Whether he simply wasnt in the best shape anymore or just let the moment get too big for him, it was the beginning of the end of his playing career. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. He ran the 40 in 5.09 seconds, produced just 16 reps on the bench, and had an 88 broad jump. With a frame of 6'4 and 300 lbs., offensive lineman Isaiah Thompson registered the worst 40-yard dash performance in league history. He played eight NFL seasons (seven with the Bengals) and even made a Pro Bowl in 2013, but the reputation he had as a dirty player overshadowed both his career and combine performance. If you didnt know who Antonio Andrews was before today, youre not alone. He ran a 5.30-second 40, produced a 24.5-inch vertical, and his picture didnt exactly intimidate anyone. It affected his draft stock enough that he fell to the Baltimore Ravens in the third round, but hes played well enough where those numbers dont mean much. : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/n1oxH5Beru. kind of. Fortunately, Baltimore still took him in the first round, and it's safe to say that was a smart move on their part. Odds & lines subject to change. Former Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot holds the record for the worst bench press in NFL Scout Combine history. Like Clarett, albeit less infamously, Russell didn't play college football in the year leading up to the Combine. Burrow or Tua: Who should be top pick? Former Washington Redskins cornerback Fred Smoot holds the record for the worst bench press in NFL Scout Combine history. It was tough to watch him go from one of the most dominant college running backs in the country to an NFL player with a career that came and went so quickly. For the record, those 2 numbers are the worst ever by a fullback. One league MVP trophy and two NBA titles later,. He threw well in the drills, with no big drops or shaky passes. Anybody who wanted to see Burrow throw at the combine. #NFLCombine #KTSM9Sports pic.twitter.com/TIh87jmTTt. Alls well that ends well. Those are still regarded as historically bad numbers and they forced analysts to ponder whether Burfict could adjust to the speed of the NFL. I was getting to know them, they were getting to know me. Burfict had a nine-year career in the NFL, including eight seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals. Record holder: John Ross, WR, 2017. Be the first one to comment on this story. Although this list is in no particular order, Orlando Brown's combine performance must be the worst ever. Athletes are asked to lift 225 pounds as many times as possible. So. Combine interviews are weird by design, and that generally leads to some strange reports. There's a lot of potential draftees working out. The Washington Commanders currently own the No. The Broncos picked near the top of that years draft, taking Texas A&M OLB Von Miller 2nd overall. Lets pick a winner in every mens college basketball conference tournament. The NFL Combine presents a series of moving days for NFL Draft hopefuls. Ran a 5.07 40, 25.5 inch vert, 8'5 broad jump. They are going to run fast. From a mall parking lot altercation to a fight with a teenager during a pickup game, these are the allegations Ja Morant is facing. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. 1 overall pick in the draft. QB : Toby Korrodi, 6'3 234 quarterback. XFL Week 3 preview: Can AJ McCarron, Battlehawks continue their fourth-quarter heroics? . 2021. See how today's prospects performed and track all of their key stats and highlights. A brutal sucker punch in the OVC tournament stopped the game in its tracks. Our all-time All-Combine Team is loaded with sub-4.3 40-yard dashes, 40-plus-inch verticals, and offensive linemen eating bench press reps for lunch.. Other times, the combine reveals that some of the most sought-after prospects aren't as athletic as everyone thought. A 4.82 40 29.5 inch vert and 8'10 broad jump will not fly, yikes. This has to be the most recent terrible performance weve seen at the NFL Combine. Find out the top 2023 NFL Combine performers. . Getting to talk to coaches like Dick LeBeau, Mike Tomlin, Keith Butler, and John Mitchell is a heck of a conversation to have. At the 1999 NFL combine, Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle Justin Ernest set a record on the bench press with a mind-boggling 51 reps. DE : Damontre Moore, 6'4 250. