CLEVELAND — 3:25 p.m.-Linebacker results are in
Former University of Michigan linebacker Devin Bush and Louisiana State’s Devin White showed plenty of athleticism to garner attention from the NFL decision-makers, as they combined five top-five finishes in the general drills.
Here is a look at the top performing linebackers in each of the drills.
Bench Press
- Drue Tranquill (Notre Dame) 31 repetitions
- Cody Barton (Utah) 30 repetitions
- Ty Summers (TCU) 27 repetitions
- Deshaun Davis (Auburn)/Kendall Joseph (Clemson) 25 repetitions
40-Yard Dash
- Devin White (LSU) 4.42 seconds
- Devin Bush (Michigan) 4.43 seconds
- Gary Johnson (Texas) 4.43 seconds
- Blake Cashman (Minnesota) 4.50 seconds
- Ty Summers (TCU) 4.51 seconds
Vertical Jump
- Devin Bush (Michigan) 40.5 inches
- Devin White (LSU) 39.5 inches
- Cameron Smith (USC) 39.0 inches
- Andrew Van Ginkel (Wisconsin) 38.0 inches
- Blake Cashman (Minnesota)/Drue Tranquill (Notre Dame) 37.5 inches
Broad Jump
- Otaro Alaka (Texas A&M) 131.0 inches
- Sione Takitaki (BYU) 125.0 inches
- Devin Bush (Michigan) 124.0 inches
- Blake Cashman (Minnesota) 124.0 inches
- Jordan Jones (Kentucky)/Cameron Smith (USC)/Ty Summers (TCU)/Andrew Van Ginkel (Wisconsin) 123.0 inches
3:03 p.m.-Montez Sweat steals the show at NFL Combine
NFL pass rushers need to be diverse in their skill sets in order to find success in getting to the quarterback, and this year’s rookie class of defensive ends showcased both their power and speed during the Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine.
Here is a look at the top performing edge rushers in each of the drills.
Bench Press
- Porter Gustin (USC) 31 repetitions
- Josh Allen (Kentucky) 28 repetitions
- Malik Carney (North Carolina) 25 repetitions
- Clelin Ferrell (Clemson)/Justin Hollins (Oregon)/Wyatt Ray (Boston College)/Sutton Smith (Northern Illinois) 25 repetitions
40-Yard Dash
- Montez Sweat (Mississippi State) 4.41 seconds
- Brian Burns (Florida State) 4.53 seconds
- Chase Winovich (Michigan) 4.59 seconds
- Jamal Davis (Akron) 4.60 seconds
- Ben Banogu (TCU) 4.62 seconds
Vertical Jump
- Ben Banogu (TCU) 40.0 inches
- Jamal Davis (Akron) 39.0 inches
- Christian Miller (Alabama) 38.5 inches
- Jordan Brailford (Oklahoma State) 37.5 inches
- Justin Hollins (Oregon) 36.5 inches
Broad Jump
- Ben Banogu (TCU) 134.0 inches
- Brian Burns (Florida State) 129.0 inches
- Jordan Brailford (Oklahoma State) 126.0 inches
- Montez Sweat (Mississippi State) 125.0 inches
- Jamal Davis (Akron) 122.0 inches
3:01 p.m.-Defensive linemen show speed, power at NFL Combine
Here are the top-five performers in each of the general testing competitions.
Bench Press
- Dexter Lawrence (Clemson) 36 repetitions
- Albert Huggins (Clemson) 35 repetitions
- Kevin Givens (Penn State) 32 repetitions
- Ed Oliver (Houston) 32 repetitions
- Greg Gaines (Washington)/Daylon Mack (Texas A&M)/Renell Wren (Arizona State) 30 repetitions
40-Yard Dash
- Rashan Gary (Michigan) 4.58 seconds
- Maxx Crosby (Eastern Michigan) 4.66 seconds
- John Cominsky (Charleston) 4.69 seconds
- Nick Bosa (Ohio State) 4.79 seconds
- Anthony Nelson (Iowa) 4.82 seconds
Vertical Jump
- Rashan Gary (Michigan) 38.0 inches
- Charles Omenihu (Texas) 36.5 inches
- Maxx Crosby (Eastern Michigan) 36.0 inches
- Ed Oliver (Houston) 36.0 inches
- Anthony Nelson (Iowa) 35.5 inches
Broad Jump
- Maxx Crosby (Eastern Michigan) 122.0 inches
- Rashan Gary (Michigan) 120.0 inches
- Ed Oliver (Houston) 120.0 inches
- L.J. Collier (TCU)/Anthony Nelson (Iowa)/Renell Wren (Arizona State) 118.0 inches
1:45 p.m.-Linebackers run the 40-yard dash
Once the defensive linemen and edge rushers finished their workouts for the coaches and decision-makers in attendance at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, the linebackers took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana Sunday afternoon.
