CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Each year the NFL descends on Indianapolis to evaluate the upcoming draft prospects through measurements, mental and physical exams, and drills.
College players who people may have never heard of can become a household name with one press of the stopwatch. One vertical leap or one 40-yard dash can put a player in the spotlight. One poor performance can destroy a player’s draft hopes.
But is too much emphasis put on the combine? Does it mean anything?
Twenty years ago, Tom Brady put together an unimpressive combine performance. Most know how his story played out. He went in the sixth round as the 199th player chosen, and seventh quarterback taken in 2000.
Good luck trying to remember the six quarterbacks taken before him.
Much emphasis is put on the 40-yard dash. So here’s a look back at fastest men at the combine over the past decade and where they are now.
Clemson's Jacoby Ford runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis. AP
Ford was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round of the 2010 NFL Draft with the 108th pick. That year he was voted as the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week in Week 9 for his spectacular play against the Kansas City Chiefs. Ford also holds the Raiders’ record for the most kickoff returns for a touchdown in a season (3).
Tennessee Titans' Jacoby Ford runs back a kickoff in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings Thursday, Sept. 3, 2015, in Nashville, Tenn. AP
In the offseason of 2014, the Raiders decided to not offer Ford a new contract. He was signed and released by the Jets in 2014 and then signed to a futures contract by the Titans in 2015 only to be waived in the final cuts in September. He went on to play briefly for several teams in the Canadian Football League.
Miami defensive back Demarcus Van Dyke runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 1, 2011. ASSOCIATED PRESS
Van Dyke was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the third round in 2011. As a rookie, he was used sparingly, contributing 15 tackles and one interception. Van Dyke moved around the NFL during his career, being signed by Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Minnesota and Atlanta.
Oakland Raiders cornerback DeMarcus Van Dyke celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings, Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Minneapolis. AP
On Sept. 3, 2016, he was placed on injured reserve with a concussion. On Sept. 10, he was released from injured reserve by Atlanta.
Central Florida defensive back Josh Robinson runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012. AP
Robinson increased his draft value by running the 40-yard dash in 4.33 seconds, placing first among all prospects in 2012. The Minnesota Vikings selected Robinson in the third round (66th overall), the seventh cornerback taken.
Washington Redskins running back Alfred Morris, left, tries to break a tackle by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Josh Robinson, right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2013, in Minneapolis. AP
He played with the Vikings through 2015, after which he became an unrestricted free agent and was not offered a new contract by Minnesota. He played two seasons in Tampa Bay. He went on to play in New Orleans and Jacksonville. He retired in 2019.
Texas receiver Marquise Goodwin runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 24, 2013.AP
After posting what was the third-fastest 40 at the time, Goodwin was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the third round, with the 78th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft. On May 10, 2013, Goodwin signed a four-year contract with the Bills, but his time there was marred by injuries and inconsistent play.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Marquise Goodwin (11) runs in a touchdown during the first half an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. AP
In 2017 Goodwin signed with the San Fransisco 49ers where he played until December 2019 when he was placed on injured reserve with knee and foot problems. He finished the season with 12 receptions for 186 yards and one touchdown and had to watch his team play in the Super Bowl without him.
Kent State running back Dri Archer runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014. AP
Kent State grad Dri Archer ran the 40 in 4.26 seconds, the third fastest since the NFL began electronic timing. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (97th).
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Dri Archer (13) runs past a tackle-attempt by Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Daniel Sorensen (49) during the first half of an NFL football game in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. AP
He spent two seasons with the Steelers, playing mostly at kick returner. On Feb. 3, 2016, Archer signed a reserve/future contract with the New York Jets, but was later waived. Archer was claimed off waivers by the Buffalo Bills and later waived.
Alabama Birmingham wide receiver J.J. Nelson runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. AP
At the 2015 combine, Nelson was the fastest at 4.28, .04 seconds shy of the then-combine record of 4.24 seconds held then by Chris Johnson.
Oakland Raiders wide receiver J.J. Nelson (15) catches a 29-yard touchdown pass ahead of Minnesota Vikings free safety Harrison Smith, rear, during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Minneapolis. AP
Nelson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round. He spent four seasons with the Cardinals before being signed by the Oakland Raiders in March of 2019. He was released in October 2019.
Georgia running back Keith Marshall runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Friday, Feb. 26, 2016, in Indianapolis.AP
Marshall ran the fastest with a time of 4.31. He was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round with the 242nd pick. On August 30, 2016, Marshall was placed on injured reserve.
Washington Redskins running back Keith Marshall (39) is tended to after he was injured during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills, Friday, Aug. 26, 2016, in Landover, Md. AP
During training camp for the 2017 season, Marshall tore the patellar tendon in his right knee, ending his season. He was waived on July 25, 2018.
Washington wide receiver John Ross runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 4, 2017. AP
Ross set the combine’s 40-yard record at 4.22, breaking Chris Johnson’s 4.24, but straining his calves in the process. The injury hampered his ability to complete all the combine drills.
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross (11) rushes during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. AP
Ross’ performance made him a red-hot prospect, and he was chosen by Cincinnati Bengals with the ninth selection of the first round, the third receiver to be selected. He made his professional debut in September, fumbling his first carry of the game. That was his only touch of his rookie season.
He finished 2018 with 21 receptions for 210 yards, and had 28 receptions for 506 yards last season.
LSU defensive back Donte Jackson runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 5, 2018, in Indianapolis. AP
Jackson’s 40-yard dash tied Tulane’s Parry Nickerson and Ohio State’s Denzel Ward. He was ranked as the sixth best cornerback prospect by DraftScout.com. The Carolina Panthers selected Jackson in the second round (55th overall).
Carolina Panthers cornerback Donte Jackson (26) runs after an interception against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. AP
He started all 16 games as a rookie, recording 74 tackles, a sack, nine pass deflections, and a team-leading four interceptions, which led all rookies.
He played 13 games last season with three interceptions and 40 combined tackles.
Mississippi defensive back Zedrick Woods runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2019. AP
Woods signed as a free agent with Jacksonville after posting the fastest 40 at the combine. The Jaguars later announced that Woods had been placed on the team’s reserve/retired list.
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Zedrick Woods (46) performs a drill during an NFL football practice, Tuesday, May 21, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. AP
He made no public comments on his retirement, but the Florida Times-Union spoke to his agent, Ron Butler. Butler stated that Woods had been suffering from a foot injury, reportedly Turf Toe, that he sustained after the combine.
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