INDIANAPOLIS -- Offensive linemen and running backs worked out on the Lucas Oil Stadium turf on Friday. Defensive linemen met with the media, too.
So which running back had the most impressive on-field performance? And what was the most interesting thing said by the top defensive prospects?
Here is a summary of the top storylines from our third day at the 2016 NFL Combine.
DeForest Buckner. First defensive player taken (3 to SD) in my latest mock draft.
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) February 26, 2016
6'7. 291 lbs. 34 3/8" arms. 11 3/4" hands. And can run.
Joey Bosa certainly not intimidated by combine presser setting: "After meeting with a bunch of NFL coaches, you guys are nothing."
— MarkMaske (@MarkMaske) February 26, 2016
Wow. The local Jason Spriggs (@HoosierFootball) ran a 4.92 40 (unofficial).
— NFL Network (@nflnetwork) February 26, 2016
Big man's got some wheels. pic.twitter.com/pum2IOHAWE
Joey Bosa says he believes he's the best player in the draft. #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/B7IxugZHwp
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 26, 2016
While we're on the topic of hand size...
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) February 26, 2016
Oregon DL DeForest Buckner measured in at 11 3/4 inches. He can palm a QB.
Ezekiel Elliott has custom cleats at combine to raise awareness for domestic violence victims. (via @EzekielElliott) pic.twitter.com/PmccvKpMK2
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) February 26, 2016
Derrick Henry just posted a 37" vertical at 247 lbs.
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 26, 2016
Laremy Tunsil won't run 40. Each of last 5 #1 overall picks have run the 40 at the Combine. Last one who didn't: Sam Bradford (2010).
— Kimberly Jones (@KimJonesSports) February 26, 2016
So, after much controversy, Laremy Tunsil decided to workout and looked amazing doing it. Makes everything look easy!
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) February 26, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott 1st unofficial forty: 4.46. 10 yd of 1.58
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 26, 2016
Ezekiel Elliott 1st unofficial forty: 4.46. 10 yd of 1.58
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 26, 2016
WR Bench press:
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) February 26, 2016
Sterling Shepard 20
A. Burbridge 20
M. Thomas 18
C. Coleman 17
Braxton 17
Pharoh 15
J. Doctson 14
Paxton Lynch said issues with both knees and AC joint showed up in medicals. "I think it spooked a few teams." pic.twitter.com/8FLRK6dAl1
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 26, 2016
Paxton Lynch: "This draft there's so many good QBs. It's so close." Says he views combine as opp to put separation between him and field.
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 26, 2016
UCLA LB Myles Jack on if his knee injury will scare off teams: pic.twitter.com/nIgV7xjwA4
— Cam Inman (@CamInman) February 26, 2016
UCLA LB Myles Jack said he expects to be “full go” and cleared on March 11. Said doctors tested his knee by trying to make it hurt.
— Joe Schad (@schadjoe) February 26, 2016
Myles Jack said he'd like to have "Kam Chancellor-like role" in NFL. "I met him once in a Jack-in-the-box. He probably doesn't remember."
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 26, 2016
Largest media gathering at #NFLCombine so far is for Ole Miss DT Robert Nkemdiche. "I made a mistake," he said. pic.twitter.com/u5Y3xNIBy2
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 26, 2016
Sterling Shepard still saying he can play inside or outside at #NFL level, not pigeonholed as slot WR. pic.twitter.com/z2ZYV5b4Xc
— RosterWatch (@RosterWatch) February 26, 2016
Only 7 weeks removed from surgery, Jaylon Smith walked gingerly to podium. Says he's best player in draft. pic.twitter.com/UERauOHWqC
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) February 26, 2016
#NotreDame LB Jaylon Smith: I'm only 7 wks post-op, but I will be at the re-check in early April. Had no nerve damage. Torn ACL & LCL.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) February 26, 2016
