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2022 NFL Draft: Scouting Combine Performance Tracker

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With the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine underway, fans are looking to find out which prospects are posting the most impressive workouts in Indianapolis.

Throughout the course of the combine, this tracker will provide updates on which players are topping out in various workouts at their respective positions.

With performances affecting players’ draft stocks throughout the week, some light analysis will also be touched on, as we look to better understand where these players could go in the upcoming NFL Draft.

Be sure to also check in with Thor Nystrom and Eric Froton on Twitter, who are sharing their thoughts and analysis live from the NFL Scouting Combine.

NOTE: For full combine results, visit NFL.com.

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40-Yard Dash

Quarterbacks

1. Desmond Ridder (Cincinnati): 4.52

2. E.J. Perry (Brown): 4.65

3. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh): 4.73

Liberty quarterback Malik Willis was the odds on favorite to be the fastest quarterback at the combine, but opted to not run. Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder added a nice boost to his draft stock with a 4.52 40-yard dash, that eclipses those posted by guys like Cam Newton (4.59) and Russell Wilson (4.55). Viewed by some as the fourth or fifth best quarterback in this year’s draft, Ridder will enter the league as one of the faster quarterbacks and will move up some team’s draft boards.

Running Backs

1. Pierre Strong (South Dakota State): 4.37

2. Isiah Pacheco (Rutgers): 4.37

3. Ty Chandler (North Carolina): 4.38

4. D’Vonte Price (FIU): 4.38

5. Kenneth Walker (Michigan State): 4.38

6. Breece Hall (Iowa State): 4.39

Much like the wide receiver group, several running backs posted strong 40-times at the combine. Guys like Pierre Strong and Isiah Pacheco needed good days like today to catch the attention of scouts, although strong has been on team’s radars for a minute after going for 240-1673-18 last season. Viewed by many as the top two backs in this year’s draft, Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker and Iowa State’s Breece Hall only added to their hype with solid runs. Both Walker and Hall possesses good size for a running back, with Walker having a similar relative athletic score (RAS) to 2020 rookie Jonathan Taylor.

Kennth Walker vs. Jonathan Taylor Comp

Kennth Walker vs. Jonathan Taylor Comp

Wide Receivers

1. Tyquan Thornton (Baylor): 4.28

2. Velus Jones (Tennessee): 4.31

3. Calvin Austin (Memphis): 4.32

Neither Tyquan Thornton or Velus Jones are viewed as top receiver prospects, but we’ve seen speed do crazy things to NFL teams (Raiders). Calvin Austin is ranked as the 110th best player in PFF.com’s 2022 Big Board, and confirmed his elite speed with a time of 4.32. Austin posted back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in his last two years at Memphis. Measuring at 5-foot-8, 170-pounds, Austin is an undersized receiver, but won’t be overlooked after his combine performance.

Tight Ends

1. Chigoziem Okonkwo (Maryland): 4.52

2. Jelani Woods (Virginia): 4.61

3. Grant Calcaterra (SMU): 4.62

Chigoziem Okonkwo entered the combine as an under the radar player who is now firmly on the map with his 4.52 40-yard dash. Both Jelani Woods and Grant Calcaterra ranked inside PFF.com’s top-250 players in this year’s draft, and impressed with solid times as well. Last season at Virginia, Woods posted a receiving line of 44-598-8 and averaged 12.8 yards per reception in his career.

Defensive Tackles

1. Devonte Wyatt (Georgia): 4.77

2. Jordan Davis (Georgia): 4.78

3. Perrion Winfrey (Oklahoma): 4.89

To put it simply, Georgia’s Jordan Davis had a combine for the ages. In addition to an impressive 4.78 40-yard dash at 341-pounds, Davis also finished tops in the vertical and broad jumps. For some perspective on Davis’ 40-time, teammate Devonte Wyatt‘s 4.77 came at 304-pounds. Davis was flying. Oklahoma DT Perrion Winfrey finished with a solid 4.89 time, but Davis was truly the talk of the day and perhaps week. Team’s that didn’t have a first round grade on Davis will be re-thinking their positioning on him for the next several weeks.

