"Small School" Guys in the NFL Combine
These are the "small school" guys invited to the 2011 NFL Combine. I will be updating this with the results as they happen.
FCS
QB Devlin, Patrick Delaware 6-3 225 Arm Length: 32" Hand Size: 9 7/8"
4.76/40, 9'8" BJ, 33” VJ, 7.08 3-cone, 4.32 20y-shuttle
Pat had a relatively low key workout. While he did not stand out, he also did not do himself any harm. His athleticism was apparent by his decent 40-time and jumping ability.
RB Jones, Taiwan Eastern Washington 6-2 195 Arm Length: 29 1/2" Hand Size: 8 3/4"
DNP
It was disappointing to not see Taiwan Jones out there due to an injury. He really could have used the showcase after coming out as a Junior after two dominating seasons at EWU. Projects to be a great return specialist.
TE Thomas, Julius Portland St. 6-5 246 Arm Length: 33" Hand Size: 10 1/4"
4.68/40, 9'3" BJ, 35.5" VJ (5th overall), 4.31 20y shuttle, 11.95 60y shuttle, 6.96 3-cone
While Julius fared pretty well for a 246 pounder, he was overshadowed by the abilities of Schuylar Oordt who outweighs him by 15 pounds. That being said, he still looked decent and could be taken in the later rounds, he still has big hands and can catch passes.
TE Oordt, Schuylar Northern Iowa 6-6 261 Arm Length: 33 3/4 in. Hand Size: 9 7/8 in.
4.67/40 (5th overall), 36" VJ (4th overall), 9'11" BJ (4thoverall), 4.25 20y shuttle (5th overall), 11.9 60y shuttle, 6.83 3-cone (2nd overall)
He's a great athlete. Schuylar was top five overall in five TE events. He really boosted his stock by showing his agility, speed and solid route running ability. His size is great, but he lacks strength and blocking technique.
OT Person, Michael Montana State 6-5 300 Arm Length: 32 3/4" Hand Size: 9 5/8"
5.19/40, 9' BJ, 7.44/3-cone drill (5th overall), 4.50/20 yard shuttle (5th overall), 1.77 10y split, 28" VJ
Mike showed a great ability to move around, flexibility and good quickness. He was top five in 3-cone and the 20 yard shuttle.
OT Ijalana, Ben Villanova 6-4 317 Arm Length: 36" Hand Size: 10 1/2"
DNP
Although Ben Ijalana did not participate due to injury he still projects as a top five OT.
OG Arkin, David Missouri State 6-5 300 Arm Length: 33 7/8" Hand Size: 10 1/2"
5.23/40, 8'7" BJ, 7.60 3-cone, 4.63 20y shuttle, 29" VJ
He's more of a smart blocker than a pure athletic blocker. He did not fair terribly well in any of the categories, but this was almost expected as he uses more of technique and skill.
OG Hughes, Kevin SE Louisiana 6-4 302 Arm Length: 34 3/8" Hand Size: 9 1/2"
7'11" BJ, 5.36/40, 4.97 20y shuttle, 8.29 3-cone
His overall athleticism and speed leaves more to be desired. But, Kevin did show that he has quick and nimble feet during the drills.
OG Rackley, William Lehigh 6-3 310 Arm Length: 33 1/4" Hand Size:10 3/8"
8'3" BJ, DNP/40, 4.94 20 shuttle, 23.6” VJ, 7.91 3-cone
Just a big kid that uses his size very well. Not the most athletic, but has some quickness off the snap.
DT Ellis, Kenrick Hampton 6-5 346 Arm Length: 35 1/8" Hand Size: 10 1/2"
5.28/40
Kenrick didn't participate in most events, but his 40-time was impressive for a kid that weighs in at 346 pounds.
DT Parker, Martin Richmond 6-2 303 Arm Length: 33 3/4" Hand Size: 9 3/4"
5.03/40, 8'8" BJ, 7.56 3-cone, 29" VJ
I feel that he may have raised a few eyebrows with his size/quickness combo.