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. What are some of the worst NFL Combine performances of all-time? Finally, if you wish to not see this dialog box, please turn off your adblocker, and enjoy content normally, 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Results Tracker, 2022 NFL Scouting Combine Results Tracker, 2021 NFL Pro Day Results Tracker Scouting Combine Invitees, Heyward talked about his best and worst interviews, Interview: OG OCyrus Torrence Believes Jump From Louisiana To Florida Will Help Him At Next Level, Interview: Top Offensive Lineman Peter Skoronski Meets Steelers, Confident Hes An NFL Tackle, Interview: Arkansas Center Ricky Stromberg Breaks Down Steelers Meeting, Art To Playing O-Line. (1:30), NFL combine records and the best, worst performances, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? 2016: Wide receivers averaged 4.56 seconds in the 40-yard dash, the slowest average time for wide . His top trait was his height compared to other quarterbacks. Justin Ernest holds the record with 51 bench press reps, a record that has stood since 1999. I enjoyed those because they got to see my personality.. By far the slowest time at the combine. The frontrunners to be the first two quarterbacks drafted, LSUs Joe Burrow and Alabamas Tua Tagovailoa, didnt participate in drills Thursday night. The bench press at the NFL Combine is a test of muscle strength and endurance. Initially projected between the third and fifth rounds in the 2014 NFL Draft, he ran a 4.82 40-yard dash (extremely poor for a running back), and his 29.5-inch vertical put a major dent in his grade. He did go on to complete his other deep passes, but the one that went awry floated for ages, and his other passes were a little high. Before he became one of the best young defensive talents in the NFL, Burfict did just about everything he could to play himself out of the Draft. Loves biggest knock is the number of interceptions he threw in college, but thats not something he can really change at the combine. Smoot reportedly failed the bench press test at the combine. Last year, we saw just three quarterbacks taken in the first round, a drop-off compared to five first-rounders in 2018. Combine Results. All rights reserved (About Us). That wasnt fastest among quarterbacks, but it was tied for third. I think I made a joke and nobody laughed. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Clarett is the chief cautionary talefor bad Combine performances. Tally: 6.06 seconds. My worst was with the Denver Broncos. Love also finished tied for second among quarterbacks with a 35.5-inch vertical leap, and finished fifth in the broad jump at 910. Finally, there's something to talk about . At 6-foot-9 and 345 pounds, Brown managed just 14 bench press reps and crawled through the 40-yard dash to the tune of a 5.85-second finish. Green, Julio Jones, and Patrick Peterson some of the first names off the board. I remember when Fred Smoot benched 225 for 1 rep at the combine. He still promotes health and wellness today and serves as an advocate for The Bench Press Academy, which instructs adults on the best ways to build strength with barbells. Smoot reportedly failed the bench press test at the combine after only being able to lift 225 pounds for one rep, making him the poorest competitor. MORE COMBINE 2023 NFL Combine Event Info. 2020. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the third round, was released before playing in a single game, and received no interest elsewhere. RANKED - YouTube 0:00 / 12:42 Chapters #JJWatt #NFLCombine #TomBrady The BEST And WORST NFL Combine Performances Of All-Time.. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. While all football players need to be tough, the Combine Bench Press improves draft stock for offensive and defensive linemen the most. A 345 pound man doing that little is ridiculously bad to say the least. He was a great scheme fit for Pittsburghs 3-4 and humble enough to wait and learn from the guys ahead of him, names like Aaron Smith and Brett Keisel. 1. They are going to jump high. In lieu of these numbers, we are providing various college pro day numbers courtesy of NFL Draft Bible. Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State LB, 2012. However, any chance of that happening vanished once he took the field. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). By far the slowest time at the combine. The Eastern Kentucky defensive tackle. Coming off elbow surgery, he couldnt workout, making his first impressions with teams during the interview process all the more important. He started the drills with the bench press, he put up a measly 14. The former Buckeyes star showed up for the 2005 Combine overweight and slow, running 40-yard dash times of 4.72 and 4.82 seconds. Unfortunately, not all his interviews went that well. 2017: WR John Ross broke Chris Johnson's 40-yard dash record, running it in 4.22 seconds. Its why this makes his story so incredible, and its a good reminder of why the Combine isnt the end-all/be-all when it comes to grading prospects. He ran a 5.71 40, which may be excused due to his very large size. But it got worst, he ran a 5.85 40. The 2023 NFL Combine is underway. He also finished second among quarterbacks in the vertical jump (35.5 inches) and third in the broad jump (103). For more information, please see our Worst of the . A good sized back at 5'10 225. Eason looked good throwing the ball, especially on deep passes. Thats a lot of man to be moving that quick. In 5 seasons, he has been with 6 teams. Slow and mild could be the best way to describe Vontaze Burficts NFL Combine. *Electronic timing began in 1999*. A 345 pound man doing that little is ridiculously bad to say the least. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. 2009: OL Andre Smith left the combine without informing officials; it's announced his whereabouts are unknown inside stadium. MORE:NFL Combine Records: 40 Times, Bench Press, Vertical Jump, and More. For a huge Combine disappointment, Suggs enjoyed a fantastic NFL career, but you wouldnt have guessed it given how he fared at the 2003 showcase. Drafted by the Ravens in the 2nd round of the 2010 draft. He wasnt awful by any stretch but he didnt impress in throwing drills. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Quarterbacks get more scrutiny than any other position, and the NFL Scouting Combine is no different. Because this is not going well.'. 2015: CB Byron Jones set a world record in the broad jump at 12 feet, 3 inches, which was 8 inches longer than any other player since 2006. Ran a 5.37 40 yard dash, 25 inch vertical, and 7'7 broad jump. However, it wasnt something that should have shocked us. Damien Woody and Torrey Smith both would take Joe Burrow in the NFL draft over Tua Tagovailoa because of Burrow's production and health. 2014: OT Cyrus Kouandjio ran the 40-yard dash in 5.59 seconds and did 21 reps on bench press (half as many as C Russell Bodine, who led all players in 2014). Turns out one event doesnt determine a mans career. More importantly, though, was how Eason looked when he actually took the field on Thursday. Andrews is one example of someone who went undrafted because of a poor Combine performance. He was doing more than 20 reps in his training and told team scouts and GMs that's what he expected to put up. Gambling problem? On his second attempt, @OU_Football QB @JalenHurts runs a 4.59u 40-yard dash! To put that in perspective, it means the 6 . The worst bench press in the history of the NFL Scout Combine belongs to former Redskins cornerback and Love Boater Fred Smoot. The bench press is a test of endurance and muscular power at the NFL Combine. A former lauded prospect coming out of Oklahoma, Brown had the potential to cement himself as the No. 2017: RB Christian McCaffrey had 10 reps in bench press, the second fewest of any running back. : #NFLCombine on @NFLNetwork pic.twitter.com/ObxPYQmGYF. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Defensive . Drafted by the Giants in the 3rd round of the 2014 NFL draft. Instead, the highly rated prospect managed to bench press 225 pounds just 21 times low for the job he was applying for. Truthfully, they dont need to see Burrow compete in any drills or run the 40-yard dash, but it would have been nice to see him buck the trend of the top passers avoiding combine work. Finally, Hurts impressed in throwing drills, too. Athletics require a variety of skills and natural abilities from athletes; they are not only about overwhelming force. To Browns credit, he didnt let this woeful showing define his career, as hes been named to three Pro Bowls in four seasons. He not only underwhelmed in the dash, he managed only a 28 inch vertical. How much weight is the bench press for the NFL scouting combine? (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images), LAS VEGAS, NEVADA NOVEMBER 14: Orlando Brown #57 of the Kansas City Chiefs walks off the field after a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on November 14, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Michael Colangelo. 2005: RB Maurice Clarett ran the 40-yard dash in 4.72 seconds and opted to not complete remainder of drills. WR : De'runnya Wilson. And it didnt start well. You love to see it. Heyward became the 31st pick of the 2011 draft, selected by the Steelers coming off their Super Bowl loss to the Green Bay Packers. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Also had a 19.5 inch vert and 6'10 broad jump, one of the very worst marks of all time. Despite not taking part in the on-field workouts, Burrow has already made combine headlines for his small hands, and also the silly narrative that he might spurn the Bengals if they pick him (he wont).