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2023 NFL Combine Results: QB, RB, WR and TE

Measurables for QB, RB, WR, and TE from the 2022 NFL Combine

The NFL combine is the first objective look at the 2023 class of rookies and a chance to see what their measurables actually are – not what the university PR department has pushed. Extreme values are always the most interesting but the bottom line to every player isn’t their weight, height, or speed.

It’s all about the yards and scores they generate when facing opposing NFL defenses. But the measurables below will impact where they are drafted and by whom, and that will define their opportunity and situation as a rookie.

Quarterbacks

First Round Prospects School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Bryce Young Alabama 5’10 204 9.75 —
C.J. Stroud Ohio State 6’3 214 10 —
Anthony Richardson Florida 6’4 244 10.5 4.43
Will Levis Kentucky 6’4 229 10.63 —
Rest of Class School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Tyson Bagent Shepherd 6’3 213 9.5 4.79
Stetson Bennett Georgia 5’11 192 10 4.67
Malik Cunningham Louisville 6’0 192 9.5 4.53
Max Duggan TCU 6’2 207 9.88 4.52
Jake Haener Fresno State 6’0 207 9.38 —
Jaren Hall BYU 6’0 207 9.5 —
Hendon Hooker Tennessee 6’3 217 10.5 —
Tanner McKee Stanford 6’6 231 9.38 —
Aidan O’Connell Purdue 6’3 213 9.75 —
Dorian Thompson-Robinson UCLA 6’2 203 9.88 4.56
Clayton Tune Houston 6’3 220 9.38 4.64

The first four quarterbacks above should all see first-round selections and a near-certainty that they’ll be given appreciable playing time as a rookie. Bryce Young is expected to be the first taken and that could be with the 1.01 pick that is currently held by the Bears but available to anyone if the price is right. He threw a ridiculous 79 touchdowns over the last two seasons in Alabama but he played with a listed height of 6-0. Seems he shrank two inches and he enters the NFL at almost exactly the same size as Kyler Murray.

Many of the prospects declined to run a 40-yard dash but should during the Pro Days at their college. Anthony Richardson enters the draft as a dual threat and his blazing 40-time suggests his success will continue when he is in the NFL. C.J. Stroud totaled 85 touchdown passes in his two seasons for Ohio State as a dangerous pocket passer. Will Levis could show up later in the first round after success in Kentucky as another quarterback with elite measurables as a passer, though with lesser college stats.

This is considered to be an average to good class of quarterbacks and should produce at least a couple of 2023 starters.

Running Backs

Early Round Prospects School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Bijan Robinson Texas 5’11 215 9.75 4.46
Jahmyr Gibbs Alabama 5’9 199 9.25 4.36
Zach Charbonnet UCLA 6’0 214 9.88 4.53
Kenny McIntosh Georgia 6’0 204 9 4.62
Zach Evans Mississippi 5’11 202 10.25 —
Devon Achane Texas A&M 5’9 188 8.5 4.32
Rest of Class School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Israel Abanikanda Pittsburgh 5’10 216 8.25 —
Tank Bigsby Auburn 6’0 210 9.5 4.56
Chase Brown Illinois 5’10 209 10 4.43
Travis Dye USC 5’10 201 9.25 —
Tiyon Evans Louisville 5’10 225 8.5 4.52
Eric Gray Oklahoma 5’10 207 9.75 —
Evan Hull Northwestern 5’11 209 9.25 4.47
Mohamed Ibrahim Minnesota 5’8 203 9 —
Roschon Johnson Texas 6’0 219 9.63 4.58
Hunter Luepke North Dakota State 6’1 230 9.63 —
DeWayne McBride UAB 5’10 209 9.5 —
Kendre Miller TCU 5’11 215 9.38 —
Keaton Mitchell East Carolina 5’8 179 9.25 4.37
Camerun Peoples Appalachian State 6’1 217 9.75 4.61
Deneric Prince Tulsa 6’0 216 9.25 4.41
Chris Rodriguez Jr. Kentucky 6’0 217 8.63 —
Tyjae Spears Tulane 5’10 201 10 —
Tavion Thomas Utah 6’0 237 9.25 4.74
SaRodorick Thompson Texas Tech 6’0 207 9 4.67
Sean Tucker Syracuse 5’9 207 9.5 —
Deuce Vaughn Kansas State 5’5 179 9.5 —

The devaluing of running backs in the NFL will be apparent in the NFL draft, with Bijan Robinson the only running back that should be a lock for the first round. The ex-Longhorn runner is fast, has prototypical size and elite rushing skills that will net him a starting gig in Week 1. He’ll be highly coveted in fantasy drafts and is expected to go in the first half of the first round, if not Top-10.

