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Players Who Stood Out Most at the Combine
Some of the top performances were from players and positions of need for the Ravens.
1. WR Justin Jefferson, LSU
Jefferson was a favorite target for Heisman trophy winner and future No. 1-overall pick Joe Burrow, but some questioned his athleticism. He put that talk to rest with a 40-yard dash of 4.43 seconds that was tied for eighth among wide receivers.
2. QB Jalen Hurts, Oklahoma
Hurts got some of the "Lamar Jackson treatment" at the Combine with questions about whether he'd be willing to change positions. Like Jackson, he said he's a team guy, but he's a quarterback. Hurts also similarly impressed with his arm strength and accuracy,
3. RB Jonathan Taylor, Wisconsin
Taylor made a case to be the first running back off the board with a 4.39 40-yard dash (second best among running backs). It was particularly noteworthy considering he's 226 pounds. Taylor only caught 42 passes during his three-year career, but looked smooth as a receiver in drills.
4. OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa
Wirfs set a Combine record for offensive lineman with a 36 ½-inch vertical leap and tied another record with a 10-foot-1 broad jump. He also turned in the fastest 40-yard dash time at 4.85 seconds. That explosiveness goes along with great footwork from a former high school wrestling champion.
5. OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville
He was the Combine's heaviest player at a towering 6-foot-7, 364 pounds. He then ran the 40-yard dash in 5.10 seconds (13th fastest among offensive linemen) with an impressive 10-yard split.
6. LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson
Simmons took home the crown for the biggest athletic "freak" of the Combine and he didn't even take part in positional drills. The ACC Defensive Player of the Year recorded the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds- faster than many wide receivers. That's the second-fastest time of any linebacker since 2003. The jack-of-all-trades also had a 39-inch vertical and 11-foot broad jump.
7. CB CJ Henderson, Florida
Henderson won't be the top cornerback off the board (that goes to Ohio State's Jeffrey Okudah) but he could be second after posting a 40-yard dash of 4.39 seconds.
8. DT Neville Gallimore, Oklahoma
A violent force on the defensive line, Gallimore ran the 40-yard dash at 4.79 seconds at 304 pounds. He also showed his maximum effort in all of the positional drills.
9. DE Jabari Zuniga, Florida
Zuniga led all defensive linemen in the broad jump (10-7) and had a strong 33-inch vertical. He's got an alluring blend of power and flexibility that should make him a Day 2 pick.
10. S Jeremy Chinn, Southern Illinois
He's the nephew of newly named Pro Football Hall of Famer Steve Atwater. At 6-foot-3, 221 pounds, it's clear he has some major athletic bloodlines. The Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) star registered the 40-yard dash at 4.45 seconds. He's a small-school prospect, but he's got athleticism to gamble on.
11. WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama
Ruggs blew the doors off the 40-yard dash at 4.27 seconds. It's tied for the fourth-fastest time of any player since 2003. He fell short of John Ross' record of 4.22 seconds, but not by much.
12. WR Chase Claypool, Notre Dame
Claypool is an interesting prospect because he's a bit of a hybrid between wide receiver and tight end, measuring in at 6-foot-4 and 238 pounds while running the 40-yard dash in 4.42 seconds. He's a mismatch waiting to happen.
13. WR Denzel Mims, Baylor
Mims was flying under the radar in a loaded wide receiver group, but a strong Senior Bowl followed by a fantastic Combine has changed that. He's 6-foot-3, 207 pounds and ran the 40-yard dash in 4.38 seconds – third best among the wide receivers.
14. OT Austin Jackson, USC
Jackson measured at 6-foot-5 and 322 pounds, with 34 1/8-inch arms. His 5.07 40-yard dash was highlighted by an explosive 1.73-second 10-yard split. That's athleticism that could warrant a first-round selection.
15. LB Willie Gay Jr., Mississippi State
The most important part of Gay's Combine was his interviews, where he faced questions about multiple suspensions and an altercation with a teammate. He checked all the boxes on the field, however, with outstanding numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.46 seconds), vertical leap and broad jump.