LB Smith, Darryl Appalachian State 5-11 240 Arm Length: 32" Hand Size: 9 3/4"
31" VJ, 11.87 60y shuttle, 4.78/40, 7.35 3-cone, 8’8” BJ, 4.45 20y-shuttle
DJ had a decent combine, he wasn't spectacular but I think he looked very good on some of the drills.For a guy pushing 240lbs he's certainly more than capable of making a play.
CB Rogers, Justin Richmond 5-11 180 Arm Length: 31 3/8" Hand Size: 8 1/4"
CB Allen, Cortez Citadel 6-1 197 Arm Length: 32 1/4" Hand Size: 8 5/8"
4.51/40, 6.76 3-cone, 35.5” VJ, 10’9” BJ (1st), 4.01 20y-shuttle (5th), 10.87 60y-shuttle (2nd)
Not the fastest Corner, but he proved that he was more than capable of making plays. Cortez looked very agile, very quick and well coached. Certainly raised his stock a bit.
CB Skrine, Darryl Tennessee-Chattanooga 5-11 186 Arm Length: 30 1/4" Hand Size: 8 7/8"
FS Legree, Mark Appalachian State 6-0 210 Arm Length: 30 1/4" Hand Size: 9 1/4"
21 reps 225lbs (2nd overall), 4.56/40 (2nd), 9’8” BJ (4th), 6.9 3-cone (2nd), 4.09 20y-shuttle (3rd), 31” VJ
You can't ask for a better combine. Mark Legree ranked in the top five for Safeties in five out of six categories. Ran a very good 4.56/40 for 210lb Safety. He also looked strong, agile and quick. Looked good on the drills and showed some decent hands. Certainly raised his stock.
QB Devlin, Patrick Delaware 6-3 225 Arm Length: 32" Hand Size: 9 7/8"
4.76/40, 9'8" BJ, 33” VJ, 7.08 3-cone, 4.32 20y-shuttle
Pat had a relatively low key workout. While he did not stand out, he also did not do himself any harm. His athleticism was apparent by his decent 40-time and jumping ability.
RB Jones, Taiwan Eastern Washington 6-2 195 Arm Length: 29 1/2" Hand Size: 8 3/4"
DNP
It was disappointing to not see Taiwan Jones out there due to an injury. He really could have used the showcase after coming out as a Junior after two dominating seasons at EWU. Projects to be a great return specialist.
TE Thomas, Julius Portland St. 6-5 246 Arm Length: 33" Hand Size: 10 1/4"
4.68/40, 9'3" BJ, 35.5" VJ (5th overall), 4.31 20y shuttle, 11.95 60y shuttle, 6.96 3-cone
While Julius fared pretty well for a 246 pounder, he was overshadowed by the abilities of Schuylar Oordt who outweighs him by 15 pounds. That being said, he still looked decent and could be taken in the later rounds, he still has big hands and can catch passes.
TE Oordt, Schuylar Northern Iowa 6-6 261 Arm Length: 33 3/4 in. Hand Size: 9 7/8 in.
4.67/40 (5th overall), 36" VJ (4th overall), 9'11" BJ (4thoverall), 4.25 20y shuttle (5th overall), 11.9 60y shuttle, 6.83 3-cone (2nd overall)
He's a great athlete. Schuylar was top five overall in five TE events. He really boosted his stock by showing his agility, speed and solid route running ability. His size is great, but he lacks strength and blocking technique.
OT Person, Michael Montana State 6-5 300 Arm Length: 32 3/4" Hand Size: 9 5/8"
5.19/40, 9' BJ, 7.44/3-cone drill (5th overall), 4.50/20 yard shuttle (5th overall), 1.77 10y split, 28" VJ
Mike showed a great ability to move around, flexibility and good quickness. He was top five in 3-cone and the 20 yard shuttle.
OT Ijalana, Ben Villanova 6-4 317 Arm Length: 36" Hand Size: 10 1/2"
DNP
Although Ben Ijalana did not participate due to injury he still projects as a top five OT.
