NFL combine 2023 results tracker: 2 pairs of teammates dominate, historic 40-yard dash, more big performances

More than 300 prospects are in Indianapolis this week for the 2023 NFL Scouting Unity. Each of these players is looking to improve their draft roster, perhaps as they search for their next NFL team.

On Thursday, we collected the best results from defensemen, wingers and linebackers who took part in training on the field. On Friday, we did the same for full-backs and fullbacks. Below are the best individual performances from Indianapolis, as several players have undoubtedly improved their draft holdings through their performances.

Fans should also check out our full NFL Draft review in the next few weeks leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft.

corner defenders

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Noticeable dash time at 40 yards

• DJ Turner (MI): 4.26
• Jakorian Bennett (MD): 4.30
• Deonte Banks (MD): 4.35
• Emmanuel Forbes (M.S.): 4.35
• Keli Ringo (Georgia): 4.36
• Darius Rush (SC): 4.36
• Christian Gonzalez (Oregon): 4.38

Notable long jump

• Julius Brents (Kansas State): 11’6″
• Deonte Banks (MD): 11’4″
• Cam Smith (SC): 11′ 2″
• Jakorian Bennett (MD): 11’1″
• Christian Gonzalez (OR): 11’1″
• Jay Ward (LSU): 11’0″
• Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson (TCU): 11’0″
• Corey Trice Jr. (Purdue): 11’0″

Famous 10 yard split

• DJ Turner II (Michigan): 1.47
• Jaylon Jones (Texas A&M): 1.48
• Jakorian Bennett (MD): 1.48
• Cameron Mitchell (NW): 1.48
• Emmanuel Forbes (M.S.): 1.48
• Riley Moss (Iowa): 1.48
• Deonte Banks (MD): 1.49
• Kay’Trel Clark (Louisville): 1.49
• Cue Blue Kelly (Stanford): 1.49
• Cam Smith (SC): 1.49

Noticeable vertical jumps

• Deonte Banks (MD): 42″
• Julius Brents (Kansas State): 41.50 inches
• Christian Gonzalez (OR): 41.50″
• Jakorian Bennett (MD): 40.50″
• Darrell Luther Jr. (South Alabama): 40.50 inches

DJ Turner runs fastest on defense 40 times

DJ Turner from Michigan may have seen his project stock rise on Friday afternoon. The two-time Big Ten player is ranked 11th by CBS Sports. ran the official 40 yard run at 4.26. Check out his mileage here:

Turner’s timing is tied for the fifth-fastest player of all time, and he was the fastest of any quarterback at this year’s NFL training camp.

fast turtles

One of Friday’s biggest takeaways came from the University of Maryland. Cornerbacks Yakorian Bennett and Deonte Banks appear to have become the fastest cornerback teammates in the History of the NFL unification 4.30 and 4.35 times in the 40-yard snatch. They finished second and third behind Turner.

Banks also led all cornerbacks with a 42-inch vert, while Bennett was in fourth with a 40.50-inch. Banks came in second with a long jump of 11’4″ and Bennett was just behind him with a score of 11’1″. If you enjoy looking at sports scores, these two players are for you. According to Next Gen Stats, Banks and Bennett led the NGS in athleticism among cornerbacks at the combine.

LaDainian Tomlinson’s nephew is impressive

Tre’Vius Hodges-Tomlinson is a small player, but you know what they say: you can’t run from DNA. Hall of Famer Runners’ nephew LaDaneian Tomlinson ranked eighth among cornerbacks in the 40-yard dash with a 4.41, tied for sixth in the vertical with a 39″ and sixth in the long jump with a 11’0″. .

Hodges-Tomlinson is CBS Sports’ 18th cornerback in this class, but he’s fast, athletic and can make an impact as a quarterback.

family business

Not only did we have an NFL player’s nephew who worked out great at Lucas Oil Stadium on a Friday night; we also had a son. Joey Porter Jr. didn’t participate in practice on the field, but he completed jumps and rushes for 40 yards after posting great results for one of the best cornerbacks in the class. Here he’s running 40 while his father, five-time All-Pro linebacker Joey Porter, watches over him.

Safety

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Noticeable dash time at 40 yards

• Brandon Hill (Pittsburgh): 4.43
• Daniel Scott (CA): 4.45
• Jartavius ​​Martin (Illinois): 4.46
• Sydney Brown (Illinois): 4.47
• Antonio Johnson (Texas A&M): 4.52
• Jordan Battle (Alabama): 4.55

Noticeable vertical jumps

• Yartavius ​​Martin (Illinois): 44″
• Jason Taylor II (Oklahoma State): 43″
• Sydney Brown (IL): 40.5″
• Chamarri Conner (Virginia Tech): 40.5 inches
• Daniel Scott (CA): 39.50 inches

Notable long jump

• Yartavius ​​Martin (Illinois): 11’1″
• Sydney Brown (Illinois): 10′ 10″
• Jason Taylor II (Oklahoma State): 10′ 9″
• Daniel Scott (CA): 10′ 8″

Illini fight dominates

If it wasn’t for the dazzling duo of Maryland cornerbacks Deonte Banks and Jakorian Bennett, we’d be talking about Illinois as the best pair of teammates to practice on Friday night. Jartavius ​​Martin was the headliner, as his 44-inch vertical jump outperformed all defenders, and he complemented this with an 11-foot long jump 1 (first among safes) and a 40-yard dash at 4.46 (third).

