Tag: 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Best photos from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Best photos from the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis

The 2024 NFL Scouting Combine is nearly complete as the offensive linemen are set to close things out on Sunday. Over 300 of the top college prospects in the country showed up to work out in front of scouts from all 32 NFL teams.

Check out the best photos from the last week at the combine below:

2024 NFL Scouting Combine: 4 takeaways from the quarterback workouts

Several top quarterbacks showed off on Saturday at the NFL Scouting Combine.

Saturday was the big premier day fo the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine. Not only did we get some of the best times by wide receivers and running backs we’ve ever seen, but we also got to see several of the top quarterback prospects for the 2024 NFL draft go through workouts. Here are our four big takeaways from the workouts.

10 takeaways from the top RB, WR, and QB performances at 2024 NFL Combine

We’re looking at ten takeaways from the top running back, wide receiver and quarterback performances at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Saturday marked the third day of on-field events and the fourth day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

Running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers worked out while offensive linemen stepped up to the podiums ahead of Sunday’s final day.

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy won the day, setting an NFL combine record with a 4.21 40-yard dash.

Here are the top takeaways from Saturday night’s outstanding showing.

10 takeaways from the top RB, WR, and QB performances at 2024 NFL Combine

We’re looking at ten takeaways from the top running back, wide receiver and quarterback performances at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

Saturday marked the third day of on-field events and the fourth day of prospect press conferences at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

Running backs, quarterbacks, and wide receivers worked out while offensive linemen stepped up to the podiums ahead of Sunday’s final day.

Former Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy won the day, setting an NFL combine record with a 4.21 40-yard dash.

Here are the top takeaways from Saturday night’s outstanding showing.

2024 NFL Scouting Combine: fantasy football recap

Recapping the noteworthy combine performances from a fantasy football perspective.

Historically, this article would have been deemed “winners and losers” of the NFL Scouting Combine, because teams placed more emphasis on whether players participated in workouts and the like. In recent years, none of that has made any significant impact on draft placement nor a team’s willingness to throw a rookie into the fire.

Case in point: Last year, reports about C.J. Stroud scoring poorly on an intellectual evaluation created raucous reactions among the pundit class that didn’t translate to his placement or ability to dominate in his inaugural season.

Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to accurately gauge a prospect’s rookie fantasy football value without knowing where he will land. Nevertheless, we’ll recap the key performances from this year’s scouting combine to see what we can learn.

NFL world reacts to Xavier Worthy running a 4.21 40-yard dash at the scouting combine

We’re looking at the national reaction to Xavier Worthy running a 4.21 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine

The NFL Combine always produces a star or a fast riser on team draft boards and Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy is that man after posting a 4.21 40-yard dash on Saturday.

An elite deep threat that can open up the Philadelphia passing game; Worthy needs to improve against press coverage.

Worthy was outstanding for Texas in 2023, logging 75 receptions for 1,014 yards (13.5 yards AVG) and five touchdowns.

Social media reacts to everything, and the NFL world even got in on the madness.

Ravens GM Eric DeCosta reacts to Xavier Worthy running a 4.21 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine

We’re looking at Eric DeCosta and the national reaction to Xavier Worthy running a 4.21 40 yard dash at the NFL Combine

The NFL Combine always produces a star or a fast riser on team draft boards, and Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy is that man after posting a 4.21 40-yard dash on Saturday.

An elite deep threat that can replace that can open up the Baltimore passing game; Worthy needs to improve against press coverage.

Worthy was outstanding for Texas in 2023, logging 75 receptions for 1,014 yards (13.5 yards AVG) and five touchdowns.

Social media reacts to everything, and Ravens GM Eric DeCosta even got in on the madness.

Xavier Worthy is officially the fastest NFL draft prospect ever

Texas WR Xavier Worthy is officially the fastest NFL draft prospect ever after breaking the NFL Scouting Combine record in the 40-yard dash

Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new combine speed champion!

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Xavier Worthy blazed his name into the NFL Scouting Combine record books on Saturday. Worthy ran the fastest 40-yard dash in the event’s history, flying over 40 yards in just 4.21 seconds.

After initially being clocked at a record-tying 4.22 seconds, the official adjustment shaved off .01 of a second, giving Worthy the record all by himself. He edges out wideout John Ross, who ran a 4.22 back in 2017.

 

 

Falcons met with Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy at scouting combine

Michigan QB J.J. McCarthy said the Falcons were one of 11 teams he met with at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine

The top three quarterbacks in the 2024 NFL draft class are essentially locked in at this point in the offseason, however, there’s another prospect that many are projecting to go in the top 10.

Michigan’s J.J. McCarthy, who’s expected to be the fourth quarterback off the board, put together a solid performance at the NFL Scouting Combine on Saturday. Could the Falcons select McCarthy with the No. 8 overall pick in the draft?

It certainly seems possible, and it’s worth noting that Atlanta was one of 11 teams McCarthy met with at the combine. The Wolverines QB listed each team during an interview with NFL Network’s Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen.

“Eleven teams,” said McCarthy. “It started off with Washington, then I went to New Orleans, then Denver, then Atlanta. And then, the next day, it was Minnesota, New England, Vegas, Tampa Bay.”

The Falcons are rumored to be interested in Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins, Jayden Daniels, and basically every other available QB on the planet, so take each report with a grain of salt.

McCarthy passed for 2,991 yards and 22 touchdowns while leading the Wolverines to a National Championship during his final season at Michigan.

2024 NFL Scouting Combine: Amarius Mims has formal meeting with Steelers

Could the Steelers take Georgia offensive tackles in back-to-back drafts?

Last year, the Pittsburgh Steelers made a bold move in the 2023 NFL draft to go up and get former Georgia offensive tackle Broderick Jones. By the end of the season, Jones was the team’s starting right tackle and just scratching the surface of how good he can be.

Now we are at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine and the Steelers are once again taking a look at a former Georgia offensive tackle. Amarius Mims was Jones teammate and was the Bulldog’s starting right tackle in 2023.

Mims noted when he spoke to the media at the combine that he had a formal meeting with the Steelers, which gives hope that Pittsburgh might continue the Georgia pipeline and end up with bookend tackles.

As a prospect, Mims is all about future projection. He didn’t become the starting right tackle until last season and spent part of that dealing with an ankle injury and tightrope surgery. Nevertheless, his physical tools and stature alone mean he is not making it out of the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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