Long before the dream is a reality, spandex-clad athletes at the NFL scouting combine jump, juke, run, press, and Wonderlic test their way into hopeful employer’s hearts.
Some have been amazing at this, while others have been subpar.
Although the combine performances rarely turn into anything other than an interesting trivia question, that doesn’t mean that some of the top achievers wouldn’t make for a scary opponent (at least, on paper), sort of an NFL Scouting Combine Fantasy Team.
Looking back at some of the best of the best throughout history, going only by the scouting combine performances, these would arguably be the 22 best options to suit up on Fantasy game day.
QB: Tim Tebow
Few QBs have really shined in the scouting combine as much as Tim Tebow did back in 2010. His mechanics were sound, and his answers were sounder. Texas A&M’s Reggie McNeal still holds the fastest 40 time, so he gets the nod as the backup. (What could possibly go wrong?!)