However, don’t sleep on teammate Sidney Brown, who finished just behind Martin in the long jump (10’10), jumping 40.5 inches and running 40 in 4.47 seconds.

Linebackers

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Noticeable dash time at 40 yards

• Kalia Kangxi (Pittsburgh): 4.67
• Jalen Redmond (Oklahoma): 4.81
• Dante Stills (West Virginia): 4.85
• Brian Breeze (Clemson): 4.86
• Gervon Dexter Sr. (Pittsburgh): 4.88
• Zach Pickens (SC): 4.89
• Moro Ojomo (Texas): 5.04
• Keanu Benton (Wisconsin): 5.08

Notable three taper drilling times

• Jalen Redmond (Oklahoma): 7.30
• Keanu Benton (Wisconsin): 7.34
• Dante Stills (West Virginia): 7.38
• Zach Pickens (South Carolina: 7.45)
• Grevon Dexter Sr. (FL): 7.50
• Jerrod Clark (Coastal Carolina): 7.60
• Byron Young (Alabama): 7.68
• DJ Dale (Alabama): 7.69
• Fisherman (Baylor): 7.80

Notable long jump

• Jalen Redmond (Oklahoma): 9’8″
• Zach Pickens (SC): 9’8″
• Dante Stills (West Virginia): 9’5″
• Moro Ojomo (Texas): 9’4″
• Keanu Benton (Wisconsin): 9’3″
• Nesta Jade Silvera (Arizona): 9’2″
• Gervon Dexter Sr. (FL): 9’2″
• Byron Young (Alabama): 9’0″

Notable bench presses

• Maisie Smith (MI): 34
• Jacqueline Roy (LSU): 30
• Tyler Lacey (Oklahoma State): 30
• Moro Ojomo (TX): 29
• Jalen Redmond (Oklahoma): 27
• Brian Breeze (Clemson): 22

The stunning speed of Kangxi

Kalija Kangxi showed his speed on the first day, running 40 yards in 4.67 seconds. This is the fastest time recorded by a defensive tackle in the NFL since 2003. Kangxi – CBS Sports’ fourth-best-rated defensive tackle and 40th prospect overall – shares the same numbers as fellow Pitt product and Rams superstar Aaron Donald. who ran 0.01 seconds slower than Kangxi in the 40th run. Next generation stats.

Midfielder

Noticeable dash time at 40 yards

• Owen Pappo (Auburn): 4.39
• Trenton Simpson (Clemson): 4.43
• Yasser Abdullah (Louisville): 4.47
• Dorian Williams (Tulane): 4.49
• Dee Winters (TCU): 4.49
• Charlie Thomas (Georgia Tech): 4.52
• Anferni Orji (Vanderbilt): 4.53
• Shaka Hayward (Duke): 4.53
• Jeremy Banks (TN): 4.53
• Dalyan Henley (Washington State): 4.54
• DeMarvion Overshow (Texas): 4.56

Noticeable vertical jumps

• Anferni Orji (Vanderbilt): 38.50″
• Jeremy Banks (TN): 37.50 inches
• Jack Campbell (Iowa): 37.50 inches
• Yasser Abdullah (Louisville): 36.50 inches
• Owen Pappo (Auburn): 35.50″
• Dalyan Henley (Washington State): 35.00 inches

Notable long jump

• Yasser Abdullah (Louisville): 10′ 9″
• Jack Campbell (Iowa): 10′ 8″
• Jeremy Banks (TN): 10′ 7″
• Owen Pappo (Auburn): 10′ 6″

Notable bench presses

• Lonnie Phelps (Kansas): 31
• Owen Pappo (Auburn): 29
• Noah Sewell (OR): 27
• Trenton Simpson (Clemson): 25

Extreme rushers

Noticeable dash time at 40 yards

• Nolan Smith (Georgia): 4.39
• Byron Young (TN): 4.43
• Robert Beal Jr. (Georgia): 4.48
• DJ Johnson (OR): 4.49
• Adetomiva Adebawore (NW): 4.49
• Yaya Diaby (Louisville): 4.51
• Derick Hall (Auburn): 4.55
• Lonnie Phelps (Kansas): 4.55
• Isaiah Fosky (Notre Dame): 4.58
• Lucas Van Ness (Iowa): 4.58
• Nick Hampton (Appalachian State): 4.58
• Will Anderson, Jr. (Alabama): 4.60

Notable three taper drilling times

• Jose Ramirez (Eastern Michigan): 6.95
• Lucas Van Ness (Iowa): 7.02
• Habakkuk Baldonado (Pittsburgh: 7.11
• Byron Young (TN): 7.19
• Isaiah Land (Florida A&M): 7.20

Notable long jump

• Byron Young (TN): 11’0″
• Will McDonald IV (Iowa State): 11’0″
• Nolan Smith (Georgia): 10′ 8″.
• Derick Hall (Auburn): 10′ 7″
• Isaiah Land (Florida A&M): 10′ 6″
• BJ Ojulari (LSU): 10′ 6″
• Isaiah Fosky (Notre Dame): 10′ 5″.
• Adetomiva Adebawor (northwest):…