OG Arkin, David Missouri State 6-5 300 Arm Length: 33 7/8" Hand Size: 10 1/2"
5.23/40, 8'7" BJ, 7.60 3-cone, 4.63 20y shuttle, 29" VJ
He's more of a smart blocker than a pure athletic blocker. He did not fair terribly well in any of the categories, but this was almost expected as he uses more of technique and skill.
OG Kilgore, Daniel Appalachian State 6-3 308 Arm Length: 32 1/2" Hand Size:10"
5.33/40, 8'9" BJ, 32.5” VJ (1st overall), 1.79 10y-split, 4.68 20y shuttle, 7.59 3-cone
A very capable blocker that needs some correction with his technique. Decent quickness off the ball and was 1st overall in the vertical jump for all OL.5.33/40, 8'9" BJ, 32.5” VJ (1st overall), 1.79 10y-split, 4.68 20y shuttle, 7.59 3-cone
OG Hughes, Kevin SE Louisiana 6-4 302 Arm Length: 34 3/8" Hand Size: 9 1/2"
7'11" BJ, 5.36/40, 4.97 20y shuttle, 8.29 3-cone
His overall athleticism and speed leaves more to be desired. But, Kevin did show that he has quick and nimble feet during the drills.
OG Rackley, William Lehigh 6-3 310 Arm Length: 33 1/4" Hand Size:10 3/8"
8'3" BJ, DNP/40, 4.94 20 shuttle, 23.6” VJ, 7.91 3-cone
Just a big kid that uses his size very well. Not the most athletic, but has some quickness off the snap.
DT Ellis, Kenrick Hampton 6-5 346 Arm Length: 35 1/8" Hand Size: 10 1/2"
5.28/40
Kenrick didn't participate in most events, but his 40-time was impressive for a kid that weighs in at 346 pounds.
DT Parker, Martin Richmond 6-2 303 Arm Length: 33 3/4" Hand Size: 9 3/4"
5.03/40, 8'8" BJ, 7.56 3-cone, 29" VJ
I feel that he may have raised a few eyebrows with his size/quickness combo.
LB Smith, Darryl Appalachian State 5-11 240 Arm Length: 32" Hand Size: 9 3/4"
31" VJ, 11.87 60y shuttle, 4.78/40, 7.35 3-cone, 8’8” BJ, 4.45 20y-shuttle
DJ had a decent combine, he wasn't spectacular but I think he looked very good on some of the drills.For a guy pushing 240lbs he's certainly more than capable of making a play.
CB Rogers, Justin Richmond 5-11 180 Arm Length: 31 3/8" Hand Size: 8 1/4"
4.50/40, 7.21 3-cone, 9’6” BJ, 33” VJ
Has average physical abilities for a corner, but he plays with top notch instincts and work ethic.CB Allen, Cortez Citadel 6-1 197 Arm Length: 32 1/4" Hand Size: 8 5/8"
4.51/40, 6.76 3-cone, 35.5” VJ, 10’9” BJ (1st), 4.01 20y-shuttle (5th), 10.87 60y-shuttle (2nd)
Not the fastest Corner, but he proved that he was more than capable of making plays. Cortez looked very agile, very quick and well coached. Certainly raised his stock a bit.
CB Skrine, Darryl Tennessee-Chattanooga 5-11 186 Arm Length: 30 1/4" Hand Size: 8 7/8"
4.48/40, 37” VJ, 6.44 3-cone (1st), 3.9 20y shuttle (2nd), 10.75 60y-shuttle (1st)
A bit undersized, but this kid plays his heart out and this was apparent at this years combine. Ran hard on every drill. Buster was fast, quick footed, had good technique and was more agile than most expected. Showed that he could be a solid playmaker. He really stood out.FS Legree, Mark Appalachian State 6-0 210 Arm Length: 30 1/4" Hand Size: 9 1/4"
21 reps 225lbs (2nd overall), 4.56/40 (2nd), 9’8” BJ (4th), 6.9 3-cone (2nd), 4.09 20y-shuttle (3rd), 31” VJ
You can't ask for a better combine. Mark Legree ranked in the top five for Safeties in five out of six categories. Ran a very good 4.56/40 for 210lb Safety. He also looked strong, agile and quick. Looked good on the drills and showed some decent hands. Certainly raised his stock.
DII
QB Portis, Joshua California (PA) Arm Length: 34 1/8" Hand Size: 9 3/8"
4.62/40, 10'6" BJ, 40" VJ (1st), 6.84 3-cone, 4.12 20y shuttle
As an Athletic QB Josh is fantastic, he runs very well and is very agile. Ranked as one of the tops overall with a 40" VJ. He may not be complete as a passer but he does have good arm strength.
WR Holmes, Andre Hillsdale 6-4 210 Arm Length: 34" Hand Size: 8 5/8"
4.53/40, 10’10” BJ (3rd overall), 35”vj, 4.31 20y-shuttle, 11.40 60y
What stuck out the most was his size and athleticism, he jumps well and that is a plus for a guy that's already 6'4". His speed was acceptable.
WR Lockette, Ricardo Fort Valley 6-2 211 Arm Length: 33 3/4" Hand Size: 9 3/4"
4.37/40 (1st overall), 10’7” BJ, 35”vj, 7.15 3-cone, 4.19 20y shuttle, 11.27 60y
Ricardo's overall receiving skills may be raw, but you can't argue with running a 4.37 on a 6-2 211 frame. He does have good hands. Could be a potential steal late in the draft.
WR Burton, Stephen West Texas A&M 6-2 221 Arm Length:32" Hand Size: 9 1/8"
4.53/40, 34.5” vj, 7.04 3-cone, 4.31 20y-shuttle
He did run pretty well for a 221 pounder. Overall his skills were not spectacular but he does have size and toughness.
WR Gates, Edmond Abilene Christian 6-0 190 Arm Length: 30 3/4" Hand Size: 9 3/8"
4.37/40 (1st overall), 10’11” BJ, 40" VJ (5th)
I feel that Edmund Gates was the one small school receiver that really stood out. He was tied for number one overall (WR) with a blazing fast 4.37/40 and he also had a very impressive 40" VJ. And, he did all this while injured. Has big play ability. Needs to refine some of his skills.
WR Murdock, Orenthal Fort Hays 5-11 187 Arm Length: 32 " Hand Size: 9"
4.56/40, 9’8” BJ, 34.5” vj, 4.37 20y-shuttle
OJ has to be disappointed with his showing at the combine. The big thing about him is his great speed and he just did not show it.
C Fusco, Brandon Slippery Rock 6-4 316 Arm Length: 33 3/4" Hand Size:10"
5.21/40, 9' BJ, 7.29/3-cone drill (3rd), 4.43/20 yard shuttle (4th), 1.79 10y split, 28.5" VJ
Brandon looked very agile and very consistent out there. He's a smart player and that showed. At 316lbs he ran a 5.21 and was amongst the top five OL in the 20y-shuttle and the 3-cone. He looked great.
DT Thornton, Cedric Southern Arkansas 6-3 310 Arm Length: 33 5/8" Hand Size: 10"
5.26/40, 7.70 3-cone, 8'5" BJ, 27" VJ
Wish he could have had a better combine, but he was just OK. He had some speed and looked alright doing the drills.
QB Portis, Joshua California (PA) Arm Length: 34 1/8" Hand Size: 9 3/8"
4.62/40, 10'6" BJ, 40" VJ (1st), 6.84 3-cone, 4.12 20y shuttle
As an Athletic QB Josh is fantastic, he runs very well and is very agile. Ranked as one of the tops overall with a 40" VJ. He may not be complete as a passer but he does have good arm strength.
WR Holmes, Andre Hillsdale 6-4 210 Arm Length: 34" Hand Size: 8 5/8"
4.53/40, 10’10” BJ (3rd overall), 35”vj, 4.31 20y-shuttle, 11.40 60y
What stuck out the most was his size and athleticism, he jumps well and that is a plus for a guy that's already 6'4". His speed was acceptable.
