Talk about feats of fitness.
The NFL Scouting Combine brings in hundreds of the best NFL prospects from around the country as they put on displays of fantastic athletic ability, agility, speed, and power. These players will be looking to make make impressions on the scouts, front office executives, and coaches that descend on Indianapolis as they try to make the jump to the professional level.
Apart from position specific drills, the prospects are measured in the the vertical jump, broad jump, 20-yard shuttle, bench press—in number of 225-lb repetitions—60-yard shuttle, three-cone drill, and of course, the vaunted 40-yard dash.
For the top-regarded players, their performance here could mean the difference between being a top 10 pick and sliding into the second or third rounds. For a late-round player, it could be the determination if they get drafted at all.
Millions of dollars are on the line—and every fraction of second lost or the extra repetitions on the bench not completed could cost players in the future. The prospects have worked hard in the gym, on the field, and in the weight room as they prepared to be picked apart by scouts.
Here are 40 of the most shredded players at the NFL combine that will be in the NFL draft this year and the workouts that helped get them there:
40. Raekwon McMillan, Ohio State – Linebacker
39. John Ross, Washington – Wide Receiver
Come here pic.twitter.com/xSJylJ6KdV
— John Ross III (@WatchJRoss) February 2, 2017
UW receiver John Ross might be the fastest man in this year’s #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/B5faz3oyrd
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 9, 2017
That turned out to be accurate—Ross broke Chris Johnson’s 40-yard dash record with a 4.22-second run:
JOHN ROSS III RAN A 4.22 40-YARD https://t.co/rJhq8rSvoe
— Football Posts (@FballPosts) March 4, 2017
38. Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech – Quarterback
Patrick. Mahomes. Dime. City. pic.twitter.com/P5Cy1xUYUW
— Jordan Zirm (@clevezirm) February 7, 2017
@PatrickMahomes5 vs. @JabrillPeppers in the 20 yard shuttle pic.twitter.com/UPUUMO9t2r
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 7, 2017
Be a SAVAGE when it comes to the simple things. #mindset @patrickmahomes5 https://t.co/GDNFGXbBoD pic.twitter.com/jVKjaCtgqa
— Bobby Stroupe (@bobbystroupe) January 12, 2017
37. De’Veon Smith, Michigan – Running Back
Michigan RB @i_BSmith4 putting in that work! He told us he’s more jacked than his UM teammate @JabrillPeppers what do y’all think? pic.twitter.com/mkU9m00m0d
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 13, 2017
@i_BSmith4 putting in work for @NFL @IMGAcademy pic.twitter.com/0vXKXwvc6C
— Earnest Byner (@EByner) February 23, 2017
36. Mike Williams, Clemson – Wide Receiver
13 reps at 230 for the top rated WR in the #NFLDraft @ClemsonFB‘s @darealmike_dub was moving some weight on #BigBenchSaturday at @TeamEXOS pic.twitter.com/Lw6Npk6wNp
— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) February 20, 2017
Mike Williams, top WR prospect in the #NFLDraft out of @ClemsonFB, is on @PROcast!
Watch @darealmike_dub putting in work on the treadmill pic.twitter.com/kE5JhTiy4y
— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) February 6, 2017
35. Fabian Moreau, UCLA – Cornerback
.@UCLAFootball CB Fabian Moreau is coming to an @NFL squad near you!
He joins teammates @vanderdoes47 & @TakkMcKinley on Team #PROcast pic.twitter.com/WqokLvM9WU
— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) February 16, 2017
34. Ethan Pocic, LSU – Center
Off The Bench is back! Myself & @JordyCulotta are ready to KICK your ear’s ass(es?) this Monday at 7AM on @1045espn pic.twitter.com/sBax4d4YHX
— T-Bob Hebert (@TBob53) February 3, 2017
There’s nothing casual about Friday for @LSUFootball product @EthanPocic!
