9:32 AM: Really nice run by Andre Dillard one of the top OL prospects this year; has an unofficial 40 time under 5.00 (4.99) with a very quick 1.70 split.
9:21 AM: We are underway with the first group of offensive linemen running their 40s. first good time by NC State C Garrett Bradbury who runs under 5.00 with a quick 1.74 split. In fact its been a nice combine for Bradbury who also had a good day in the bench press yesterday.
Big uglies set to run
Big uglies, backs set to run … The offensive linemen are warming up for their on-field testing and positional drills as we speak at the scouting combine in Indianapolis with the RB slated to go a little later today. A couple of points to note. There are usually two times reported; the first is a hand-time with the… Read More »
big uglies underwhelm in weight room
Big uglies underwhelm in weight room … It was kind of a disappointing day for many of the top offensive line prospects when they did the bench press earlier today. One would kind of like to see the top OT prospects manage something in the 27-28 reps range in the bench press, however, the numbers today for the… Read More »
2019 combine weigh-in post
WRs check more boxes … Sounds like a bit of a broken record, but through the first two days of the combine there really haven’t been many shocks or surprises during the weigh-in/measurement sessions. And that was pretty much the case again today when the receivers’ measurables were tested. If one thing did stand out it was that… Read More »
2019 Combine: WR weigh-in preview
Another day; more boxes checked off. Sounds like a bit of a broken record, but through the first two days of the combine there really haven’t been many shocks or surprises during the weigh-in/measurement sessions. And that was pretty much the case again today when the receivers’ measurables were tested. If one thing did stand out it was… Read More »
Combine QB weigh-in report
Top QBs take care of business at combine weigh-in … As noted earlier today, the big story out of this morning’s measurement session for the QBs was that Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray was able to check off most of the important boxes. Projected to be barely 5-9, Murray came in at a tad over 5-10, about the same height… Read More »
2019 Combine Review: QB Weigh-in and Measurement
As noted earlier today, the big story out of this morning’s measurement session for the QBs was that Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray was able to check off most of the important boxes. Projected to be barely 5-9, Murray came in at a tad over 5-10, about the same height as Seattle’s Russell Wilson; he also weighed in at 207… Read More »
Murray checks off boxes
QB Murray checks off boxes … He’s still not all that big, but Oklahoma QB Kyler Murray was able to check off some pretty important boxes when he was measured in at the scouting combine in Indianapolis this morning. Projected to be barely 5-9, Murray came in at a tad over 5-10, about the same height as Seattle’s… Read More »
Second full day of combine preview
Second full day of combine to hilite hand size of one QB … The second full day of the 2019 scouting combine is underway with the offensive linemen and RBs scheduled to do the bench press among other things, while the QBs, WRs and TEs will go through the measurement process. The only thing that anybody seems to… Read More »
RB Combine weigh-in review
Few surprises at combine RB weigh-in … Along with the offensive linemen, the RBs did their measurables thing at the scouting combine in Indianapolis, although there wasn’t a whole lot to report that wasn’t pretty much expected. Alabama RB Josh Jacobs, who has emerged recently as the consensus top back in the 2019 draft class and the only… Read More »
More thumbs down than up at big uglies weigh-in
More thumbs down than up at big uglies weigh-in … The offensive linemen went through their weigh-in and measurement session earlier today at the scouting combine in Indianapolis and courtesy of the Steelers Depot here are the basic numbers for this year’s offensive line class. In fact, there weren’t a whole lot of surprises in the measurables for… Read More »
2019 Combine: OL Weigh-in Review
The big uglies went through their weigh-in and measurement session earlier today at the scouting combine in Indianapolis and courtesy of the Steelers Depot here are the basic numbers for this year’s offensive line class. In fact, there weren’t a whole lot of surprises in the measurables for the offensive linemen, although NFL personnel people may been a… Read More »
No tag for Eagles FA QB Foles
No tag for Eagles FA QB Foles … Philadelphia G.M. Howie Roseman announced at his combine presser earlier today, that the Eagles will not be tagging QB Nick Foles with either a franchise or transition tag. There had been speculation that the Eagles could franchise Foles, who is set to become a free agent next month, with the… Read More »
Top DT prospect to have finger surgery; won’t lift in Indy
Top DT prospect to have finger surgery; won’t lift in Indy … NFL Media is reporting this morning that Alabama DT Quinnen Williams, one of the top 2-3 prospects overall for the 2019 draft, will have surgery on a finger after the combine. As a result of the injury, Williams will not be able to do the bench press… Read More »
Pigskin posts top 250; mocks
Pigskin posts pre-combine top 250, mock … The scouting combine doesn’t really get into high gear until tomorrow when the offensive linemen and RBs get weighed and measured. To help wile away the hours, GBN Associate Editor Pigskin Paul Guillemette has posted his pre-combine ranking of the top prospects for the 2019 draft as well as his first… Read More »
Combine underway
Big uglies; backs get combine underway … The first group of players at this week’s scouting combine, including the offensive linemen and RBs, have begun arriving in Indianapolis for their first day of activities. Today’s arrivals will go through registration and orientation, will undergo preliminary medical tests and will begin the interview process before going through the measurement phase… Read More »
Combine preview post
Welcome to Indianapolis … Draft hopefuls begin arriving in Indianapolis on Tuesday for the start of the NFL’s annual scouting combine in what is arguably the most important week of the pre-draft testing period. A total of 338 college prospects will be poked and prodded, as well as tested both mentally and physically as they go through what… Read More »
Combine Preview
Welcome to Indianapolis … Draft hopefuls begin arriving in Indianapolis on Tuesday for the start of the NFL’s annual scouting combine in what is arguably the most important single week on the pre-draft schedule. Over the next 7 days a total of 338 of the top college prospects will be poked and prodded, as well as tested both… Read More »
Path to the draft thru Indy post
Path to the draft runs thru Indy … The NFL’s annual scouting combine gets underway in Indianapolis later this week with over 330 of the top prospects for the 2019 draft set to be poked, prodded and tested. And while the importance of the combine sometimes gets overstated, no question it is one of the key elements of… Read More »
2019 Scouting Combine by the Numbers
The NFL’s annual scouting combine gets underway in Indianapolis later this week with over 330 of the top prospects for the 2019 draft set to be poked, prodded and tested. And while the importance of the combine sometimes gets overstated, no question it is one of the key elements of the entire pre-draft process. For starters, just who… Read More »
Pats owner Kraft charged
Pats owner Kraft formally charged; NFL watching … Officials in Palm Beach have confirmed that New England Patriots’ owner Robert Kraft has been formally charged with two misdemeanor counts of first-degree solicitation. If convicted, Kraft could face one year in jail, a $5,000 fine, plus 100 hours of community service. The bigger questions for football fans is whether… Read More »
Two months to go
Two months and counting to draft … The 2019 draft gets underway two months to the day – 59 days to be exact – from today. Hang in there guys!!!
Star Tide safety out of combine, pro day
Wrist to keep star Tide FS out of combine, pro day … Sources in Alabama are reporting that star Tide FS Deionte Thompson will not be able to participate in on-field drills and testing at this week’s scouting combine in Indianapolis after undergoing surgery on Friday to repair a torn ligament in his wrist. Thompson will reportedly be… Read More »
Rich get richer draft
Draft order set; Patriots with most picks … Now that the NFL has announced the assignment of 32 compensatory picks for the 2019 draft, the full selection order is also now available for the full seven rounds. And in one of those the rich get richer scenarios, the team currently with the most picks this year is the… Read More »