Check out the top media tweets from the first day of on-field drills at the 2018 NFL Scouting Combine. Running backs and offensive linemen worked out at Lucas Oil Stadium while wide receivers and quarterbacks met with the media.
With UCLA T Kolton Miller recording a 10'1" broad jump, that tops...
— Josh Norris (@JoshNorris) March 2, 2018
Lane Johnson 9'10"
Taylor Lewan 9'9"
Eric Fisher 9'8"
Garett Bolles 9'7"
For the top results since (at least) 2006. All of those went first round...
Only 4 OGs have been taken in the Top 5 since 2001. Nelson better be a transcendent player if he comes off the board at No.2... I mean he needs to be a generational talent to be worthy of being selected at the top of the board. #NFLDraft #NFLCombine https://t.co/WxLkOnqD4z
— Bucky Brooks (@BuckyBrooks) March 2, 2018
UCLA offensive lineman Kolton Miller at the 2018 Combine:
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 2, 2018
- Taller than Calais Campbell
- Heavier than Ndamukong Suh
- Quicker than Carlos Hyde
- Jumps higher than Jamaal Charles@UCLAFootball pic.twitter.com/T00hGl6Vro
All I'm taking from Quenton Nelson's workout is that he's busting it despite not being 100 percent.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) March 2, 2018
This is a really year for interior OL.
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) March 2, 2018
Nelson
James
Price
Hernandez
Corbett
Wynn
OL1 workout thoughts: Will Hernandez even better in person than I expected. Hip movement and lateral agility evident on tape, stands out even more when compared to other OG.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) March 2, 2018
#Pittsburgh OT Brian O’Neill looks so gifted in drills but noticeably thin in his lower half for an offensive tackle.
— Eric Galko (@OptimumScouting) March 2, 2018
But that, along with many of his on-film problems, are extremely fixable for NFL teams. #NFLCombine
Penn State RB Saquon Barkley at 2018 Combine:
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 2, 2018
- Stronger than Joe Thomas
- Quicker than DeSean Jackson
- Faster than Devin Hester
- Jumps higher than Julio Jones@PennStateFball pic.twitter.com/usgR6vJvOn
Really strong day for Nick Chubb today. He's in tremendous shape and really reminded everyone what he is capable of.
— Lance Zierlein (@LanceZierlein) March 2, 2018
Looking at RB results. BAMA RB Scarborough had great day!
— Todd McShay (@McShay13) March 2, 2018
10-9 broad jump = best of RB group. 4.52 = very good 40 for 228lbs. 40" VJ = 2nd best behind Saquon
4.55 for Royce Freeman is 🔥
— Jonah Tuls (@JonahTulsNFL) March 2, 2018
Sub 4.5 for Rashaad Penny is very good for him. He is a tough runner who could outperform his draft position
— Shane P. Hallam (@ShanePHallam) March 2, 2018
Kamara/Michel comp holding true though with that 40. Burst kills angles from defenders more than anything.
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) March 2, 2018
Note for those not watching: Ronald Jones' time marred by hammy or something halfway through.
— Chad Reuter (@chad_reuter) March 2, 2018
There are only 2 players to weigh 230+ lbs, run the 40-yard dash in 4.40 seconds or faster, and vertical jump 40" or higher at the Combine since 2003:
— NFL Research (@NFLResearch) March 2, 2018
Vernon Davis (2006)
Saquon Barkley (2018)
Kalen Ballage with an important 40. 4.46 is a great time for him. Tape says day 3 player, but combine will prob get him drafted day 2
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) March 2, 2018
On and off the track, Saquon Barkley is winning the Combine so far. Excellent athlete and he's wowing teams in interviews.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 2, 2018
Mayfield on height concerns:
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) March 2, 2018
"I think I had less balls batted down at the line of scrimmage than any quarterback here."#NFLCombine2018
“Growing up, I was a big Brett Favre fan. Now I take bits and pieces from different guys. [Drew] Brees is a big one.” — Baker Mayfield
— Andrew Mason (@MaseDenver) March 2, 2018
Mayfield: “Whatever team I go to, I’m not going to settle for a backup job.”
— Andrew Gribble (@Andrew_Gribble) March 2, 2018
Baker Mayfield on Orlando Brown's bad workout: "You can look at his film and see he gave up zero sacks last year."#NFLCombine2018
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) March 2, 2018
Josh Allen says he believes he’s the best quarterback in this draft. Adds “if you don’t have the mindset that you’re the best QB in the draft, you don’t belong in this league”
— Megan O'Brien (@MeganOBsports) March 2, 2018
USC QB Sam Darnold says he's not changing or shortening delivery. Recognizes there's some wind-up to it.#NFLCombine2018
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) March 2, 2018
Sam Darnold: "I'm aware how much I turn the ball over and it's not OK."
— Patrick Maks (@maksimuspatrick) March 2, 2018
Very impressed with how Josh Allen is handling himself with the media here. Presents himself very well. He'll impress in interviews
— Jason La Canfora (@JasonLaCanfora) March 2, 2018
Allen says the majority of his missed throws at Wyoming had to do with poor footwork, which he’s been working on while training with Jordan Palmer alongside Sam Darnold.
— Nick Shook (@TheNickShook) March 2, 2018
Josh Rosen talking about the complexions of leadership. Says each individual responds to different motivation techniques and he hopes to develop relationships on a one on one basis with teammates.
— Kyle Crabbs (@NDTScouting) March 2, 2018
Rosen: "I went 16-0 in high school to 6-6. I think I've learned a lot more through the losses...how to deal with adversity."
— Kyle Crabbs (@NDTScouting) March 2, 2018
Immediate thought after listening to Lamar Jackson: there will be a team that falls in love with him here. The most genuine prospect we've heard from all week.
— Conor Orr (@ConorOrr) March 2, 2018
#Louisville QB Lamar Jackson: “I’m strictly a quarterback. ... Whoever likes me at quarterback, that’s where I’m going.”
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 2, 2018
Bummer - no Lamar Jackson athletic testing tomorrow. He will throw, though.
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) March 2, 2018
Texas A&M WR Christian Kirk: Larry Fitzgerald "is a guy I try to emulate, especially off the field." Says he believes he's the best receiver in this draft. pic.twitter.com/WjRUF6qiF4
— CollegeFootball 24/7 (@NFLDraft) March 2, 2018
Calvin Ridley mentioned a couple of times that Antonio Brown is one of the top guys he models his game after. Said he hopes to meet him someday
— Jon Ledyard (@LedyardNFLDraft) March 2, 2018
Great stuff from Courtland Sutton. Says he’s a dominating presence and wants to be the guy defenses are always looking for on 3rd and 5 . Impressive prospect pic.twitter.com/6EGaEY2CWQ
— Mike Clay (@MikeClayNFL) March 2, 2018