Here are the five fastest unofficial times among linebackers in the 40-yard dash.
40-Yard Dash
- Devin White (LSU) 4.42 seconds
- Gary Johnson (Texas) 4.43 seconds
- Devin Bush (Michigan) 4.44 seconds
- Blake Cashman (Minnesota) 4.51 seconds
- Ty Summers (TCU) 4.52 seconds
12:35 p.m.-Edge rushers 40-yard dash times are in
If they did not know before, former Mississippi State defensive end Montez Sweat quickly got the attention of coaches, coordinators and decision-makers during the 40-yard dash drill at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana Sunday.
Despite his 6-foot-6 and nearly 250-pound frame, Sweat motored down the field in an official time of 4.41 seconds and ran the fastest 40-yard dash among all defensive linemen.
Here are the top five times among edge rushers:
40-Yard Dash
- Montez Sweat (Mississippi State) 4.41 seconds
- Brian Burns (Florida State) 4.53 seconds
- Chase Winovich (Michigan) 4.59 seconds
- Jamal Davis (Akron) 4.60 seconds
- Ben Banogu (TCU) 4.62 seconds
12:30 p.m.-Defensive line times are in
The defensive linemen were the first two groups of players to work out on Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the official times are in for the first level of defenders.
Here are the top five 40-yard dash times among the defensive linemen.
40-Yard Dash
- Rashan Gary (Michigan) 4.58 seconds
- Maxx Crosby (Eastern Michigan) 4.66 seconds
- John Cominsky (Charleston) 4.69 seconds
- Nick Bosa (Ohio State) 4.79 seconds
- Anthony Nelson (Iowa) 4.82 seconds
12:00 p.m.-Montez Sweat sets standard in 40-yard dash
Quick burst off the line of scrimmage?
Check.
Speed to get up the field to pursue a ball carrier?
Yes, sir.
Impressive time in the 40-yard dash on Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana?
No problem.
Former Mississippi State edge rusher Montez Sweat ran an unofficial time of 4.42 seconds in the 40-yard dash, the fastest sprint among the defensive linemen participating in The Combine Sunday.
How fast was Sweat’s time?
Well, it put him on pace with three Pro Bowl offensive players, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, New York Giants pass catcher Odell Beckham Jr. and Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott.
11:30 a.m.-Nick Bosa runs faster 40 than older brother, Joey
Former Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa missed much of the 2018 season with the Buckeyes because of a core muscle injury suffered against the TCU Horned Frogs at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas in the third game of the season, but several months later, all seems to be well with the edge rusher.
On Sunday morning, Bosa ran the 40-yard dash at the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and outdid the pace his older brother, Joey, set at the 2016 Combine.
The younger Bosa ran the 40-yard dash in 4.84 seconds, while Joey was a touch slower at 4.86 seconds.
10:20 a.m.-Linemen post impressive 40 times
The defensive linemen were the first players to go through drills on Day 3 of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and they started the on-field work Sunday with the 40-yard dash.
There were several unofficial sub-5.00-second passes through the 40-yard dash, and here is a look at the top five times from the first group of defensive linemen.
40-Yard Dash
- Quinnen Williams (Alabama) 4.84 seconds
- Kevin Givens (Penn State) 4.87 seconds
- Jerry Tillery (Notre Dame) 4.94 seconds
- Kingsley Keke (Texas A&M) 4.95 seconds
- Khalen Saunders (Western Illinois) 5.01 seconds
9:25 a.m.-Day 3 of Combine is underway
The offense and special-teams position groups went through their workouts over the first two days of the 2019 NFL Scouting Combine, and now, it is time for the defensive linemen and linebackers to take the field at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The defensive linemen and linebackers will go through a variety of position-specific drills, as well as general testing in the 40-yard dash, broad jump and vertical jump in front of NFL coaches and decision-makers on Sunday.