The Dapper Snapper is perfecting his technique. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/0z6VOt7Lem
— FOX Sports: PROcast (@PROcast) February 25, 2017
33. T.J. Watt, Wisconsin – Linebacker
32. Sidney Jones IV, Washington – Cornerback
Gettin’ faster each rep with @SidneyJonesIV and @BigSmoot_91.#Uncaged #NewSpeed pic.twitter.com/yJlWJRZbaJ
— adidas Football US (@adidasFballUS) February 23, 2017
31. Juju Smith-Schuster, USC – Wide Receiver
30. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford – Running Back
29. Mitch Trubisky, Quarterback – North Carolina
UNC Quarterback @Mtrubisky10 prepares to bring the heat to the #sunbowl with a 352 hang clean today! @TarHeelStrength pic.twitter.com/46ycCXKtkg
— Lou Hernandez (@Loustrength) December 13, 2016
28. Samaje Perine, Oklahoma – Running Back
27. Charles Harris, Missouri – Defensive Line
26. Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech – Tight End
25. Nyeem Wartman-White, Penn State – Linebacker
24. Ryan Switzer, North Carolina – Wide Receiver
23. Grover Stewart, Albany State – Defensive Line
22. Eddie Vanderdoes, UCLA – Defensive Tackle
21. Carlos Henderson, Louisiana Tech – Wide Receiver
20. Jarron Jones, Notre Dame – Defensive Tackle
19. James Onwualu, Notre Dame – Linebacker
18. Davis Webb, California – Quarterback
17. Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin – Offensive Line
16. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame – Quarterback
15. Jonah Pirsig, Minnesota – Offensive Line
14. Curtis Samuel, Ohio State – Wide Receiver / Running Back
13. Patrick Ricard, Maine – Defensive Line
.@PRic508 making the @Fisher_Athletic dummies look like bowling pins @EXOSfootball pic.twitter.com/Toi7wqLzXa
— St. V Sports Perform (@DefiningSports) February 21, 2017
12. Desmond King, Iowa – Cornerback
11. Malik McDowell, Michigan State – Defensive Tackle
— Malik McDowell (@MSU_LEEK4) February 14, 2017
#WisdomWednesday pic.twitter.com/tiqU5e05Q5
— Mike Barwis (@BarwisMethods) February 1, 2017
— Malik McDowell (@MSU_LEEK4) January 7, 2017
10. Jonathan Allen, Alabama – Defensive End
9. Ryan Anderson, Alabama – Linebacker
#22reasons pic.twitter.com/jBvKrENptO
— RYAN ANDERSON (@Anderson_365) February 14, 2017
8. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama – Cornerback
7. Carl Lawson, Auburn – Defensive End (The middle guy)
6. Solomon Thomas, Stanford – Defensive End
Solomon Thomas just ran a 4.09 20 yard shuttlepic.twitter.com/zY8RH23QvA
— Jordan Zirm (@clevezirm) February 7, 2017
Solomon Thomas (@SollyThomas90) banging out some tough negative Pull-Ups pic.twitter.com/wScl9JXwy2
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 9, 2017
Stanford pass rusher @SollyThomas90 is here getting it in too pic.twitter.com/ga131LvPql
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 7, 2017
5. Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte, Defensive Tackle
4. DeShaun Watson, Clemson – Quarterback
3. Leonard Fournette, LSU – Running Back
2. O.J. Howard, Alabama – Tight End
1. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan – Safety, Defensive Back, Linebacker (He can basically do anything)
Jabrill Peppers is much too strong smh pic.twitter.com/fPPs88kpOu
— Jordan Zirm (@clevezirm) February 9, 2017
Jabrill Peppers pic.twitter.com/tifVBTxxvo
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 9, 2017
The day is starting off quick. Here’s Jabrill Peppers hitting lightspeed on a self-propelled treadmill pic.twitter.com/3pkA7FOjwR
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 8, 2017
I’m coming for everything “they” say is unattainablepic.twitter.com/gYZ3rm2ire
— JP5 (@JabrillPeppers) February 9, 2017
You are either getting better or you are getting worse! @umichfootball @CoachJim4UM #GoBlue #BluePrint17 pic.twitter.com/L5R1322j74
— Tony Tuioti (@CoachTuioti92) June 22, 2016
@PatrickMahomes5 vs. @JabrillPeppers in the 20 yard shuttle pic.twitter.com/UPUUMO9t2r
— STACK (@STACKMedia) February 7, 2017
Seen this on IG.. Had to try it lol harder than I thought pic.twitter.com/ZvLZRjfLhM
— JP5 (@JabrillPeppers) August 6, 2016
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