Six takeaways from Day 2 of NFL Scouting Combine: Which DBs and TEs stood out?
On the second day of the NFL Scouting Combine on Friday in Indianapolis, defensive backs and tight ends participated in physical workouts in an effort to improve their draft stock.
Here are some takeaways from the day:
Nate Wiggins is explosive but injured
Clemson defensive back Nate Wiggins showcased his break-neck speed. He outclassed the rest of the defensive backs, running the fastest 40-yard dash among the position group at an astounding 4.29 seconds, reaching a top speed of 24.05 MPH.
However, Wiggins didn't come out unscathed, leaving the field limping. According to Stacey Dales of NFL Network, the former Clemson standout was diagnosed with a hip flexor injury, though it's believed to be only a strain. Wiggins told media that he should be "okay" by his Pro Day on April 1.
Quinyon Mitchell showed another gear at combine
Many have already predicted that the former Toledo standout will go early in the first round of the NFL Draft. However, despite coming into Lucas Oil Stadium with little to prove, he stepped it up a notch anyway.
Mitchell ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash time, finishing behind only Wiggins (4.28). However, he also showed off impressive speed and change of direction. According to Next Gen Stats, during the backpedal and transition 45-degree drills, Mitchell reached the fastest two speeds of any cornerback at the combine (20.87 and 21.27 MPH, respectively)
Ben Sinnott shined in Indy, as expected
Sinnott wasn't the fastest, but he hung close with the quickest of the tight end group, finishing seventh in the 40-yard dash (4.64) and fifth in the 10-yard split (1.55). However, he shined in three other drills, which should make him more than worth selecting in the middle rounds of the NFL Draft.
The 6-foot-4, 245-pounder finished with the highest vertical jump (40.00") and broad jump (10'6"), and he had the best three-cone drill (6.82), which shows off how well-rounded he is for his size.
Devin Culp showed off at the Combine
At his size, the 6-foot-4, 250-pound tight end is already known for his athleticism. However, on Friday, he turned heads with his speed. Culp ran the fastest 40-yard dash(4.47) among his position group, reaching a top speed of 23.25 MPH and running the quickest 10-yard split (1.55).
According to Next Gen Stats, Culp's 40-yard dash time is the fastest for a tight end at the combine since 2003.
Kool-Aid McKinstry didn't work out at Combine
The former Alabama stud defensive back got blindsided during medical evaluations when doctors revealed he had a Jone fracture in his right foot. However, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network says McKinstry won't have surgery until after he runs at his Pro Day on March 23.
Considering McKinstry played with the fracture last season, it may not have too much impact on his draft stock. Many saw him going in the mid-to-late first round ahead of the combine, and that's not likely to change since the belief is he'll be ready by the start of training camp.
Theo Johnson confirmed why he's a top TE prospect
The ex-Penn State tight end showed off his insane strength and athleticism in Indianapolis.
First, Johnson displayed his core strength, posting the fastest 20-yard shuttle time while recording the second-best vertical (39.5") and broad (10'5") among his position group. Then, he followed that up with a fantastic showing in the 40-yard yard dash (4.57), finishing with the second-fastest time behind only Culp.
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