Jahmyr Gibbs is a smaller player at 5-9, 199 pounds but was a speedy dynamo for the Crimson Tide last year and brings dual-threat skills that could see him potentially sneak into the end of the first round, but more likely be taken in the second.

This could be another draft with running back quality lasting into Day 3 which means any NFL team can reach them. That handful of rookies with significant production have to land in a great offense with at least a solid shot at a complementary role.

Wide Receivers

Early Round Prospects School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Quentin Johnston TCU 6’3 208 9.63 —
Jaxon Smith-Njigba Ohio State 6’1 196 9 —
Jordan Addison USC 5’11 173 8.75 4.49
Jalin Hyatt Tennessee 6’0 176 9 4.4
Zay Flowers Boston College 5’9 182 9.25 4.42
Rashee Rice SMU 6’1 204 9.5 4.51
Cedric Tillman Tennessee 6’3 213 10 4.54
Kayshon Boutte LSU 5’11 195 9.5 4.5
Xavier Hutchinson Iowa State 6’2 203 9.38 4.53
Jonathan Mingo Mississippi 6’2 220 10.38 4.46
Josh Downs North Carolina 5’9 171 9.25 4.48
Rest of Class School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Ronnie Bell Michigan 6’0 191 9.5 4.54
Jake Bobo UCLA 6’4 206 10 —
Jalen Brooks South Carolina 6’1 201 9.5 4.69
Jason Brownlee Southern Mississippi 6’2 198 9.75 4.59
Jacob Copeland Maryland 5’11 201 8.63 4.42
Derius Davis TCU 5’8 165 8 4.36
Nathaniel Dell Houston 5’8 165 8.63 4.49
Dontay Demus Jr. Maryland 6’3 212 9.75 4.57
Demario Douglas Liberty 5’8 179 8.75 4.44
Grant DuBose Charlotte 6’2 201 9.5 4.57
Bryce Ford-Wheaton West Virginia 6’4 221 9.38 4.38
Antoine Green North Carolina 6’2 199 9 4.47
Jadon Haselwood Arkansas 6’2 215 10 4.66
Malik Heath Mississippi 6’2 213 9.13 4.64
Elijah Higgins Stanford 6’3 235 10.5 4.54
Andrei Iosivas Princeton 6’3 205 8.75 4.43
Kearis Jackson Georgia 5’11 196 9.38 4.55
Rakim Jarrett Maryland 6’0 192 9.38 4.44
Michael Jefferson Louisiana 6’4 199 9.63 4.56
Jaray Jenkins LSU 6’2 204 10 4.6
CJ Johnson East Carolina 6’2 224 10.25 —
Charlie Jones Purdue 5’11 175 9 4.43
Malik Knowles Kansas State 6’2 196 8.75 —
Matt Landers Arkansas 6’4 200 9.25 4.37
Marvin Mims Oklahoma 5’11 183 9 4.38
Jalen Moreno-Cropper Fresno State 5’11 172 8.88 4.4
Puka Nacua BYU 6’2 201 9.5 —
Joseph Ngata Clemson 6’3 217 10.25 4.54
Trey Palmer Nebraska 6’0 192 9.63 4.33
A.T. Perry Wake   Forest 6’4 198 9.25 4.47
Jayden Reed Michigan State 5’11 187 9.13 4.45
Tyler Scott Cincinnati 5’10 177 9 4.44
Justin Shorter Florida 6’4 229 10 4.55
Mitchell Tinsley Penn State 6’0 199 10 4.6
Tre Tucker Cincinnati 5’9 182 8.63 4.4
Parker Washington Penn State 5’10 204 10.13 —
Jalen Wayne South Alabama 6’2 210 9.38 4.51
Dontayvion Wicks Virginia 6’1 206 10 4.62
Michael Wilson Stanford 6’2 213 9.75 4.58

The two measurables that are most valued with wideouts are height (without losing speed) and 40-times. While there are many 6-2 wideouts, there are plenty of solid prospects that are not relying on just standing tall over the middle. And there will be fantasy value produced from this group this year, but it will be the combination of their talent and measurables plus the situation and quarterback that they are paired with on their new team.

Both Quentin Johnston (TCU) and Jaxon Smith-Njigba (Ohio State) are expected to be first-round picks. Johnston is the consensus best wideout in the draft. Jordan Addison, and Zay Flowers are also expected to be Day 1 picks by a receiver-needy team. There’s still time for receivers to jockey for better draft slots and all it takes is one team interested.

