Updating a previous report, Oklahoma State CB Justin Gilbert ran the fastest 40-yard dash among cornerbacks at the NFL Scouting Combine Tuesday, Feb. 25. He posted an official time of 4.37 seconds, which just edged out Rice CB Phillip Gaines and Texas Christian CB Jason Verrett, who were timed at 4.38 seconds.
NFL | Justin Gilbert tops CBs in 40-yard dash
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Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel was listed as a top performer in the five drills he participated in at the NFL Scouting Combine. He turned in an official 40-yard dash time of 4.68 seconds, a 31 1/2 inch vertical leap and a 9-foot-5 broad jump. He also posted a time of 6.75 seconds in the three-cone drill, and 4.03 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle.
NFL | Johnny Manziel performs well in drills
UCF QB Blake Bortles posted a time of 4.93 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a time of 7.08 seconds in the three-cone drill, and a time of 4.21 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle at the NFL Scouting Combine. However, he was rated as a top performer with a 32 1/2 inch vertical leap and 9-foot-7 broad jump result.
NFL | Blake Bortles shows solid leaping ability
Fresno State QB Derek Carr took part in four drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he rated as a top performer in three of them. He posted an official time of 4.69 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a 34 1/2 inch vertical leap and 4.20 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle. Carr also posted a distance of 9-foot-2 in the broad jump.
NFL | Derek Carr shows well in drills
University of Buffalo LB Khalil Mack took part in all but the 60-yard shuttle at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he was listed as a top performer in four of the drills. He ran the 40-yard dash with an official time of 4.65 seconds, posted a 40 inch vertical leap, a distance of 10-foot-8 in the broad jump and 4.18 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle. He also had 23 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press, had a time of 7.08 seconds in the three-cone drill and did not take part in the 60-yard shuttle.
NFL | Khalil Mack takes part in most drills
Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks took part in all drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, and he was listed among the top performers in three categories. He posted a time of 4.33 seconds in the 40-yard dash, and had a 20-yard shuttle time of 3.81 seconds and a time of 10.72 seconds in the 60-yard shuttle. He also checked in with 16 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press, had a 36 inch vertical leap, 10-foot-0 broad jump and a time of 6.76 seconds in the three-cone drill.
NFL | Brandin Cooks participates in all drills
Clemson WR Sammy Watkins took part in six of the seven drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, doing all but the 60-yard shuttle. He had an official time of 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash, 16 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press, a 34 inch vertical leap, a broad jump of 10-foot-6, a time of 6.95 seconds in the three-cone drill and a time of 4.34 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle.
NFL | Sammy Watkins does most drills
Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews took part in all drills at the NFL Scouting Combine, and was listed as a top performer in the bench press of 225 pounds with 21 reps. He also posted an official time of 4.46 seconds in the 40-yard dash, a 35 1/2 inch vertical leap, a broad jump of 10-foot-0, a time of 6.95 seconds in the three-cone drill, a time of 4.18 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle and a time of 11.84 seconds in the 60-yard shuttle.
NFL | All drills complete for Jordan Matthews
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