Defensive Ends

1. Amaré Barno (Virginia Tech): 4.36

2. Sam Williams (Ole Miss): 4.46

3. Travon Walker (Georgia): 4.51

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein has Amaré Barno as a projected backup, but Sam Williams and Travon Walker both look like eventual starters in the NFL. Walker and Williams are ranked as the 23rd and 126th overall players in the draft on PFF.com’s 2022 Big Board, with Walker also turning in the second-best three cone drill amongst DE’s. Walker tied for the second-best Athleticism Score according to NFL Next Gen Stats, with Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson posting the top score.

Linebackers

1. Troy Andersen (Montana State): 4.42

2. Christian Harris (Alabama): 4.44

3. Channing Tindall (Georgia): 4.47

Interestingly, Troy Andersen is ranked as the 64th overall player on PFF.com’s 2022 Big Board, despite playing just one full season as a starting linebacker. Last season, Andersen totaled 145 tackles, two interceptions and five pass breakups. Alabama’s Christian Harris and Georgia’s Channing Tindall both turned in solid 40-times, with Tindall also turning in the top vertical jump (42.0") and Harris posting the second best broad jump (11'0"). Andersen turned in one of the best Relative Athletic Scores of all-time, carries an interesting profile with his well-rounded skill set at various positions.

Troy Andersen RAS Pic

Troy Andersen RAS Pic

Cornerbacks

1. Kalon Barnes (Baylor): 4.23

2. Tariq Woolen (UTSZA): 4.26

3. Zyon McCollum (Sam Houston State): 4.33

Looking at the 40-yard dash times for cornerbacks, you could argue that Baylor’s Kalon Barnes stole the show. Barnes ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash in combine history at 4.23, just missing the record set by former Washington wide receiver John Ross (4.22). With that being said, the real story of the 40-yard dash for cornerbacks was UTSA’s Tariq Woolen. Woolen measured at 6-foot-4 inches and 205-pounds, and blazed a 4.26 40-time. Woolen posted an elite RAS of 10.0 and may have boosted his draft stock and an overall elite combine.

Tariq Woolen RAS

Tariq Woolen RAS

Safeties

1. Nick Cross (Maryland): 4.34

2. Percy Butler (Louisiana-Lafayette): 4.36

3. J.T. Woods (Baylor): 4.36

4. Tycen Anderson (Toledo): 4.36

5. Lewis Cine (Georgia): 4.37

The safety position gave us several strong 40-times, but perhaps the two most notable were run by Maryland’s Nick Cross and Georgia’s Lewis Cine. Both Cross and Cine are ranked inside the top-100 on PFF.com’s 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, with Cine being the second-ranked safety in the class. Cross may have added a slight boost to his draft stock with a strong combine overall. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein projects Cross as a player who could develop into a starter.

Vertical Jump

Quarterbacks

1. Desmond Ridder (Cincinnati): 36.0"

2. E.J. Perry (Brown): 34.5"

3. Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh): 33.5"

Interestingly enough, Ridder, Perry and Pickett ranked top-three in the 40-yard dash, vertical and broad jumps. In the same order that is being displayed here. In addition to being fast, Ridder cemented himself as a well-rounded athlete that has speed and explosiveness. Brown quarterback E.J. Perry was in need of a strong combine after hailing from a lesser-known school, and displayed enough athleticism to at least catch the attention of scouts. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein suggests that Perry still has to improve on his mechanics and consistency to succeed at the next level.

Running Backs

1. Breece Hall (Iowa State): 40.0"

2. Kevin Harris (South Carolina): 38.5"

3. Rachaad White (Arizona State): 38.0"

Breece Hall and Kevin Harris showed great explosiveness in both the vertical and broad jumps. In addition to their finish in the top three in the vertical, Hall and Harris tied for the third best broad jump at 10-feet, 6-inches. It’s a shame Harris opted out of the 40-yard dash given that he finished top-three in every athletic test he participated in. Rachaad White showed good explosiveness in the combine as well, and also turned in a solid 4.48 40-yard dash at 214-pounds.

Rachaad White RAS Score

Rachaad White RAS Score

Wide Receivers

1. Alec Pierce (Cincinnati): 40.5"

2. Isaiah Weston (Northern Iowa): 40.0"

3. Calvin Austin (Memphis): 39.0"

4. Ty Fryfogle (Indiana): 39.0"

5. Kevin Austin Jr. (Notre Dame): 39.0"

Calvin Austin popped in several areas of the combine, with his vert only adding to his draft stock. Cincinnati’s Alec Pierce made some noise, despite not finishing with a top 40-time (4.41) in a wildly fast draft class. At 6-foot-3, 211-pounds, Pierce has great height and speed for a receiver, and further impressed with the best vertical of the class. Some interesting comps have emerged for Pierce following his performance. Norther Iowa’s Isaiah Weston his similar size (6'3.5/214) to Pierce and ran a 4.42.

Tight Ends

1. Isaiah Likely (Coastal Carolina): 36.0"

2. Chigoziem Okonkwo (Maryland): 35.5"

3. Curtis Hodges (Arizona State): 34.5"

4. Daniel Bellinger (San Diego State): 34.5"

Unfortunately, Coastal Carolina product Isaiah Likely didn’t participate in the 40-yard dash, but he displayed good burst with the best vertical leap of his group. Likely only participated in the vertical and the 20-yard shuttle (4.57) but should add to his draft stock if he posts a solid 40-time at his pro day to compliment his explosiveness. Chigoziem Okonkwo excelled in the vertical as well, which was the only other form of athletic testing he participated in. Curtis Hodges displayed great explosiveness, but ran the second-slowest 40-time of all tight ends with a 4.85.

Offensive Line

1. Sean Rhyan (UCLA): 33.5"

2. Zach Tom (Wake Forest): 33.0"

3. Kellen Diesch (Arizona State): 32.5"

Each of these players comes in on PFF.com’s 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, with Arizona State’s Kellen Diesch being ranked the highest of the trio as the 73rd best player in the draft. Diesch also finished with the second-fastest 40-time of any offensive lineman (4.89), while Wake Forest’s Zach Tom also finish second in the broad jump (9'10"). UCLA’s Sean Rhyan had a solid vertical, but finished outside of the top-10 in every other drill be participated in.

Defensive Tackles

1. Eyioma Uwazurike (Iowa State): 33.0"

2. Jordan Davis (Georgia): 32.0"

3. Matthew Butler (Tennessee): 32.0"

4. Chris Hinton (Michigan): 31.5"

As is a common theme, Georgia DT Jordan Davis shows up as a top performer in the vertical jump, tying for second with Tennessee’s Matthew Butler. Butler is the 123rd ranked player on PFF.com’s 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, and also finished second in the broad jump (9'4") and third in the bench press (17). Iowa State’s Eyioma Uwazurike showed well in the vertical and finished seventh in the broad jump (8'11"), but didn’t compete in any other tests.

Defensive Ends

1. Dominique Robinson (Miami OH): 41.0"

2. Arnold Ebiketie (Penn State): 38.0"

3. Boye Mafe (Minnesota): 38.0"

4. George Karlaftis (Purdue): 38.0"

5. Joshua Paschal (Kentucky): 37.5"

Several defensive ends turned in strong verticals this weekend, with the most notable being Purdue’s George Karlaftis and Minnesota’s Boye Mafe. Already viewed as a potential first round pick, Karlaftis showed good explosiveness in his vert and also had a solid 20-yard shuttle (4.36). Mafe turned in one of the more impressive combines of any defensive end in NFL history, finishing with the second-best Relative Athletic Score of all-time. Mafe excelled in the vertical and the broad jump (10'5") while also posting a 4.53 40-yard dash.

Linebackers

1. Channing Tindall (Georgia): 42.0"

2. Jeremiah Moon (Florida): 40.5"

3. Leo Chenal (Wisconsin): 40.5"

4. Chad Muma (Wyoming): 40.0"

After finishing third in the 40-yard dash, Tindall topped all linebackers in the vertical and also tied for the third-best broad jump (10'9"). Wyoming linebacker Chad Muma, who ran a 4.63 40-yard dash was top three in the vert, along with the broad jump (10'9) and was also fourth in the three cone (7.06). Muma is the 57th ranked player on PFF.com’s 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, and had a strong combine overall.