There should be up to ten wide receivers taken in the first two rounds and each will carry expectations of contributing as a rookie. There are plenty of candidates to sift through and Pro Days will also help to sort out which ones will deserve fantasy attention this season.

Tight Ends

Early Round Prospects School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Michael Mayer Notre  Dame 6’5 249 9.5 4.70
Dalton Kincaid Utah 6’4 246 10.25 —
Luke Musgrave Oregon State 6’6 253 10.38 4.61
Darnell Washington Georgia 6’7 264 11 4.64
Sam LaPorta Iowa 6’3 245 10.25 4.59
Rest of Class School HT WT Hand 40-yard
Davis Allen Clemson 6’6 245 10 4.84
Payne Durham Purdue 6’6 253 9.75 4.87
Noah Gindorff North Dakota State 6’6 263 10 —
Tucker Kraft South Dakota State 6’5 254 10 4.69
Zack Kuntz Old Dominion 6’7 255 10.25 4.55
Cameron Latu Alabama 6’4 242 9.5 —
Will Mallory Miami 6’5 239 9.38 4.54
Kyle Patterson Air   Force 6’5 260 9.25 —
Luke Schoonmaker Michigan 6’5 251 9 4.63
Brenton Strange Penn State 6’4 253 9.63 4.70
Leonard Taylor Cincinnati 6’5 250 10.13 —
Travis Vokolek Nebraska 6’6 259 9.5 —
Blake Whiteheart Wake  Forest 6’4 247 8.75 4.7
Josh Whyle Cincinnati 6’7 248 9.5 4.69
Brayden Willis Oklahoma 6’4 241 9.75 —

Historically, rookie tights do not carry enough reliability to merit any fantasy start, but one or two may emerge as a weekly option later in the season. Michael Mayer is the consensus best tight end but that’s as much as being a receiver as a blocker. Any tight end with sub-4.8 40-time has the wheels to be a receiver that tacks on yardage. Darnell Washington is not only the tallest at 6-7, but ran a 4.64 as the heaviest tight end (264 pounds).

The first tight end should be Mayer and while there’s a small chance that he’s taken at the end of the first round, he’s more likely to lead the five top tight ends that will be taken on Day 2.

10 dynamic prospects for the Eagles to watch at the NFL scouting combine

With the workouts set to begin, we’re looking at 10 dynamic players for the Philadelphia Eagles to watch at the 2023 NFL Scouting Combine

The Eagles are at the NFL scouting combine and with two first-round picks for the second year in a row, they’ll look to retool with 18 pending free agents set to hit the open market.

Philadelphia could lose Isaac Seumalo and Miles Sanders on offense, but the unit is intact at the most critical positions and will likely use their six draft picks on dynamic defenders.

The Eagles have 9 key contributors on defense set for free agency, and GM Howie Roseman has acknowledged that he won’t be able to retain his core of free agents with Jalen Hurts set to land a huge contract extension.

With the onfield portion of the combine set to heat up, we’re looking at 10 dynamic prospects for the Eagles to watch.

Eagles’ biggest draft needs as the NFL Combine gets underway

We’re looking at the Philadelphia Eagles’ biggest NFL Draft needs as the Scouting Combine gets underway

The Eagles will have two first-round picks in April’s NFL Draft, 18 pending free agents, and a contract extension for quarterback Jalen Hurts, meaning the roster will look different going forward.

Some of the usual suspects or names you’ve grown to love will move on, while younger, more athletic, and dynamic replacements will join a roster looking for a return to the Super Bowl.

Philadelphia’s team brass is in Indianapolis to evaluate some of the top talent available and we’re previewing the Eagles’ biggest draft needs.

Panthers 2023 mock draft 3.0: Anthony Richardson hype edition

In our latest mock draft, the Panthers move on up for Anthony Richardson—who will likely strengthen his stock at this week’s combine.

Not too long ago, the Carolina Panthers—with this year’s ninth overall pick—seemed to be right in a sweet spot for quarterback prospect Anthony Richardson. But we all know the NFL draft, especially when we’re this early in the process, can throw perception for a loop.

Given the unmatched upside amongst his peers, the University of Florida standout has recently gained some steam. And if the Panthers want to get their hands on him, they may ultimately have to move to do so.

So, before he likely wows at this week’s combine, here is our latest mock draft—the trade up for Richardson edition.

