His 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, short shuttle and three-cone all ranked above the 90th percentile. Lets stack those legends against each other. Hell bring solid on-field and intangible value to the to a Texans team thats trying to change its culture. R7 (226): OT Cooper Hodges, Appalachian State Hes a big guy but can really move and was a four-year starter at Minnesota. Hall was one of the SECs most productive pass-rushers throughout his time at Auburn, earning a pass-rush grade above 80.0 in each of the past three seasons. The 163rd overall player on the PFF big board, this is a bit of a reach for the Lions, but Martin is a big player who can fill a role in the middle of their defensive line at 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds. Odds and lines subject to change. R5 (176): RB Evan Hull, Northwestern R7 (244): WR Jalen Brooks, South Carolina. Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as possible. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. McBride earned an elite 94.1 grade in 2022 with 4.6 yards after contact per carry, 25 carries of 15-plus yards, which ranked seventh, and 76 missed tackles forced. And Taylor pairs that with a decent grading profile, including 72.0-plus PFF grades in each of the past two seasons as a starter. R1 (25): TE Dalton Kincaid, Utah Scott graded better in 2021 (81.8) than in 2022 (66.8) but finished strong in his last three games. Stroud earned a 92.2 PFF grade in 2021, tying with Bryce Young, and he was the seventh-highest-graded player at the position this past season. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Additionally, he has the ability to go up and win jump balls, as reflected in his 71.4% contested catch rate. Day 1: The Bills make a small jump but land the premier pass-catching tight end in the draft in Kincaid. He averaged at least 6.5 yards per carry in each of the past three seasons. He can replace the production they lost from Hollywood Brown after trading him away last year, as Flowers racked up 500 receiving yards on throws 20-plus yards downfield. R3 (86): LB Trenton Simpson, Clemson LaPorta is a high-quality athlete and an after-the-catch weapon. He uses his 34-plus-inch arms well to keep himself clean but never dominated as a pass-rusher at Notre Dame like his sack numbers might indicate, posting a 42nd-percentile pass-rush grade at the position over the past two seasons. Neither Silveras measurables nor grading profile moves the needle much, but both are solid. R6 (200): DI Scott Matlock, Boise State Wilson looks like he was built in a pass-rushing lab, so its not a shock to see him go in the top 10. Void in ONT. For now, Warren projects as more of a depth piece. in the Texas backfield but brings plenty to the table for a team that should run more than just about any team in the NFL next season. Hill is a safety who plays mainly in the slot and only gave up one touchdown in coverage this year after giving up six in 2021. R5 (146): S Jordan Howden, Minnesota He has a high-level football IQ and was the engine of the Notre Dame offense in 2022. Bolden graded at 74.7 overall playing in the slot this past season under Deion Sanders at Jackson State. The particular concern is OConnells ability under pressure where he earned a 48.0 grade and his inconsistencies, but the highlight throws are really enticing. He has the quickness, bend and length to sustain his pass-rush production in Seattle. Despite not being the biggest player, he still managed to win 54.5% of the contested targets he saw. This can work against him, of course, with a lot of turnover-worthy plays as a result. Bench Press: N/A Vertical Jump: N/A Broad Jump: N/A 3-Cone Drill: N/A 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A. R4 (120): OT Carter Warren, Pittsburgh PFF grades all 32 teams' 2023 NFL Draft classes after three days and seven rounds of selections. Viewed as a potential late first-round pick, this is a big reach with the 12th overall pick. He dropped just 2.7% of the catchable passes thrown his way in 2022 and averaged 2.70 yards per route run over the season. Live picks, grades and reaction to the 2023 NFL Draft. . 52 overall pick on a running back after selecting Kenneth Walker III early in the second round previously. He uses his 34-plus-inch arms well to keep himself clean but never dominated as a pass-rusher at Notre Dame like his sack numbers might indicate, posting a 42nd-percentile pass-rush grade at the position over the past two seasons. R1 (17): CB Christian Gonzalez, Oregon He ticks all the boxes physically, coming in at 6-foot-6 and 310 pounds, and he allowed just 14 total pressures from 449 pass-blocking snaps last season, the best of his career. Levis has supreme arm talent and an ultra-quick release, but the big knock on him is how little he put that into action. He has the length to hold down two gaps in the run game, but it doesnt translate to the passing game, as he put up just a 55.5 true pass-rush grade in 2022. He graded out in the 88th percentile of all qualifying college tackles in zone run-blocking grade over his Clemson career and should add nice depth to a Chargers offensive line whose depth was tested last year. Houston lands a top player, but they pay a steep price. Day 2: Baltimore gets good value here in Clemson off-ball linebacker Trenton Simpson, a former five-star recruit in the 2020 class. Herbig played on the edge at Wisconsin but figures to be more of a tweener in the NFL, and thats likely why he wasnt a higher pick. R3 (88): RB Tank Bigsby, Auburn Its basically an Olympic decathlon for potential NFL Rookies. Vorhees made news at the combine after putting up 38 bench press reps (98th percentile) after tearing his ACL in the drills. The Seahawks finish Round 1 with two top-10 players on the PFF big board. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. We figured he was done. R6 (213): DI Dante Stills, West Virginia. Simpsons numbers did dip a bit from 2021 to 2022 as he moved from an overhang role to playing more in between the tackles, but the Ravens will surely take advantage of the physically gifted linebackers versatility. Mitchell did well to match wide receivers stride for stride in trail technique in college, and hes a willing tackler with a 76.0 run-defense grade. Also: Julio Jones (with a broken foot! He is a burner on the outside that needs some refinement but has all the athletic ability necessary to excel at the next level. Tune earned back-to-back grades above 90.0, and his 79.5% adjusted completion percentage ranked seventh in the country in 2022. R2 (53): DI Gervon Dexter Sr., Florida Brown was a workhorse at Illinois with big-play speed, as his 83 forced missed tackles are second in the class behind, . The TCU product earned a 78.4 grade in 2022 with five interceptions and has three years of starting experience, projecting as a solid slot option for the Rams. He has the luxury of sitting behind Kirk Cousins, who wins with smarts and moxie. R1 (23): WR Jordan Addison, USC Davis ran a 4.36-second 40-yard dash and can be explosive with the ball in his hands. R1 (28): EDGE Myles Murphy, Clemson Hes an above-average athlete who earned coverage grades above 81.0 in each of the past two seasons for the Hawkeyes, joining Patrick Surtain II, Damarri Mathis and KWaun Williams in the Broncos secondary. The vertical jump helps decision-makers judge lower-body explosiveness. Oh, and Calvin Johnson didnt actually run a 4.35 in somebody elses shoes. DraftKings Nation homepage. and Benton across the interior. Johnson came into 2022 with first-round hype. Day 2: This could very well be a long-term replacement for Evan Engram because Strange projects far better as a receiver than he does as a run blocker. R3 (90): EDGE DeMarvion Overshown, Texas Still, he can fly, and he averaged 16.4 yards per catch with Cincinnati in 2022. R1 (18): LB Jack Campbell, Iowa He has the requisite build and length but needs some work in his technique and consistency in pass protection. Day 1: The Chargers land the third-ranked wide receiver on the PFF big board, and a player who can make people miss in space in TCUs Quentin Johnston. Martin comes off the board 47th overall to Washington after slotting in at 94th on the PFF big board. R5 (154): C Olusegun Oluwatimi, Michigan Spears profiles as a nice complement to Derrick Henry in Tennessees backfield. Bergeron is a nimble tackle with a very in-control play style. He is a physical presence who isnt afraid of anybody. White earned a 75.8 PFF pass-rush grade in his lone season as a starter for Wake Forest in 2022 after transferring from Old Dominion. He racked up a whopping 36 breakaway runs of 15-plus yards over the past two seasons. R7 (232): CB Carrington Valentine, Kentucky. The athlete sets up for the test by laying on his back, flat on the bench, and placing his hands on the barbell at shoulder width. R5 (160): S Antonio Johnson, Texas A&M He ranks 228th on the PFF big board. Tune is a good athlete to boot, which adds some rushing upside and doesnt require a complete change of the playbook from what. Houston adds another dynamic weapon for new quarterback C.J. He played just over 1,000 snaps in the FBS but earned an 86.5 PFF pass-blocking grade last season and adds some explosiveness to the interior of their offensive line. How to Bench Press 225lbs Like an NFL Linebacker | by Kyle Hunt | Medium Write Sign up Sign In Kyle Hunt 172 Followers Fitness and Nutrition Coach. This makes a lot of sense given the reported suspension for. R4 (112): K Chad Ryland, Maryland R7 (233): LB Andre Jones, Louisiana. Brents is in the group of long, athletic prospects that the Colts have gravitated to on defense over the past several years. Day 2: Detroit shocks the football world once again by taking tight end Sam LaPorta over Notre Dames Michael Mayer at Pick 34. WebJustin Ernest has the most reps in NFL Combine history, bench pressing the 225-pound bar a total of 51 times. A series of events to evaluate the physical characteristics of the best college football players each year. Turner plays with excellent leverage and possesses strong hands and quicks. Daniels started at left guard in 2019, right tackle in 2021 and left tackle in 2022. Freelands athleticism will be best utilized as a run blocker in space, earning a 90.2 zone blocking grade in 2022, but he will need to improve as a pass protector at the NFL level. At 6-foot-5 and 249 pounds, he has impressive size and NFL-caliber range. Quarterbacks rarely perform the bench press at the combine. R7 (239): QB Max Duggan, TCU. He averaged 2.15 yards per route run in 2022 but caught just 28.6% of the contested targets he saw. Spears averaged at least 4.5 yards after contact per attempt in each of the past two seasons. Boutte fell for many reasons a lack of production in 2022 after lofty expectations, a very poor combine and apparent off-field concerns. Much like. Day 2: Avila was the model of consistency in pass protection during TCUs Cinderella run in 2022. Achane clocked a 4.32-second 40-yard time and was a star member of the Aggies track squad. Irrelevant of the 2023 NFL Draft! Barnes is an undersized linebacker with great speed, landing in the 88th percentile for his 4.54-second 40-yard dash. If the Bengals are looking to find a long-term replacement for. If he can improve under pressure once healthy, he could prove to be a great pick. WebSee who has the best bench press reps and records from the 1991 NFL Combine. R6 (203): LB Amari Burney, Florida Mayer isnt a gifted athlete by any means, but he checks every other box as a receiver and a blocker. We all got up and gave him a standing ovation because so many of those guys wouldnt run.. Unofficially, the all-time bench press record belongs to Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Justin Ernest, who completed 51 reps of 225 pounds at the 1999 NFL Combine. R3 (81): RB Tyjae Spears, Tulane No ones big board ranking dropped more precipitously over the last month of the pre-draft cycle, but he could end up being a value. Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as possible. Sanders was the consensus No. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER (1-800-426-2537) (CO/IL/IN/LA/MD/MI/NJ/OH/PA/TN/WV/WY), 1-800-NEXT STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS/NH), 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), 1-800-BETS OFF (IA), visit OPGR.org (OR), or 1-888-532-3500(VA). to continue their strong 2023 NFL Draft. Vorhees earned 80.0-plus PFF grades in each of the past two seasons as a starter for USC and is an intriguing redshirt selection here for Baltimore in the seventh round. However, Ernest went undrafted and was only in the league for a year. This past season was his first as a full-time starter, perhaps signaling more growth and development ahead. He played significant time at both tackle spots for Syracuse but could kick inside to guard for Atlanta. The NFL combine is taking place this week in Indianapolis. R2 (36): G Steve Avila, TCU INDIANAPOLIS (AP) Guard Andrew Vorhees of Southern California closed the Despite his size, he graded out better as a pass-rusher than a run defender in college and won 9.4% of his pass-rushing snaps in 2022. Achane clocked a 4.32-second 40-yard time and was a star member of the Aggies track squad. R5 (162): TE Will Mallory, Miami (FL) Also also! Duggan joins the Chargers as a developmental prospect who can comfortably sit behind Justin Herbert. With Murray on the mend from a torn ACL, the Cardinals were smart to add a young, developmental piece to the room. Herbig played on the edge at Wisconsin but figures to be more of a tweener in the NFL, and thats likely why he wasnt a higher pick. WebFebruary 22, 2014: Georgia Southern RB Jerick McKinnon sets the NFL Scouting Combine record (since 2003) for RBs with 32 reps on the bench press. The hope is likely that he turns into something comparable to, The Packers add another running back after drafting. Thats not a great combination and why hes slid to this point in the draft. Day 3: Luter has traits to work with on the outside with above-average length and decent straight-line speed and explosiveness. He just needs to become passable in the run game. runs. The Seahawks finish Round 1 with two top-10 players on the PFF big board. Stroud a threat up the seam and brings legitimate versatility in the slot. R3 (94): WR Michael Wilson, Stanford Mike Mamula, Boston College, 1995: Mamulas numbers remain impressive on their own, but you cant have an All-Combine Team without the guy who helped establish it as an event worth training for. And the funniest damn thing about it was he finishes the 40, continues to run, waves to everybody, goes right through the tunnel and we dont see him again. R7 (251): OG Spencer Anderson, Maryland. Vertical Jump. R5 (152): OT Colby Sorsdal, William & Mary He averaged less than one pressure allowed per game last season and surrendered just one pressure to a vaunted Georgia defensive line in a blowout national championship loss. Hes not a great receiver and, at times, has fumbling issues. Ivey carried a career-high 76.2 coverage grade across from Tyrique Stevenson at Miami, but only had six combined interceptions and pass breakups all year. Hell give. He may be more of a tweener and could be molded as the late-round version of 2022 first-round pick Devin Lloyd, another athletic and versatile linebacker. He needs to clean up his throwing mechanics and processing from the pocket. Day 3: Shorter is one of the bigger wide receivers in this class, coming in at 6-foot-4 and 234 pounds with nearly 34-inch arms. R3 (76): S Marte Mapu, Sacramento State Murphy looked like a future top-five pick after a freshman season that saw him produce an 85.2 PFF grade, but we never really saw him progress beyond that.