Cornerbacks

1. Tariq Woolen (UTSA): 42.0"

2. Zyon McCollum (Sam Houston State): 39.5"

3. Chase Lucas (Arizona State): 39.0"

UTSA’s Tariq Woolen, as previously mentioned in the 40-yard dash portion, dominated the combine. But another player who posted a top 40-yard dash time, and shows up again in the vertical is Sam Houston State’s Zyon McCollum. McCollum is the 266th ranked player on PFF.com’s 2022 NFL Draft Big Board, and totaled 47 tackles, three interceptions and three pass breakups last season with the Bearkats. McCollum is the type of player a strong combine can help, which appeared to be the case this week. He received the top CB Athleticism Score from Next Gen Stats.

Safeties

1. J.T. Woods (Baylor): 39.5"

2. Kerby Joseph (Illinois): 38.5"

3. Kyle Hamilton (Notre Dame): 38.0"

Notred Dame safety Kyle Hamilton tied for the slowest 40-yard dash time at 4.59, but rebounded with a strong vertical jump and a broad jump that ranked second amongst safeties (10'11"). Illinois safety Kerby Joseph turned in an impressive vertical jump as well, while J.T. Woods not only had the best vert but was one of the more athletic safeties at the combine per Next Gen Stats.

Three Cone Drill

Quarterbacks

1. E.J. Perry (Brown): 6.85

2. Jack Coan (Notre Dame): 6.95

3. Skylar Thompson (Kansas State): 7.00

E.J. Perry proved himself as a great athlete in several areas, and posted the best three cone time of any quarterback in the class. Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan and Skylar Thompson followed closely behind, but neither of these three players are viewed as future NFL starters. For what it’s worth, Coan is ranked 231st on PFF.com’s 2022 Big Board, but will need to impress in camp to make an NFL roster. According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Perry was the most athletic quarterback at the combine.

Wide Receivers

1. Kevin Austin Jr. (Notre Dame): 6.71

2. Bo Melton (Rutgers): 6.98

3. Jalen Nailor (Michigan State): 7.03

NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein projects each of these receivers as a “average backup or special-teamer” in their respective profiles. With that being said, Austin has good size at 6-foot-2, 200-pounds, and also ran a 4.43 40-yard dash. Austin finished 2021 with a receiving line of 48-888-7, and boasts one of the top vertical jumps. Bo Melton paired a good three cone with a 4.34 40-yard dash, and could prove to be an under the radar prospect after playing for a Rutgers team that struggled in passing each of the last two seasons. Jalen “Speedy” Nailor had a strong three cone, but didn’t live up to his nickname with a 4.5 40-time.

Tight Ends

1. Austin Allen (Nebraska): 7.00

2. Chase Allen (Iowa State): 7.03

3. Jake Ferguson (Wisconsin): 7.03

4. Greg Dulcich (UCLA): 7.05

Of the tight ends in this group, Jake Ferguson and Greg Dulcich are most likely to enjoy an extended stay in the NFL. Ferguson had a sold three cone drill but ran just a 4.81 40-yard dash and had the third-worst vertical. Dulcich strung together a solid combine overall (4.69 40-yard dash), which was to be expected for a player who posted a receiving line of 68-1242-10 over his last two seasons while averaging a ridiculous 18.3 YPR over that span. When we look back on this draft class in a few years, nobody would be surprised if Dulchich proved to be one of the better tight ends of his group.

Offensive Line

1. Trevor Penning (Northern Iowa): 7.25

2. Abraham Lucas (Washington State): 7.25

3. Zach Tom (Wake Forest): 7.32

4. Zion Johnson (Boston College): 7.38

It’s safe to say that Wake Forest’s Zach Tom absolutely wrecked the combine. He finished top-three in the vertical and broad jumps and also the three cone drill. NFL Next Gen Stats rated Tom as the most athletic offensive lineman at the combine, with Northern Iowa’s Trevor Penning coming in close behind him. Penning ran a solid 4.89 40-yard dash in addition to his strong three cone.

Defensive Tackles

1. Thomas Booker (Stanford): 7.33

2. Travis Jones (Connecticut): 7.33

3. D.J. Davidson (Arizona State): 7.85

4. Matthew Butler (Tennessee): 7.89

Tennessee’s Matthew Butler was a top-three performer in both the three cone and the vertical. He ran a 5.00 40-yard dash as well, which is still well-above average for DTs. Butler’s RAS of 7.01 makes for a solid overall showing at the combine, as he should move up some draft boards as one of the more athletic DTs of the class. He does come in a bit undersized at the position and his 17 reps on the bench press also fall below the average threshold for the position.

Matthew Butler RAS

Matthew Butler RAS

Defensive Ends

1 Aidan Hutchinson (Michigan): 6.73

2. Travon Walker (Georgia): 6.89

3. Nick Bonitto (Oklahoma): 7.07

Potential No. 1 overall pick Aidan Hutchinson tested well in agility drills, finishing first in both the three cone drill and 20-yard shuttle (4.15). His 4.74 40-yard dash ranked around the middle of the pack amongst DEs. Travon Walker enjoyed a solid three cone to compliment a good 40-yard dash, moving well for a 6-foot-5, 272-pound EDGE.

Linebackers

1. Darrian Beavers (Cincinnati): 6.91

2. Nephi Sewell (Utah): 7.01

3. Terrel Bernard (Baylor): 7.03

Only seven linebackers participated in the three cone drill at this week’s combine, with Cincinnati’s Darrian Beavers coming away with the best time. NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein projects Beavers, Nephi Sewell and Terrell Bernard as end of the roster or special teams players, but Beavers ranks at 71st overall on PFF.com’s 2022 NFL Draft Big Board. There’s a chance that Beavers could have some draft capital attached to his name by the time the NFL Draft is wrapped up. In his last year at Cincinnati, he totaled 98 tackles, 11.0 tackles for a loss and 4.0 sacks while notching one interception.

Safeties

1. Dax Hill (Michigan): 6.57

2. Tycen Anderson (Toledo): 6.64

3. Jalen Pitre (Baylor): 6.74

Expected to test at an elite level, Michigan’s Dax Hill received the highest Athleticism Score on Next Gen Stats. In addition to his top three cone drill, Hill also ran a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash. Tycen Anderson had a solid three cone to go with his elite 40-yard dash as well, as the safety group looked like an athletic bunch overall.

Dax Hill RAS

Dax Hill RAS

Bench Press

Running Backs

1. Hassan Haskins (Michigan): 27

2. Snoop Conner (Ole Miss): 25

3. Kevin Harris (South Carolina): 21

Both Hassan Haskins and Snoop Conner are physical runners who were expected to show well in the bench press. Haskins stood head and shoulders above the rest of the running back class with his 27 reps. South Carolina running back Kevin Harris showed well in both the bench press and the vertical, but didn’t run the 40-yard dash. Harris finished last season with a rushing line of 153-655-4 and forced 23 missed tackles per PFF.com.

Offensive Line

1. Zion Johnson (Boston College): 32

2. Jamaree Salyer (Georgia): 31

3. Cole Strange (Tennessee-Chattanooga): 31

4. Bernhard Raimann (Central Michigan): 30

It’s no surprise to see that Zion Johnson and Bernhard Raimann showed well in the bench press. Athletically speaking, each was expected to have a strong combine. Both players were on The Athletic’s Bruce Feldman’s 2021 College Football Freaks List, and lived up to their billing at the combine. Raimann didn’t finish with a top-three time in the three cone drill, but came in with a strong run of 7.46. Jamaree Salyer is the 69th ranked player on PFF.com’s 2022 Big Board, with Cole Strange coming in as the 124th ranked player. Strange also finished with the best broad jump (10'0") of any offensive lineman and was sixth in the three cone (7.44).