News and Notes from Day 1 of the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine

Feb 24, 2016 at 05:24 AM

INDIANAPOLIS -- Wednesday was about as quiet as it will get at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Workouts are yet to start and prospects different position groups are still flocking to Indianapolis. Even so, there was still plenty of noteworthy information to come out of Lucas Oil Stadium as the buzz around the combine continues to grow.

Here are the top storylines as running backs and offensive lineman took their measurements and met with the media on Wednesday.

Laremy Tunsil told me he's going to run a sub-5.0 40 on Friday. I want to see this. Don't doubt the man.
— Gil Brandt (@Gil_Brandt) February 24, 2016

Ezekiel Elliott 5'11 3/4 225 lbs
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) February 24, 2016

#UCLA 1st rd LB Myles Jack, recovering from a torn meniscus, just expected to bench at this #NFLCombine. Perhaps you'll see it all on 3/15
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 24, 2016

Two #Bama prospects — DL Jarran Reed & LB Reggie Ragland — may hold off on the bench because of nagging (minor) shoulder issues.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 24, 2016

It's a rarity, but the top QBs are set to throw for scouts at #NFLCombine this year — Wentz, Goff, Lynch, Cook, Hackenberg, Prescott, Jones
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) February 23, 2016

Wednesday's wingspan champion at the combine: West Georgia's Dominique Robertson (86 1/4), edging Texas Tech's Le'Raven Clark (85 3/4).
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) February 24, 2016

#NFLCombine RB measurements

Heaviest: Derrick Henry (247 lbs)
Lightest: Tyler Ervin (192 lbs)
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 24, 2016

Derrick Henry was surprised at 247-lb weigh-in. "That will be down by tonight." Says he wants to play at 241, 242. pic.twitter.com/M4U4NHaHI0
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 24, 2016

Ronnie Stanley: "People think I'm lackadaisical." Says that's the No. 1 thing he wants to disprove this week at the #NFLCombine
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 24, 2016

QB Vernon Adams thinks he could come in and run Chip Kelly's offense. Said Eagles plays looked a lot like ones he was running at UO. #49ers
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 24, 2016

FSU kicker Roberto Aguayo said he's circled teams that need a kicker. Mentioned 49ers, Colts, Saints. He's considered the top-rated kicker.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) February 24, 2016

Norte Dame OT Ronnie Stanley said he met with #49ers last night.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) February 24, 2016

QB Vernon Adams: Learning #49ers’ system would be a snap ... https://t.co/b24a1kBf6D
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) February 24, 2016

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News and Notes from Day 1 of the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine

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