• WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina: Legette showcased his speed on the field throughout the 2023 season, including a game-winning 76-yard touchdown against Mississippi State in South Carolina's fourth game of the year. He threw for 30 or more yards in eight games last season.
• Edge Chop Robinson, Penn State: Given his size, it won't be a surprise for Robinson to run in the 4.4 range in the 40-yard dash, and he has the explosiveness that could help him put up eye-popping numbers in long and vertical jumps.
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One of the most exciting things about the NFL Scouting Combine Every year, players are confronted with absurd numbers during on-field drills. While what goes on behind the scenes in the form of medical exams and player interviews is almost certainly more important, it's the on-field moments that stay with fans.
Here are five players who should put on a show in Indianapolis this week.
WR Xavier Legette, South Carolina
Everything points to Legette being one of the fastest players at the NFL Combine this week. He showcased his speed on the field throughout the 2023 season, including a game-winning 76-yard touchdown against Mississippi State in South Carolina's fourth game of the year, and he had one reception in eight games last season 30 or more yards.
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WR Xavier Worthy, Texas
Worthy is rumored to be capable of running under 4.3 in the 40-yard dash, and he has the big plays on film to back up those rumors. He averaged 7.6 yards after catch per reception in 2023 and tallied a reception of at least 20 yards in all but two of the 14 games he played last season.
RB Jawhar Jordan, Louisville
Jordan has blazing speed and is expected to be the fastest running back on the field this week in Indianapolis. You only have to watch the first two weeks of the Cardinals' 2023 season to see that speed on tape, with Jordan rushing for 70-plus yards against both Georgia Tech and Murray State.
DI Byron Murphy II, Texas
Murphy landed at No. 3 on Bruce Feldman's annual Freaks list heading into the 2023 season. Feldman has heard that Murphy's 40-yard dash could be in the 4.8 range, which would attract a lot of attention. One of the best interior pass rushers in this draft class, Murphy posted a 91.5 PFF pass rush grade and can push himself into the top 15 of the draft with a strong performance in Indianapolis.
Edge Chop Robinson, Penn State
Robinson has the pass rushing skills necessary to become a top draft pick. He has posted PFF pass rush grades of 92.4 and 92.3 over the last two seasons, but there are still concerns about his ability to be an every-down player.
Given his size, it won't be a surprise for him to run in the 4.4 range in the 40-yard dash, and he has the explosiveness that could help him put up eye-popping numbers in long and vertical jumps.