Vikings 2023 7 Round mock draft: Matt Anderson’s 3.0

The latest Vikings seven-round mock draft focuses on an edge rusher

As the 2022 NFL season comes to a close, fans of all 32 teams are eagerly looking forward to the upcoming NFL draft. The Minnesota Vikings have a lot to figure out before the draft in April, but that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate about what they might do.

Many experts suggest that the Vikings should focus on drafting a cornerback in the first round. In my latest Vikings seven-round mock draft, we will take look and examine potential options and explore the strategy of taking the best player available while looking to build for the future, instead of just right now.

Top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at the Eagles’ biggest positions of need

We’re looking at the top 2023 NFL Draft prospects at the Philadelphia Eagles’ most significant positions of need

The rich are getting richer, and even with a 38-35 loss to the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII, things are looking promising for the Eagles as the 2023 NFL offseason gets underway.

Thanks to some draft night wizardry from Howie Roseman, the Eagles traded the No. 16 overall pick, No. 19 overall pick, and a 2022 sixth-round pick to the New Orleans Saints for the No. 18 overall pick, a 2022 third-round pick, a 2022 seventh-round pick, a 2023 first-round pick, and a 2024 second-round pick.

With 18 Eagles set to hit free agency and some roster retooling set to begin, here are the best 2023 NFL draft prospects at the Birds’ biggest positions of need.

Vikings 2023 7 Round Mock Draft: Matt Anderson’s 2.0

In his latest Mock Draft for the Minnesota Vikings, @MattAnderson_8 has the Vikings taking a trade-back approach

When it comes to the NFL offseason, it can often be more fun than the regular season as there is so much speculation and rumors floating around. The other great part of the offseason is the mock drafts and seeing which players your favorite team might end up with.

In my last mock draft, I had the Vikings taking the best player available with all of their picks. Today, I am going to take a page out of former general manager Rick Speilman’s book and trade back using Rich Hill’s trade chart to see if we can’t get more players or draft capital. Let’s take a look to see how it played out.

New Orleans Saints mock draft, updated post-Senior Bowl

Here’s our latest 7-round New Orleans Saints mock draft, updated after the Senior Bowl all-star game:

We’re moving quickly down the road to the 2023 NFL draft with the Senior Bowl and other college all-star games in rearview, so it’s a good time for an updated New Orleans Saints mock draft. Which players stood out in practices this week? Who did the Saints coaches working at the event get a good look at? What did they learn from this experience? That’s all factoring into our latest seven-round projection.

Let’s start with the elepahnt in the room: it feels almost certain that the Saints will address quarterback well ahead of the draft, likely by acquiring a veteran like Derek Carr or Jimmy Garoppolo. This team isn’t built for a rookie to take their time in developing into a starter. Dennis Allen’s job security hinges on whether they can be competitive right away. With the first-round quarterback prospects out of reach, look for them to turn to the free agent market (or get a jump on it by trading for Carr outright). That’s the assumption we’re working with in this mock draft.

10 Senior Bowl prospects who helped themselves as potential Lions this week

These Senior Bowl prospects rose up during practices and interviews in the eyes of the Detroit Lions.

The Senior Bowl wraps up the postseason all-star game circuit with 125 aspiring NFL draft prospects going through a week of practices, interviews and meetings. It’s a very important stop on the draft circuit, with heavy scouting representation from all 32 NFL teams as well as hundreds of media in attendance for the annual extravaganza in Mobile, Alabama.

From watching the practices inside Hancock Whitney Stadium, here are some of the players who stood out during the week as prospects who fit what the Detroit Lions appear to want or need to help bolster the roster in 2023 and beyond.

You can catch all these players in action in the Senior Bowl on Saturday at 2:30 p.m. ET on the NFL Network.

Photos: Georgia Bulldogs at the 2023 Senior Bowl

Four Georgia Bulldogs are participating in the 2023 Senior Bowl. What are some of the top photos from practice?

Four Georgia Bulldogs are participating in the 2023 Senior Bowl. Georgia is expected to have many more players selected in the 2023 NFL draft.

Georgia’s four seniors participating in the Senior Bowl are all back-to-back national champions. Running back Kenny McIntosh suffered a calf cramp early in the week, but bounced back to have a strong week of practice.

Defensive back Christopher Smith was physical in coverage and perhaps a little two grabby, but he showed versatility and does not normally line up as a cornerback. Offensive tackle Warren McClendon continues to primarily play right tackle and is wearing No. 77 to honor Devin Willock, who tragically passed away earlier this year.

Here’s a look at the top photos of Georgia Bulldogs during Senior Bowl practice: