lacey.
Lions | Have not shown interest in re-signing two
The New York Jets want WR Santonio Holmes to renegotiate his contract. He had a team-high $11 million base salary, and $12.5 million cap figure, in 2013. There is no word on whether general manager John Idzik wants Holmes to take a pay cut or restructure. There is offset language in Holmes’ contract, meaning if he is released, he can’t earn more than $7.5 million.
Jets | Want to renegotiate with Santonio Holmes
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said Sunday, Feb. 24, that his team does not have a deal in place with the San Francisco 49ers to trade for QB Alex Smith.
Jaguars | GM says no deal for Alex Smith
The Cleveland Browns are not the undisclosed team with a deal in place with the San Francisco 49ers to trade for QB Alex Smith, according to a source.
Browns | Not team with deal for Alex Smith