North Carolina TE Eric Ebron (hamstring) was unable to complete his workout at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22, and was seen icing his hamstring following the end of the 40-yard dash tests. He appeared to pull up on his second attempt at the 40-yard dash, and was given an official time of 4.60 seconds in the event. He followed the rest of the tight ends’ workouts, walking with a slight limp.
NFL | Eric Ebron unable to finish workout
Monthly Archives: February 2014
NFL | Jace Amaro struggles
Texas Tech TE Jace Amaro struggled as a pass catcher at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22, and he dropped multiple passes. Further, Amaro’s lack of definition in his upper body stood in stark contrast to several of the other highly regarded prospects at the position. However, he was able to hoist 28 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press.
NFL | Jace Amaro struggles
Vikings | Interviewing Johnny Manziel
The Minnesota Vikings were scheduled to interview Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, as well as eight or nine top quarterback prospects Saturday, Feb. 22, at the NFL Scouting Combine, according to a source. The Vikings hold the eighth overall pick in the 2014 NFL Draft, and are one of a handful of teams considering a quarterback upgrade while scouting the combine this week.
Vikings | Interviewing Johnny Manziel
NFL | Bench press results for RBs
Georgia Southern RB Jerick McKinnon posted 32 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22. University of Washington RB Bishop Sankey had 26 reps, Colorado State RB Kapri Bibbs posted 24 reps, while Louisiana State RB J.C. Copeland, Alabama State Isaiah Crowell, Mississippi State RB LaDarius Perkins and Wisconsin RB James White each checked in with 23 reps. Western Kentucky RB Antonio Andrews, Kent State RB Dri Archer, Sam Houston State RB Timothy Flanders, Louisiana State RB Jeremy Hill and Missouri RB Henry Josey checked in with 20 reps, while Notre Dame RB George Atkinson III, University of Arizona RB Ka’Deem Carey and Ohio State RB Carlos Hyde had 19 reps apiece.
NFL | Bench press results for RBs
NFL | Jerick McKinnon shows off power at combine
Georgia Southern RB Jerick McKinnon easily led all running backs at the NFL Scouting Combine with 32 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press Saturday, Feb. 22.
NFL | Jerick McKinnon shows off power at combine
NFL | Bench press results for WRs
University of Indiana WR Cody Latimer posted 23 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22, followed by Rutgers WR Brandon Coleman and Vanderbilt WR Jordan Matthews with 21 reps. Wake Forest WR Michael Campanaro, Saginaw Valley State WR Jeff Janis and Missouri WR Marcus Lucas had 20 reps, while Nebraska WR Quincy Enunwa posted 19 reps. Wyoming WR Robert Herron checked in with 18 reps, while Clemson WR Martavis Bryant, Fresno State WR Isaiah Burse, Oregon State WR Brandin Cooks and Clemson WR Sammy Watkins managed 16 reps. South Carolina WR Bruce Ellington, Michigan WR Jeremy Gallon and Coastal Carolina WR Matt Hazel had 15 reps, Fresno State WR Davante Adams, Oregon WR Josh Huff and Miami (Fla.) WR Allen Hurns posted 14 reps. Florida State WR Kelvin Benjamin had 13 reps, as did UCLA WR Shaquelle Evans, Brigham Young WR Cody Hoffman and Mississippi WR Donte Moncrief.
NFL | Bench press results for WRs
NFL | Cody Latimer leads WRs in bench press
University of Indiana WR Cody Latimer posted 23 reps of 225 pounds in the bench press at the NFL Scouting Combine Saturday, Feb. 22, leading all players at his position.
NFL | Cody Latimer leads WRs in bench press
Texans | Landing spot for Matt Cassel?
There is growing chatter that the Houston Texans might be interested in free-agent QB Matt Cassel (Vikings).
Texans | Landing spot for Matt Cassel?
NFL | A.C. Leonard impresses
Tennessee State TE A.C. Leonard had an impressive workout Saturday, Feb. 22, at the NFL Scouting Combine, although scouts were already well aware of his ability. He ran the 40-yard dash in 4.4 seconds to open even more eyes, and he helped himself more on a day when most of the tight ends had issues.
NFL | A.C. Leonard impresses
NFL | Greg Robinson shows well in workout
Auburn OT Greg Robinson worked out Saturday, Feb. 22, and it was what many scouts expected. He has special athletic ability that has scouts raving. ‘First tackle off the board,’ one scout said. Robinson, the scot said, does need to work on his technique.
NFL | Greg Robinson shows well in workout