WR Lockette, Ricardo Fort Valley 6-2 211 Arm Length: 33 3/4" Hand Size: 9 3/4"
4.37/40 (1st overall), 10’7” BJ, 35”vj, 7.15 3-cone, 4.19 20y shuttle, 11.27 60y
Ricardo's overall receiving skills may be raw, but you can't argue with running a 4.37 on a 6-2 211 frame. He does have good hands. Could be a potential steal late in the draft.
WR Burton, Stephen West Texas A&M 6-2 221 Arm Length:32" Hand Size: 9 1/8"
4.53/40, 34.5” vj, 7.04 3-cone, 4.31 20y-shuttle
He did run pretty well for a 221 pounder. Overall his skills were not spectacular but he does have size and toughness.
WR Gates, Edmond Abilene Christian 6-0 190 Arm Length: 30 3/4" Hand Size: 9 3/8"
4.37/40 (1st overall), 10’11” BJ, 40" VJ (5th)
I feel that Edmund Gates was the one small school receiver that really stood out. He was tied for number one overall (WR) with a blazing fast 4.37/40 and he also had a very impressive 40" VJ. And, he did all this while injured. Has big play ability. Needs to refine some of his skills.
WR Murdock, Orenthal Fort Hays 5-11 187 Arm Length: 32 " Hand Size: 9"
4.56/40, 9’8” BJ, 34.5” vj, 4.37 20y-shuttle
OJ has to be disappointed with his showing at the combine. The big thing about him is his great speed and he just did not show it.
C Fusco, Brandon Slippery Rock 6-4 316 Arm Length: 33 3/4" Hand Size:10"
5.21/40, 9' BJ, 7.29/3-cone drill (3rd), 4.43/20 yard shuttle (4th), 1.79 10y split, 28.5" VJ
Brandon looked very agile and very consistent out there. He's a smart player and that showed. At 316lbs he ran a 5.21 and was amongst the top five OL in the 20y-shuttle and the 3-cone. He looked great.
DT Thornton, Cedric Southern Arkansas 6-3 310 Arm Length: 33 5/8" Hand Size: 10"
5.26/40, 7.70 3-cone, 8'5" BJ, 27" VJ
Wish he could have had a better combine, but he was just OK. He had some speed and looked alright doing the drills.
DIII
WR Shorts, Cecil Mount Union 6-0 205 Arm Length: 31 5/8" Hand Size: 9 1/4"
21 reps bench (3rd), 4.59/40, 9’6” BJ, 4.07 20 shuttle (5th), 11.18 60y shuttle
WR Shorts, Cecil Mount Union 6-0 205 Arm Length: 31 5/8" Hand Size: 9 1/4"
21 reps bench (3rd), 4.59/40, 9’6” BJ, 4.07 20 shuttle (5th), 11.18 60y shuttle
A hard worker with good hands and good route running. Proved that he was stronger than expected and that he's more quick than fast.
NAIA
WR Morgan, Joe Walsh 6-0 190 Arm Length: 31" Hand Size: 9 1/8"
4.44/40, 10’3” BJ, 35”VJ, 6.91 3-cone, 4.25 20y-shuttle, 11.27 60y
WR Morgan, Joe Walsh 6-0 190 Arm Length: 31" Hand Size: 9 1/8"
4.44/40, 10’3” BJ, 35”VJ, 6.91 3-cone, 4.25 20y-shuttle, 11.27 60y
Joe is a very good athlete that looked solid in all categories. No doubt that he's athletic, but may need work in receiving skills at the next level. His 4.44 speed is very appetizing.
QB Josh Portis Cal (PA)
TE Schuyler Oordt Northern Iowa
WR Edmond Gates Abilene Christian
OL Brandan Fusco Slippery Rock
DL Martin Parker Richmond
CB Buster Skrine Tenn-Chattanooga
FS Mark Legree Appalachian State
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